Sometimes, it almost feels like the journey to fitness is a never-ending struggle. Famous people are no exception to this struggle. Who knows, it might even be more difficult for them since they are constantly in the spotlight, and we are sure they have a hard time keeping the pounds away when they are always on the move, working. Let us take a look at celebrities who have embarked on effective weight loss journeys! You would not believe how much #7 has changed over the years!
Celebrities And Their Weight-Loss Transformations
Holly Madison
Holly Madison first started making waves as a Playboy model and the eventual partner to the late Hugh Heffner alongside fellow Playmates Kendra Wilson and Bridget Marquardt. The blonde trio all rose to fame when E! made a reality television series out of their lives with the Playboy captain. Holly Madison did not really commit to a weight loss program until she had her first child. After this, she made sure to stick to healthier foods in general.
Holly Madison
Zach Galifianakis
It does not matter if you know him from The Hangover or Between Two Ferns. We are sure that you know Zach Galifianakis has always been on the rounder side. The comedy titan prefers an eccentric and bizarre approach to comedy that he made his own. But in 2014, things changed when he decided to quit drinking and do more exercise. He lost 50 pounds of extra weight! It seems like many of comedy's tubbier members decided that they would not be trapped within the confines of fatness.
Zach Galifianakis
Ricky Gervais
Fans of The Office have Ricky Gervais to thank for the American spinoff, with the show originally being his baby. Ricky Gervais sure is one funny Englishman. When he decided it was time to lose a little weight, he did it with his partner. He and Jane Fallon managed to lose 40 pounds together! Sadly, this meant that any self-deprecating fat jokes were out the window, but maybe he managed to find some sharable humor in his weight loss journey.
Ricky Gervais
Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer who first made a name for herself when she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent. She was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Her doctors advised her to lose some weight and so she did. She looks so different after shedding nearly 30 pounds! If you want to follow in her footsteps and lose a significant amount of weight, you will have to cut out any sugar in your diet. She has also revealed that she enjoys two-mile walks for exercise. As you can see, all it takes is commitment. She looks fantastic!
Susan Boyle
Kevin James
Kevin James has managed to drop 80 Pounds of his body weight and cannot look any better! The 57 years old actor and comedian is a proud father of 4 and was quoted before saying he wishes to be there for his children in the future and hopes to maintain a healthier lifestyle. James' upcoming movie 'Here Comes the Boom' arrived just in time and was the kickstart he needed to approach the challenge. With intense training by Ryan Parsons, a MMA mentor, a strict diet, and daily runs; James is now leaner, healthy, and hot as hell!
Kevin James
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is responsible for changing the history of Super Bowl performances! She has had her fair share of struggles over the years and weight-gain was a side effect (something all too familiar to many of us), but she really embarked on a transformation, go girl! Many people might not even have even noticed her weight gain, seeing as Janet virtually faded into obscurity following her scandalous wardrobe malfunction at the hands of Justin Timberlake.
Janet Jackson
Chris Pratt
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Pratt played a superhero. It is hard to believe that this is the same person who played the chubby and lovable Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation! At any rate, he has lost the extra weight and worked hard to get his current body and keep it in shape. We dig it a lot! Few Hollywood stars have had a more celebrated transformation than Pratt, who began hitting the gym like a madman to become the superhero that we know him as today.
Chris Pratt
Christian Bale
Christian Bale is a talented Hollywood actor, and he has the accolades to show for it. The actor is well-known for his dedication to the role, often adhering to dietary programs to go with the character. Among other things, he lost an alarming amount of weight for The Machinist. Despite this, he was able to transform into a fit superhero when he starred in Batman begins. It is really difficult to do this, what a dedicated actor!
Christian Bale
Alec Baldwin
It almost feels like Alec Baldwin has been active in the industry since the dawn of time! The veteran started taking weight loss seriously after he found out that he was prediabetic. Since then, he has managed to drop over 30 pounds! Probably helped by the fact that he has three kids to run around with! Alec was always enjoyed a bit of padding throughout his career, but we must say that he looks absolutely dashing in his slimmer form.
Alec Baldwin
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey has always been a bigger-than-life personality. There was a time when she lost her athletic curves but she has prioritized her health since then, losing over 70 pounds, and still beautifully curvy! There are those who claim that a heftier frame allows one to sing more powerfully, but when you are as naturally gifted as Mariah Carey, size really doesn't matter. Nothing can stop this diva from shining, and we adore her at any size.
