Celebrities serve to entertain and motivate us for various different goals. It is probably why they are destined to lead a public life. Even the most withdrawn ones do not escape the attention of the public always, while many often showcase their lifestyle for all to behold.

The latter is especially true when they’ve undergone a body transformation and dropped unwanted weight. Regardless of whether they did it naturally or through some medical treatment, the results are showcased on this list for the world to see. Here is some motivation for you to get you moving and setting up new bodyweight goals.

Valerie Bertinelli – 40 lbs – Changed Her Diet

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Back in the '70s and '80s, Valerie Bertinelli was known for being one of the leading cast members of One Day at a Time, but the newer generation recognizes her for hosting cooking shows on Food Network.

Being a chef, it was an eye-opener for the star when she realized that unconscious eating made her gain weight and that was the moment she decided to get rid of the excess pounds by changing her diet. Now that Valerie has successfully lost 40lbs, she even inspires others to maintain a healthy relationship with nutrition rather than just focusing on the scale.

Dawn French – 105 lbs – Low-Calorie Diet & Walking

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While in most cases, celebrities tend to lose weight to maintain their popularity, Dawn French had to make a weight loss decision for purely medical purposes. As the comedienne needed to undergo a hysterectomy, shedding pounds was more of a necessity than a choice.

Although she has now lost around 105 pounds (7.5 stone), it was not an easy process as Dawn had to stick to a low-calorie eating plan and walk miles for several weeks before she could reach her ultimate goal. Maybe she didn't have a great time back then, but it can't be denied that the entire transformation was completely worth it.

Wayne Knight – 140 lbs – Personal Trainer, Diet, & Support Group

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Wayne Knight is an actor best known from Seinfeld, from 1992 to 1998, where he played Newman and from Jurassic Park. He also had notable appearances on 3^rd Rock from the Sun, Space Jam, Toy Story 2, Tarzan.

More recently, Wayne was on The Exes, voiced Hom-Lee on Kung-Fu Panda 3, and appeared in several TV series in 2017 and 2018. Wayne peaked at 327 lbs, was facing heart problems, and was diabetic. His physician urged him to see fitness expert Marc Vahanian and Wayne ended up changing his life for good. He was restricted to 1,500 calories a day and dropped around 140 lbs in the next few years.

Rachel Frederickson – 155 lbs – Won The Biggest Loser Show

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Rachel Frederickson came to the spotlight in The Biggest Loser TV show.  Prior to her career in entertainment, Rachel was a swimming champion and even holds the Minnesota state record. She later became a voice-over artist and that was when her weight gain began, as she later described it.

After applying for The Biggest Loser, Rachel lost a staggering 155 lbs and won the show’s 15^th season, in 2014. This caused a strong backlash from the audience of the show, but Rachel negated it and at that point also stated that she had earlier faced body-shaming remarks by her boyfriend while living in Germany.

Sam Smith – 49 lbs – Diet & Exercise

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Sam Smith is a famous singer and songwriter from England. He first gained fame in 2012, when his vocals were featured on the single Latch by electronic music duo, Disclosure. Sam also sang on La La La by Naughty Boy, which was his first #1 single ever. He reached international success with his debut album In the Lonely Hour in 2014 and was nominated for six Grammys.

Only one year later, in 2015, Sam won four Grammy Awards. Since he first reached stardom, he lost 3.5 stones which were around 49 lbs. Sam later shared that he used yoga, went to the gym, and changed his eating habits completely.

Kevin Smith – 130 lbs – Diet & Exercise

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Kevin Smith is a well-known actor, movie-maker, and podcaster. He was first noticed on Clerks, a film that he wrote, co-produced, directed, and appeared in. This was the first appearance of the later world-known duo Jay and Silent Bob, with Kevin being the latter.

In 2018, Kevin had a heart attack and has since been open about his weight problem. He lost 80 lbs prior to the attack and an additional 50 after. He recently boasted on his Instagram account that he is now below 200 lbs for the first time since he was a teenager.

Charles Barkley – 40 lbs – Veggie Diet

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Charles Barkley is a former NBA player who is now an analyst on Inside the NBA. Prior to retiring, Barkley was included five times in the All-NBA 1^st team, five times in the 2^nd, and once in the 3^rd.

He played mostly for the Phoenix Suns and was named among the 50 Greatest NBA Players of all time. In recent years, Barkley dropped 40 lbs and disclosed he had eaten more vegetables in one summer than in his last 50 years. He also stated that they suck but urged everyone to eat them and take care of their health.

Rick Ross – 100 lbs - Strict Workouts & Healthy Dieting

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The famous rap artist and the founder of Maybach Music Group, Rick Ross, was always famous for flaunting his fuller physique on stage. It was only after suffering multiple seizures that he gave a thought to adopt a healthy lifestyle through exercising and dieting.

Apparently, Ross, who once weighed 350 pounds, took professional advice seriously, and sticking to a fitness plan not only helped him get into great shape but also improved his overall condition. Now, the rapper is much more dedicated to his weight, but at the same time, he doesn't forget to treat himself once in a while to stay motivated.

Jordin Sparks – 50 lbs – Various Workouts & A Healthy Diet

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Jordin Sparks will always be remembered in the history of American Idol for winning the series merely at 17 years of age and becoming the youngest one to hold the title. Since then, the talented singer has come a long way, and a lot has changed in her life - including her appearance.

For Jordin, it was more about achieving a healthy weight rather than a certain size, which motivated her to be thoughtful about whatever she ate. When it came to exercising, the artist made sure to keep trying new routines that kept her going in the journey that accomplished after losing an impressive 50 pounds.

 

 

Timbaland – 130 lbs – Lifestyle & Diet Change

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Timbaland is a world-famous rapper and producer. His first full credit was for the production of Ginuwine…the Bachelor, which was a debut album of Ginuwine, an R&B singer. He worked with Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and many others, becoming a prominent producer by the end of the ‘90s.

Timbaland released a number of albums as a rapper with Magoo, while his solo debut Tim’s Bio came in 1998, and the rest was history. Peaking at 331 lbs, Timbaland endangered his work and his own well-being. He turned to Jerry Garcia, who helped him lose 130 lbs and changed his habits completely.

Tom Arnold – 100 lbs – Diet Change & Workout

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If you have seen 1994's action-comedy True Lies, you will not find it difficult to remember Tom Arnold, who was in the movie alongside the lead hero Arnold Schwarzenegger. A few years ago when the actor's weight rose up to 290 pounds, the side effects that came along made him realize that he needed to get rid of the extra kilos soon.

With the help of a personal trainer, Tom followed a disciplined lifestyle that was all about regular exercising and watching how much he eats. Thanks to his determination, he lost around 100lbs and now is totally committed to maintaining a healthy weight.

Perez Hilton - 70 lbs - Rigorous Training

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Perez Hilton is a known American TV personality, blogger and columnist. His blog, PerezHilton.com, is known for celebrity news, gossip, and tabloid photographs to which he adds his own doodles and captions. Needless to say, his blog is controversial, making him a target of criticism occasionally, like when he recently talked about his son's orientation.

In 2008, Perez decided to drop his weight and adopted a new workout program. He changed what he ate, worked out seven days a week, and dropped 70 lbs. Perez once said as a joke that it was because he wanted to look good for the paparazzi or ‘his friends,’ as he quickly corrected himself.

Star Jones – 160 lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Star Jones is a journalist, TV personality, and an advocate for women’s rights. She co-hosted The View, which is a morning talk show on ABC that focuses on sociopolitical and other topics close to women in our society.

