Vicki Gunvalson has revealed that she has shed 22lbs ahead of the newest season of The Real Housewives Of Orange county, after following a dangerously extreme diet.
The 54-year-old gave details about her drastic – and very unhealthy – heartbreak diet to Entertainment Tonight before the 11th season premiere of her show.
‘When life gives you changes, change everything,’ the Bravo reality TV star said, stating the weight loss came as a result of her split from Brooks Ayers.
Slimmed down: Vicki Gunvalson (seen left on Monday and right in 2013) revealed how she dropped 22 pounds ahead of the 11th season premiere of The Real Housewives Of Orange County by following an extreme diet
In detail the mom-of-two explained the worryingly diet to ET and revealed that she dropped the weight during the course of three months.
‘I cut out all alcohol … ate 500 calories a day… and no carbs. So I just did lettuce and grapefruit in the morning… celery, carrots, whatever it could be. Just very raw.’
Vicki also revealed that she swapped lunch for a liquid diet of ‘hot lemon water’, and for dinner she ‘would just have salad and protein’.
Vicki’s diet is not recommended – experts say women should eat around 2,000 calories a day to stay healthy.
‘I cut out all alcohol’: The 54-year-old, pictured looking trim last week, revealed the rigorous diet details which included, only ‘500 calories a day and no carbs’
New season: Kelly Dodd, Vicki, Meghan King Edmonds, and Shannon Beador attended The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 11 Premiere Party in Los Angeles on Thursday
She attributed her dramatic weight loss to her breakup from Brooks Ayers, whom she dated from 2010 through the last season of RHOC.
‘You know what, I was at such a depressed state,’ Vicki explained. ‘I wanted to feel like, OK, I’m gonna be single now. I gotta look my best, right?’
Despite claiming to be single, Vicki has posted multiple photos on Instagram of her cozying up to former police officer and politician Steve Lodge.
Weight loss motivation: Vicki told ET that she attributes her dramatic weight loss to her breakup from Brooks Ayers, whom she dated from 2010 through the last season of RHOC. They are seen in 2012
However, ET reported that Vicki’s new beau won’t be getting much screen time on the reality series.
On Monday, the Housewives veteran stepped out looking lean in a grey sheath at AOL Build Speaker Series in New York City where she continued the promotional tour for the new season.
The first episode of season 11 premieres Monday night at 9 p.m. on Bravo.
Real Housewives of Orange County stars at season 11 party
‘Moving on’: Vicki has posted multiple photos on Instagram of her cozying up to former police officer and politician Steve Lodge. The pair had a ‘date night’ three weeks ago and Vicki shared the snap to social media
Looking lean! The Housewives veteran showed off her fit figure in a grey sheath at AOL Build Speaker Series in NYC on Monday as she continued to promote season 11 which airs tonight at 9 p.m. on Bravo
