Jennifer Hudson has long promoted self-love at every size, but after giving birth to her son, David Otunga Jr., she decided to focus more on her health. At 43, the award-winning singer and actress says her impressive 80-pound weight loss came not from intense workouts—but from mindful eating.
“I don’t really have time to do much working out, so I really just watch what I eat,” Hudson said during an appearance on the British talk show Lorraine. “I’m very careful and cautious of what I’m eating, so I just try to pace those meals throughout the day.”
She explained that she adjusts her eating habits based on her daily routine. “When it’s early in the morning, I say, okay, I would’ve been asleep—so I’m not going to eat. I’m very conscious of what I put in my body.”
Hudson turned to WeightWatchers to guide her journey and credits the program with helping her learn how to lose weight in a sustainable way. Speaking with Self magazine, she said that completely cutting out foods she loved wasn’t realistic. Instead, she learned that smaller portions and balanced meals worked better for her.
“If you’re on a strict diet that says you shouldn’t have any carbs or this or that, your body won’t function the way it should,” she said. “I know now that I can eat anything I want and still lose or maintain my weight. It’s about portions and balance.”
That philosophy aligns closely with the core principles of WeightWatchers, which emphasizes flexible, sustainable eating habits. Dr. Pamela Tambini, a double board-certified physician and medical director at Southeast Detox, explained why the method works.
“Assigning food point values teaches portion control and encourages healthier choices while allowing occasional indulgences,” Dr. Tambini said. “This balance ensures that weight loss is achievable without feeling restricted, which is why the program has worked for so many.”
Hudson’s story proves that lasting change doesn’t require strict rules or intense workouts—it’s about making conscious, consistent choices.
