Jenny McCarthy says she used to poop ‘once every 14 days’ before changing diet

Jenny McCarthy is opening up about her past gastrointestinal issues.

In an exclusive interview with People published Tuesday, “The Masked Singer” judge said she used to follow a strict vegan diet. But while she thought she was eating healthy, her body told a different story.

“My bloat was so bad that it always made me feel like I was about three months pregnant,” she said. “And I’m sorry if this is too TMI, but I was a complicated person who only went to the bathroom once every 14 days.”

McCarthy noted that due to her infrequent bowel movements, her doctor warned her that a colostomy bag could be in her future if things didn’t improve.

She decided it was time to make a major change regarding what went into her body. “I went on the carnivore diet,” she revealed, making a complete 180 from what she was eating. “I was so against it, but my doctor was like, you’ve tried everything but this, so you’re going carnivore.”

Fortunately, her new animal-heavy diet, which she says mostly consists of grass-fed meat, was the perfect antidote. “I’ve got to tell you, it saved my gut. I go to the bathroom every single day now — and it made me feel like I was 25 again,” she said.

McCarthy claimed that despite eating 120 grams of protein and 100 grams of fat a day, she lost 12 to 15 pounds and her acne improved.

However, this isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for those who may face similar gut and stomach issues. You should always consult a doctor to see what solutions are best for you. McCarthy explained she has several medical conditions, like Hashimoto’s disease and Celiac disease, that make her situation unique.

It’s her various health issues that prompted her to launch her own beauty company, Formless Beauty, which sells skin care and cosmetics made from “pure and natural ingredients,” per its website. ”I was like, why am I cleaning up my food, my water, my air, and then I’m going to put this garbage on my face?” she told People of her inspiration behind the brand.

McCarthy, who has been married to Donnie Wahlberg since 2014, is an actress, model, and TV personality. She began her career as a model for “ Playboy” magazine in the ‘90s and later pivoted into acting. She’s best known for “The Jenny McCarthy Show,” and her film roles in ”BASEketball,” “Scream 3,” and “John Tucker Must Die.” She was also briefly a co-host of “The View” and has been a judge on “The Masked Singer” since 2019.