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Adele Lost 100 Pounds Without Dieting and Says She Actually Eats More Now—Here's How

Adele didn’t follow a strict diet and focused on strength training.

If you're looking to lose 100 pounds or more, it's important to take your time and make healthy lifestyle adjustments rather than following a restrictive diet. That's exactly what Adele did—the singer prioritized getting strong and healthy by engaging in regular exercise. The singer lost weight by implementing holistic and sustainable lifestyle changes rather than following quick, temporary fixes or fad diets. Her 100-pound weight-loss transformation took two years, and she continued to maintain her healthy habits.

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She Lifted Weights and Boxed

Adele arriving for the 2012 Brit Awards, at the O2 Arena, London. 21/02/2012 Picture by: Henry Harris / Featureflash
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Adele has become a fitness powerhouse. Strength training is high in her priorities lifts—along with cardio and boxing.

"I do my weights in the morning, then I normally hike or I box in the afternoon, and then I go and do my cardio at night. I was basically unemployed when I was doing it. And I do it with trainers," the celeb told British Vogue.

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She Improved Her Mental Health

London, United Kingdom - July 5, 2011: Adele sighted outside Radio One in London, England.
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For Adele, working out wasn't about getting fit, either.

The singer told the publication, "It was because of my anxiety. Working out, I would just feel better. It was never about losing weight, it was always about becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone. I got quite addicted to it. I work out two or three times a day."

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She Wanted To Get Strong

LOS ANGELES - FEB 10: Adele arrives to the 2013 Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013 in Hollywood, CA
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Another major motivator behind Adele's weight loss? She wanted to get strong and spend time away from her phone.

"It was never about losing weight, it was always about becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone," she told British Vogue.

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She Did It for Herself

Adele at the 59th GRAMMY Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, USA on February 12, 2017.
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Adele chose to keep her journey private.

"People are shocked because I didn't share my 'journey'. They're used to people documenting everything on Instagram, and most people in my position would get a big deal with a diet brand. I couldn't give a flying [expletive]. I did it for myself and not anyone else. So why would I ever share it? I don't find it fascinating. It's my body," she told British Vogue.

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She Didn't Diet

London, United Kingdom - February 08, 2022: Adele attends The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena in London, England.
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Adele told British Vogue that she didn't follow any specific diet during her weight-loss journey.

"No intermittent fasting. Nothing. If anything I eat more than I used to because I work out so hard," the celeb shared.

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Comments Being Made About Her Body "Disappointed" Her

London, United Kingdom - February 08, 2022: Adele attends The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena on February 08, 2022 in London, England.
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"The most brutal conversations were being had by other women about my body. I was very disappointed with that," Adele shared with Vogue. "That hurt my feelings."

For more weight-loss success stories, check out Here's How Whoopi Goldberg Lost the Weight of "Almost Two People" on Mounjaro After 65.

Alexa Mellardo
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