Valerie Bertinelli 'proud of weight loss'

Valerie Bertinelli has revealed that she takes great pride in having shed more than 40 pounds.

The Hot in Cleveland actress joined weight loss company Jenny Craig as a spokesperson in 2008 in a bid to slim down.

She starred in a series of commercials for the firm, encouraging fellow Jenny Craig endorsers Jason Alexander and former Dancing with the Stars contestant Kirstie Alley in their attempts to lose weight.

Bertinelli explained that even though she sometimes struggles to maintain a healthy diet, she has come to understand that food cannot control her life.

"It's been three years since I lost the weight and this is the longest I've kept it off. I can't say it's not challenging; there are days when I could be more diligent," she admitted to Ladies' Home Journal.

"I don't want my weight to be what my life's about anymore. I just want to take care of myself, be good to myself, eat right and exercise."

Bertinelli recently declared that she is happier than ever since tying the knot with husband Tom Vitale in January.

Hot in Cleveland continues with new episode 'How I Met My Mother' on Wednesday on TV Land.

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