Jorge Garcia - 100 Lbs - Became A Vegan

Jorge Garcia’s rise to fame started in 1997 after he took acting classes. His career only picked up when he landed a role on Becker, followed by Lost. The latter show’s producers instructed him to lose 30 lbs, and he was able to drop the weight. 

However, he gained it all back during filming, and he weighed 400 lbs at his heaviest. He feared the repercussions that he might suffer for tipping the scales at such a number and decided to seriously embark on a weight loss journey. He adopted the vegan lifestyle, and in turn, he lost 100 lbs. 

Chaz Bono - 85 Lbs - Diet & Exercise

Given that Chaz is one of Cher’s sons, we’ve gotten to know him over the course of years and through his many transformations. He mostly got recognized during his transition, and now, Chaz is probably the most famous trans man on Hollywood! However, we can’t overlook his weight transformation, as he’s lost quite a lot!

It all started when he joined Dancing with the Stars. At his highest, Chaz weighed 250 pounds! By 2013, he managed to shed around 85 pounds, dropping his weight down to 165lbs. Chaz changed his diet and started to exercise. In 2020 we got to see him in both Reboot Camp and Disclosure.

Austin "Chumlee" Russell - 192 Lbs - Surgery & Exercise

Pawn Stars fans are familiar with Austin Russell as Chumlee. He struggled with his weight since childhood, but he soon proved that persistence pays off. Chumlee picked up healthier habits, including eating better combined with exercise. He actually worked on his weight.

Chumlee was very strict with his regime, but he also went for surgical intervention to help with the weight loss. He started at 320 lbs and dropped down to 225 lbs before having surgery. He lost 50 lbs after surgery and 192 lbs in total. He has managed to keep it off despite running a candy store since 2017.

Chrissy Metz - 100 Lbs - Eating Fewer Calories & Exercising

Most of us know Chrissy Metz from the riveting show This Is Us. Much like her character on the show who struggles to lose her extra pounds, Metz went through the same battle in real life even before the show. 

For the sake of her health, she started consuming fewer calories and walking each day for 20 minutes. Even though her character on the show was on a mostly unsuccessful journey to shed off weight, it wasn’t part of her contract to lose weight. She expressed that she was willing to go the full yard if the storyline went in that direction, and she managed to lose 100 lbs.

Rachael Ray - 40 Lbs - Exercising

Rachel Ray has been making money as a celebrity chef and TV personality. She's earned several recognition including three Daytime Emmy. We also have to mention the fact that she looks incredible in her 50s. However, she wasn't too happy with the number on the scale a while back and she did something about it. 

Trips to the training center became her religion. She lost 40 lbs and has kept it off. Even more admirable is when she started her journey, after undergoing throat surgery to extract a cyst. She actually turned to exercise as an outlet while recovering from surgery.

Keely Shaye Smith - 100 Lbs - Dieting & Exercising

Back when she was a model, Keely Shaye Smith had a svelte figure. After leaving those days behind and settling into life as a mother of four, she gained a significant amount of weight. The media haven't been kind to her because she happens to be the wife of Pierce Brosnan. 

Smith took it all in good stride and began watching what she ate. She pushed the limits by including a workout routine to the mix and it helped her drop 100 lbs. She's always been stunning and with the weight loss, shd undoubtedly seems happier.

Oprah Winfrey - 43 Lbs - Weight Watchers

Oprah Winfrey has always been vocal about her struggles with her weight. She has also documented her journey on various occasions on her show. In losing and gaining back weight several times, she only found the most success with Weight Watchers. 

Oprah even became the brand’s spokesperson and bought a 10% stake in the company back in 2015. She lost 43 lbs, and her collaboration with the brand earned her an estimated $65 million. After yo-yo-ing with her weight loss over the years, Oprah explained that she is comfortable with her body at the moment.

Wendy Williams - 50 Lbs - Pescatarian Program & Pilates

Since 2008, Wendy Williams has hosted her highly popular eponymous show. Her physique has gone through transformations right before our eyes owing to the lifestyle changes she's endured. She wanted to look better so she lost some weight. 

