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Elizabeth Taylor's Shocking Steak & Peanut Butter Diet
5 Nov
Summary
- Elizabeth Taylor shared unconventional diet tips in her 1987 book.
- Her unusual diet included steak and peanut butter sandwiches.
- She lost sixty pounds by changing eating habits and exercise.
Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, famed for her beauty, documented her weight loss strategies in her 1987 book, 'Elizabeth Takes Off.' The star shed sixty pounds, a transformation detailed after struggling with her weight for years.
Taylor's diet included unconventional meals such as steak with peanut butter sandwiches, alongside simpler options like dry toast and swordfish with lime. Journalist Rebecca Harrington even tried the plan for 15 days with reportedly unpleasant results.
In a 1986 interview, Taylor explained her dedication to weight loss after an injury left her bedridden. She adopted a strict regimen, which included giving up drinking and changing eating habits.
Taylor also incorporated a weekly "cheat" day for indulgent meals like fried chicken and chocolate cake, followed by two days of strict adherence. Her efforts led to reaching a size six, significantly improving her self-esteem.