Star Jones was also 5^th in The Celebrity Apprentice in 2011. She kept her weight battle public, as Jones was 307 pounds in 2003.  She underwent a gastric bypass surgery that same year and in the next three years, she lost 160 lbs. Jones lost the trust of her viewers and faced much criticism for choosing this method, but stated on several occasions that she just couldn’t do it any other way.

Al Roker – 190 lbs - Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Al Roker is a well-known American journalist, weatherman, and TV personality. He is currently the weather anchor on The Today Show on NBC. In November 2014, Roker beat the previous record of 33 hours of an uninterrupted live weather report, held by Eli Kari Gjengedal and set the new Guinness World Record of 34 hours.

At his heaviest, Roker was 340 pounds and attributed this to binge eating. He underwent surgery and dropped 190 lbs in the next year, but his weight battle was just beginning. He admitted later that he ‘ate through it’ and now prefers a natural remedy to shed those extra kilos.

 

Kim Kardashian – Undisclosed - Diet & Regular Workout

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Kim Kardashian is a world-famous reality TV persona, who began her career as Paris Hilton’s stylist. She later grew into an online sensation and her influence today spreads over various branches of the entertainment industry.

After Kim gave birth to two kids, she needed to get back into shape, an effort which was featured on Social Media. She hired fitness expert Melissa Alcantara and worked with her six days a week. Kim also changed her eating habits and only ate what she needed as ‘fuel for the day.' Kim got her third child in 2018 through a surrogate.

Ronnie Ortiz – Undisclosed - Training & Diet

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is known as a TV personality and an actor, primarily by being a member of the Jersey Shore cast. He also appeared in several other reality shows, such as Famously Single and on The Three Stooges movie. In 2018, Ronnie was again included in the main cast of the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation and also appeared on Celebrity Fear Factor.

Apart from being in a relationship with Jen Harley, he was often featured in the news because of the photos showing a drastic change in appearance. While his exact weight change is unknown, Ronnie did say he has adopted a strict diet and weight loss regimen.

 

Lena Dunham – Undisclosed - Personal Trainer

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Lena Dunham is an actress, director, producer, and writer most recognized as the creator of Girls, which was an HBO series that ran from 2012 to 2017 and won Lena several Emmy and Golden Globe awards. She was included in the Time 100 Most Influential People list in 2013, while she published her first written work Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She’s 'Learned’.

 Lena is also known for working out with Tracy Anderson and her diet and weight loss was featured heavily online. Although it's still undisclosed just how much weight she lost, Lena regularly posts selfies from her training routines.

Kelly Osbourne – 69 lbs - Diet Change

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Kelly Osbourne is a world-famous reality TV personality and singer, best known from The Osbournes, for which her family won an Emmy Award in 2002. She was also on Fashion Police and Dancing with the Stars with her partner Louis van Amstel. It was Louis that first gave Kelly nutrition advice and made her rethink her habits.

Prior to that, Kelly said that she had self-esteem problems despite being famous. She lost 20 lbs during Dancing with the Stars but gained it back later. Kelly’s weight went up and down a couple of times until she became a vegan which helped her keep it off permanently after dropping 69 lbs.

 

Seth Rogen – 30 lbs - Workout & Diet

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Seth Rogen is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer, and writer. He began performing stand-up as a teenager in Vancouver, while his first role came when he was cast on Freaks and Geeks. He was a writer for Da Ali G Show and his debut movie role was on Donnie Darko. He is credited for numerous works in his now 20-year-long career, while he will also voice Pumbaa on The Lion King in 2019.

Seth worked with Harley Pasternak, who developed a good workout schedule many celebrities have used. Seth went from 220 lbs to 190 in just ten weeks.

Kelly Rowland - 70 lbs - 80/20 Diet Plan

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Kelly Rowland is a singer, songwriter, TV personality, and actress who rose to fame in the late ‘90s as a Destiny’s Child member. Her debut solo album titled Simply Deep was released in 2002 and sold 2.5 million copies worldwide. She also hosted Chasing Destiny and was a coach on The Voice Australia, while in 2018, she reunited with Beyoncé and Michelle Williams at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Kelly said on multiple occasions that she uses what nutritionists call the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent of the food she eats is what her body really needs while 20% she eats for pleasure. That's a good balance, of course!

Dr. Dre - 50 lbs - Diet & Working Out

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Dr.Dre is a world-renowned rapper and producer, who founded Beats Electronics and Aftermath Entertainment, while he also co-owned Death Row Records. He is credited for overseeing the careers of numerous rappers famous today, like 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and others.

Dre also went down in history as a founding member of N.W.A. and his debut solo album The Chronic was a best-seller in 1992. He has appeared in movies like Training Day, The Wash, and others. At about 2014, Dr. Dre lost 50 lbs by adopting a fitness routine and changing his eating habits.

Angie Stone – 75 lbs - Skimmed Diet & Workout

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Angie Stone is an American producer, recording artist, and actress. She achieved fame with the hip-hop trio called The Sequence from the ‘70s, while soon after, she worked with Mantronix and Lenny Kravitz. Her solo album debut Black Diamond, released in 1999, was certified gold and spawned the single No More Rain (In This Cloud).

Stone has had three Grammy Award nominations and enjoys tremendous R&B charts success. She first tried to shed body weight in 2006 by joining the VH1 Celebrity Fit Club and lost 20 lbs. A decade later, upon facing a serious diagnosis, she lost more than 75 lbs by eating less and working out regularly.

Ruben Studdard – 129 lbs – Weight Loss Retreat

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Ruben Studdard is an R&B, gospel, and pop singer, who rose to fame by winning the 2^nd season of American Idol. His vocal performance on Superstar, originally by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, won Ruben a Grammy Award nomination. He later released seven studio albums, went on tours, and even appeared on Broadway.

Studdard peaked at 462 lbs and joined The Biggest Loser as well in a weight loss retreat at the Upper Marlboro church. He lost 129 lbs on the ranch, saying it was ten times harder than he thought it and now he follows a healthy lifestyle to maintain the weight loss he achieved on the show.

Natalie Portman – 20 lbs – Low Carb Diet & Extreme Training

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Natalie Portman is a world-famous actress, who became a familiar face after her debut role of Mathilda on Léon: The Professional. She enjoyed a career filled with numerous roles in hit movies like in the Star Wars prequels, V for Vendetta, The Other Boleyn Girl, and many others.

For her role on Black Swan, Natalie won an Academy Award for Best Actress, but she later spoke openly about how hard her preparations for the role were. She was on an extremely low-carb diet for months prior to and during the production, while simultaneously rehearsing for sometimes up to 16 hours a day. She lost 20 lbs for the role.

Carrie Fisher – 35 lbs - Exercise & Dieting

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The late Carrie Fisher was a very popular actress, comedian, and writer, best known by her role as Princess Leia from the Star Wars franchise. That role brought her four Saturn Award nominations while Carrie was also on Shampoo, The Blues Brothers, and had a recurring role on 30 Rock.

In 2018, Carrie won a Grammy Award posthumously for Best Spoken Word Album for her The Princess Diarist work, while she will always be remembered for her activism for women and animal rights. Prior to her unfortunate death, she had lost weight by dropping over 35 lbs with a change in eating habits and adopting a training regimen.

Matthew McConaughey – 42 lbs – Chicken, Egg Whites & Diet Coke

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Matthew McConaughey is a world-famous Hollywood actor who’s had numerous praised roles in his portfolio like in A Time to Kill, Amistad, Killer Joe, Magic Mike, The Wolf of Wall Street, Interstellar, and others. His role on Dallas Buyers Club demanded Matthew to transform his body almost completely. He lost three stone (42 lbs) and got down to 133 lbs of total weight for the role.

