Rebel Wilson, 44, reveals she gained weight as a consequence of ‘stress eating’ ahead of the discharge of her memoir after losing 80 kilos

Rebel Wilson revealed that she has gained 20 kilos as a consequence of ‘stress eating’ ahead of the discharge of her anticipated book, Rebel Rising: A Memoir – which hits shelves on April 2.

The Pitch Perfect star, 44 – who said she received more attention for her 80 pound weight reduction than for ‘any movie I’d ever done’ – got candid with People for the outlet’s latest issue as she discussed recently gaining back kilos.

‘You know while you feel comfortable in your relationship, and also you’re identical to, f**k it? I have never been doing personal training. I actually have been eating whatever,’ she expressed.

‘I actually have been eating some junk food on set, because sets are prevalent with that. I just have not even thought of it. So I placed on 20 lbs. within the last six months with that insane schedule.’

Wilson then admitted that preparing for her memoir to be released to the world has also attributed to her weight gain.

‘I definitely think why I’ve been stress eating the previous couple of months is knowing that now all these things will come out into the world,’ Rebel stated.

‘I felt like I needed protection, so I had a bit more desserts and put up a little bit of a barricade.’

The mother-of-one explained that while she is ‘nervous’ for the reception of her book, she can also be ‘very pleased with my journey and what I’ve overcome in my life.’

Wilson told the publication that she is able to get back to her healthy lifestyle once the memoir is officially released.

‘I believe once this press tour is over for the book, I’ll just return to a bit more of a standard schedule and understanding how I generally is a mum and in addition take an hour or two in my day to be healthy.’

In Rebel Rising, the actress included details about her journey to losing 80 kilos and desired to tell her story to her fans.

‘People often on the market think that there is some magic pill, or some sick special food regimen, or exercise regime or whatever.’

She also desired to share the ‘message’ that ‘in the event that they’re like me and an emotional eater, that it is not about that stuff. It’s literally about working at a healthier approach to deal along with your emotions, and there is no such thing as a magic solution.’

‘And then possibly me telling my story might encourage them to do the identical and make healthy change of their lives.’

While also talking to People this week, the How To Be Single actress stated that she received more attention for her slimmer figure than movies she has starred in. The star lost weight after embarking on a ’12 months of health’ in 2020.

‘I used to be getting quite lots of attention for the load loss,’ she said. ‘I believed, “Gosh, individuals are so intrigued by this.” Literally, I got more attention for weight reduction than any movie I’d ever done.’

Rebel admitted she found the additional attention nice: ‘I do know that is superficial, nevertheless it was nice. And I went, “Oh, is that this what hot people experience on a regular basis?” Their life should be so bloody blessed.’

She found doors were being held open for her or others would simply pay more attention to her.

The attention only encouraged Rebel to proceed down her weight reduction journey, calling all of it ‘positive reinforcement.’

‘It was interesting to know exactly what it’s wish to be invisible sexually after which to be visible,’ she said. ‘I’ve experienced either side of the coin.’

Rebel – who was recently seen for the primary time since claiming actor Sacha Baron Cohen is the ‘a**hole’ she refers to her in her memoir – has been candid with fans about her weight reduction journey over the previous couple of years.

She has documenting her shrinking figure on her social media pages, much to the delight of her legions of fans.

Rebel switched her card-heavy food regimen – where she revealed she was eating around 3,000 calories a day – for prime protein alternatives where she would now not be left feeling hungry.

She previously told People: ‘Before I used to be probably eating 3,000 calories most days, and since they were normally carbs, I might still be hungry.’

‘So, I’ve really modified to eating a high-protein food regimen, which is difficult because I didn’t used to eat lots of meat. I eat fish, salmon, and chicken breast.’

Rebel revealed in November 2020 that she had hit her ‘goal weight’, but assured fans that her focus was purely about ‘being healthy’ reasonably than the figure on the scales.

In regards to how she achieved her weight reduction, Wilson focused on becoming more energetic by walking and doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) together with her personal trainer.

In her memoir, Rebel opened up about losing her virginity at age 35, a ‘situationship’ she had with a female tennis player, and her first make-out session together with her now fiancée, Ramona Agruma.

Rebel and Ramona welcomed their first child, Royce Lillian, via surrogate in November 2022.