The Troubled Life Of Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley's weight loss journey panned out publicly. Her issues with fluctuating body fat, she wrote in her 2005 autobiography, began soon after her 1990 miscarriage. "I was still fat, I was still grieving, and I had just been told it was very possible I would never be able to have children. Fat, childless, with little hope for any future children...that's when I began to get fat," wrote Alley. The same year, Alley co-created the Showtime television series "Fat Actress," in which she played the lead.

In 2006, Alley famously strutted on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in a bikini, a decision she termed as stupid when she appeared on "Larry King Live." Her no-picture stance proved to be a big flop, given the episode's massive viewership many years on. As to why she put on weight after her unforgettable television stunt, Alley told Larry King: "I think it has to do with irresponsibility. I think it has to do with wanting — and I mean this in the true sense, and not in a pun sense — but wanting your cake and [eating] it too, because that's the story of my life."

This revelation was further echoed during Alley's appearance on "Rachael Ray Show" where she admitted to indulging too much over the holidays, which, in her world, ran from Halloween well into her January birthday.

If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA's Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741)

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