Matthew later disclosed his eating plan consisted of Diet Coke, a piece of chicken, and egg whites for the entire day. He also said the experience made him change many of his social habits and replace them with stay-at-home activities, like reading and writing.

Paul Wall – 10 lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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Paul Wall is a Houston-based American rapper, who is mostly known for being affiliated with Swishahouse Records. He has had several collaborations with other performers under the same label and has also released ten albums of his own under Atlantic Records as well.

Paul Wall’s most successful independent release was his Get Ya Mind Correct 2002 album, which sold in over 350K copies. In 2010, Paul talked about his 100-pound weight drop and revealed he got a gastric sleeve surgery, which enabled him to ‘get his life back’ as he put it.

Adam Richman – 70 lbs - Trained & Went Vegan

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Adam Richman is a known American TV personality and actor. He hosted numerous eating-challenges and dining shows on the Travel Channel. His acting career includes roles on Joan of Arcadia, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, and Guiding Light and he also appeared in TV commercials.

In 2015, Adam publicly announced that he went vegan and started to promote eating healthily and responsibly. He also added that it did not mean that he would never again eat meat. He lost 70 lbs and also offered his nutrition advice online to people.

Christian Bale – 120 lbs - Motivated by Movie Roles

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Christian Bale is often considered among the best actors in the world today. He began acting from the age of 13 and is known for his many roles in critically acclaimed movies like Empire of the Sun, American Psycho, Nolan’s Batman trilogy, and more recently American Hustle, The Big Short, and many more.

Besides his acting prowess, Bale is also known for his remarkable body transformations for his roles without using any medical weight loss programs. His biggest weight drop was for The Machinist, where he lost 120 lbs just by smoking cigarettes and drinking whiskey for months, while his biggest gain was 42 lbs for American Hustle.

Kevin Liles – 72 lbs - Gastric Sleeve Surgery & Working Out

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Kevil Liles is a known record executive in America, who also co-founded 300 Entertainment and is the label’s current CEO. He was a DJ at the beginning of his career, mostly based in Baltimore and a member of the Numarx Dj crew.

The first hit that Kevin had been credited for co-writing was Girl You Know It’s True by Milli Vanilli. Kevin had weight problems and in 2007, he underwent a gastric sleeve procedure. Paired with working out and proper food, Kevin dropped 72 lbs in the years that followed.

Ricky Gervais – 42 lbs - Daily Training & Diet

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Ricky Gervais is a world-famous English comedian, known for his stand-up performances and his acting roles. He is also a writer, producer, and director who created the English version of The Office. He also had numerous appearances in other shows and in movies, most notably on Muppets Most Wanted, The Invention of Lying, and many others. His hosting of multiple Golden Globe Award shows gained him high praise.

Ricky publically featured his fight with weight on Social Media. Although he did lose 42 lbs at one point, he got the weight back on again and asked for his followers to insult him as motivation while never considering medical weight loss.

Chaka Khan – 75 lbs – Liquid Diet & Being Vegan

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Chaka Khan is a famous singer and songwriter, with a career in music for over five decades. She began as a lead vocalist on Rufus, back in the ‘70s, and later became known as Queen of Funk for her vocals and image.

Chaka also went down in history as the first R&B musician that had a crossover with a rapper, in the hit single I Feel for You. Chaka mentioned on multiple occasions that she was having problems in her medical history, prior to finally changing her life. She dropped 75 lbs by switching to a liquid diet and going vegan.

Justin & Lauren Shelton - 538 Lbs - Diet & Exercise

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In two years, a couple from Tennessee named Justin and Lauren Shelton was able to lose a weight equivalent to three people. In the beginning, Lauren was 341 lbs and Justin was 592. In 2012, when Justin started facing serious health problems, it became a wake-up call for both of them after which they decided to undergo a massive weight loss transformation.

They began their journey by consulting a nutritionist and exercising 15 minutes daily and within two years, Lauren’s weight went down to 165 lbs and Justin’s to 230 pounds.

Queen Latifah - 30 Lbs - Yoga, Diet & Hitting the Gym At Least Five Times A Week

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Queen Latifah had been accepting of her body, however, the actress had to make some changes to her diet for her health. Aside from the heavy work, she also started to become overweight which posed a lot of risks.

Queen Latifah managed to drop 30 pounds with the help of personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins who incorporated yoga and vegetable diet in her daily life while she hit the gym five times a week. She's also been doing different forms of exercises like boogie-boarding, biking, and jogging to keep her regimen interesting.

Tyra Banks - 30 Lbs - Moderation & Working with A Nutritionist

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Living the life of a model, Tyra Banks never struggled with weight gain as she always had to keep watch of her physique. However, when she retired from the runway and suffered from an ankle injury, she had to lose weight in order to heal faster.

The star immediately embarked on a weight loss journey with the help of a nutritionist and through a slight change in diet that was all about eating in moderation. Tyra didn’t go into the specifics about her method but she has managed to lose a total of 30 pounds.

Lexi & Danny Reed - 370 Lbs - 30-day challenge

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Lexy And Danny Reed are a couple from Indiana who had helped each other in losing an impressive amount of weight. After getting married, they vowed to inspire each other in shedding some weight and did a 30-day challenge of eating only home-cooked meals.

They were also not allowed to have any cheat days and they had to do workouts five days a week.  After 30 days of discipline and commitment, they continued the journey to healthy living and in just a few months, they lost a total of 370 pounds.

Kevin & Tracy - 159 Lbs - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Program

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Couple Kevin and Tracy found themselves unhappy with their current weight and appearance, so they decided to finally do something about it. They joined a local weight loss program called Take Off Pounds Sensibly, which helped them become more conscious of what they ate. It also motivated them to start exercising, in fact, recently Kevin finished his first marathon.

With their combined effort, Tracy was able to lose 35 pounds, and Kevin lost 124 pounds. Noticing the commendable results, it looks like a weight-loss program for couples is quite a good idea!

Aretha Franklin - 100 Lbs - Surgery & Healthy Diet

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The world remembers Aretha Franklin as one of the top-selling singer-songwriters ever witnessed by the music industry. Years ago, she was known for being considerably overweight because of diabetes, but after going through a surgery, she decided to adopt a lifestyle change which helped the prominent artist lose 85 pounds as she replaced fatty foods like ham and chitlins with healthier options.

Sadly, the iconic artist passed away in 2018 after losing the health battle against the serious pancreatic disease, but her memorable songs will always keep her alive in the hearts of worldwide fans.

Angela & Willie Gillis - 500 Lbs - Running & Change of Diet

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Angela and her husband Willie Gillis decided to do something about their weight after getting scared of dying at an early age. Both of them grew up loving sports, however, eating at fast food outlets and drinking soda became the norm for the couple.

They didn’t hire any trainer to shed unwanted pounds though; instead, they just replaced fast food with home-cooked meals and started using the treadmill. They also joined a running group in their hometown, making Angela lose 200 pounds and 300 for Willie. Now, Angela works as a cycling instructor at the gym.

Jerry Ferrara - 55 Lbs - Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

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Despite being on the verge of being penniless and losing the job he’s passionate about, Entourage star Jerry Ferrara decided to prioritize his health after being overweight for so many years. With the help of a nutritionist and a personal trainer, he was able to achieve his weight loss goals.

Now, he is far from the chubby comedian we’ve all known him to be as he lost more than 55 pounds. Jerry's new look is quite impressive, and there could even be a chance of him landing bad boy roles with this noteworthy transformation.

Graeme & Lisa Wharton - 140 Lbs - Running & Healthy Diet

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After being married for 20 years, couple Graeme and Lisa Wharton look younger and healthier since getting into wedlock in 1994. The couple decided to ditch white bread, chocolates, and ready-to-eat meals with healthier alternatives like vegetables and fruits.

