Adele has always been honest about her body transformation, but her 100-pound weight loss was more about strength and mental health than looks. The singer recently shared deeper insights into her journey, revealing how fitness helped her overcome anxiety and reclaim her confidence.
Adele’s Weight Loss Started as a Mental Health Journey
Adele’s dramatic physical change first caught global attention in 2020 when she posted a birthday photo on Instagram. Fans noticed her slimmer figure, but the singer clarified that her transformation was never about losing weight.
“It was never about losing weight,” Adele told British Vogue in 2021. “It was always about becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone.”
The singer explained that after her divorce, she struggled with severe anxiety attacks. Working out became her escape.
“The gym became my time. I realized that when I was working out, I didn’t have any anxiety,” she said. “I thought, if I can make my body physically strong, and I can feel that and see that, then maybe one day I can make my emotions and my mind physically strong.”
Her Workout Routine Was Intense and Addictive
Adele’s weight loss happened over two years, not overnight. She divided her workouts into multiple sessions daily, including weightlifting, hiking, boxing, and cardio.
“I got quite addicted to it,” she admitted. “I do my weights in the morning, then I normally hike or box in the afternoon, and then I go and do my cardio at night.”
Her trainer, Gregg Miele, said the focus was never on weight loss but on building mental and physical strength.
“She got really turned on to movement, and especially strength training. So turned on that she started doing double sessions,” Miele told Vogue.
Adele Faced Backlash but Stood by Her Choices
While many praised her transformation, some criticized her for no longer representing a curvier body type. Adele responded firmly, saying her body had been objectified for years.
“My body’s been objectified my entire career. It’s not just now,” she said. “I understand why some women especially were hurt. Visually I represented a lot of women. But I’m still the same person.”
She also called out the double standards in how women’s bodies are discussed.
“The most brutal conversations were being had by other women about my body. I was very f* disappointed with that,”** she told Vogue.
Body Positivity Remains Her Core Belief
Adele has always supported body positivity and made it clear that her weight loss didn’t change that.
“People have been talking about my body for 12 years. They used to talk about it before I lost weight. But yeah, whatever, I don’t care,” she said. “You don’t need to be overweight to be body positive.”
She reiterated this in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, saying:
“I was body positive then and I’m body positive now.”
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Played a Role
Adele denied following extreme diets like intermittent fasting or the Sirtfood diet, despite rumors. She simply ate more whole foods and focused on portion control.
She also admitted to indulging in fast food once a week.
“My ideal meal, my death row meal, would be a McChicken Nugget with a Big Mac and then fries,” she joked. “I eat it at least once a week.”
Adele’s Focus Now: Her Personal Life and Hiatus from Music
After finishing her Las Vegas residency in late 2024, Adele announced an extended break from music.
“I will not see you for an incredibly long time, and I will hold you dear in my heart for that whole length of my break,” she told fans in Germany.
She has been spending time with her fiancé, Rich Paul, and focusing on her personal life.
Fans React to Her Honesty
Many fans praised Adele for being open about her struggles and choices.
“She’s always been real about her journey. It’s inspiring that she did this for herself, not for anyone else.” – Fan comment on Instagram.
Others appreciated her stance on body positivity.
“Love that she says body positivity isn’t just for one body type. It’s about self-love at any size.” – Twitter user.
The Bigger Message: Strength Over Appearance
Adele’s story goes beyond weight loss—it’s about mental resilience.
“I’m definitely really happy now. But it’s not because of my weight, it’s because of the dedication I gave to my brain with therapy and stuff like that,” she said.
Her journey reminds fans that true transformation starts from within.
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