For many people, one of the most agitating problems in the world today is weight gain. In fact, according to Healthline, over a third of the adult American population suffers from obesity. With the establishment of new food delivery platforms, food is literally only a tap away, and it's doing a number on the health of the human race.
Just like everyone else, celebrities also struggle with excess weight. They have a bigger burden as their hefty paychecks are highly reliant on their appearance. Many have done something about it, and you're about to find out. Here are 40 celebrity weight loss transformations that will inspire you too!
Chrissy Metz - 100 Lbs - Moderation & Movement
This Is Us actress Chrissy Metz is already down an awe-inspiring one hundred pounds, and believe it or not, her initial effort to achieve this remarkable transformation wasn't overly aggressive! In fact, Chrissy's take on moderation and the decision to keep moving seems to have done the trick!
By limiting her caloric intake to two thousand calories a day, and sticking to a daily twenty-minute walk, Chrissy was able to shed the pounds without resorting to any fad diets. It just goes to show that any movement is better than no movement at all!
Miranda Lambert - 20 Lbs - Cardio & Strength Training
Country singer Miranda Lambert shed about twenty pounds a few years ago, and obviously, this remarkable transformation gave rise to some rumors on how she managed to achieve her new look.
Still, Miranda was very quick to dismiss allegations of things such as surgical intervention and made sure that people were aware that her stunning appeal was now down to regular exercise and portion control. According to Miranda, getting in enough cardio and strength training, along with the right foods in your diet, is all you need to look as exceptional as this country music star does!
Janet Jackson – 70 pounds – Weight Training
Who said women couldn't have children after their 40s? Clearly, it's not an accurate claim because Janet Jackson had her first child in 2017 at the age of 50. Now 54, Jackson is a renowned singer who is a member of the Jackson family of entertainers.
The Rhythm Nation singer has been in several relationships and marriages over the years but became a mother for the first time a few years ago. As with any pregnancy, Jackson, too, bloated but got back into better shape in a matter of weeks. Regular weight training with her instructor Paulette Syblissb helped her shed 70 pounds.
Chaz Bono - 70 Lbs - Diet & Exercise
Son of the famous Cher, Chaz Bono had several factors holding him back when it came to losing weight. Yet, Chaz was smart enough to know that he needed to hold himself accountable in some way and turned to television to help him stick to his efforts.
In 2013, Chaz revealed his incredible seventy-pound transformation on the show The Doctors, making the entire world gasp with awe! Chaz says all he did was stick to healthier food choices and regular exercise. The question is, has all this lasted? Well, take a look at Chaz today and you'll see that the man looks as fit as he did back then!
Kelly Clarkson - 37 Pounds - The Plant Paradox
Kelly Clarkson, the famous American singer, took many years to accept her body. In 2020, she released a song called "I Dare You" where she talks specifically about this, about embracing yourself and accepting yourself as you are. The Voice coach learned to love herself and not to give importance to the pressures of society.
It was recently, that the "Stronger" singer decided to improve her diet following the steps of the book The Plant Paradox, where they advise to eat organic and non transgenic food. This led her to lose 37 pounds only with a good diet, since she declared that she does not like to exercise.
Chaka Khan - 60 Lbs - Vegan Diet
When singer Chaka Khan realized that her health was starting to be affected by her habits, she decided to put a stop to it there and then. Unfortunately, she had already been diagnosed with type two Diabetes. Yet, Chaka did not let this hold her back.
Khan cut out meat and dairy from her eating patterns and even did a four-month juice cleanse before going back to solid foods again. All though we can't recommend taking on Chaka's way of doing things, we cannot argue with the results. Her approach to getting healthier did incur a weight loss transformation of over sixty pounds!
Pink - Unknown - Diet & Exercise
We all know that singer Pink is in remarkable shape. The question is, how does she get and stay this way? Well, according to her nutritionist Ariane Resnick, Pink looking like the star she is, really isn't that difficult!
In Ariane's view, it's all about being ready for what you want to do. So, the fitness and diet expert created an eating plan for Pink that allowed her to battle the hunger cravings and stay on top of her game. That course, along with some moderate exercise gave us the fit-as-a-fiddle songstress who pulls out all the stops on her energy-consuming tours several nights in a row!