During their wedding, Lisa wore a size 18 wedding dress and Graeme had a 48-inch waistline, and after a major transformation, they are completely unrecognizable. The duo joined Slimming World in 2013, and since then, they have lost a total of 140 pounds together. They were also part of a running group, and Lisa joined a boot camp class.

Zach Galifianakis - 50 Lbs - Quitting Alcohol & Advanced Workout Training Program

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We bet you couldn't identify Zach at once after looking at the picture that shows his transformation. Doesn't he look great after losing 50 pounds? We all know the way he looked earlier, and though he had a pleasing appearance before as well, his weight loss has surely added much more to his appeal.

Zach, who played the memorable comic character Alan in The Hangover film series, decided to cut out alcohol along with following an intense workout program to melt off the extra pounds. Well, it is pretty evident that the scheme actually worked wonders for the actor!

Joanne & Barry Ricketts - 280 Lbs - Healthy Diet Program and Exercise

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Joanne and her husband Barry Ricketts were facing a lot of health risks due to obesity. It started affecting their lives completely, and the doctors already warned them about acting fast, or they could have even lost their lives if they had not taken their health seriously.

This started their journey of losing weight, something that started with nutrition advice and signing up for a healthy diet program. Apart from changing their eating habits, they also started exercising regularly, which helped the couple lose an impressive 280 pounds, and the results are quite evident here!

50 Cent - 55 Lbs - Rigorous Training & Diet

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While most others on this list lost weight because of health reasons, 50 Cent did it for an entirely different purpose. The reason for his weight loss isn’t connected to his health, in fact, the renowned rapper and actor had to lose weight so his portrayal of a man suffering from cancer in the film All Things Fall Apart would seem realistic.

He went on an unusual diet and exercise that made him look weak and sickly. After the successful release of the film, he went back to his regular routine to regain the shedded pounds.

Simon & Alison Perry - 196 Lbs - Walking & Change of Diet

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After their engagement, Simon and Alison Perry decided to drop some weight just in time for their wedding. Alison was very eager to fit into her dream wedding dress, and Simon wanted to be fit as well. Hence, they started small by changing their diet and walking daily, and they were later amazed at the results.

Alison lost eight stones, which made her fit into her wedding dress while Simon lost six stones. Four years after the wedding, the couple is still inspired to maintain their weight goals, and we have to admit that they have been quite successful so far.

Christina Aguilera - 50 Lbs - Strict Diet & Yoga

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After giving birth to a son, Christina Aguilera went far from the image of being a skinny star during the height of her fame. However, being a fitness enthusiast, her increased weight was not something that gave her panic attacks. After reaching 200 pounds, she knew what she had to do, so she started with a strict diet and different fitness routines like yoga.

Christina's efforts immediately got her back on track and made her lose 50 pounds. Today, even after shedding those pounds, she strives to keep track of her weight and maintain a toned physique.

Crystal & Andrew Fieldhouse - 110 Lbs - Paleo Diet

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Crystal and Andrew Fieldhouse are a couple who were not exactly struggling with their weight. But then, for fitness, they decided to try a 30-day Paleo challenge to see what could happen with their excess fats.

The Paleo diet meant they had to only take in food which is unprocessed, or in other words, it simply means clean eating. The couple embarked on this journey so they could avoid any metabolic problems in the future and all thanks to their combined efforts, they were able to lose 110 lbs collectively.

Jennifer Hudson - 80 Lbs - Portions & Balance Diet

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After placing seventh on the third season of American Idol, Jennifer Hudson became a familiar face and her career started to blossom. However, she had to work on her weight so she could enjoy her fame much further.

When the singer finally embarked on a weight loss journey, she managed to lose 80 pounds in just six months. Hudson became very focused on the food she ate, specifically on portions and balances, instead of having a low-carb diet. According to Hudson, she doesn’t work out a lot but keeps herself active.

Lisa Berg and Johnathon VanBuskirk - 322 Lbs combined - Tummy Tuck Procedure

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Fortunately, after Lisa and John started dating, they started to change their diets and adopt a healthier eating program just at the right time. However, it wasn't easy at first as they originally had a combined weight of 50 stones, but both were very determined in changing their lifestyle.

All their hard work ultimately paid off as their weight started dropping. Unfortunately, the exercising and dieting left them with a lot of sagging skin, so they set up a Go FundMe page to raise funds for their surgery. Things worked out eventually, and now the couple is in much better shape.

Chris Pratt - 60 pounds - Workout Sessions, Increased Calorie & Water Intake

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Before becoming a Hollywood hottie, Chris Pratt weighed almost 300 pounds, and never thought of getting six-pack abs until he was cast as Star-Lord by the Marvel Studios. Along with his own hard work, huge credit goes to his nutritionist and personal trainer who helped the actor shed as much as 60 pounds within a period of 6 months.

It wasn’t a piece of cake though – Chris worked hard for 3-4 hours daily, and his intense workout sessions included kickboxing, running, swimming, and much more. Speaking of diet, he was put on a 4000-calorie diet with increased water intake. That definitely sounds tough!

Chantelle Fleming & Grant - 379 Lbs combined - Weight Loss Surgery & Diet

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Back when Chantelle suffered from depression, she started binging on food as they were the only thing that made her feel human. It got worse when she turned 26 - her weight reached 180 kg and had to wear a breathing machine.

When her doctor told her she could die at the age of 30 if she didn’t change her eating habits. That was when Chantelle made a pact with her husband to lose weight together. Later, they underwent a weight loss surgery. Now, they have a meal plan each week.

Jo Johnston & Shaun Palmer - 518 Lbs combined - Gastric Sleeve, Diet & Exercise

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This story is pretty much like that of a movie script where two people sharing common problems end up getting together. The love story of Jo Johnston and her boyfriend Shaun Palmer began in Luton and Dunstable University Hospital in Bedfordshire. Interestingly, they were both struggling with their weight when they bumped into the weight loss clinic.

In fact, Shaun already had a heart attack at age 25. After a gastric sleeve surgery, Jo went from 32 stones to 13 and Shaun from 38 to 21. They now do everything together which no doubt keeps their bond stronger each day.

Chaz Bono - 85 Lbs - Clean Diet & Exercise

Shonda Rhimes - 150 pounds - Strict Portions Diet

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Despite being successful in a lot of aspects, writer and creator of Grey’s Anatomy Shonda Rhimes still struggled with her weight and found it hard to succeed in that aspect. Fortunately, after adopting her youngest child, Shonda realized that she needed to become a better version of herself.

After following a strict, portion-controlled diet and workout routine, her weight started to decrease and she now has become younger- looking. Seeing her dedication, all that we have for her is an appreciation, and of course, she couldn't help but smile, too.

Kyle & Becky Turnow - 200 Lbs combined - Diet Change & Regular Exercise

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Kyle had been struggling with his weight since childhood and later it began to impact his work, making him decide to join Weight Watchers. After joining the program, she met and started dating Becky, who started cooking his meals and eventually joined the weight loss program, too.

Aside from the diet change, they also joined a local YMCA which made them exercise regularly. They soon lost a combined weight of 200 pounds and in 2010, Kyle proposed to Becky. They had lost more pounds by the time of their wedding.

Ricky Lake - 120 Lbs - Portion Control & Exercise

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Almost her entire career, TV host, actress, and producer Ricky Lake has struggled with being overweight. However, 20 years following her appearance on Hairspray, she revealed a significant 120-pound weight loss.

The former 260-pound actress became inspired to lose weight after being terrified of becoming jobless. She started by eating little and exercising daily and in a span of more than six months, she was able to lose more than a hundred pounds. Now, she’s offering a diet program called All Stride, which has customized meal plans, fitness advice, and online support.

