Whoopi sports a winning smile -- and size -- in this week's People

Your eyes don't deceive you: That's L A Weight Loss’s spokeswoman Whoopi Goldberg sporting ‘skinny’ size 8 black pants in the May 14th issue of People!

Whoopi took on the spokeswoman role in November, and has already dropped 43 pounds and four (!) clothing sizes.

The secret to her success: a customized meal plan that includes smaller portions of her favorite foods, and exercise on the StairMaster 15 minutes a day.

This is a big change for a woman who used to tear through an entire bag of potato chips, or eat large portions of steak and pizza -- which is the reason, she jokes, you could have used her backside to serve drinks.

It's a different story now, as Whoopi celebrates her weight loss progress. She says the results are thrilling and surprising.

"I had a different face [when I was heavy]. It’s very odd," she tells People.

Don't worry, Whoopi, we're sure you'll get used to it ;-) Keep up the great work!!

Here's Whoopi before joining the program ...



And here is Whoopi after dropping 43 pounds. You look maaahhhvelous, Whoopi!