Jessica Simpson – 100 Lbs – Weight Watchers
Like other women, Jessica Simpson gained so much weight after each of her pregnancies. Only when it comes to the shedding of those extra pounds is she not like the rest. The 40-year-old could go back to being her healthy self in no time with the help of Weight Watchers, personal trainer Harley Pasternak, and most importantly, her dedication.
As per Women's Health magazine, the "With You" singer clocks in 14,000 steps regularly, follow the "Body Reset Diet" as advised by her instructor, got sufficient rest, and trained extra hard to toss away 100 pounds. With a great career, successful marriage with three kids, and a healthy lifestyle—Simpson's life seems perfect.
Jennifer Hudson – 80 Lbs – Weight Watchers
Jennifer Hudson, also referred to as J.Hud, is a singer and actress who also uses her $25 million fortune to help those in need. She's definitely a strong woman as she went through the loss of three of her loved ones at the same time. The 39-year-old is an Oscar and Grammy Award winner who will soon play Aretha Franklin's role in the 2021 film Respect.
After 2009, which was the year she had her son, Hudson put on more weight than she was used to. However, slowly but surely, the Dreamgirls star managed to lose 80 pounds over eight years after joining Weight Watchers.
Carnie Wilson – 150 Lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery
In 1999, Carnie Wilson underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost a whopping 150 pounds in the subsequent months. However, after she had the two children, she'd been longing for, losing the 60+ pounds she'd regained was quite the challenge. Well, she took the easy way out once more and had lap-band surgery a dozen years later.
For anyone who doesn't know, Carnie Wilson is a 52-year-old singer known for her work with the pop group Wilson Phillips. Even though medical conditions like Bell's palsy have tried to pull her down, Wilson shines through. She is currently co-managing Love Bites by Carnie in Sherwood, Oregon, with a childhood friend.
Jordin Sparks – 50 Lbs – Portion-Control & Exercising
One of the toughest things about losing weight is being consistent with a diet and workout plan. You don't see the results of your hard work in a week or two, which is why the singer/actress Jordin Sparks kept going for 1.5 years to get rid of 50 pounds.
The 31-year-old reduced meal sizes and followed one diet plan. Furthermore, she kept her sweating sessions interesting by mixing and matching running, hiking, swimming, boxing, and Sensazao (a type of Zumba). Sparks even bounced back to shape pretty soon after giving birth in May of 2018. In 2020, she released her fourth studio album named Cider & Hennessy.
Missy Elliott – 30 Lbs – Clean Diet
No two weight loss journeys are identical. With that said, let's look at Missy Elliott's one. The American rapper/singer was never one to care too much for physical appearance. Fans probably knew it, which is why they never hoped to see her in steamy and exotic clothes. However, Elliott's perceptions quickly changed after her doctor disclosed her susceptibility to a stroke.
Surprised and full of fear from the new information, the 49-year-old introduced herself to a better lifestyle with a clean diet, eliminating unhealthy snacks, sodas, and other forms of sugar. It doesn't seem like much, but they helped the Hot Boyz singer get rid of 30 pounds.
Letitia Dean - 28 Lbs - Diet & Exercise
Over the years EastEnders star Letitia Dean has taken a lot of flack regarding her physical appearance. As someone who is barely over five feet in height, Letitia's wayward dietary habits wreaked havoc with her weight and she always ended up back where she started or worse.
Anyway, through hard work and commitment, Letitia has finally put all of that behind her and has even released her own fitness DVD! She's lost a tremendous twenty eight pounds and four dress sizes and is looking better than ever. Apparently, Letitia is even turning the heads of the younger generation now when she walks into the shops!
Nicole Snooki Polizzi - 42 Lbs - Diet & Exercise
Reality star Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki has battled with her weight at numerous stages of her life and career. Yet, it seems this incredible woman has finally managed to end the vicious cycle she was stuck in.
Her journey came to a breakthrough point when Nicole dropped an astonishing forty-two pounds after giving birth to her first child in 2013. Now, even though she has two more children, Nicole hasn't ever fallen back into her old routines. In fact, she's more active than ever and is a huge proponent of going to the gym and stacking on the gains!
