Sat Oct 12 15:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Kathy Bates Reveals Real Secret Behind Her 100-Pound Weight Loss: Hard Work and a Diet Overhaul

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates, known for her role in the CBS reboot of “Matlock,” has finally addressed the rumors surrounding her remarkable 100-pound weight loss. While she acknowledges using Ozempic for the final 20 pounds, she insists the bulk of her transformation came from years of dedication to healthy living and a complete diet overhaul.

Bates, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017, revealed that the diagnosis was a turning point. “I ate because I was afraid, and I ate because it was a FU to my self-esteem,” she shared. “It scared me straight.” The actress adopted a new approach to food, listening to her body’s cues and ditching late-night eating habits. She also swapped her old diet of burgers, pizza, and soda for healthier options, emphasizing mindful portions and saying goodbye to unhealthy indulgences.

This commitment to healthy habits, coupled with her dedication to her role in “Matlock,” proved to be a potent combination. “Physically, I’m capable of doing this show,” Bates remarked. “I don’t have to sit down. I can stand up all day long and walk and move and breathe and do so many things that I couldn’t before.”

Beyond her weight loss, Bates also highlighted the positive impact on her lymphedema symptoms, a condition she developed after undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer. “It’s been a tremendous benefit for me,” she says. “I’m lucky that I don’t have to wear my compression sleeves every day.”

Bates hopes her story will inspire others facing similar challenges. “That’s what Misery did,” she says, referring to her iconic role in the horror film. “It gave me a [recognizable] face and a way to help in the real world.”

Her journey, she says, is one of emotional triumph. “This period of my life is just so exciting,” she shares, “It’s emotional.”

Bates’ message is clear: while Ozempic may have played a role in her final weight loss, the true key to her transformation was hard work, dedication, and a commitment to living a healthier lifestyle.

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