Amanda Bynes, a former child star who has experienced significant mental health challenges, is now putting her physical health first. The 38-year-old actress, best known for her roles in Nickelodeon’s “The Amanda Show” and the 2006 comedy “She’s The Man,” took to social media this week to share a glimpse into her ongoing weight loss journey.
In a recent Instagram Story post, Bynes revealed that she has lost a remarkable 6 pounds, now weighing in at 154 lbs. “Down 6lbs! The actress captioned a screenshot of her daily fitness tracker, “Down 6lbs! I am now 154lbs.”
The data displayed in the screenshot showed that Bynes had exceeded her daily calorie burn goal, logging 481 calories burned out of a 320 calorie target. Additionally, the actress had an impressive step count of 14,895 and had climbed 12 flights of stairs that day.
Bynes followed up the update with a video of herself walking down the street, seemingly offering a behind-the-scenes look at her fitness routine in action.
This latest reveal comes just several months after Bynes openly discussed the impact of her mental health struggles on her weight. Back in March, the former Nickelodeon star shared via Instagram Stories that she had “gained over 20 lbs” from being “depressed.” At the time, she weighed 162 lbs and expressed her desire to return to her goal weight of 110 lbs.
“I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean,” Bynes wrote in that previous post, indicating that she was taking proactive steps to improve her physical and mental wellbeing.
Bynes’ road to self-improvement has not been without its challenges. A series of highly publicized incidents related to her mental health led to the actress’s placement under conservatorship in 2013. After nearly a decade, Bynes’ conservatorship finally came to an end in March 2022, allowing her to regain control over her personal and financial decisions.
The Blepharoplasty Surgery That Boosted Her Confidence
Bynes’ weight-loss journey is just one aspect of her ongoing personal transformation. Late last year, the actress also revealed that she had undergone blepharoplasty surgery, a procedure to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids.
Bynes shared in a December 2023 TikTok video that the surgery was “one of the best things” she could have done for her self-confidence. “It was one of the greatest things I could’ve ever done,” she told her followers, adding that the procedure “made me feel a lot better in my skin.”
As Bynes continues to navigate her path to wellness, her commitment to transparency and authenticity has resonated with her fans. By openly sharing the ups and downs of her journey, the actress is providing a relatable and inspiring example of the power of self-care and perseverance.
A Promising Future After Years Of Struggle
Bynes’ return to the public eye comes after a tumultuous period in her life, marked by highly publicized mental health issues and legal troubles. In 2013, the actress was placed under a conservatorship after being hospitalized and put on a psychiatric hold for setting a fire in a stranger’s driveway.
For the next nine years, Bynes’ mother, Lynn Bynes, served as the conservator of her health care and personal matters. However, exclusive confirmation of the conservatorship’s end in March 2022 allowed Bynes to regain control over her life.
Now, as Bynes continues to share updates on her weight loss and personal growth, fans are hopeful that she is on a promising path forward. By prioritizing her mental and physical health, the actress is demonstrating the resilience and determination that have long defined her career.
As Bynes navigates this new chapter, her willingness to be vulnerable and share her journey is sure to inspire others who are facing similar challenges. With each step forward, the former child star is reclaiming her narrative and proving that even in the face of adversity, it’s never too late to focus on self-improvement and personal fulfillment.
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