Amanda Bynes Opens Up About Weight Gain Due to Depression _ E! News
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00:00 Amanda Bynes is getting candid about her health.
00:03 The She's the Man star sharing that a difficult mental state has recently caused her to put on some extra weight.
00:09 Writing in a March 28th Instagram story,
00:12 "I've gained over 20 pounds in the past few months from being depressed."
00:16 However, the former Nickelodeon star then goes on to assure fans that she's now in a better place.
00:22 Saying, "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."
00:29 Lastly, the 37-year-old opens up about her specific goals in regards to her physical fitness.
00:35 Writing, "I weigh 162 pounds right now and want to get back to 110 pounds."
00:41 And this isn't the first time Amanda's been forthcoming about important changes in her life.
00:46 Back in December, the What I Like About You actress explained that she was shutting down the podcast she started alongside co-host Paul Szyminski.
00:53 Called Amanda Bynes and Paul Szyminski the podcast just one week after its debut episode aired.
01:00 Telling followers in a December 17th IG post that until she was able to get more famous guests, she would not be continuing the podcast.
01:08 "So even though the podcast is doing really well and the response has been great, I am going to take a pause on it for now."
01:17 "We are not able to get the type of guests that I'd like on the show, like say Jack Harlow or Drake or Post Malone."
01:25 "So maybe one day if we're able to get those types of guests on the show, we will resume the podcast."
01:30 "But for now, I'm taking a pause on it."
01:33 "Thank you everyone who watched. I really hope you enjoyed it and that is all for now."
01:38 The Amanda Show alum later shared that she was instead pivoting careers to become a nail technician.
01:43 Writing in a December 21st IG story, "The first episode of my podcast did really well."
01:49 "I was actually surprised and of course was going to keep going after friends encouraged me to."
01:54 "After thinking about it though, I would rather get my manicurist license and have a consistent job."
01:59 "I'm going to follow that path instead. Thank you for following my journey."
02:04 Amanda later revealed that she had failed her licensing exam three times.
02:08 However, in a March 6 follow-up video, she confidently shared that she was not giving up.
02:14 "Hey everybody, I wanted to let my fans know that I'm taking the board exam to get my manicurist license this Tuesday."
02:19 "I really hope I pass the test this time."
02:21 "I will let you all know if I do or don't of course and I'll keep retaking it until I get the license."
02:25 "I hope everybody has a great day. Bye!"
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