Dolly Parton Workout and Diet
Musician
Born: 1946
Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee. Her father was an illiterate share-cropper, and she was the fourth of 12 children. Parton moved to Nashville the day after graduating high school in 1964, and she was a successful songwriter for other musicians before releasing her own album in 1967, Hello, Iโm Dolly. She has 25 #1 songs on Billboard country music charts, 41 top-10 country albums and dozens of awards. Parton has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and composed over 3,000 songs. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. Parton is also an actress and has been nominated for 2 Academy Awards. She is co-owner of Dollywood, a theme park in Tennessee, as well as other business ventures around the country. Parton supports many charities, including a literacy program, the American Red Cross and AIDS-related organizations. In 2004, she was awarded the Living Legend Award by the Library of Congress. She has been married to Carl Dean for over 50 years. Parton has millions of followers on social media. She is 5 feet tall and weighs about 120 lbs.
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Dolly Parton’s Diet
Diet Summary
Parton is much slimmer today at age 70+ than she was in her 30s and 40s. As a cultural icon, people have followed her transformation with interest. In the 1980s, she made the cabbage soup diet so famous it was known as the โDolly Parton diet.โ These days, she follows a low-carb diet because it allows her to eat to satiety. Still, she occasionally cuts herself some slack and indulges in carbs on the weekend.
Estimated Macros
- Low Carb 10%
- Medium Protein 40%
- Medium-High Fat 50%
Diet Details
The Dolly Parton Diet
The cabbage soup diet is said to let you drop 10-15 lbs. in one week. The plan that involves eating an unlimited amount of soup which contains a mix of vegetables for 7 days, and otherwise restricting certain foods to certain days, such as fruit only on day 1 (and nothing else). Drinking lots of water and taking a multivitamin is encouraged. This diet is not considered to be a healthy way to lose weight.
Low Carb Lover
Parton says between her huge appetite and small stature, low-carb is what works for her because she can eat a fair amount of approved foods.
Cheat Day
Parton says the first thing she does on her cheat day is make herself a pan of corn bread.
What to Eat
Low-carb foods
Meat
Poultry
Healthy fats: olive oil, avocados, etc.
Leafy greens
Low-carb veggies
What to Avoid
High-carb foods
Sugar
Grains
Chemical additives
Fast food (except on cheat day)
Processed food (except on cheat day)
Parton On Her Appetite
โIโve been every size in the world, [but] Iโd be big as a house if I ate everything I wanted.โ
Parton On Her Weight
โI do have to watch my weight because Iโm only 5 foot, and you canโt hold on to too much weight when youโre so short.โ
Parton On Her Diet
โMy best bet is to stay on low-carb becauseโฆyou can actually eat quite a bit of food of the things youโre allowed.โ
Parton On The Diets Sheโs Tried
โI tried every diet in the book. I tried some that werenโt in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.โ
Parton On Junk Food
โI always was a junk food person, still am.โ
Dolly Parton’s Workout Routine
Weeklyย Workout Routine
Stay Active
Although you wonโt often catch Parton sweating it up at the gym, sheโs anything but sedentary. Sheโs up and at โem before the sun rises every day.
Stay Positive
Parton says attitude is everything, especially as we age. No one should make excuses or let others tell us you can’t achieve. She believes age is just a number, and it neednโt hold anyone back.
My People Gym
Although Parton isnโt a huge fan of formal exercise, she made an appearance, sang, and even joined in with some hand weights during a class at a Tennessee senior center renamed โMy Peopleโ in her honor.
Workout Style
A Dolly Parton Routine
Although Partonโs appearances at the gym are rarer than henโs teeth, she keeps plenty active just putting on her wigs, makeup and clothes, not to mention composing and doing charity work. Do something every day that engages your body and mind.
Parton On Trying
โYouโll never do a whole lot unless youโre brave enough to try.โ
Parton On Aging, Take I
โStop this attitude that older people ainโt any good anymore! Weโre as good as we ever were โ if we ever were any good.โ
Parton On Aging, Take II
โI just donโt have time to get old.โ
Parton On Keeping Up Her Appearance
โI look at myself like a show dog. Iโve got to keep her clipped and trimmed and in good shape.โ
Parton On Struggling With Her Weight
โIโm just gonna eat everything and go ahead and weigh 500 pounds and have to be buried in a piano case.โ
Dolly Parton’s Supplements

multivitamin
Parton is much too busy to waste time talking about vitamins, but to keep looking great and have enough energy every day, itโs a good idea for people of a certain age to supplement and a multivitamin never goes amiss.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D and calcium help keep bone strong, and omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar levels and contribute to brain and overall health.

Probiotics
Probiotics are always a smart idea, especially as we age because the body becomes more susceptible to infection, and for people who like their junk food like Parton.

vitamin B12
ย Even a slight vitamin B12 deficiency in older adults can increase the risk of developing dementia, so getting levels checked is important, and supplement if needed.
Dolly Parton’s Lifestyle
Early Bird
Parton is up at 3 am each day, and she goes to bed proportionately early. She says she gets so much done when the time and energy is all hers. She likes to meditate and do spiritual work first thing.
You Never Knowโฆ
Unlike most stars, Parton does not remove her makeup at night. She does it in the morning because she says, you never know what might happen, and she would hate to be caught without her face on. She also has over 365 wigs, one for each day of the year.
Proud Papa
Parton says her dad was most proud of her charitable work, especially the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which has sent over 130 million books to needy children since its inception in 1995.
Kiss Off to The King
Parton once had the opportunity to work with Elvis, but turned it down when she was told his manager wanted half the publishing rights to her song โI Will Always Love You.โ
Pass On the Loop-de-Loop
Parton says she has never ridden a single ride at Dollywood. She says she gets motion sickness, is a little chicken, and she doesnโt want to mess up her hair or makeup.
When Your Own Self Wouldnโt Recognize You
Parton once lost a Dolly look-alike contest. She says she didnโt even come close to being one of the top picks.
Parton On Early Rising
โI just love the wee hours.โ
Parton On Country Music
โIf you talk bad about country music, it’s like saying bad things about my momma. Themโs fightinโ words.โ
Parton On Her Appearance
โYouโd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.โ
Partonโs Husbandโs Opinion Of Her Looks
โMy husband says I look like a Q-tip.โ
Parton On Plastic Surgery
โIf I see something sagging, dragging, or bagging, Iโm gonna get it sucked, tucked or plucked.โ
Parton On Being The Butt Of Jokes
โIโm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know Iโm not dumbโฆand I also know that Iโm not blonde.โ
Parton On Bra-Burning
โI was the first woman to burn my bra. It took the fire department 4 days to put it out.โ
Recommended Products
Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business
Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer in You
Pocket Dolly Parton Wisdom
Dolly Parton Music
Dolly Parton Greatest Hits Songbook
9 to 5
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Steel Magnolias
Unlikely Angel
Dolly Parton: Queen of Country
Dolly Parton Wigs
References
https://www.celebrityhealthfitness.com/41202/dolly-parton-weight-loss-diet-exercise-plastic-surgery-tips/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/03/dolly-partons-morning-routine.html
https://www.today.com/popculture/dolly-parton-surprises-senior-center-joins-exercise-class-t128771
https://www.prevention.com/life/g30392216/dolly-parton-facts/?slide=5
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/news/a558929/the-best-dolly-parton-quotes/





