Famous for her voice and wardrobe choices, Lady Gaga attracted a different kind of attention in 2012 when she gained some notable weight.

After she displayed a fuller figure at a concert in September, reports claimed the singer was on a "drunk diet" since she previously admitted to preferring booze to food.

But the 26-year-old addressed the rumors, saying she gained roughly 25 pounds because she loved eating pizza and pasta being a true "New York Italian girl." She admitted she has a weakness for eating at her father's Italian restaurant in New York.

She struggled with bulimia and anorexia as a teenage and added that she did not feel bad about putting on the extra weight, "not even for a second." 

As a result of her weight gain, her record label ordering more flattering outfits for the remainder of her world tour, but Gaga did not give up wearing her infamous meat dress.

She also started a "Body Revolution," in which she encouraged fans to post pictures and tell their stories on her website that displays their triumph over insecurities.

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