Gabourey Sidibe - 150 Lbs - Surgery
For some people, losing weight requires gettinghelp from the medical profession, and Empire actress Gabourey Sidibe was no exception to that rule. We don't blame her, as we know she tried everything before going under the knife!
Now, the gorgeous star is down a colossal one hundred and fifty pounds, and we see that she's sticking to her commitments by going to the gym regularly. So, there is no doubt that Gabourey's notion of kickstarting her transformation with surgery has had the effect she was looking for. It has put the celeb on the right road towards a total overhaul and we love this for her!
Amber Riley – Weight Lost Undisclosed – Healthier Diet
After seeing Amber Riley portray Mercedes Jones on Glee for six years straight between 2009 and 2015, fans were shocked to see her weight transformation a couple of years ago. We're unsure about the exact numbers on her scale, but the gorgeous 34-year-old actress was transparent about losing two dress sizes to People magazine.
Quitting junk food is something that most people struggle with. However, Riley managed to keep her urges at bay and shift to a low-carb high-nutrition diet, as per Workout Schedule King. She also went with the trends and consumed chia and flax seeds for weight loss. We haven't seen her after Infamous in 2020.
Kim Kardashian – 20 Lbs – Regular Workouts & Plant-Based Diet
There's almost not a soul in this world that hasn't heard of Kim Kardashian. Love her or hate her; everyone secretly dreams of having her body. Not her pregnant mom-body, though, but rather her postpartum figure that she gets back in no time.
How? According to Women's Health magazine, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star follows a plant-based balanced diet and is a regular gym-goer (six days a week). It's how she got rid of 20 unwanted pounds. However, the 40-year-old doesn't keep herself from indulging in the occasional sweet treat, which is most likely ice cream. Kardashian currently runs KKW Beauty and KKW fragrance lines.
John Goodman – 100 Lbs – Mediterranean-Style Diet & Regular Exercising
The 68-year-old American actor John Goodman has been gracing our screens for nearly five decades now. Most of his characters highlighted his obesity, and he wasn't ready to take any more of it when he realized his weight was almost 400 pounds in 2011.
Despite the rumors going around about Goodman undergoing surgery to lose all that weight, the New York Post reported that the weight loss resulted from a change in diet and lifestyle. The King Ralph star walked 10,000 to 12,000 steps almost every day and switched to a Mediterranean-style diet to lose over 100 pounds. In 2021, he appeared as Sully on Monsters at Work.
Roseanne Barr – 200 Lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roseanne Barr has been struggling with her excess weight since before she played the title character in Roseanne. However, it was only after she came on the show that she decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery in 1998 and keep her weight down by changing her diet and exercise schedule.
Barr ate less and worked out more, and it allowed her to get rid of over 200 unnecessary pounds altogether. A subsequent tummy tuck helped too. Now aged 68, we don't get to see her as often, especially since Roseanne was canceled following a controversial tweet by the star after its 2018 revival.
Lavell Crawford – 120 Lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Regardless of whether you've followed Lavell Crawford for his work, the two photos above will give you a pretty good idea about how much weight he's lost. The 52-year-old comedian and actor, best known for his portrayal of Huell Babineaux in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, lost 120 pounds by taking an easy way out.
Crawford reportedly underwent gastric sleeve surgery, which usually takes over a year to complete in two stages. He decided to get a handle on his health in order to stick around long enough for both his wife and son. In 2020, Crawford played Farmer Dan in Hubie Halloween and will appear On the Count of Three soon.
Ethan Suplee – 200 Lbs – Eating Consciously & Strength Training
Ethan Suplee was once obese when he played roles such as Seth Ryan, Louie Lastik, and Frankie on American History X, Remember the Titans, and Boy Meets World, respectively. However, his physique has taken a drastic turn since then, so much so that you'd barely recognize him.
The 44-year-old father of four woke up one day and made a huge change to his diet by cutting his calorie-intake and started intense strength training regularly. It has worked out well for Suplee as he is now stronger and 200 pounds lighter. His last appearance was in Gossamer Folds in 2020, and we're waiting to find out what the future holds.
