The reigning champion of American Idol is shrinking. And for once it has nothing to do with the perception that Taylor Hicks is not selling enough albums. The southern gent is dropping some pounds. People magazine has a photo of the newly slimmed down Taylor is this week’s issue. According to a report from the weekly entertainment magazine The 6′1″ Soul Patrol singer has shed nearly 22 lbs., going from 215 to 193, since his American Idol win last May.
People asks – “How’d he do it?” By ditching fast food and such southern comforts as fried chicken. He substituted a healthier diet of salads, brown rice, fish and chicken noodle soup. “It’s good for your throat,” he says. “It’s also comforting, but it’s light.”
source: http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272612152.shtml
Taylor Hicks looks great. With a tour and a winning slim figure, he might be able to pull of more fans and buyers for his new record. Let’s give Taylor Hicks a big round of applause.
