Sylvester Stallone Inspired Dolly Parton To Lose Weight With This Advice

Gaining weight is not the end of the world, it’s retaining enough confidence to push yourself to reach that ideal weight you love.

Forget fat-shaming or any other thing they may call it, not being at your ideal weight can take a toll on anyone’s confidence meter. That’s why it’s called letting yourself go.

For a moment, Dolly Parton, despite being this iconic country singer, actress and businesswoman, felt the same way.

But she had a friend who helped her reach her target weight once again. Where can I find one of those – just asking for a friend.

Sylvester Stallone Helped Dolly Parton Get Back In Shape

We don’t need our heroes slim, but if it’s what’s perfect for them, who are we to judge?

If you’re old enough and remember correctly, you’d know that Parton starred alongside Stallone in 1984’s “Rhinestone.” That same month the actors, both, 77, were honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Speaking with Saga Exceptional in their interview published on Saturday, the singer-songwriter shared a time “when I had lost a lot of confidence because I had also gained weight and any time you don’t look good, you don’t feel as good about yourself.”

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“So, I finally said, ‘Get off your fat ass and do something about it!'” Parton remembered thinking at the time.

But it wasn’t until Stallone advised her to ditch certain foods that she found it in herself to take her weight loss seriously.

 “He’d tell me, ‘You’ve got to stop eating white bread and processed stuff,’ and I’d say, ‘But I’m a country girl!” Parton told the outlet. “I still eat those things, just not as often as I used to.”

We know Parton loves her meats. She even swears that “friend chicken” is the secret to a happy marriage. And she has had a long and beautiful marriage, so she should know.

Even though she didn’t exactly quit these tasty foods, she incorporates enough exercises in her schedule, “just enough to get by,” and happens to own “some high-heeled sneakers.”

Parton has always been candid about dieting and body positivity throughout her long and successful career.

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