Alison Moyet – Weight Lost Undisclosed – Intense Diet
Once upon a time, Alison Moyet was all the rage as part of the Yazoo duo. Today, however, she seems to be working more comfortably by herself, having released nine studio albums and over 30 singles. That's not the only thing that has changed about her, though.
Moyet is no longer as stout as she was in her younger years. In fact, she lost so much weight that she went from a size 22 to a 10, and it has everything to do with an intense diet plan. According to Mirror UK, the 59-year-old isn't thrilled about her current figure and is attempting to gain some of the pounds back.
Angie Stone – 75 Lbs – Healthy Eating & Exercising
Decades ago, Angie Stone earned recognition as a member of The Sequence. She then worked with a few other groups before launching a solo career that would see the release of nine studio albums and over 20 singles as of today.
Anyone who has been a fan of Stone knows that she's always carried some extra weight, which is why she took part in VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. Even though it did help her lose about 20 pounds with diet and exercise, things got serious when her doctors diagnosed her with Type 2 diabetes, which meant she had to lose weight—fast! Today, she boasts a 75-pound weight loss.
Gordon Ramsay – 56 Lbs – Dieting & Exercising
When you see Gordon Ramsay on programs like Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, and 24 Hours to Hell and Back in the present, he looks fit like someone who hits the gym often. However, he didn't always sport the healthiest figure, which makes sense, considering all the yummy food he's surrounded by every day.
For anyone who doesn't know, Ramsay is a world-famous chef, television personality, and Michelin star restaurateur. His wife Cayetana Hutcheson wasn't thrilled about Ramsay's weight gain and encouraged him to shed a few pounds. Well, he lost 56 pounds by breaking down his meals into smaller portions and clocking in rigorous exercise.
Tom Arnold – 100 Lbs – Cardio & Circuit Training
One of Roseanne Barr's ex-husbands, Tom Arnold, also went through a phase of having more body mass than he could carry. He is an actor and comedian himself and is known for productions like Happy Endings, Sons of Anarchy, and The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
During a tough time battling depression and over-the-top eating habits in 2012, Arnold weighed 287 pounds, which was obviously too much. It's when he challenged himself to a 100-pound shed, which was achieved by 2014 through cardio, circuit training, and other workouts, as per ABC News. The 61-year-old looks great and has projects like High Holiday and Christmas Thieves lined up for future release.
Adam Richman – 70 Lbs – Slow Eating & Walking
While most people would shamefully try to keep their guilty food pleasure behind closed doors, Adam Richman took a more open approach. Well, it was his job. He is a television personality who hosted a variety of eating-challenge programs on the Travel Channel.
Man v. Food was one of the shows, in which he sometimes had to eat bizarre amounts of food like 72-ounce steaks and 2.5-pound pastrami sandwiches. As expected, his weight catapulted in no time, but Richman wised up to go down. According to Cooking Light, slow eating, healthy meal choices, and 12,000-step walks every day helped him lose 70 pounds.
Adele – 100 Lbs – Sirtfood Diet & Exercising
With her glorious voice, Adele sang her way into our hearts a little over a decade ago. It's almost impossible to find someone who hasn't heard at least one of her hit songs like Someone Like You, Hello, and Water Under the Bridge. The last couple of years have been quite transformative for the 32-year-old superstar for two reasons.
For one, she divorced the father of her child, and two, she got rid of 100 unwanted pounds. An Instagram photo in May 2020 showed her new figure. As per Prevention, Adele adopted the Sirtfood diet and worked out rigorously three times a week to achieve her goal figure.
Kirsten Vangsness - 50 Lbs - Weight Loss Program
The "Criminals Minds" actress Kirsten Vangsness had been gaining weight over time while playing her role as an FBI Technical Analyst in the series. But after realizing she wasn't thrilled about her body, the Penelope Garcia actress went on a weight loss journey. Fans were shocked in 2014 when she debuted a slimmer figure on the red carpet in a relatively short time.
Although she's not particularly vocal about how exactly she lost weight, she attributes it to a six weeks weight loss program by Renee Stephens that transformed her relationship with food. The actress lost a whopping 50 pounds, dropping from 200 to 150 pounds, and she is looking healthier than ever.
