Ricki Lake reached her goal weight of 130lbs in January, and she has been serving up confidence-boosting looks ever since.
The 56-year-old looked incredible on Wednesday, rocking an all-black outfit that highlighted her 40lbs weight loss.
Ricki was photographed heading inside the Bravo Clubhouse in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood wearing a body-skimming maxi dress and leather jacket.
The actress was all smiles as she waved at photographers, looking effortlessly cool in her chic ensemble, which she teamed with a pair of towering platform heels.
© GC ImagesRicki styled her short blonde hair in bouncy waves and added a pop of color with a pair of large, purple earrings shaped like flowers.
Her skin looked radiant, and she displayed a smooth visage that contributed to her seemingly ageless appearance.
Weight loss
© GC ImagesRicki has been transparent about her journey, sharing that both she and her husband, Ross Burningham, embarked on a health-focused path in October 2023. At the time, she said she had "made a commitment to myself to get healthier."
"Hi friends. I've been wanting to share with you what I've been up to these last 4 months. On October 26th, 2023 I made a commitment to myself to get healthier," she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Ricki has surpassed her initial weight loss goals "without relying on a pharmaceutical" like Ozempic, an anti-diabetic medication known for suppressing appetite, which has been linked to many celebrities' transformations.
© GC Images"I did not go on any drug because I wasn't prediabetic," she explained to Us Weekly.
"There's nothing wrong with those drugs. They're actually game changers for so many people. But for me, I did not want to be reliant on a drug if I could help it."
Ricki's weight loss is the result of a strict keto diet, intermittent fasting, and a disciplined workout routine including Pilates classes and two-mile daily hikes while wearing a weighted vest.
© Getty Images"I wore a glucose monitor," she continued. "I wore my Oura ring [which tracks health data]. I prioritized sleep and overall, a low-stress lifestyle. And it worked. It continues to work."
Ricki has been feeling more confident in her skin while on her weight loss journey, and in April 2024, she shared a current photo of herself in a red swimsuit – the very same one she posed on the cover of US Weekly for in 2007.
The photos were placed side by side, and she wrote: "Then and now. 2007-2024. I held onto this #NormaKamali one- piece for all these years wondering if I would ever be able to wear it again.
At the time, the headline of the article read: "Half my size. From size 24 to 4 without surgery." Ricki went from weighing 250lbs to 123lbs.
© Getty ImagesRicki has had a complicated relationship with body image and diet culture, and at her heaviest, she was 260lbs.
"I'm conflicted because I am proud of myself," she reflected on her podcast Raised By Ricki.
"When I lose that weight, it is something I want the world to know, I did this. It's a lot of work and a lot of willpower, so I want to talk about it, but I know that it’s not the best thing to be celebrating."
