Chaz Bono's weight loss secret is definitely going to be Dancing With The Stars! This 42 year old transgender man and renowned Lesbian and Gay Rights advocate in USA, is already said to have lost said to have lost 5 pounds just in the first week of practice. His professional dance partner Lacey Schwimmer confirms that.

Despite a lot of criticism on DWTS for including a transgendered man as a contestant, Chaz Bono is all set to show off his dancing skills. This is still a dancing competition after all, right? Give it a rest, haters! According to his professional dance partner Lacey Schwimmer, he is definitely reaching towards his weight loss goal, and at the same time improving tremendously on the dance floor. "I'm having such a great time rehearsing with my amazing partner on DWTS," Chaz Bono tweeted along this photo right before the rehearsal.

Many people speculate that his weight gain could be because of the hormones injections from his sex change operation. But in an interview with People, Lacey Schwimmer gave very supportive comments, "He's lost five pounds in six days. It's so great. He says he's not eating any differently, he's just dancing." She also said, "He's such a great guy. He is so nice, and he's such a kind person. He's awesome. I couldn't have asked for a better partner.”

In other news, Chaz Bono was spotted buying at least 2 pounds of different cheeses from Bristol Farms grocery store in Los Angeles. When the photographers asked, “Stock up on your healthy food, Chaz?” - Chaz Bono refused to comment and quickly sped away in his car.

Will the ABC TV dance competition’s first transgender competitor be able cha cha without his cheese? We can only wait and watch. Dancing With The Stars starts September 19 and I will be documenting Chaz Bono's weight loss journey. Come back here for more buzz on Chaz!

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