Penn Jillette – 100 Lbs – Potato Diet
Usually, potatoes aren't a food that one would associate with dieting and weight loss because of the level of carbohydrates. However, we guess it's not so bad when all you eat is potatoes. At least that's what Penn Jillette from the magician duo Penn & Teller did to lose 100 pounds.
A few years ago, Jillette's scale measured him at 322 pounds, and not long after, a 90% blockage was found in his heart. Switching to a healthier lifestyle was his only option to prolong his lifespan. As it happens, everything worked out well for him. In the present, the magician duo is reportedly headlining at The Rio in Las Vegas.
Alana Thompson – Weight Lost And Method Undisclosed
Remember pageant darling Honey Boo Boo from the reality TV show Toddlers & Tiaras? Well, she's all grown up now! What's more, she's still gracing our screens with her family as she stars in the program Mama June: Road to Redemption in 2021.
Now a teen, it seems like she's also lost a few pounds. However, there isn't any specific information about how much weight she's shifted or what diet she might have followed to do so. Still, we're looking forward to how Thompson's career in modeling blossoms as she enters young adulthood.
Kirstie Alley – 75 Lbs - Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program
Losing weight doesn't have to be a lonely battle. Just ask the American actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her work in "Drop Dead Gorgeous." She decided to ask for the help of the Jenny Craig professionals to get back into shape and managed to lose a whopping 75 pounds with their assistance!
Alley worked with the program between 2005 and 2008, and it sure worked. The advantage of having activity/nutrition professionals by your side while trying to slim down is that you can do it effectively and healthily. Alley transformed herself by committing to a new exercise routine and changing her eating habits.
Sherri Shepherd – 40 Lbs – Cutting Out Sugar & Keto Diet
With great acting skills and a humorous personality, Sherri Shepherd was bound to make it as an actress in America, one way or another. She came under the spotlight playing Ramona Platt on Less than Perfect and later had a seven-year-long run as the co-host of ABC talk show, The View.
In recent years, fans noticed a more slimmed-down and toned Shepherd, who had apparently gotten rid of 40 pounds. It couldn't have been easy, but the gorgeous 53-year-old gave up on sugar and adopted a keto diet, according to Women's Health magazine. She currently stars in Mr. Iglesias and is scheduled to appear in A Week Away soon.
Mark Labbett – 35 Lbs - Dieting & Exercising
The pandemic lockdowns of 2020 seem never-ending and troublesome, but it isn't all bad. Take Mark Labbett from The Chase, for example. He used the time confined to his home to lose 2.5 stone (equivalent to 35 pounds) body weight, mostly by running after his toddler and also passing on eating out. According to The Sun, diet and exercise helped too.
The 55-year-old has been a "chaser" on ITV's quiz show The Chase since 2009 and is nicknamed "The Beast." He has been married to Katie Labbett, who is the mother of his child, since 2014.
Shonda Rhimes – 150 Lbs – Clean Living
Shonda Rhimes is a 51-year-old television producer, screenwriter, and author, who happens to be behind amazing creations like Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder. Anyone who knows her can hardly recognize her as she's lost a whopping 150 pounds of body weight.
According to Health magazine, Rhimes's decision to pursue a healthy lifestyle was triggered after becoming physically weak, unable to climb a flight of stairs without struggling. The mother of three has been pretty open about her weight loss journey. Even though she didn't necessarily enjoy it, her accomplishments were the results of clean living.
Kelly Osbourne – 80 Lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Even someone who has known Kelly Osbourne since birth may have difficulty recognizing her because she has lost an incredible amount of weight and opted for a change in fashion sense and style. The Osbournes star has struggled with her weight for as long as she could remember.
The 36-year-old managed to lose 20 pounds in 2009 with a high-protein, low-carb diet, suggested by her Dancing with the Stars partner Louis van Amstel. According to The Sun, she'd lost 80 pounds altogether as of August 2020, made possible by gastric sleeve surgery.
