Laura Spencer, a lovely size 4 bride. (ABC)
She was able to get help from support groups and remained sober for over twenty years until she had a "slip" in 2002 while living in London with her husband Jonathan Frakes and their two children. She said that, as an emotional eater, she should've known better than to assume that she could have a glass of wine with dinner and let it stay at that. Fortunately, Genie went into rehab and got back on track. However staying sober meant, for her, transferring her indulgences to food until she ended up a size 16.
When she learned that Laura Spencer was coming back onscreen in the fall of 2006, Genie worked with a trainer and went on a 1,200 calorie per day diet in anticipation of being in the limelight again. Now, she reports that "the sadness" of not having her guest contract renewed has lead to her quitting all of her hard work.
Laura Spencer, a lovely size 4 bride.
For her short-time stint as Laura Spencer last fall, Genie has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Supporting Actress and she is looking forward to the activities on June 15. In the past when she was nominated, she was unable to attend, but this year she's not only going, she's wearing something other than the traditional "slimming" black. She's wearing "Berry red".
Soaps.com fans are cheering you on Genie! On Friday at the Daytime Emmy's as well as with your personal weight loss goals. We love you no matter what size you come in and we want our Laura back!
