Shania Twain reveals unhealthy weight loss in menopause

Country music star Shania Twain has revealed she resorted to unhealthy and dangerous measures to control her weight during menopause, a period she now credits with teaching her vital self-acceptance. In a candid interview, the 60-year-old singer described a difficult phase around 2019 when physical changes led to a crisis of confidence and harmful habits.

Twain said the onset of menopause made her feel she had lost control of her body, leading to bloating and an inability to manage her weight through her previous routines. This triggered a negative self-image so severe that she stopped looking at herself in the mirror. She described cutting out fats and sugars while intensifying her exercise regimen during her Las Vegas residency, ultimately working her body more than she was feeding it.

The singer stated this punishing routine left her malnourished. The strain also exacerbated an existing thigh injury, slowing her recovery and serving as a turning point. She realized she needed to be kinder to her body.

Now, Twain says her perspective has completely transformed. She expressed a newfound comfort and confidence, actively embracing her reflection. She attributed this shift to the...