Chelsea Handler Would Weigh Herself ’15 Times a Day’ to Stay Thin

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Chelsea Handler Opens Up About Past Body Image Struggles: “I Weighed Myself 15 Times a Day”
By Deirdre Durkan-Simonds | Updated March 4, 2025

Comedian Chelsea Handler, 50, has revealed her intense past struggles with body image, admitting she once weighed herself “15 times a day” to stay thin. During a candid conversation on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, the former talk show host reflected on her twenties, a period marked by obsessive habits and self-criticism.

A Cycle of Obsession
Handler shared that her fixation on her weight dictated her daily life. “If I weighed a certain amount, I wouldn’t go out that night. I’d run for two hours on the beach, then check how much water weight I lost,” she confessed. She now calls that period “such a waste,” expressing regret over the hours spent scrutinizing her body.

[IMAGE: Chelsea Handler speaking on a podcast, caption: Handler discussed her past body image struggles on a recent podcast episode.]

Societal Pressures and Self-Acceptance
The bestselling author criticized societal beauty standards, noting, “Every woman deals with this. Even as conversations about body positivity grow, it’ll take generations for girls to embrace their uniqueness.” Though Handler admitted she still cares about her appearance, she’s learned to embrace imperfections. “I have cellulite, but I feel freer now. I focus on being strong and healthy,” she said.

Strength Over Thinness
Today, Handler prioritizes fitness for empowerment, not just aesthetics. “I lift weights to ski like a badass. I train to be strong,” she explained, adding that exercise is now about capability, not punishment. Still, she acknowledges lingering pressures: “I care how I look in a swimsuit. There’s no easy answer.”

[IMAGE: Handler skiing, caption: Handler now focuses on strength for activities like skiing.]

A Message to Women
Handler’s journey highlights the toxic impact of unrealistic beauty ideals. Her story underscores the importance of shifting focus from weight to health and self-acceptance—a lesson she hopes will resonate. “I’m a victim of the same pressures,” she said, “but growth is possible.”

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