Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Weight Loss on O, the Oprah Magazine Cover With 9 "Real" Women

Oprah Winfrey is looking better than ever and keeping it real.

The 62-year-old showcases a slimmer figure on the cover of her O, the Oprah Magazine's April 2016 issue after losing at least 26 pounds since becoming a Weight Watchers spokesmodel and part owner last year. She is joined by nine other, non-famous "real" women, marking a first for the outlet.

"This month I join forces with a legion of women, all of us declaring a win-win for our bodies and ourselves," Winfrey said. "Because I know this for sure: With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health."


Winfrey graces the cover of O in a black top and black, white and red skirt by Michael Kors Collection, paired with a shiny black W.Kleinberg belt. She also showcases her slimmer figure in other photos published in the issue. In one, she appears in a skintight red knee-length Diane Von Furstenberg dress.
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The talk show and cable mogul has battled weight issues for decades.

"Gone, for me, are the days of wanting to be thin to fit into anything other than my best body and best life," she said in O. "Most important, I feel vibrant and charged up for all the great ventures and adventures I know are coming. Every day offers a new chance to embrace the wonder of being alive. And believe me, I do. I pay attention to the tiniest things...Another spring, new life. Nature changes herself yet again. We can change ourselves, too—blossoming into better habits."

In October, Winfrey bought a 10 percent stake in Weight Watchers for $43.2 million and began its diet plan. Last month, the company reported a 21 percent drop in fourth-quarter net revenue, prompting its shares to tumble 27 percent in extended trading. The paper value of Winfrey's stake plunged by about $24 million. The stock has since risen by more than three points, as of Thursday.

Source: eonline.com