Mariah Carey
Al Roker
Al Roker is a television host who used to tip the scales when he was 340 pounds heavy! The jolly weather forecaster was adored more for his presence and personality than his command of weather predictions. He has since decided it was time to shed off some weight. These days, he looks far suaver at a healthier weight of 190 pounds. Sadly, Roker was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late 2020. We hope that he is managing his condition safely in 2021.
Al Roker
Randy Jackson
When your job involves sitting around for weeks at a time as an American Idol judge, you are bound to gain some weight. But after he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Randy Jackson decided he needed to make certain lifestyle changes. He received the diagnosis in 2008, and he has since lost over a hundred pounds in his quest to be healthier! A scary diagnosis like this one is more than enough to inspire self-care.
Randy Jackson
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi
The former Jersey Shore star has since joined the ranks of the sexiest personalities on Instagram. She has managed to establish a massive fanbase and many people look to her for inspiration in many areas of their lives, including health and fitness. Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi looks like she is currently living the life! After giving birth, she has managed to lose more than a hundred pounds. This is a phenomenal achievement, especially after the demanding process of pregnancy and birth.
Nicole Snooki Polizzi
Raven Symone
We are sure you remember the ex-child star Raven Symone and her hilarious Nickelodeon show, That's So Raven, where she played the psychic schoolgirl. Raven made headlines in 2011 when she revealed she has dropped over 70 pounds. According to her, the secret is to simply have a strict health-focused diet and do regular exercise. It all really comes down to discipline! Today she is happily married and is gorgeous just the way she is.
Raven Symone
Graham Elliot
Graham Elliot has always been a steadfast presence on MasterChef, where much of his time was spent sampling contestants' culinary creations. Elliot looks rather different nowadays and has reclaimed his body. He has actually lost over 150 pounds since his weight reached 400 pounds back in 2013. Losing this much weight takes a tremendous effort, and you can see from the picture on the right that he is incredibly happy with himself, as are we with him!
Graham Elliot
John Goodman
John Goodman is a Hollywood legend who was always known for being a big guy. He was also infamous for his bad habits, as he loved to drink, smoke, and feast with a worrying excessiveness in mind. His story does not include rapid weight loss, however. He has confessed that he used to be a problem eater who always ate “all crap”. We are glad that he decided to focus on his health. He looks amazing.
John Goodman
‘Honey Boo Boo’
Alana Thompson is better known by her reality TV show nickname, Honey Boo Boo. However, despite being well-known for her chubby figure, she has recently decided to join fellow celebs on an inspiring weight-loss journey to transform herself. Understandably, her decision may have been influenced by her mother's encouraging weight loss that prompted the release of her very own reality TV show, Mama June: From Not To Hot. The reality show has been an extreme success. Alana seems to be following a similarly strict diet as her mother that limits fast foods and sugary sodas. Even though in 2017 the young celeb refused to lose weight, claiming to be confident with her overweight appearance, she later changed her mind and has since lost an impressive amount of weight.
‘Honey Boo Boo’
Chaz Bono
Born Chastity Sun Bono, Chaz Bono is the son of superstar Cher and Sonny Bono. He began his career when he became a part of his folks' show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. After losing a noticeable amount of weight, we daresay that Chaz Bono looks a lot sharper than he used to. Recently, he began appearing on Dancing with the Stars as well. We are sure that his glorious parents are incredibly proud of him.
Chaz Bono
Paula Deen
Paula Deen is known as the “queen of comfort cooking,” so it's no surprise if her penchant for unhealthy but satisfying cuisine caused her to grow a comfortable padding. She has lost approximately 35 pounds by now! She decided to lose weight after receiving a diabetes diagnosis. Her secret to losing weight? "I am hooked on smoothies,” she admitted. Follow in her footsteps and make a nutritious breakfast smoothie! But please make sure that they are not comfort shakes!
Paula Deen
Queen Latifah
Born Dana Elaine Owens, Queen Latifah is one of the American media's big bosses with a career that has spanned across acting, singing, rapping, and producing. She has sold almost 2 million records with her personal musical career alone. Suffice to say, this woman is nothing short of inspirational. She attributes her amazing weight loss to changing her workout regimen to prevent boredom. It also helps that she is excellent at maintaining a balance between her busy life and her weight loss goals.
Queen Latifah
Jorge Garcia
Jorge Garcia is best known for his appearance on Lost, a long-standing role that he won after he was recognized for his performances on Larry David's gut-splitting sitcom, Curb Your Enthusiasm. Those that went to school with him might remember him as "Baby-Face Killer" due to his incredible performances in the school's wrestling ring. He has since changed his lifestyle and lost the extra weight! It must help that he is a vegan as well.
