My Mom Saved My Life

THE BELOVED PERFORMER SHARES HOW ONE PIECE OF ADVICE FROM HER MOM CHANGED HER FOREVER

— Ingela Ratledge, with reporting by Ilyssa Panitz

On Jan. 3, Marie Osmond — looking trim and toned in a curve-hugging black sheath dress — stepped onto the floor of the NASDAQ in New York City to ring the opening bell. The popular singer, who was appearing on behalf of Nutrisystem — she’s been the weight-loss company’s spokesperson and client for the past decade — brimmed with confidence and well-being, proving that at the age of 57, her stock has never been higher. “I am happy!” she says. “I love who I am, and I’m proud of what I’ve done!” It’s taken Marie a long time to get here. After years of struggling with emotionally and physically destructive weight issues, she is finally happy and healthy. And as Marie exclusively reveals to Closer, the turnaround is due to one…

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