She chose a pescatarian program couples with cardio and Pilates routines. She lost 50 lbs and she has shared that she feels fantastic. Williams has also been looking happier, despite filing for legal separation from her husband Kevin Hunter and having a tumultuous time in 2019 battling medical issues. She disclosed in 2019 that she has lymphedema.

Amber Riley - Weight Lost Undisclosed - Healthier Diet

Actress Amber Riley is best known for starring in the series called Glee. She was always on the curvier side and was comfortable in her own skin, but she had to make lifestyle changes due to chronic stomach pains. She altered her diet and instantly saw a difference.

She didn't disclose the exact amount of pounds she lost, but she says she went down two sizes. Aside from Glee, Riley is also well-known for winning Dancing with the Stars and her performance in a West End production of Dreamgirls. Her last acting role was in a film called Infamous.

Al Roker - 100 Lbs - Surgery & Keto

Sometimes the realization that life isn't permanent has to hit close to home so that it can compel us to make critical life changes. That's what happened to Al Roker when his father's time had come, and on his death bed, his old man's last request was that Roker should lose weight. 

Roker weighed 340 lbs at the time and the concern from his family members helped him decide to go through surgery. Roker lost 100 lbs but he ended up regaining some of the weight. He now ascribes to the ketogenic lifestyle to keep the weight away.

Kelly Clarkson  - 37 Lbs - Healthier Eating & Exercising

Kelly Clarkson became America's sweetheart from the time she competed in  American Idol and after releasing an endless list of hits. She's sold millions of albums but one of the things she had challenges controlling was her weight. The weight fluctuations often made her the subject of media headlines for years. 

Clarkson finally got serious about losing weight because of a thyroid issue. She got down to 37 lbs but she didn't stop and still keeps up with her goals. Clarkson joined the judging panel of the reality singing show The Voice during its 16th season.

Missy Elliott - 30 Lbs - Dieting & Exercising

Missy Elliot has always been a big name in the hip hop music scene and we've always known her as a heavier artist. A medical diagnosis forced her to make changes in her life so that she could manage the disease. She found out that she had an autoimmune disorder called Graves' disease. 

She set a training schedule including Shaun T's famous Insanity videos. She also switched her meals up dropping sugary and carbonated drinks as well as bread entirely. She lost 30 lbs, and we bet she's shed more since then, and she looks happier than ever.

Adele - 28 Lbs - Eating Healthier & Exercising

It's difficult to find someone who hasn't heard at least one of Adele's chart-topping hits. She sang her way right into our hearts from the late 2000s, and she's also served as a  symbol of body positivity as a heavier woman. 

From 2016 she unveiled a slimmer figure after making several lifestyle changes. She pared down on the amount of tea she drank each day and followed a clean-eating plan. She also teamed up with a trainer and lost an estimated 28 lbs. We are still waiting for Adele to drop her fourth album ever since the announcement that she's working on new material in 2018.

Jessica Simpson - 100 Lbs - Weight Watchers

Like the rest of us, Jessica Simpson added massive weight after her pregnancies. Fortunately, she was a prime candidate for Weight Watchers who partnered with her on her weight loss journey. She shared the news about her incredible weight loss on Instagram, explaining that she had gotten to 240 lbs with her third child. 

At the end of it, Simpson regained her bombshell figure after shedding 100 lbs from her frame. It also ended up being a lucrative deal for her because she received paychecks worth $3 million from her endorsement deal with the brand.

Celine Dion - Weight Lost Undisclosed - Dancing

In 2019, Celine Dion became the subject of celebrity headlines because of her markedly svelte frame. She received criticism because most people felt that she was too thin. Her weight loss also came as a surprise because she hadn’t really talked about it.

She clearly lost weight, but it had nothing to do with getting a surgical procedure done. It was actually because she started a ballet regimen. In 2019, Celine completed her residency in Vegas, released new music, and embarked on a tour to promote her new album Courage. 

Miranda Lambert - 20 Lbs - Eating Healthily & Exercising

Miranda Lambert competed on the weight USA Network's singing show Nashville Star, and while she didn't win, she launched a successful career afterward. Even as she rose to the ranks of the most popular country artists, Lambert wasn't happy with her weight. 

