Dolly Parton is known for many things, including her incredible voice, her boisterous personality and charitable nature, and, of course, her stunning appearance. She has famously quipped, “It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.” Though we think she always looks like a million bucks! But what is the country star's secret when it comes to staying so fit? You may have heard of something called the Dolly Parton Diet — which consists of eating cabbage soup (yes, cabbage soup!) as your main meals along with fruit and vegetables. It's also known as the TWA Stewardess Diet and, well, the Cabbage Soup Diet.
In 1996, the Washington Post referenced claims that the meal plan would help someone shed “10 to 17 pounds in a week.” That’s pretty bold! Obviously, restricting yourself so drastically would likely result in weight loss, but we’re not sure it’s safe — or worth enduring the pungent flavor.
But the real question is, did Dolly actually use the eponymous diet to whittle down her waist? A 2015 Vanity Fair article quotes her saying, “I thought I might as well see if I can lose weight on my own diet,” despite also admitting she had nothing to do with it being named after her.
While looking for the diet's origin, The Post found a magazine that had published an article featuring "TJ’s Miracle Soup” — the TJ in question was a member of Dolly’s band who had originally recommended it to her. However, they were met with denials and “no comment” from the singer’s representation at the time.
All signs point to her at least trying the diet. After all, “I tried every diet in the book, I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book — it tasted better than most of the diets!” is one of her most hilarious quotes.
But whatever the case may be, we think it might be better to stick with healthier (and tastier) weight loss options than the questionable Dolly Parton Diet.
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You may have heard of something called the Dolly Parton Diet — which consists of eating cabbage soup (yes, cabbage soup!) as your main meals along with fruit and vegetables. It's also known as the TWA Stewardess Diet and, well, the Cabbage Soup Diet.
But when it comes to the one food she can't live without, the one she could snack on every day and never grow tired of, it's no sweet treat at all. Dolly Parton's favorite is none other than the humble potato.
Walking, eating a healthy mix of foods, and enjoying occasional treats are among some of the methods she's used to shed pounds. The singer also says she uses infrared saunas and cold plunges. “Walking in the city is quite the workout.
To get a Sunday breakfast spread like Dolly's, you'll need her fluffy scrambled eggs paired with French toast made with white bread and a side of bacon. Or, you can make another Dolly specialty and whip up some biscuits and gravy. We wouldn't mind eating like Dolly and Carl every weekend.
Last December, the former TV host revealed that she had been taking weight-loss medication, although she declined to name which one. At the time, she said that the prevalence of drugs like Ozempic “feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for.”
Clarkson said the medication she is on, which she said is not Ozempic, is one "that aids in helping break down the sugar, which obviously my body doesn't do well."
While talking with People in 2011, McCarthy recalled an all-liquid diet a doctor put her on in 2003 when she scored her role on “Gilmore Girls.” Describing how she'd consume only 500 calories a day, the actor said she ended up dropping 70 pounds in just four months.
In case you are curious to know what Dolly Parton eats, she has a number of favorite dishes. Her favorite dessert, however, is a Southern classic that is a big crowd-pleaser -- banana pudding.
Dolly still loves making Southern food. Some of her favorite dishes to cook (and eat) are meatloaf with mashed potatoes and homemade coleslaw, pork roast and her specialty, chicken and dumplings. The key to making them delicious shouldn't be surprising: Make sure you're using enough fat, salt and pepper.
Don't worry, her favorite colors, white and yellow, are also prominently featured. (Yep, even though she's most closely associated with pink, Parton told Interview magazine in 2014 that it's not her top pick, sharing, “White makes me feel light and airy. Yellow makes me happy.”)
For a true Southern experience, serve classic comfort food like fried chicken, cornbread, and collard greens. For dessert, consider a Dolly Parton-themed cake or sweet treats like pecan pie. For drinks, stick to classic southern choices like sweet tea, lemonade, and for the adults, whiskey-based co*cktails.
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