William Nylander – Weight Lost Undisclosed – Exercise
William Nylander picked the right sport to play professionally. Because outside of the wins on the field, hockey is one of the best ways to improve body conditioning and overall health. Of course, fans of the sport must know that Nylander is the right winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He was selected during the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Then he made his NHL debut playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning in February 2016. Though Nylander hasn't exactly spoken about his diet and weight loss journey, it's easy to tell that his strict regimen has been doing a lot of good.
Susan Boyle – 50 Lbs – Cut Out Sugar & Exercise
If the name Susan Boyle doesn't ring a bell, you will most likely remember her as the contestant who sang I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables on the third season of Britain's Got Talent in 2009. After making a name for herself from the stage, she built a solo career, having released seven studio albums and 13 singles so far.
Health complications aren't unexpected at 59. Boyle was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2012, after which she removed sugar from her meals and started walking two miles each day. Moreover, Boyle took Garcinia Cambogia supplements. All in all, she's lost 50 pounds so far.
Austin Russell - 150Lbs - Gastric Sleeve Surgery & Exercising
Austin Lee Russell from "Pawn Stars" had struggled with his weight for a few years before deciding to have a procedure done. Although the gastric sleeve surgery reduces the urge to eat, Chumlee, as he is popularly called, still required a lot of diligence to maintain his weight loss.
In an interview, Chumlee said he is now committed to eating healthily and exercising. He's also shared before and after photos on social media. Russell lost 150 pounds and has encouraged his fans to commit to their weight loss as he did.
Carlos Mencia – 70 Lbs – Working Out
In 2011, TMZ described Carlos Mencia as "half the comic he used to be," but that didn't exactly mean that he lost his sense of humor. Instead, it referred to him as being 70 pounds lighter. Mencia's eyes opened towards a healthy lifestyle after a morbidly obese diabetic friend called him "fat."
A 53-year-old comedian, writer, and actor, Mencia's reputation almost went down the drain some years ago after being accused of plagiarism. Luckily, he wasn't a quitter, and therefore, picked himself up and dusted him off before moving forward. He currently lived in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
Paula Deen – 40 Lbs – Practicing Moderation
Going into one's old age with obesity is never good for his/her health, which is why Paula Deen got her priorities straight and embarked on a weight loss journey. Since she is a cooking enthusiast and show host, it couldn't have been easy to keep away from all the yummy delicacies she whipped up.
Well, the 74-year-old controlled her desires to a certain extent and practiced moderation, reported GH. Somehow, she managed to wipe out 40 pounds of her body weight. Deen used to be an active presenter on the Food Network, although a controversy formed around a racial comment and impacted her career and reputation.
Jimmy Kimmel – 25 Lbs – Intermittent Fasting
As most of us already know, Jimmy Kimmel is a renowned television show host, internationally recognized for presenting Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. Every time we've seen him in the last couple of years, the 53-year-old has looked sturdy and fit although, it wasn't always the case.
In 2008, when Dr. Oz appeared on the show, he commented on Kimmel's unhealthy habits and unfit appearance, after which he adopted an intermittent fasting technique called the 5:2 diet. Needless to say, it worked out well, making Kimmel 25 pounds lighter. At least now, his four kids can look up to a health-conscious father.
Jonah Hill – 40 LbS – Dieting & Exercising
Jonah Hill is a fan-favorite actor who doesn't back down from a role when he gets one, especially not if it's a comedic one like he's used to. Some of the characters may require specific body measurements. For instance, Hill had to shed weight for 22 Jump Street but gain 40 pounds for War Dogs.
Now looking super athletic, the 37-year-old's weight charts have been in a downward spiral lately. Hill has the gym and a nutritionist to thank for that. He has kept up his on-screen appearances over the years and is currently filming the movie, Don't Look Up, in which he plays Jason Orlean.
Ruben Studdard – 112 Lbs – Regular Work Outs
The German-born American singer and actor Ruben Studdard went from being obese to a poster boy for good health. That's how impressive his transformation is. He came under the spotlight as a contestant on American Idol's second season and made a career after winning it.
Studdard wasn't done participating in competitions, though. His next one was The Biggest Loser, a weight loss competition, during which he lost 70 pounds. However, Studdard continued to work out even after the contest and got rid of at least 112 pounds altogether. After all, he didn't want his Type 2 diabetes to turn into something worse in his 40s.