Bryce Mulvey & Amber Brown - 185 Lbs combined - Extreme Weight Loss: Love Can't Weight

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When Bryce and Amber started dating, their diets consisted of fast foods and binge eating. However, they started analyzing their health and lifestyle when they decided to embark on a lifelong commitment together.

Together, they joined Extreme Weight Loss: Love Can't Weight and had trainers Chris and Heidi Powell help them in their journey. With the help of fitness experts and their own hard work, Bryce and Amber were able to lose 185 pounds of combined weight before their wedding and, of course, their transformation made them both look amazing on their special day.

 

Drew Carey - 80 Lbs - Low Carb Diet, Walking & Running

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Drew Carey found his weight as something funny, but when he received a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, it became a serious matter. In his efforts to have a healthier lifestyle, he committed to a year-long diet; he cut down his carbs, eliminated pasta, and bread in his diet. He also gulped down a lot of water instead of sodas.

He also worked out for six days a week and now does walking and running. All of his efforts plus his diabetes treatment helped him control his health again - dropping 80 pounds.

Phil & Fran Jones - 210 Lbs combined -Cycling & Healthy Eating

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Phil and Fran knew what they had to do after Phil almost died from eating a favorite Chinese takeout. The accident had him rushed to the emergency and the doctors revealed he had a fatty liver which was the result of constantly eating takeouts, chips, and pints.

Without wasting any further time, the couple got started with their mission of trimming their bodies by switching to a health-friendly lifestyle. That was the reason why they started a weight loss journey together, and thankfully, lost a combination of 210 pounds with cycling and healthy eating.

Jonah Hill - 40 Lbs - Clean Eating & Workout

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Today, Jonah Hill is a well-known star who also has earned an impressive fortune through a versatile career as an actor, screenwriter, and director. However, to shed weight, he didn’t choose a gastric sleeve surgery like many other celebs, but a more intense and organic way.

He hired a trainer and adopted a system which he calls as clean eating. After undergoing a new workout program, he lost more than 40 pounds. Today, he is far from the Jonah Hill we first saw. In fact, he could now easily land lover boy roles in the movies aside from the comedic ones.

Lauren Alaina - 25 Lbs - Atkins Diet

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Just like the others on this list, Lauren Alaina also went through a dramatic weight loss. Since she was a teenager, she was struggling with an eating disorder which also continued while she was a contestant on American Idol Season 10. After AI, she tried a lot of unhealthy ways to be skinny, such as starving herself and throwing up.

Fortunately, Lauren was able to fight her disorder and with a lot of help, she shifted to the Atkins 40 plan. Through her diet, she has now lost more than 25 pounds and can be often seen flaunting her well-in-shape figure.

Beth Chapman  - 50 lbs - Healthy Diet & Exercise

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For all those who might have struggled with excess weight, the famous small screen celebrity Beth Chapman could be a true inspiration. As soon as everybody noticed that she was looking leaner than before, it was speculated that she had weight-loss surgery, but the fact is, the television star brought a drastic change in her lifestyle that ultimately led her to shed 50 pounds.

Not only did she cut the processed foods and followed a healthy diet plan but also exercised regularly to achieve a fit body, and this is something that Beth even continues now to maintain the weight loss. The bounty hunter sure deserves an applaud here!

Mark Hannigan & Louise Hannigan - 196 Lbs - Cambridge Weight Plan

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After Mark Hannigan almost lost his license due to his BMI, he and his wife Louise decided to completely change their lives for good. In order to regain his license, he had to reach a BMI of 30 which, at the time, was 43. Louise, on the other hand, was undergoing postnatal depression.

Together, they took the Cambridge Weight Plan, which helped them lose a combined weight of 196 pounds. Now, they are looking forward to becoming Cambridge Weight Plan consultants themselves and given their drastic transformation, they definitely make a good fit for the role.

Noel & Leisa Hoey -  336 Lbs combined - Slimming World

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After being embarrassed about their wedding photos, couple Noel and Leisa Hoey decided to do something about their weight which had grown out of limit and also brought along worries related to health. Since they joined Slimming World, they were able to lose 336 pounds combined.

Most of their clothes don't fit anymore and their wedding rings had to be resized. The couple is now planning to renew their vows, so Leisa could now wear the dress of her dreams and have new wedding rings that would fit perfectly. Sounds like a great plan!

America Ferrera – Undisclosed - Clean Eating & Workout

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America Ferrera is an American actress of Honduran descent. She began acting since a young age and first gained notice with her role on The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Her critical acclaim came with the leading role of Betty Suarez in the TV series Ugly Betty, which won her a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy awards.

Ferrera publically swore off scales, but after her first child, she began to mind her figure. She was in triathlon shape before pregnancy, and she said in an interview that even though she couldn’t reach that shape, she did feel strong and powerful again.

Vicky Pattison - 50 Lbs - High Protein Meals

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Vicky Pattinson always had a nice figure, but for some reason, she had packed on some extra pounds. The MTV star decided to transform her figure by doing a very simple routine - cutting off the junk in her food and having lots of exercises regularly. She also switched to a healthy diet by eating three high-protein meals every day.

Through continuous hard work, she lost 50 pounds and is still determined to succeed. The best part is - Vicky is now working on helping other people who feel unhealthy during the process of transforming their bodies.

Lesley Hutchinson & Chris Coulter - 308 Lbs combined - Slimming World

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Way back, Lesley Hutchinson worried about his partner Chris Coulter’s life after seeing him suffer from breathing problems because of his excess weight. The couple also joined Slimming World’s Food Optimizing program and lost a total of 308 pounds combined.

Additionally, they were also able to stop their smoking addiction which benefited their health even more and they started noticing a great change in the energy levels. Other than that, Lesley also began preparing home-cooked meals and this overall positive lifestyle change eliminated Chris’ health problems which have enabled him to develop a passion for healthy eating.

Jennifer Ellison - 42 Lbs - Strict Workout Routine & Clean Diet

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Brookside star Jennifer Ellison shocked everyone when she revealed her transformation on Instagram. She was wearing a black strapless top and looking skinny compared to her weight before. However, it was not always that she looked so lean.

After becoming a mother of three, it was pretty obvious that her body weight rose higher and soon she decided to change her choices in life by making her health a priority. With the help of a personal trainer, she was able to lose 42 pounds from her original weight. Besides, Jennifer has also incorporated a clean diet along with her workout routine.

Raven-Symoné - 70 Lbs - Regular Workout

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Raven-Symoné is probably well-known for her appearance in the Disney hit series That's so Raven but she also became popular for shedding a lot of weight in the past few years. If you were to look at the photos above, you might think that she had some kind of liposuction surgery.

Well, she didn’t. In fact, the actress' new look and physique is the result of her hard work. She has lost over 70 pounds by regularly hitting the gym and continues to follow a healthy lifestyle for maintaining that jaw-dropping transformation.

Jennifer Gimenez - 100 Lbs - Cardio Exercises

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An actress, model, and reality TV star, Jennifer Gimenez struggled quite a bit before getting success in dropping excess pounds. As a teenager, she started using drugs to lose weight, which eventually led to addiction. Although she turned to sobriety eventually, the problem related to weight was not solved as she switched to comfort eating.

Ultimately, Jennifer decided to adopt a new lifestyle that included a healthy diet and cardio workouts six times a week, which helped her shed up to 100 pounds. Now the star keeps changing her exercise routines to make sure her stunning figure stays in shape.

