“Dancing with the Stars” alum Cheryl Burke was an absolute legend on the show and remains a fan favorite, so when she discussed her health and how she transformed her body in an interview with Us Weekly on Saturday, August 9, fans took notice.
Cheryl Burke Discusses Weight Loss
“I don’t weigh myself daily anymore because it was a problem. At my heaviest I was about 150,” Burke told Us Weekly. “The last time I checked, I was 109. I feel (expletive) great; my energy is on another level. That 109 doesn’t matter, what matters is how I feel.”
Burke appears to be comfortable with her current weight and has confessed to not trying to lose more. She also doesn’t completely restrict herself from the foods that she enjoys. “I eat licorice,” she said. “I have my morning fruit shake, which is more calories than any of my meals that I’m eating. I have to have my matcha from Peet’s Coffee every morning, and if they have the warm pretzel bread, I’ll get it because it’s just the best thing in the world. I’m very lenient.”
Other changes Burke has made include switching to a healthy eating plan, Z.E.N., a delivery service that drops off fresh food at her home, which has helped her with portion control. Burke also stated, “The food is delicious.” She continued, “I have oatmeal with fruit every morning. I have a snack, pita, chips, and hummus. Lunch is normally a salad, and then I will have my dinner. It’s not diet food, it’s real food.”
But what about her future on the ABC dance competition? Would she return for another attempt at the Mirrorball Trophy? Burke has not said never, but her choice of partners to sway her back to the dance floor is pretty unlikely. She told Us Weekly she would return for former President Barack Obama or Brad Pitt.
On August 9, Burke also shared a behind-the-scenes look at her cover shoot for Us Weekly on Instagram. “Us Weekly didn’t just shoot a cover—they shared my truth,” she wrote. “Here’s what really went down behind the scenes… plus the bloopers that prove I’m still just me under all this glam.”
Fans have reacted to the video with messages of support. “Absolutely stunning! I love your hair with bangs. So beautiful,” a comment reads. “Absolutely stunning! keep the smile,” another shared.