Abby Lee Miller – 127 Lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery
Abby Lee Miller is a reality television star who garnered attention from Dance Moms before appearing in three of its spin-offs. She is also a dance instructor, choreographer, and founder of the Abby Lee Dance Company. Life hasn't been great for the 55-year-old in the last few years as she went behind bars for bankruptcy fraud.
In prison, she started to lose weight, which we assume she did by exercising or dieting as the facilities inside are limited. After her release, she is said to have undergone gastric bypass surgery, which has contributed to the ultimate 127-pound weight loss. Miller recently battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and beat it.
Jocelyn Wildenstein - Unknown - Undisclosed
Jocelyn Wildenstein, commonly known as Catwoman, has always been the talk of the town for her ever-changing appearance, which resulted in her being unrecognizable. The former model gained waves during her marriage to Alec Wildenstein, which eventually crumbled.
Since then, we have seen how she opted to change the way she looks, but denied going under the knife at one point. Still, we must hand it to Jocelyn because whatever she was doing, it was effective in shedding a few pounds, as evidenced by these pictures. Despite filing for bankruptcy in 2018, she seemed to be in a better situation and is happily in a relationship with Lloyd Klein.
Zach Galifianakis – 50 Lbs – Quit Alcohol
As The Hangover trilogy ended in 2013, Zach Galifianakis made a life-changing decision to not have any hangovers. In simpler words, he quit alcohol, hoping to toss the extra weight on his body and lead a healthier lifestyle. Well, this choice not only improved his physical appearance but also did his liver a favor.
You'd be surprised to learn that Galifianakis, in fact, lost 50 pounds by kissing alcohol goodbye. If only everyone else had his determination, life would be much less complicated. While hosting his long-running show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, the 51-year-old keeps up with his acting too. His last screen appearance was on Baskets in 2019.
Rachael Ray – 40 Lbs – Exercising & Healthy Eating
Rachael Ray is a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and television personality, and it all has to do with food one way or the other. Of course, this means she enjoys delicacies, which can often come in a high-calorie format. Before her weight got too out of hand, Ray joined the gym.
However, it was more of an attempt to release her frustration from not being able to talk for nearly a month post-throat surgery. Somehow, it got rid of 40 pounds of body weight and came with the bonus of a healthier and more comfortable figure. Ray was committed enough to embrace it and make exercise and healthy food a lifestyle choice.
Star Jones – 160 Lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery
Looking at how lean Star Jones is today, it's almost impossible even to imagine that she once weighed a whopping 307 pounds. The 58-year-old American lawyer and journalist, best known for serving as a co-host on The View between 1997 and 2006, halved her frame by losing a total of 160 pounds.
Jones wasn't ready for the world to know about her little weight loss secret for quite some time but ultimately fessed up to having undergone gastric bypass surgery. It would've been a bigger accomplishment had she worked hard for it, but hey, she put her life at risk with surgery, so that counts.
Al Roker – 100 Lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery & Keto Diet
Gorgeous women reporting the weather is something that everyone enjoys. However, if it's a weatherman, things aren't the same. But it looks like Al Roker is doing everything in his power to achieve a healthy physique, which will hopefully make viewers turn to NBC more to find out about the weather forecasts.
Now aged 66, Roker once went through gastric bypass surgery, which, even though it made him 100 pounds lighter, took a toll on his body with side effects. He is now following the Keto diet, which has helped him lost 40 pounds in a much healthier and safer manner. He even posts great recipes on Instagram!
Jorge Garcia – 100 Lbs - Strict Diet & Workout Plan
Jorge Garcia is best renowned for his role as Hugo Reyes in the popular TV series "Lost." While his award-winning acting skills made him stand out, the American actor and comedian's weight was also distinct. Garcia has always been overweight but now looks much slimmer than ever.
The "Hawaii Five-0" actor lost a whopping 100 pounds thanks to his strict diet and physical training sessions! He began eating lots of vegetables and protein, which has done him a lot of good healthwise. Garcia had attempted to lose weight before but failed. However, the 2022 "The Munsters" star is more determined than ever, and it's paying off.
