A Slim & Trim Aretha Franklin Covers Jet, Talks Weight Loss + Shooting for a Size 16

Watch out Jennifer Hudson, Miss Aretha is about to give you a run for your money…sorta. Franklin discusses her recent weight loss and diet with Jet Magazine. Since her surgery from her medical condition, that has not been publicly labeled or discussed, she’s lost 25 pounds.  “I go to the healthier foods that are less chemically treated,’ Franklin says of her new diet. I am drinking lots of water to get rid of the toxins in my body. It’s a natural flushing.” The days of her old eating ways have slightly changed. “I used to have hamburgers coming and going, especially when I was on the road. Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum. I am now opting for salads and just healthier lunches.”

In addition to eating healthier, she also excercises three to four times a week, for 30 minutes. She works with a personal trainer and is monitered by doctors.  “They want me to build up my stamina and strength so that I am ready for my concert tour in the spring.”

She’s also shared that she’s feeling froggy lately (my words, not hers).  “I am going to get a little sassier. Yes, I am going to get a little sassier now.” I don’t know what that means, but I like it anyway. The 68 year-old singer, turns 69 on March 25th and is aiming to get down to a size 16 dress for the big day.

Franklin also shared how excited she was with the Grammy’s tribute from Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Martina McBride and Yolanda Adams. “I sat right in front of the TV with a cup of banana pudding and loved every minute of it. Everyone was wonderful – Jennifer, Christina, everyone. And they looked fabulous. But I especially loved Yolanda. She put it where it was. Bravo ladies.”

Did she say, “She put it where it was…” because if so, I’m DEFINTELY using that line. But Imma use it all wrong just to be irritating ;-)

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