Jorge Garcia
Kirsten Vangsness
You might have adored her portrayal of Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds, a series for which she also wrote four episodes for. While Vangsness is an outspoken member of the LGBTQ+ community, you may have a hard time recognizing her after her significant weight loss. She says the secret is sticking to the healthy diet plan she received from her personal trainer. When you are on a journey of self-improvement, it really helps to have experts on your side, even if they cost a fair penny.
Kirsten Vangsness
Adele
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins has been topping the pop charts since 2008 when she released her first album which was simply called 19. She has then gone on to win numerous awards for her insane talent and songwriting. But even Grammy Award winners have to contend with unhealthy eating habits. Adele managed to shed a lot of weight when she began to cut out sugar in her daily diet. Today, Adele is almost unrecognizable as she has embraced her petite frame.
Adele
Jessica Simpson
After giving birth to a child, it will be hard to seize the time and energy necessary to shed off the extra weight, and this popstar and reality television star struggled to find the time to exercise and eat healthily after giving birth. Despite this, Jessica Simpson eventually managed to make it look incredibly easy, and today she is filled with a glamorous confidence that would make anyone smile. Say goodbye to the maternity wear, Jessica!
Jessica Simpson
Chumlee
Whoa, we definitely need to get in touch with Chumlee to find out how he managed to lose the extra pounds! The ‘Pawn Stars’ star apparently hooked up with Corey Harrison, his friend and colleague, to shed a huge amount of weight. Good job! The pair decided that it was time to apply the same crafty dedication that they committed to their occupations to their personal lives. Corey, on the other hand, had lap-band surgery to better manage his weight loss efforts.
Chumlee
Keely Shaye Smith
The wife of the beloved 007 Pierce Brosnan, and TV persona herself, Keely Shaye Smith had to face weight gain right after the birth of the couple's children. Smith managed to drop an amazing 100 pounds and is looking great thanks to changes in her diet and moderate exercise. This incredible weight loss is only one of many achievements that Keely secured alongside her supportive hubby. The two have been incredibly involved in activism since the 90s, doing their best to improve education standards in their native country of England.
Keely Shaye Smith
Mama June
Mama June is one of the most easily recognized figures in American reality television, having made her debut in 2011 as a member of Toddlers & Tiaras, a TLC show covering beauty pageants for young children. It seems like Mama June dropped ‘Honey’ from ‘Honey Boo Boo’. These days, she is putting in more effort to be a healthier person. Mama June shed 150 pounds over the course of her weight loss journey. Makes such an amazing difference!
Mama June
Ruben Studdard
The man with the soulfully enchanting voice of an angel. Ruben Studdard was declared the second winner of the reality TV show American Idol. He then made his musical debut in 2003 where he was awarded the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Grammy Award thanks to his inspiring song, Superstar. Studdard would later begin taking his weight as seriously as he does his music, and he has managed to lose an impressive 112 pounds since then.
Ruben Studdard
Kirstie Alley
The first time that we saw Kirstie Alley was in the acclaimed sitcom Cheers, with her incredibly charismatic performances being awarded with a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award in 1991. Now that she is actually in her sixties, Kirstie Alley is looking the best that she ever has if you ask us! She even became a Jenny Craig spokesperson after she lost 50 pounds while doing the program herself while overcoming her compulsive eating disorder.
Kirstie Alley
Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz had been fighting low energy and intense depression when she was working on the set of American Horror Story: Freakshow. We are sure that her role as Ima "Barbara" Wiggles in the fourth season of the scary series did not help, where she played a character renowned for her massive size. However, she looked like she was in a better place when she filmed This Is Us. Fans were impressed when she dropped a whopping 100 pounds.
Chrissy Metz
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson has made a name for herself when she played “Fat Amy” in the hit movie Pitch Perfect. She is better known for playing the stereotypical quirky fat girl roles in her comedy films. The Australian actress began working on her fitness in April 2016, when she took up hiking and discovered a real passion for it, accrediting hiking with her interest in fitness and health. Pretty cool! Today she is simply gorgeous and glowing!
Rebel Wilson
EJ Johnson
The #RichKids of Beverly Hills star and the son of basketball legend Magic Johnson dropped an astonishing weight loss - 180 pounds to be exact! The star had gastric sleeve surgery in 2014 and managed to maintain his new figure and weight since then, thanks to a healthy lifestyle that includes small meals and dance lessons. It seems like many celebrities have benefited greatly from weight-loss surgeries that keep the weight off for good (or at least a long time).
