From The Straits Times    |

Jennifer Hudson says losing weight is a “life changing process” that has to be taken seriously. The 29-year-old star has dropped five dress sizes recently, after joining WeightWatchers and hitting the gym five times a week.

The actress-and-singer is now a spokesperson for the slimming company and is a big believer in sticking to daily food intake allowances – a technique championed by WeightWatchers.

“I never thought I’d get to this. I don’t know how many weight loss attempts I’ve had, it’s not a diet it’s a lifestyle, and I get to eat whatever I want it’s just about eating it in moderation and making sure I take it seriously and track what I eat,” she told American website People.com. “It’s not something you do one time and let it go, it’s a life changing process – you must exercise to maintain it and to stay that way.”

The newly-slim celebrity is now an ambassador for Weight Watchers’ Lose For Good campaign, which asks members and citizens to fundraise to help eradicate world hunger. Children are also being encouraged to get involved in the charitable project, which Jennifer, a mother-of-one, is especially excited about.

“I’m so passionate about the Lose for Good because one: it’s about the children, being with children is enough for me right there and I love to be a part of anything that involves kids and then being a part of Weight Watchers and knowing that they are doing something good,” she said.

The actress added shedding weight has revolutionised her life. Jennifer explained she is still in a spin since losing the pounds, and is waiting for her head to "catch up".

“I teamed up with Weight Watchers to lose the weight to prepare for a role and I’m so glad that I did because it’s changed my life,” she admitted. "Joining Weight  Watchers completely like, ‘Wow’ – I’m still trying to catch up to all the changes in myself to be honest.” — COVER MEDIA