Paula Deen's Weight Loss Success

Ahh... comfort food and Paula Deen. They seem to go hand in hand, so what would prompt this famous Southern lady to loose weight? Her diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes last year was shocking enough to push her into creating a healthier lifestyle for herself and her family.

Source: Woman's Day

The Food Network star has eventually over the last year or so shed an amazing 40lbs. Paula's trimmer figure has also helped her encompass a new attitude towards food and effect the lively hood of her family and friends.

"If you make a few small changes, they can add up to big results." - PEOPLE Magazine quote -

Source: Woman's Day Online

This week's issue of PEOPLE Magazine described what happened when the 66-year-old Food Network star invited PEOPLE Magazine into her Savannah home. Not only did Paula loose weight but her success trickled down to her family members.

While in Paula's house, Paula shared food and health strategies that her family has adopted with PEOPLE. Paula's family lost an amazing 178lbs. total.

• Deen's husband Michael Groover lost 60 lbs.
• her oldest son Jamie shed 45 lbs.
• her youngest son Bobby maintained his 33-lb. loss.

Source: POP Sugar

How did they do it?

1. they figured out a diet/meal plan that works for them
2. they based their diet plan on their schedule and lifestyle needs
3. she cut down on carbs
4. cut back on portions sizes
5. doubled up on greens and veggies