Claire & Stephen Crowther - 84 Lbs - Going to the Gym

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Couple Claire and Stephen Crowther decided that they won’t get married unless they are back in their natural fit shapes - especially Claire who weighed 14 stone before embarking on a weight-loss journey.

She refused to walk down the aisle and become a fat bride at their wedding so they opted for going to the gym. Showing a great dedication and self-motivation, Claire kept putting rigorous efforts until she was able to lose a whopping 84 pounds. Her story is inspirational for many others and she was even featured in a fitness story in 2015.

Danny Patton & Kalean Duffy - 293 Lbs combined - Clean Eating and Exercise

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It's true that when couples spent years together, getting comfortable can also mean forgetting about each other's appearance. Same was the case with this pair who put on considerable weight due to frequent binging on junk food and takeouts. For Danny, however, another reason for stress eating was the death of his father, which elevated his weight even more.

Thankfully, the duo realized that change was needed for better and they started eating clean food along with following an exercise regime. Today, after losing 293 pounds collectively, Kalean Duffy and Danny Patton are no more the same - they are busy giving weight-loss goals to others now!

Alison Moyet - 80 Lbs - Intense Diet Program

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Alison Moyet is not new in the music industry, and when you are popular, it's obvious that any change in the appearance is quickly noticed by everyone. Earlier known for a fuller physique, the singer surprised the public after going through a tremendous weight loss that changed her size from 22 to 10 as she dropped 80 pounds through an intense diet program.

That said, Alison's transformation was mainly because of health reasons rather than achieving a skinny figure. Whatever be her motivation, there's no denying that she looks fabulous!

Pink - 55 Lbs - Workout

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Famous singer and songwriter Pink has been known in the industry for quite a long time now. Reportedly, she gained about 55 pounds during her pregnancy but managed to burn all those extra kilos by working out with her trainers.

The music artist worked with Jillian Michaels and Jeanette Jenkins to make sure she’s back in shape. As a matter of fact, Pink claimed that she has been in the best shape of her life after having her baby. Well, if that's true, what else can be better than that, huh?

Michelle & Pete Lakin - 198 Lbs - Wii Game

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Childhood sweethearts Michelle and Pete Lakin started a diet and took their first step to lose weight once Pete was released from the hospital after battling cancer. They started to play a game on their Wii and had regular routines of dance games which made them lose about 198 pounds combined.

To keep themselves motivated throughout the entire journey, the couple even had a contest on who would lose more weight, which apparently turned out fruitful. Michelle won the contest as she lost three extra pounds for being a full-time mother.

Al Sharpton - 176 Lbs - Strict Diet

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Reverend Al Sharpton became popular as a civil rights activist who was quite thick at the time. However, Al decided to put his bad eating habits aside and embrace living healthy, though we are still not used to seeing him so slim.

The Reverend lost about 176 pounds without the use of any exercise; he just followed a very strict diet. He first gave up meat, then his meal for the day would only consist of a salad with hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and lettuce. Having a hard time digesting the fact that it's him on the right side as well? We can totally understand that!

Stephenie Meyer - 20 Lbs - Running

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Stephenie Meyer became popular in the writing industry when she published several famous books such as the Twilight, The Chemist, and Midnight Sun. Fitness experts claimed that running is a good way to burn fats and one of the fastest ways to slim down.

Since then, Stephenie planned out her workout routine and started running which helped her quickly burn 20 pounds (turns out that fitness gurus were right about this exercise!). She was also supported and motivated by her sister that made her weight loss journey easier. We have to say - those miles were worth covering for sure!

Simon & Tracy Bartlett - 217 Lbs combined - Slimming World Member

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This couple’s story is purely inspirational! After Tracy Bartlett almost reached the verge of losing her life due to a rare disease which worsened her condition because of the excess weight, the duo decided to join Slimming World and created history when they successfully got rid of a combined 217 pounds within a span of 18 months.

With their own dedication and additional help, Simon and Tracy managed to replace all the junk food with nutritious home-cooked meals and started walking daily to burn more calories. True that - nothing is impossible if you stay focused, and of course, the journey always becomes easier with a partner.

Carlos Mencia - 70 Lbs - Healthy Lifestyle

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Carlos Mencia belongs to the long list of celebrities and comics who gained weight and burned it twice as fast as gaining it. In his case, the wake-up call came through someone else's experience when Carlos was called by a diabetic friend before being wheeled to the operating room and getting his toe amputated.

After hearing the news, Carlos resolved to have a healthy lifestyle and lost 70 pounds in just a year. He has no intention of becoming ripped or a hunk, he just wants to be healthy, and that's a good enough reason to slim down. Besides, the star is already looking handsome!

Patti Austin - 120 Lbs - Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Patti Austin became popular as a singer back in the days of '70s and '80s. She was even considered to be one of the best singers of her generation and even bagged a Grammy award for Avant Gershwin.

However, when it came to losing weight, it wasn't easy for Patti who needed to get rid of her excess weight fast but unfortunately, she had some trouble doing so in a natural way due to some family-related medical issues. Instead, she underwent gastric bypass surgery, and after a successful session, she lost 120 pounds.

Diego Maradona - 75 Lbs - Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Diego Maradona became popular as a football player and is considered to be one of the best players in his era. Even though he is known for being the best, he still had problems regarding his health in 2009. He attempted to lose some pounds before going to a weight loss clinic, where his goal was to burn over 70-75 pounds.

Probably it didn't go as planned for Diego who was not able to reach his target, and ultimately, in 2015, he underwent a gastric bypass surgery which made him lose about 75 pounds.

 

Keely Shaye Smith - 100 lbs - Clean Eating & Regular Workouts

It’s not easy being the wife of a celebrated actor, especially when it’s someone like Pierce Brosnan. Keely Shaye Smith was once a famous model who was known for a svelte figure but all thanks to motherhood, she put on weight, which made her a subject of media’s attention.

Although the star wife never bothered about anyone’s perception, she chose to lose as much as 100 extra pounds for better health. For achieving that goal, Keely adopted a major lifestyle change, that included clean eating and regular workouts and looking at her remarkable transformation, it’s apparent how dedicated she had been throughout the entire weight-loss journey.

Missy Elliott – 30 lbs – T25 Training Regimen & Low-Carb Diet

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Missy Elliott, also called Misdemeanor, is a world-famous American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Her career in music began in the R&B all-female group Sista, in the early ‘90s, as she later changed groups and collaborated with some famous names like Timbaland. Her debut album Supa Dupa Fly came out in 1997 and was a big success.

Missy Elliott won four Grammys and sold more than 30 million records, becoming the best-selling female rapper in history. In 2014, she enchanted her fans with her new slim figure and credited the Shaun T’s T25 workout program and low-carb eating for her new looks.

James Corden - 85 Lbs - Fitness Regimen & Healthy Eating Habits

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James Corden is the host of the famous The Late Late Show with James Corden, and during the start of his show, he used to be thick and chubby. James managed to lose over 80 pounds and what he did was very simple. He avoided bread, alcohol, potatoes, and sugar to help him slim down faster along with following a fitness regimen with healthy eating habits.

He also explained that he wanted to spend more quality time with his children and it motivated him to lose weight. We are sure the kids must have felt proud of their loving father after this accomplishment!

Penn Jillette - 100 Lbs - Strict Diet Program

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Penn Jillette became popular for being a magician and comedian. Penn’s weight loss story is different from that of the others due to his diet program. Believe it or not, he did not lift a single weight or do a single exercise but still managed to lose over 100 pounds.

He weighed over 300 pounds before knowing that 90% of his heart had a blockage. Jillette then ate nothing but potatoes and vegetable stew and eventually reached his goal. Yes, that's what he did and if you remember - we already told you it's a different story!