EJ Johnson
Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe got her big break when she appeared in the moving motion picture called Precious. This is one of the most disturbing but powerful films that you could ever watch, which deals with the struggles of Sidibe's life in the confines of her broken home. Despite the attention she received for her performance, she did not feel comfortable about her image. The actress has lost 50 pounds since then and she continues to work hard on achieving a healthier lifestyle.
Gabourey Sidibe
Drew Carey
You might never have guessed that Drew Carey was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps given how jolly and easygoing he was during his time as the host of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Cleveland rocks and Drew Carey does too. He looks even better now! It seems like Carey remembered his training when he began working out and dieting. There was one big influencing factor for his radical transformation, however. He dropped the extra weight so he could take over as the host of The Price is Right.
Drew Carey
Ronnie Ortiz
Ronnie Ortiz became known as a stud when he appeared on Jersey Shore. He must have let it get to his head so much that he failed to notice when he was packing on weight. Well, most of us will go through our chubbier phases from time to time, we are only human after all. It’s nice to hear that he has returned to the gym. We can definitely see the fruits of his hard work.
Ronnie Ortiz
Star Jones
Star Jones' list of achievements and professional roles is jaw-dropping. She is a journalist, fashion designer, television personality, lawyer, and even an advocate for social justice. She is also a straight-talker, never having been the type to sugarcoat things. She has explained that she used to be ‘morbidly obese’. Of course, this was before she got gastric bypass surgery to help her trim down. The results were a slim but no less curvaceous transformation for the multi-talented wonder.
Star Jones
Wendy Williams
The controversial media personality that is Wendy Williams has sparked her fair share of controversies, and there are plenty of people out there that have little good to say about her. Check out the ‘Wendy Williams Show’ and you will definitely learn all sorts of things. It goes without saying that this includes facts about the host herself. She lost 50 pounds, but she took it “slow and steady”. Accepting that change takes work is an important aspect of losing weight!
Wendy Williams
Jordin Sparks
The sixth season of American Idol brought the delightful Jordin Sparks' musical career the kickstart that it needed after she championed the singing competition. Jordin Sparks dropped 50 pounds in a little over a year and a half. She looks amazing! According to her, she did not want to rush the process because she did not want to feel tortured, as she knew this would help it become a long term lifestyle change and not just a temporary diet and weight loss.
Jordin Sparks
Kelly Osbourne
The heiress to the rock 'n roll legacy of Ozzy Osborne has always been on the heavier side, that is until she decided to become an Iron Woman. Portion control and regular exercise helped Kelly Osbourne lose 42 pounds of weight. Unlike other weight watchers, she did not take extreme measures to shed some weight. She has revealed that she now likes the way she looks. Aside from that, she has also stopped comparing herself to other girls. We are so happy to hear that, Kel!
Kelly Osbourne
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe might have been launched into fame when she starred in the reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, but she would use this as a platform for all manner of lucrative projects, spinoff shows, and endorsements. The youngest of the Kardashian sisters has lost more than 25 pounds after changing her lifestyle. She exercises four times each week and controls her food intake. Perhaps she realized just how many more endorsements she could enjoy if she got in shape?
Khloe Kardashian
Melissa McCarthy
When it comes to Hollywood's elite, Melissa Mcarthy is one of the humbler but no less successful prime members. She is easily one of the wealthier actresses in the world and is as influential as she is hilarious. She is best remembered as Sookie Saint James in the hit TV show Gilmore Girls. McCarthy was not satisfied with her body image, however, and she has lost 50 pounds since then! The actress-comedian has never looked better.
Melissa McMcarthy
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood took home the American Idol champ and has been waving waves in the field of country music. After giving birth, she gained 30 pounds! She worked very hard to lose all the extra weight. Her secret is nothing more than eating out and regular exercise. She said it was important to work out any time and any place she could! Now this is the kind of attitude that we all need to internalize.
Carrie Underwood
Amber Riley
Do you remember Glee star, Amber Riley, who played the sweet Mercedes Jones? Riley is also a West End star, having headed the Dreamgirls première and won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her efforts. Her dress size has gone down since she began to eat right. This is how you do it! As we all know, rapid weight reduction can do more harm than good, Amber is on a lifestyle change of healthy eating habits and regular exercise and it is really working for her!
