Khloe Kardashian weight loss is reported as 40 pounds by her trainer (2018) and “over 60 pounds” by E! News (2020), both after the birth of her daughter True. She says her journey began in 2013 after her divorce, centres on about five gym sessions a week, and she denies using Ozempic. In 2025 she said she no longer looks at the scale because it is “really unhealthy”.
Khloe Kardashian is a media personality best known for Keeping Up with the Kardashians. This page covers what she has said about weight, exercise and food, and why the figures differ between outlets.
Khloe Kardashian weight loss: her statements by date
| When and where | What was said |
|---|---|
| 2016, Harper’s Bazaar (via PEOPLE) | She worked out three to five times a week and said stylists once refused to work with her because of her size. “I never thought about the number.” |
| 2018, her trainer (via PEOPLE) | She had lost 40 pounds after giving birth to True. |
| May 2020, E! News | Over 60 pounds lost since 2018. “Diet and exercise go hand in hand.” |
| October 2021, Health magazine (via PEOPLE) | She called herself an emotional eater who had “tried every diet under the sun”. |
| December 2024, Bustle (via Hello and PEOPLE) | “My weight loss journey started because I was getting a divorce.” She denied using weight-loss drugs. |
| April and June 2025, PEOPLE and podcast | She is focusing on protein: “I’m all about muscle definition and being strong and healthy, not just skinny.” She now avoids the scale. |
Why the 40 and 60 pound figures differ
Both numbers are real, but they come from different speakers and dates. The 40-pound figure came from her trainer in 2018, soon after the birth. The “over 60” figure came from E! News in 2020, reporting her own livestream remarks about the whole period since.
Some pages quote 80 pounds or an exact before-and-after weight. We found no primary source for those, so they are not used here.
Her gym routine and food habits
- Frequency: About five workouts a week with trainer Joel Bouraima, mostly circuit training and cardio. In 2016 she also mentioned Pilates and SoulCycle.
- Pace of change: She changed habits one at a time, such as cutting sugar for a month. In 2025 she said, “I’ve been working out for like 10 years, it’s baby steps.”
- Protein: In 2025 she said she was increasing protein for muscle definition and strength.
- Food enjoyment: She says she still loves a kid’s menu and will never give that up.
A nutritionist-designed meal plan has been described in magazines. We could not verify its details from a primary source, so we do not reproduce meal lists here.
Ozempic, surgery rumours and weight stigma
In Bustle in December 2024 she pushed back on rumours of surgery or Ozempic: “It’s been a 10-year journey! What are you talking about?” She also said she would have tried Ozempic if it had existed earlier, and that she does not judge people who use it.
She has also described weight stigma. In 2016 she said stylists who refused her at a larger size later approached her, which “always hurt my feelings.” In 2025 she said she “never thought I was fat” until she saw herself on TV.
What is supported, overstated or not supported
| Claim you may see | Where it stands |
|---|---|
| She lost over 60 pounds after 2018 | Supported by E! News (2020), though her trainer said 40 in 2018. |
| She works out about five times a week | Supported by PEOPLE. |
| She lost 80 pounds | Not supported. No primary source found. |
| She used Ozempic or surgery | Not supported. She denies both. |
| Weight-loss shakes or detox products caused her results | Not supported. She credits exercise and habits, and detox claims have no good evidence. |
| Her plan is seven meals a day, with a fixed menu | Unverified. We could not confirm it from a primary source. |
| The scale is the best measure of progress | Overstated. She says she avoids it as “really unhealthy”. |
Safety: if you want to try something similar
- Pace: The CDC cites about 1 to 2 pounds a week for gradual loss. MedlinePlus cites 0.5 to 1 pound. Both are shown because they differ.
- After pregnancy: Ask your midwife or doctor when exercise and weight change are safe, especially if breastfeeding.
- Training load: Five sessions a week with a coach is a big step. Build up slowly and check with your doctor if you have a health condition.
- Supplements and detox products: No good evidence supports them for weight loss, and they can interact with medicine. Ask a pharmacist.
- Warning signs: If food or weight feels controlling, speak to your doctor. In the US, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders runs a helpline. In the UK, Beat offers support.
Frequently asked questions
Her trainer said 40 pounds in 2018 and E! News reported over 60 pounds in 2020. The figures come from different speakers and dates.
She credits regular gym work, about five sessions a week, plus gradual changes to eating. She says diet and exercise go hand in hand.
She denies it. In December 2024 she said it was a 10-year journey, and that she would have tried Ozempic if it had existed earlier.
She said in December 2024 that it began because she was getting a divorce, which she dates to 2013.
She trains about five times a week with Joel Bouraima, mostly circuit training and cardio. In 2016 she also mentioned Pilates and SoulCycle.
She said she no longer looks at a scale because she thinks it is really unhealthy, and she focuses on strength and health.
Use it as inspiration only. Your health, medicines and activity level differ, so ask your doctor or a registered dietitian before copying any celebrity plan.
The CDC cites about 1 to 2 pounds a week and MedlinePlus cites 0.5 to 1 pound. Ask your doctor what suits you.
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Sources
- PEOPLE via AOL: Inside Khloe Kardashian’s weight loss journey (1 July 2025)
- Hello! magazine: Khloe Kardashian breaks silence on Ozempic (5 December 2024)
- E! News: Khloe Kardashian on losing 60 pounds after giving birth (13 May 2020)
- CDC: Losing weight
- MedlinePlus: Weight loss, how fast is too fast
This article is general information, not medical advice, and does not diagnose any person. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing how you eat or exercise. Last reviewed and rewritten October 2026.