Matt & Brandy - 133 Lbs combined - Change of Diet

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Marriage may be one of the most special days of someone's life, wedding planning could exactly be the opposite, in fact, for couple Matt and Brandy it became such a huge challenge. Although it wasn't exactly because of the wedding details, it was because they wanted to lose a target weight so they would look great on their wedding photos.

With the right effort, the bride and groom dropped a combined 133 pounds just in time for their wedding. Their secret? Just a change of diet and mindful eating made it all possible for them to look healthy and amazing during their big day!

Peter Jackson - 80 Lbs - Muesli Diet Plan

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Peter Jackson gained prominence after directing the world famous The Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, he lost some serious weight even if he did not rely on other popular diet routines. His diet plan is also famous for being called Skull Island Diet, which means that he had to replace burgers with muesli yogurts.

Since then, Peter changed his lifestyle which made him drop massive weight and his extended working hours might have also helped to some extent. 80 pounds down the drain, and look how enviable his appearance has become!

Blake Lively – 61 lbs - Healthy Food & Intensive Workout

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Since the time of Gossip Girl, everybody knows that Blake Lively has had a stunning and well-maintained figure. However, like every other new mother who gets a free gift in the form of those extra pounds, the actress also went through the same phase. For getting back into the shape, Blake followed a consistent workout plan that included hitting the gym for at least 4-5 times a week.

Moreover, she also excluded processed and junk foods from her diet, which helped her shed 61 pounds over a span of 14 months. Now, as she is back to a great physique, it looks like that excess weight was just a dream!

Austin "Chumlee" Russel - 95 Lbs - Gym

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When Pawn Stars member Austin Russell hit the scales at 320 pounds, he began to worry about the health risks that might come next. Eventually, he started hitting the gym regularly to help avoid matters getting worse.

Chumlee also hired a nutritionist and a fitness trainer who would help him on his journey to healthy living. Thankfully, with the help of his fitness gurus, Austin came a long way as he got rid of up to 95 pounds, and there is no denying that the weight loss has taken his appeal to a much higher level.

Celine Dion - 7 lbs - Working Too Hard

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Celine Dion has become a ballet aficionado and has said that this is the reason why she has lost so much weight. Considering that she has always been thin, concerns about her health quickly arose.

However, Celine dismissed them immediately. She has said that she is better than ever and is ready to embark in her newest world tour, Courage, this 2019 after years of keeping a Las Vegas residence. Celine honored Lady Gaga in April 2019 and wrote a beautiful message for her as Gaga was recognized as one of the most influential people according to Times magazine.

 

Scarface - 99 Lbs - Exercise

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Scarface belongs to the long list of rappers who had problems with their weight in the past few years and eventually decided to lose some. Before slimming down to 99 pounds, Scarface’s weight was almost 300 pounds! He was at the risk of having a stroke since he was suffering some heart problems.

Upon realizing how bad his health was, he decided to change his eating patterns and begin doing regular exercises, and evidently, the lifestyle change proved to be a good decision for the star who is now in much better shape than before.

Bubba Sparxx - 80 Lbs - Hitting the Gym

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Famous hip hop recording artist Bubba Sparxxx knew it was high time he did something about his weight after the number on the scale said 290 pounds. Luckily, he found a friend who accompanied him on this journey, where they decided to follow a twice-a-day exercise routine for six months.

To everybody's surprise, the music star lost 80 pounds soon without even switching to a special diet or other lifestyle changes - it was all through hitting the gym regularly. Well, given the importance of an eating plan in the process of weight loss, Bubba is one lucky guy for sure!

Sherri Shepherd - 66 Lbs - Having a Healthy Diet

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Sherri Shepherd became popular as a TV host and a comedian. However, she was somewhat overweight compared to others. She managed to lose over 60 pounds after her doctor told her what could happen if she didn’t stop gaining weight.

The risk of having diabetes had already caused a threat in her life and that was when things became different. She then changed her lifestyle and even shared her experience by writing a book called How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It). Probably the joy of helping others is the reason Sherri's smile has become brighter than ever!

Lisa Riley – 168 lbs - Calorie Free Diet & Zumba Workouts

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Lisa Riley is a popular English TV actress and presenter, best known from Emmerdale and as a presenter on You’ve Been Framed!. She also appears as a panelist on Loose Women and more recently on Strictly Come Dancing. Lisa peaked at being a size 28 and drastically changed her diet.

By sticking to a good meal plan, Lisa lost 12 stone in 18 months, which is roughly 168 lbs, and dropped down to a size 12. She’s since spoken a couple of times about it and said she is still getting used to wearing dresses she couldn’t before and feels great.

Chrissy Metz – 100 lbs – 2,000 Calories Per Day Diet

Chrissy Metz has struggled with her weight since childhood, so everyone was glad to hear that she started her journey towards a healthier lifestyle. As a matter of fact, she is now said to be about 100 pounds lighter. She started counting calories, basically going for 2K calories per day, combined with some exercise, which involved at least 20 minutes of walking every single day. Chrissy is not only lighter but also happier and healthier. In 2019, she played in the film called Breakthrough and appeared in the series titled Superstore.

Alana Thompson – 7 lbs – No Grease Diet

With Mama June being on Mama June: From Not to Hot, all eyes are now on her daughters, including Alana Thompson, or better yet, Honey Boo Boo. We all know about her love regarding anything greasy, so watching her shed some of the extra pounds was unexpected. Alana went on a weight loss journey back in 2017 and managed to lose approximately 7 pounds. She is currently said to be following a diet with no grease in it whatsoever. In 2019, she also appeared in Mama June: From Not to Hot, alongside her mother.

Chris Sullivan - Undisclosed - Healthy Eating Plan

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Through This Is Us, Chris Sullivan became a fan-favorite by playing the tole of Toby. He might have given a gigantic reveal in the most recent season regarding his weight, but the truth is that he has been wearing a body-suit for the series. To be fair, Chris might not be the lightest person out there, and his contract did reportedly require him to shed some weight by that time. However, by maintaining a healthy diet plan, he has been able to stabilize his weight. In 2019, Chris was even nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama Series for his commitment.

Jorge Garcia – 100 lbs  - Adopted A Vegan Lifestyle

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Jorge Garcia ventured into Hollywood in 1997 after taking acting classes. However, his career only picked up after he appeared on Becker and eventually Lost, which became his big break. Before getting the part in the latter, the producers reportedly asked him to drop 30 lbs. He was successful, but the weight came back while they were filming. At his heaviest, he tipped the scales at 400 lbs. Fearing the repercussions, he seems to have taken his weight loss journey seriously. Although he still has a big frame, he was able to shed off 100 lbs by going vegan.

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You’ve probably heard of the Mama June story, the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star who has a very promising career in front of her and people still remember her from the reality show which was a hit among the viewers. However, her weight started to spiral out of control making her reach a mark of more than 300 pounds.

Eventually, after thinking about her life choices, she underwent a gastric sleeve surgery and also incorporated a good workout schedule and diet after the procedure. This all helped Mama June in shedding 150 pounds of her body weight.

Forest Whitaker – 80 lbs – Vegetarian Diet

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Forest Whitaker is a world-famous American actor, known from many movies like Bird, Platoon, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Great Debaters, Arrival, and many others. Younger audiences recognize him from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Black Panther, while Forest is an Academy Award winner and also has a BAFTA, Golden Globe, National Board of Review, and Screen Actors Guild awards.

Towards the end of the 2000s, Forrest shocked everyone with his dramatic weight loss and later shared he had lost 80 lbs by becoming a vegetarian. He also mentioned he used martial arts and hiking as fat burners.