Amber Riley
Stephenie Meyer
Stephenie Meyer is the woman who penned the bestselling Twilight series that made millions of girls choose between Edward and Jacob. She made news after she lost a substantial amount of weight. Apparently, it was mostly because of running. She explained, “I used to be more an elliptical-and-weights girl but I’ve started running in the last year and I hate it and love it at the same time.” We all need to make sacrifices for our health!
Stephenie Meyer
Al Sharpton
Reverend Al Sharpton may have been embroiled in all manner of controversial cases, including working as an FBI informant and being incredibly bold with his tax evasion, but there are few figures as recognized as him in the African-American community. Reverend Al Sharpton managed to go down from 305 pounds to only 129 pounds! It took him a couple of years, but that is nothing short of impressive nonetheless. He eats healthy and works out.
Al Sharpton
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette is known as half of the magician duo called Penn & Teller. Can you believe he has lost 100 pounds already? The 6’7” magician used to weight around 322 pounds. After doctors discovered his heart boasted of 90% blockage, he decided to change his lifestyle. He went on a “potato diet”, which involved only eating plain potatoes for two weeks! He later added a variety of vegetables to the mix. Jillette managed to avoid severe health issues through his incredible dedication.
Penn Jillette
Melissa Rauch
Melissa Rauch is better known for her hilarious part in her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in The Big Bang Theory Although never really obese what so ever, Rauch occasionally seemed much bulkier than she is in her character on The Big Bang Theory. The actress is keeping a very healthy and organized diet and lifestyle. After the birth of her second child Brooks, she returned to her mighty sexy figure and also performed a breast reduction procedure to seal the deal.
Melissa Rauch
Adam Richman
The television personality and actor Adam Richman is best known as the host on Man Vs. Food, a show where he took on a variety of food challenges at various restaurants across America. It’s obvious that food will play a big part in your life when you are this dedicated to outlandish feasts. However, Adam Richman wanted to get his life on track by stopping his overeating tendencies. He turned vegan, and the results look good!
Adam Richman
America Ferrera
America Ferrera became a household name when she starred in Ugly Betty. She has taken it upon herself to cut out all unnecessary calories. She is working to be the best version of herself possible while making sure it is for her own sake, and not for anyone else's acceptance! You go, America! She is definitely not ugly in any sense of the word, in either picture! Ferrera has recently begun speaking publically about her experiences as a fledgling Latina actress.
America Ferrera
Rosie O'Donnell
The controversial actress and public personality Rosie O'Donnell is no stranger to sparking outrage with her opinions. While she may have earned a lot of her criticism, many of her less honorable critics took these opportunities to be downright horrible. Rosie O’Donnell has always been given a hard time about her weight. The press covered its fluctuations and milked the story as much as they could. She definitely showed everyone when she lost a whopping 70 pounds!
Rosie O Donnell
Shonda Rhimes
If it weren't for Shonda Lynn Rhimes, we would have never been blessed with Grey's Anatomy, and that would be an enormous loss to humanity. Shonda Rhimes is an amazing woman, no doubt about that. The talented lady has proudly acknowledged that she decided to lose a whopping 130 pounds after motivation from her well-meaning children. She finally started getting into the fitness groove by taking up an intense cardio routine and a strict diet.
Shonda Rhimes
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill is certainly worthy of our congratulations. Can you believe that this is the same man who once starred in Superbad? We don’t blame you – we also had a hard time recognizing him. Not only are his good looks more evident but we are sure his heart and kidneys are thanking him too! Sadly, Jonah is often the victim of many fat jokes, even after losing so much weight. One journalist even asked him if he would still be funny as a thin person!
Jonah Hill
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian might just be one of the most popular celebrities in the world right now. You will probably find her page in just about every single celebrity magazine out there. Although many people like her extra curves, she wanted to drop several pounds and so she did. Ironically, Kardashian spent tens of thousands of dollars getting her derriere amplified. She lost weight in the areas that she wanted and moved it to the parts that she wanted plumper!
Kim Kardashian
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks is among the world’s most influential supermodels. It is not an easy job at all, and she is constantly being judged on her exterior, but we guess that comes with the job. That is why when Banks began to gain a bit of weight a few years ago, the paparazzi were more than happy to shame her for it, with the tabloids being excessively harsh. Today she is incredibly slim, however, so it seems like the negativity got to her.
