Sherri Shepherd committed to the keto diet and a sugar-free lifestyle back in March. And now, she has the weight loss results to show for it-30 pounds, to be exact.
The former View cohost shared a few shots from a recent swimwear photo shoot for a campaign with Ashley Graham for Swimsuits For All, a swimsuit line for sizes four to 26.
Sherri , 51, looks like she's having a blast, but this shoot wasn't an easy decision. "This was a particularly scary move for me bc I artfully disguise everything on my body I dont want seen," Sherri wrote. "But I said yes to being in a swimsuit bc I wanted to encourage you to run towards the very things you #fear bc there are amazing #blessings on the other side."
View this post on Instagram Heres some behind the scenes #video from my @swimsuitsforall #photoshoot. This was a particularly scary move for me bc I artfully disguise everything on my body I dont want seen. But I said yes to being in a swimsuit bc I wanted to encourage you to run towards the very things you #fear bc there are amazing #blessings on the other side ... thank you to the #swimsuitsforall team for being so patient and kind. @ashleygraham @supermodelemme @taralynn you three are the best and thankyou for loving your God-given curves. You made me feel so comfortable. I laughed all day #joy #grateful #dreamsdocometrue #bestdayever #swimsuits #beach #dance #imperfectlyperfect #myhappyplace #livelovelaugh A post shared by Sherri (@sherrieshepherd) on Jan 21, 2019 at 3:20pm PST
According to Sherri, who first set out to lose weight and get healthy for her son, the swimwear shoot was totally unexpected. "I never thought when I made the commitment to my son Jeffrey to get my health together and get off #sugar that an opportunity posing for @swimsuitsfor all would happen." she wrote. "This #photoshoot was truly a dream come true and to you ladies over 40...please remember nothing is impossible if you focus and commit to the work."
View this post on Instagram I never thought when I made the commitment to my son Jeffrey to get my health together and get off #sugar that an opportunity of posing for @swimsuitsforall would happen. From the moment I got on the #beach @supermodelemme @ashleygraham & @taralynn hugged me and made me feel like a #supermodel. This #photoshoot was truly a dream come true and to you ladies over 40... please remember nothing is impossible if you focus and commit to the work God has not forgotten you. He sees those desires and dreams you have hidden deep in your #heart . I hope my #journey inspires you to commit to your health and face those #fears #joy #swimsuits #jesus #dreamsdocometrue #pinchme #bestphotoshoot #bestdayever (#hair @jstayready_ thanks Jay for making me so pretty @ shout out to @blackketogirl for getting me swimsuit ready ) #lovetheskinyourin #stepoutofyourcomfortzone A post shared by Sherri (@sherrieshepherd) on Jan 21, 2019 at 6:52pm PST
Sherri also thanked Ashley and the other models in the shoot-including Emme and Tara Lynn-for making her feel "so comfortable" and for "loving [their] God-given curves."
View this post on Instagram Mood... (@swimsuitsforall photoshoot in #anguilla... #hair @jstayready_ ) #lovetheskinyourein #plussize #joy #bestdayever #swimsuitsforall #photoshoot #thickthighs #trysomethingnew #thighrubonpoint #imperfectlyperfect #dreamsdocometrue #jesus A post shared by Sherri (@sherrieshepherd) on Jan 22, 2019 at 1:25am PST
Sherri began posting photos of her progress on the keto diet in December -and as of right now, she's been sugar-free for 318 days, according to a recent Instagram post .
Sherri's sugar-free, keto diet also helped her regulate her type 2 diabetes, she said previously. (Sherri was diagnosed in 2007 , but she says her blood sugar levels are now "down to a pre-diabetic state.")
Sherri also credits the keto diet with giving her more energy , and reducing her headaches, eczema, and under-eye circles. And while her health is a tad more important than fitting into a swimsuit, Sherri definitely rocked that one-piece black cutout.