Rebel Wilson – 60 Lbs – Mayr Method & Exercise
Even though Rebel Wilson came under the international limelight as "Fat Amy" from the Pitch Perfect films, the nickname seems to have expired. Why? Because Wilson has lost over 60 pounds and is flaunting a more toned figure. Somehow, she isn't ready to stop until she reaches her goal weight of 165 pounds.
The 40-year-old declared 2020 as her "Year of Health" and did everything in her power (cutting out sugar and junk food, following the Mayr Method, hitting the gym, and walking 10,000 steps) to reach her goals. Fans can await her new work in The Almond and the Seahorse.
Kevin Smith – 58 Lbs – Vegan Diet & Weight Watchers
Kevin Smith is a renowned filmmaker and actor, best known for his work in films such as Clerks, Red State, and Yoga Hosers. He has been in the industry for nearly three decades, which makes his transformation very clear.
In 2018, Smith had a near-fatal heart attack that gave him a new perspective on life. His doctor advised on losing weight, and he did just that. The 50-year-old went vegan and got rid of 58 pounds in eight months. Joining Weight Watchers also helped him keep the number on his scale down. Smith is expected to play Silent Bob on Clerks III—a film he produces.
Khloé Kardashian – 40 Lbs – Strict Diet & Exercising
If there's a figure that women want more than Kim Kardashian's, it's her sister Khloé's. She is one of the most influential people of this day and age, noted for her time in Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Over the years, the 36-year-old had her own reality shows, including Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, Dash Dolls, and as of 2017, Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian.
Just as the name of her current series suggests, Khloé is passionate about maintaining her curves, and therefore, follows a strict diet and a rigid workout plan. According to Style Craze, the mother of one has found herself rid of 40 pounds.
Chris Pratt – 60 Lbs – Eating Right & Exercising
Pratt may have had his first taste of stardom from Parks and Recreation, but today, he has a larger following from Marvel Studios' fan base. When he was first picked for Peter Quill/Star-Lord's role in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, Pratt needed to get into a healthier frame—fast.
According to Men's Journal, the now 41-year-old lost 60 pounds in six months by exercising five days a week, consuming loads of water, and eliminating carbs and fried food from his diet. Pratt is currently married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, with whom he has a daughter. We can await his work in the upcoming films The Tomorrow War, Jurassic World: Dominion, among others.
Sara Rue – 50 Lbs – Jenny Craig & Plant-Based Diet
Known for playing Carmen Ferrara on Popular, Claude Casey in Less than Perfect, and Olivia Caliban in A Series of Unfortunate Events, Sara Rue is a 41-year-old American actress who used to be plus-size when it came to weight. However, she took it upon herself to become healthier and sought help from the famous Jenny Craig.
With professional guidance, exercises, and a plant-based diet, Rue could eliminate 50 unnecessary pounds in no time. She has maintained her figure even after giving birth twice. She currently has a recurring role as Nancy Granville in American Housewife and Julia in B Positive.
Melissa Joan Hart – 40 Lbs – Nutrisystem
Melissa Joan Hart was only a teenager when she became a star after playing title characters in sitcoms like Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Melissa & Joey. As she grew older, Hart married a musician named Mark Wilkerson and settled down.
After putting herself through labor three times, the 44-year-old had gained about 60 pounds and wasn't comfortable in her own body. She decided to get back in shape and lost 40 pounds with Nutrisystem. Furthermore, she swears by drinking MCT oil every day to aid her weight loss journey. A reboot of Clarissa Explains It All has been announced where Hart will reprise her role.
Ashley Dunn - 350 Lbs - Diet & Exercise
For Ashley Dunn, the struggle with obesity started at a very young age. After years of giving in Ashley eventually ballooned to a massive six hundred pounds and decided to get help.
Enter the people from the show My 600-lb Life who came into help Ashley lose a tremendous three hundred and fifty pounds through diet and exercise. If you're wondering how Ashley is doing these days, we're happy to tell you that she's still going strong and sticking to her healthier regime like a champion. Getting approved for weight-loss surgery adds to the good news!