Tyra Banks
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey managed to pull herself out of a desperate youth to become a phenomenally successful woman. One of the richest people in media, in fact! Oprah Winfrey spends a lot of time with the cameras rolling. It is no wonder why people have so many things to say about the enigmatic woman. Out of self-love, the talk show host decided to prioritize her fitness. This was how she managed to attain her current healthy weight.
Oprah Winfrey
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen began his career working as a stand-up comedian and quickly became recognized as hilarious and charismatic enough to break into television and later film. His most notable films include the stoner comedy Pineapple Express and The Green Hornet. He has always been known for his signature laugh and size. The comedy industry would not be the same without him. He has gotten into shape over the years and lost an impressive 30 pounds. Awesome!
Seth Rogen
Miranda Lambert
Modern country music would not be the same without Miranda Lambert, being the queen of today's country music scene. Miranda Lambert sought the help of personal trainer Bill Crutchfield when she decided to lose some weight. She has managed to shed 25 pounds since then! We bet healthy eating is part of the diet plan. Lambert has had various partners in the past, but she is currently with Officer Brendan McLoughlin of the New York City Police Department.
Miranda Lambert
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is one of Hollywood's most legendary and acclaimed actresses. We were introduced to her all the way back in 1982 when she played the adorable little girl in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Barrymore was recently seen in Santa Clarita Diet. She certainly looks different now that she has dropped a significant amount of weight! Among other things, the actress began to include more protein in her diet. Tell us your other weight-loss secrets please, Drew!
Drew Berrymore
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes might no longer be the topic of every single publication, but we are glad to hear that things are going well for her! She also has lost weight when she picked up boxing, running, and training. LeAnn has overcome many different challenges in her life, from freeing herself from her father's thieving control, to better managing her stress and anxiety, and even getting a rare medical condition under control. It seems like there is little that she cannot handle!
LeAnn Rimes
Melissa Joan Hart
Who remembers the teen television series, Sabrina the Teenage Witch? We are talking about the sweet 90s one, not the edgy Netflix reboot. Melissa Joan Hart was the star of the show, and none of her following shows have been close to how iconic that one was. Everyone who has successfully lost weight has a secret, and Melissa Joan Hart is a great example. She credits her 40-pound weight loss to Nutrisystem. It might be time to check it out!
Melissa Joan Hart
Sam Smith
Sam Smith is a talented musician, so we are pleased to hear that he has decided to make some lifestyle changes for the better. This was what he had to say on Instagram about it: “Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in two weeks and has completely transformed my relationship with food.... It’s not even about weight loss it’s about feeling happy in yourself." For those Americans wondering how much one stone is, it equals 14 pounds!
Sam Smith
Perez Hilton
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., better known as Perez Hilton, is a truly provocative and controversial media personality best known for spreading tabloid photos and celebrity gossip. The so-called “Queen of all Media” impressed everyone when he managed to lose 70 pounds! Can you see how much his appearance has changed since then? You can bet that his off-Broadway performances have been far more energetic since his transformation. Perez is also a published author with four books to his name.
Perez Hilton
Renee Zellweger
Renee Zellweger is another industry veteran that we love seeing on the big screen! She is best known for starring in the Bridget Jones’s Diary films, though she actually had to put on the extra weight for the movies. Not long after that, she started going on a 4000-calorie-a-day diet! People were shocked to see how strangely unwell Zellweger seemed in some of her more recent public appearances, but we are incredibly happy to see her shine again.
Renee Zellweger
Jerry Ferrara
If you are looking for motivation to lose some weight, perhaps a stern dressing-down from your doctor will do. It worked well for Jerry Ferrera, after all. He received all sorts of grim warnings from medical professionals. The Entourage star has since lost 55 pounds. While his character in Entourage, Turtle, is something of a wild card, friends of Ferrara commented that he is a very tame and moral person in real life, as you can imagine given his innocent looks.
Jerry Ferrara
Abby Lee Miller
She is loud, controlling, and larger than life. Abby Lee Miller was the monster of Dance Moms that we love to hate, having spent eight dramatic seasons arguing with moms and bullying her young performers. Sometimes, working out and eating clean are not the only things our stars do. Abby Lee Miller decided to get a lap-band procedure. After this, she went down from a size 24 to a size 16, skipping out on a lot of hard work.
Abby Lee Miller
Tom Arnold
Do you know what they say about a man packing on some weight while his wife is pregnant? Well, Tom Arnold has proved to us that this is true. This was precisely what happened to him! He gained over 70 pounds while his spouse was pregnant. Maybe he saw this as some kind of solidarity with his wife's struggles, but he soon made up for his bad eating habits. It’s a good thing he worked to lose 100 pounds after a while!
