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Oprah's Confession

By Bob Greene
Original Content | January 12, 2009

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Weight Loss Struggle
She's mad at herself and embarrassed. Oprah opens up to her friend Bob Greene about the real reason behind her 40-pound weight gain.
Facing the truth

Oprah's Candid Interview

Watch as Oprah reveals what she's really hungry for. How health problems posed a challenge and made her feel defeated.
Why she almost gave up

The January 2009 cover of O, The Oprah Magazine

Lessons Learned

In 2005, Oprah thought she had a foolproof formula for permanent weight loss. Then, life intervened. Read the article that started it all.
How did she let this happen?

Bob Greene's 5 Questions to Consider

Before you take control of your weight, look inside your self and answer these five questions.

"How Did I Let This Happen Again?"

Four years ago, when Oprah managed to get down to a trim and fit 160 pounds, she thought she'd hit on a foolproof formula for permanent weight loss. Then life; in the form of a thyroid problem and a killer schedule; intervened.

Oprah Reveals the Truth Behind Her 40-Pound

O, The Oprah Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Radio Radio and Oprah.com put the new year in high gear with Oprah's Best Life Series event.

Best Life Week: Your Weight

As part of Oprah's Best Life Series, Oprah Radio hosts Bob Greene, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Gayle King and Peter Walsh talk about how to get back on the fitness wagon and share health, diet and exercise advice.

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