Jordin Sparks is happier and healthier than ever. Her 50 pound weight loss could be contributing to the "American Idol" season six winner's new burst of confidence or her boyfriend Jason Derulo could have something to do with that. Whatever it is, the singer was glowing as she walked the red carpet for the 2013 Music Biz Awards on Thursday.
She strutted the red carpet in a form-fitting floral mini-skirt, black top and matching jacket with black peep toe pumps. Boyfriend Derulo was right by her side.
Sparks recently shared her weight loss secret with Redbook Magazine saying the first thing she did to help kick start the journey was to walk every day and rethink her food choices.
"Ask yourself, 'Am I really hungry, or am I having this because it looks good?'" she told the magazine. "It doesn't have to be about sacrificing all the things you love. Just be conscious of portion size and why you're eating."
Sparks said one of the biggest reasons behind her weight loss journey was because she wanted to be healthy.
"In December of this year it will be three years since I got really sick," she told the Daily News at the Crystal Light Liquid hosted Words With Friends event May 8 in New York City. "It was then that I made the decision 'I'm supposed to be in the prime of my life. This changes right now.' And I really started making my health a priority."
Sparks was referring to her bout with appendicitis in 2009 when the singer had to undergo surgery.
Now she is doing better than ever. The Daily Mail reports that the singer has been working on a new album and preparing for another movie role. Sparks will star alongside Jennifer Hudson in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete", produced by Alicia Keys.
The movie is about two inner city youths who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by authorities.