Tom Arnold
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith is the iconic director behind classic films like Clerks I and II, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob. He was well recognized for his wide girth and jolly demeanor. In 2015, Kevin Smith stepped into the spotlight and presented the new version of him. The weight loss was immediately noticeable. After all, he did lose 85 pounds, which is a significant amount of weight! He continues to maintain a strict diet and exercise on a regular basis.
Kevin Smith
Jill Scott
We all prefer different types of workouts. For Jill Scott, nothing can beat biking and boxing. She is rightfully proud of the 70 pounds she shed. We have to admit that it is nothing short of impressive, although she has always looked sexy, as well as someone you want to get a coffee with for a good deep chat! That being said, we also would not want to mess with her, given how much time she has spent with a punching bag.
Jill Scott
Valerie Bertinelli
Valerie Bertinelli was a massive star in the 70s and 80s, with her most iconic role being in the sitcom One Day at a Time where she played Barbara Cooper Royer. She was also in the early 2000s Christian drama television show, Touched by an Angel. She has shed 40 pounds at the age of 55 years old. Aside from that, she also launched a cooking show of her own. It’s called Valerie’s Home Cooking.
Valerie Bertinelli
Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray is a well-known TV personality, celebrity cook, author, and businesswoman. She is the host of the lifestyle and daily talk show entitled Rachel Ray in addition to three other programs on the Food Network. In 2009, she was diagnosed with throat cancer. This served as a wake-up call for her, so she took matters into her own hands and began to improve her lifestyle. She started going on the Mediterranean diet, working out, and drinking lots of water!
Rachael Ray
Kevin Federline
Kevin Federline is best known as the ex-husband of pop star Britney Spears. When you are linked to someone that high-profile, the press is going to be watching your every move. When he stopped dancing, dieting, and exercising, he experienced a noticeable weight gain. The moment it began to affect his relationship with his children, he decided to work on it. He joined VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club 7: Boot Camp to drop the weight he gained!
Kevin Federline
Chaka Khan
Few artists have enjoyed a career as lengthy or successful as Chaka Khan, having rocked the stage and recording studio for more than fifty years. Her career began with her heading Rufus, a historical funk band. She soon became regarded as the "Queen of Funk" as she broke down many walls between different genres, including rap and R&B. Chaka Khan went on a vegan-liquid diet to lose some weight. It took her four months, but the results are impressive.
Chaka Khan
Angie Stone
Angie Stone is another long-running leader of American music, having topped the charts since the 70s. She has formed or been a part of numerous musical groups and collaborations, all of them successful. It seems like everyone takes diabetes very seriously, definitely as it should be! This is also the reason Angie Stone decided to go on a strict diet to improve her health and lose some weight. She had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
Angie Stone
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Junior might have been one of the godfathers of gangster rap, enjoying a fearsome reputation as someone not to mess with. In later years, however, Dr. Dre would go on to become an incredibly capable and wealthy businessman and leader in the music industry. For all his achievements, Dre struggled with his weight. Dr. Dre might be in his fifties, but he looks amazing! The 50 pounds he lost made him look even younger!
Dr Dre
Kevin Liles
Kevin Liles is another music industry giant who managed to finally get his weight under control in his middle age. In 2007, the head of Def Jam decided that it was time to lose some weight. Kevin Liles has succeeded in his goal and managed to keep the weight from coming back! He is 300 Entertainment's CEO and was the R&B/Hip-Hop Executive of the Year according to Billboard Magazine in 2020. He has a long and brilliant career and leadership in the music industry.
Kevin Liles
Ricki Lake
You might better remember Ricki Lake as being the star of her own synonymously named talk show, but her original claim to fame was with her star role in the Hairspray musical in 1988. Her weight might have helped her launch her career, but Ricki Lake knew it was not a good idea to hold on to it. She has since managed to go down from a size 24 to a size 6! What a magical change.
Ricki Lake
Paul Wall
Paul Wall's career as a rapper was launched alongside Chamillionaire in 2002 and they became an incredibly popular duo with albums like Get Ya Mind Correct. He would later release The Peoples Champ in 2005 when Atlantic Records signed him on. Paul Wall improved his appearance when he got rid of a significant amount of weight! Despite the transformation, the baggy jeans are here to stay. He has been spotted looking quite dandy on occasion, however.
