Ricki Lake Lost 140 Pounds: 'Fresh Dining' Keeps Her Trim (Photos)

is an actress and tabloid talk show host who is best known for her long running Ricki Lake Show and a recurring role on King of Queens. She made some significant life style changes in early 2007 and has lost 140 pounds ' the old fashioned way '. She once tipped the scales at 270 pounds and still can't believe that she was ever overweight now that she has become accustomed to her new form.

The 40 year old mother of two sons, credits her daily delivery of prepared meals from Fresh Dining. The organic fare satisfies her and keeps her on track but she does worry that something could throw her off balance. She stays active and is satisfied with her current weight but does admit that she is guilty of wanting to lose more. Not immune to the pressures of staying thin, she said, "According to Hollywood standards, I'm not a thin girl, I'm a normal girl."

The holiday season can pose problems for many people who suddenly lose their resolve and succumb to full blown grazing. She weighed in on the dilemma by saying, "I will be really conscious because I have this book coming out and I want to look great. I don't need to lose any more weight but I don't want to go backwards. So I'm not going to pig out this Christmas."

We checked out the website and discovered that Fresh Dining, located in Southern California, was founded in 2005 and offers five plans: Fresh Dining, Fresh Lite, Healthy Lifestyle, Fresh Mommy and Whole Family.

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