Peter Kay - Unknown Lbs - Took A Break From His Career

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Due to reasons, he did not wholly explain, Peter Kay did cancel his 2018-2019 Have Gags, Will Travel tour. Peter took a break from his career. Rumor now has it, that he’s lost a lot of weight in doing so. Though he’s never talked about it publicly, Peter has always joked about his eating habits, and how one should never start a new diet on a Friday. Now, as there are rumors about his possible comeback with the BBC. He was walking around quite a few pounds lighter than what he had.

Kirstie Alley – 50 lbs - Portion Control & Workout

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Kirstie Alley is an actress and spokesmodel, active since 1979. She first came to attention with her role as Saavik on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, while her best-known performance was undoubtedly on Cheers.

This sitcom role won Kirstie an Emmy and a Golden Globe award, while she later starred in Veronica’s Closet and appeared in movies like Shoot to Kill, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and many others. In recent years, Kirstie made an amazing body transformation and lost 50 pounds. She said portion control and optimum nutrition were keys to her success.

Rebel Wilson - 20 Lbs - Strict Diet Plan

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After having her breakthrough on Pitch Perfect, Rebel Wilson has come a long way. In fact, her fortune has reached $16 million since she began. When she entered the acting industry, she already had a plump figure, but at the same time, felt comfortable and confident in her own skin.

However, she started to realize the need to lose some pounds for better health. Wilson then went on and adopted a strict diet plan which became a huge challenge for her, but she stuck to it, and without any weight loss surgery, she lost a total of 20 pounds.

Gabourey Sidibe – 50 lbs – Weight Loss Surgery & Healthy Diet / Portion Control

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She sure shocked her followers on social media when she showed off her new stunning figure! Gabourey Sidibe lost weight and she looks amazing! Sidibe, who made her award-winning debut in the 2009 movie Precious, realized she needed to change her eating habits when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

She underwent surgery wherein 80% of her stomach was removed. She now sticks to a healthier diet; avoiding sodas and eating the right amount at the right time. Gabourey is currently part of the cast of the show, Empire, and recently appeared in American Horror Story: Apocalypse in 2018.

Susan Boyle – 30 Lbs - Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

It's quite a human tendency to not worry about things until they start affecting our health. Same was the case with Britain’s Got Talent finalist Susan Boyle who wasn't very concerned about her weight at the beginning of her career. But when she found out having Type-2 diabetes, her doctor recommended that she start changing her lifestyle.

The singer got herself a personal trainer and nutritionist who helped her in her weight loss journey. As a result, Susan was able to drop 30 pounds! Aside from her amazing voice, she now looks healthier after shedding those unwanted pounds.

Melissa McCarthy – 45 lbs – Healthy Lifestyle & Dieting

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Melissa McCarthy has slowly become a world-famous actress, with her appearances on Mike & Molly, Saturday Night Live, Bridesmaids, The Hangover Part III, and many more. She’s also had a noticeable body transformation recently and stated that she lost 45 lbs by, in her own words, not doing the fun stuff. So, she stayed away from junk food, late nights, drinking, and other activities people generally find exciting.

Melissa also stated that she’s a tiny bit disappointed that the world is still only focused on how somebody looks, but she did it anyway for her own sake. She used a high protein and low-carb diet and followed a healthy lifestyle.

Mo’Nique – 80 lbs - Hard Workouts & Healthy Eating

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This famous Oscar-winning actress has never shied away when it comes to opening up about the struggles of weight loss. Ever since she received worldwide attention through Precious, her weight had always remained a hot topic, but a year ago when she showed off a slimmed-down figure through social media, she managed to shock everybody out there.

Due to the tremendous transformation, people even assumed that the comedian went under the knife. In reality, though, Mo'Nique worked out rigorously and eliminated the pre-packaged foods from her diet to shed the pounds in a healthy way. That sure is a remarkable achievement, isn’t it?

Ricki Lake – Over 100 lbs – Severe Dieting & Daily Exercise

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Ricki Lake is an American actress and TV presenter known for her role on Hairspray and for her own talk show, Ricki Lake. She was 24 when her talk show debuted, making her the youngest host at the time.

However, Ricki finally got recognition when her talk show was revived for a single season in 2012, winning her a Daytime Emmy Award. She already weighed 200 lbs at 19 and peaked at 260 lbs in her 20s, when she realized she had hit bottom and decided to cut her calories. Ricki lost over 100 lbs and went from a size 24 to a size 12!

Jason Alexander - 30 lbs - Restricted Calorie Intake & Exercise

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Jason Alexander is known for his acting, voice acting, and by his comedic prowess. His most celebrated work was on Seinfeld, while Jason was also on Pretty Woman, and voiced the title character on Duckman.

Jason was also active on stage and appeared on Jerome Robbins’ Broadway as well as in a number of other productions. He peaked at 195 lbs, which he explained was a lot for his height of 5’5’’. Jason turned to Jenny Craig for nutrition advice, slashed his daily food intake by two thirds, and lost 30 lbs in six months.

John Goodman – 100 lbs – Healthy Diet

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John Goodman is a world-renowned American actor who has portrayed numerous celebrated roles throughout his 44-year-long career. Some of his most memorable ones were on The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink, Raising Arizona, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Babe, The Hangover III, and most recently in TV shows Black Earth Rising and The Conners.

Goodman’s weight always fluctuated and it was normal for him to go up and down 60 or 70 pounds in a few months' time, as he said it. But, when he hit 400 lbs, he decided to make the change permanent. John quit drinking, adopted a healthy diet and portion control, and lost over 100 lbs.

Khloe Kardashian – 11 lbs – Workouts & A Clean Diet

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Khloé Kardashian is best known as a member of the Kardashian family and from their own reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She had her own spin-offs later titled Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami and Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons. Khloé also hosted The X Factor, The Celebrity Apprentice, and starred on Khloé & Lamar with her then-husband Lamar Odom.

She lost a noticeable amount of weight in recent years and spoke about her diet plan publically, saying she focused on fruit and veggie intake, healthy fats, and natural foods with as little processing as possible. Khloé’s biggest and fastest drop was 11 lbs in six weeks!

Abby Lee Miller - 100 lbs - Gastric Sleeve Surgery 

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Abby Lee Miller is a dance instructor and choreographer, also known as the owner and director of Reign Dance Productions. She founded the Abby Lee Dance Company and was on the Dance Moms reality TV show for seven seasons. Miller also opened a dance studio in Los Angeles in 2015.

She underwent a gastric sleeve surgery which had dramatically reduced her stomach by 80%, back in 2016 while her photos show that she had lost over 100 lbs. In 2018, she announced that she will return for the 8^th season of Dance Moms.

Kathleen Turner – Undisclosed – Quit Alcohol

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Kathleen Turner is a well-known American stage and film actress and a winner of two Golden Globes. She rose to fame with roles in movies like Body Heat, The Man with Two Brains, Prizzi’s Honor, Romancing the Stone, and many more. Kathleen’s role on Peggy Sue Got Married earned her a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Kathleen publically admitted to alcohol abuse on many occasions and revealed quitting was the first step towards a better life. Although it remains undisclosed as to how much weight she lost, Kathleen talked about her life in detail and stated that things are looking much better now.

Mark Wahlberg - 10 Pounds, Diet

Mark Wahlberg is a well-known handsome American artist with a long and successful acting career, who is unsurprisingly, also interested in fitness. Today, Mark takes on roles in successful movies that demand a variety of different body types, shapes, and appearances.

Up for the challenge for a new role, he recently lost an astonishing 10 pounds by just eating soup for five days supplemented with protein for two and succeeded in losing five percent of his body fat. Like a chameleon, the performer seems able to modify his figure by reducing his weight and working out devotedly.