Paul Wall
Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis credits his lovely wife Olivia Wilde for his weight loss. He managed to stave off 20 pounds! During an interview with Elle magazine in August 2013, he revealed his so-called secret: "I have the greatest workout partner in the world....[we] have sex like Kenyan marathon runners." We cannot deny that Jason's preferred form of exercise is a fantastic form of cardio. Let's hope that he also included a healthy diet, too. Go Team Sudeikis!
Jason Sudeikis
Jason Segel
The How I Met Your Mother alumnus revealed that he had been “forced to lose weight” when he joined the cast of The Five-Year Engagement. He managed to drop 35 pounds by working out and eating healthy. Many of Segel's fans were devastated to see him shed his iconic dad-bod, but we think that he looks fantastically trim. Celebrities, especially actors, often lose weight due to the pressures of their roles, rather than through personal decisions.
Jason Segel
Bristol Palin
From real estate to public speaking, Bristol Palin was born with the kind of silver tongue that can woo any audience or potential buyer. Appearing in Dancing with the Stars must have helped Bristol Palin lose her baby weight. She managed to crack the dancing competition's finals, which is another amazing achievement. Additionally, she also said she felt motivated by the desire to prove her haters wrong. Few people have anything bad left to say about her body, that is for sure.
Bristol Palin
Kyle Massey
The first time that we saw Kyle Massey, he was an adorably chubby rascal in That's So Raven, the earlier mentioned teen sitcom, alongside his on-screen sister, Raven Simone. He also enjoyed his personal spin-off show called Corey in the House where his shenanigans were moved to The White House. Kyle Massey is yet another Dancing with the Stars contestant who made it to the list. By the time he left the show, he was 18 pounds lighter.
Kyle Massey
Hilary Duff
The Lizzie McGuire Show would not have been the same without Hilary Duff's sweet and bubbly personality and cuteness. While she may not have made many television or film appearances in some time, Hilary Duff is still a busy woman. After all, not only is she a single mother, but she also happened to eventually land a new role as the star on Younger. Nonetheless, she makes a huge effort to take good care of herself.
Hilary Duff
Rob Kardashian
While he may not share the same popularity or influence that his older sisters do, the male member of the Kardashian clan made his own kind of success. It seems like going on Dancing with the Stars is a surefire weight loss trick! Dancing is an incredibly fun and inspiring way to lose weight, that is for sure. It certainly helped Rob Kardashian stay trim. He has been working on his health ever since he became a dad.
Rob Kardashian
Russell Crowe
When Russell Crowe started packing on the pounds, his fans across the world began to lament the Gladiator's loss of his war-ready physique. Crowe has led more epic blockbusters than most actors in his league. His most notable roles include those in American Gangster, Master and Commander, and Les Miserables. Thankfully, Russell Crowe began doing more active things like hiking and bike riding. He has shed 52 pounds thus far and is looking better today than he has for many of his younger years.
Russell Crowe
Lisa Lampanelli
Lisa Lampanelli is best known as an insult comic on Celebrity Apprentice. Her lewd and extremely abrasive stand-up style is filled with all manner of scandalous insults and slurs that would have her canceled in a second if the woke police ever caught wind. She underwent gastric sleeve surgery and lost 107 pounds. She continues to work hard to keep the extra pounds away, and her comedy career continues to thrive. We hope that she is keeping her humor strictly PC!
Lisa Lampanelli
Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II prefers to be called Rick Ross, his professional rapper name. Rick Ross suffered two seizures in the course of 24 hours back in 2011. He then had to be resuscitated with CPR. This served as a wake-up call for him, and he even to take his health more seriously. After changing diets, he managed to drop 75 pounds. His weight loss might have been upheld by his religious devotion and prayer.
Rick Ross
Christina Aguilera
Let us begin the gallery with none other than pop star Christina Aguilera. She might be older now, but we daresay she looks amazing! The petite singer lost about 50 pounds overall. In 2012, she was heavily criticized for her curvy figure, and although she got her health in order, Xtina also said that people should leave her body alone - sound advice if you ask us, we just want to congratulate her on her focus on healthy and not having to conform to other's standards of beauty! Anyway, we have no idea why she got so much flack – she looked great either way!
Christina Aguilera
Jennifer Hudson
Here we have a supremely talented superstar that is superbly gifted as both a singer and actress, given that she has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a pair of Grammy Awards. It seems like Jennifer Hudson went to Weight Watchers to ask for some weight loss help. According to her, she began to 'watch what she put into her body'. Among other things, this meant that she stopped indulging in junk food for her health!
Jennifer Hudson