Chaka Khan stole the spotlight on Wednesday’s American Idol finale with her amazing performance of “Ain’t Nobody,” “Through The Fire,” and “I’m Every Woman” with the top female contestants from season 11. It wasn’t just her performance that caught our eye, but it was what she was wearing that really wowed us.

After losing an incredible 60 pounds in the past year, Chaka, 59, flaunted her new slim figure in a brown sequined catsuit that has us wondering, what is her weight loss secret?!

Earlier in March, Pat spoke with Chaka Khan about her recent lifestyle change becoming vegan to help get healthy and loose weight. She switched her diet after she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes, and became dedicated to becoming healthy.

She has lost over 60 pounds since then and is now free of high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as being completely drug and alcohol free for eight years now.

She showed off her slimmed figure last night on the Idol stage in a full bodysuit that left little to the imagination, but all we can say is she looks fabulous and is a true inspiration to get on track with a healthy lifestyle this summer!

Chaka one year ago and today/photos Frederick M. Brown and Mark Davis/ Getty Images