Happy 37th Birthday Kelly Osbourne — Inside Her Weight Loss Journey

Oct 27, 2021 by apost team

Kelly Osbourne has had a few tumultuous years. The singer and designer, who is best known for being the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, rose to fame through the reality TV series "The Osbournes" and turns 37 today. Kelly Osbourne was only 17 years old when the series began in 2002, so in many ways, she had to grow up in the spotlight.

She experienced a lot of media criticism and scrutiny regarding her weight. She told "Shape:"

"I was called fat and ugly in the press almost my entire life. I understand that being judged by others comes with the territory, but it broke my heart and ruined my self-esteem." 

After years of battling with diets and exercise plans, she decided that 2020 was going to be the year to turn things around.

The 35-year-old documented her transformation on social media—revealing she had lost an incredible 85 pounds. Osbourne commented openly about how she felt during and after the process and is now relishing in the end result.

Osbourne's journey to a new sense of self and self-worth started back in 2019. In an Instagram post from December 2019, she declared: "2020 is going to be the year of me. It's time to put myself first, stop taking on other people's s— and be the badass sober woman I was born to be."

As part of the caption accompanying the photo collage, she wrote:

"2019 has been one hell of a year. In many ways it has been amazing especially in terms of self-growth. In many ways it has been gut-wrenchingly difficult...I have come to the realization that I constantly put the needs of others before my own."

Read on to learn more about Kelly's weight loss journey, as well as see the Instagram update she posted. 

In 2020, Osbourne surprised her fans by posting a photo of herself to Instagram in a chic Gucci outfit with her signature purple hair, which prompted a lot of comments. "The Real" co-host Jeannie Mai's mother commented, saying: 

"Oh my gosh, you lost a lot of weight."

Osbourne replied with:

"That's right mamma Mai I lost 85lbs since I last saw you. Can you believe it?"

According to "USA Today," Osbourne also posted an Instagram story featuring a piece of clothing with a tag equivalent to a US size 2. Osbourne was proud that she could wear that size, and felt she's earned the right to brag about it because she "worked hard and it feels good."

Osbourne has been open with fans about working toward a healthier weight since becoming a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars." During her time on the show she dieted and lost 20 pounds with the help of her dance partner, Louis van Amstel, who made her "eat turkey burgers and salads and explained to me that a high-protein, low-carb diet would keep me energized." In 2011, she told "Shape" magazine that she's "finally learned to do it right. I never thought in a million years I'd be that healthy girl who wakes up every morning to exercise."

Osbourne also discussed the importance of tending to the mental health side of things, as well as the physical. Speaking to the Mirror, she said:

"I went to therapy for the first six months, for about six hours a day. I was like, 'If I'm going to do this, I'm going to really do it'." 

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Osbourne also confessed to getting a gastric sleeve two years ago, reports The Sun. She revealed the surgery on the Hollywood Raw with Dax Holt and Adam Glyn podcast. "All it does is change the shape of your stomach. I got that almost 2 years ago. I will never ever ever lie about it ever. It is the best thing I have ever done," she said.

Osbourne has also struggled with addiction and believes that her weight gain is partly due to overcoming it. After being discharged from a stint in rehab, she confessed:

"I replaced the drugs with food... I'm an emotional eater. When I get upset, my diet goes out the window."

But after a relapse in 2018, the star made the decision to turn her life around for good. According to the Mirror, when speaking to DJ Fat Tony on his podcast, The Recovery, Osbourne explained that she is now in the best place she has ever been after becoming three years sober.

As Kelly Osbourne turned 37 this year, she took to Instagram to celebrate her birthday, and 5 months of sobriety. The post read:

"Today marks my 37th birthday and I’m 5 months sober!!! I am filled with so much gratitude it’s almost overwhelming! 💜"

There is no doubt that Osbourne is loving life in her new healthy mindset and size, and long may it continue! Hats off to Kelly Osbourne for her incredible journey to self-love and acceptance. We can't wait to see what the future holds in store for her!

Happy birthday to Kelly Osbourne! What do you think about her stunning transformation? She has come a long way and will be an inspiration to many others! Has this story inspired you to make a change? Let us know below.