She adopted healthier habits like consuming plenty of vegetables. She also worked with a trainer and included circuit training to her regime. She lost 20 lbs and continues taking care of her body. Lambert continues churning out music, and she's currently on the Wildcard Tour to promote her 7th studio album released in November 2019.

Susan Boyle - 50 Lbs - Cut Out Sugar & Exercise

Susan Boyle shot to fame in 2009 when she participated in Britain’s Got Talent. She earned respect because of her incredible singing talent in the United Kingdom. Her first album became amongst the best selling debuts, and she even beat Leona Lewis in terms of record sales.

Boyle learned that she had diabetes on her climb to fame and figured that she should cut out sugar. She also started exercising and soon shed off 50 lbs, which she’s managed to keep off. Boyle continues to work on her music, and in 2019, she released her eighth studio album titled Ten. 

Christina Aguilera - 49 Lbs - Yoga & Using A Meal Delivery Service

Christina Aguilera packed on the pound after giving birth and especially had difficulties shedding the weight after having her second child. Before she knew it, she tipped the scales at 200 lbs, weighed down on her 5ft frame.

All it took was teaming up with a meal-prep service and working in some yoga in between her busy schedule to lose 49 lbs. The Fresh Diet made the process easier for her by delivering portion-controlled meals daily. She also went on a break from work in 2015 so that she could shake off the stress and that helped too.

Melissa McCarthy - 75 Lbs - Diet Supplements & Exercising

Melissa McCarthy is another celebrity who has openly shared the ups and downs of her struggles with weight loss. She didn’t stress herself out at the start but she knew that she wanted to prioritize leading a healthier lifestyle. 

She explained that the biggest lesson she learned from the process is the fact that the number on the scale shouldn’t matter too much. She used diet supplements, ate better, and became more active to shed excess weight. She’s now 75 lbs and she even launched a clothing line. She was motivated by her personal experience when designers weren’t willing to dress her for red carpet events.

Gabourey Sidibe - 150 Lbs - Weight Loss Surgery

Gabourey Sidibe grew up motivated and inspired to pursue her dreams. Her mother, who left employment in special education to become a street artist, served as her biggest inspiration. The stars aligned, and Sidibe found herself in Hollywood. Next to her talent, her weight often comes up as a topic of discussion.

She also had a reality check when the symptoms of diabetes started weighing her down, and she had surgery to kickstart her weight loss in 2016. She’s lost an impressive 150 lbs so far. She even penned down her experience through her 2017 publication, This is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare.

Janet Jackson - 70 pounds - Good Workout Schedule

She might’ve been 50 when she announced her pregnancy, but age didn’t stop Janet Jackson from getting back in the best shape of her life. She worked closely with her personal trainer, mostly doing cardio for at least 45 minutes, four to six days a week.

Soon enough, Janet had lost all the 70 pounds she had gained while pregnant. Of course, being freshly divorced must have given her some additional will to shed the weight too. Janet is now looking better than even in her mid-50s. In 2020 she was a musical guest at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Amber Rachdi - 467 Lbs - Gastric Bypass Surgery

Her story is one of a kind, and incredibly public. Amber Rachdi’s life came under the spotlight when she took part in My 600-lb Life in 2015. She was one of the not-so-many people in the show who was actually able to go through with the gastric bypass surgery.

By sticking to her diet and exercise routine, she managed to lose 267 pounds in a year. Amber has since become somewhat of an Internet sensation, with over 203,000 followers on Instagram! She has continued her weight-loss journey and is weighing around 190 pounds as of 2020.

Gordon Ramsay - 50 Lbs - Dieting  & Exercising

For a man who makes a living out of whipping up delectable cuisines, it was only a matter of time before Ramsey Gordon carried excess weight. His wife Tana steered him back to reality and urged him to get back to shape.

Fortunately, Tana is a huge fan of fitness, in general, and she helped him get on a healthy eating plan. Ramsey also started working out and he's stuck it out up to date saying that he exercises semi-competitively so that he can keep up with the fast-paced environmentà in the kitchen. He also lost 50 lbs and maintains a healthy weight.

Anne Hegarty - 42 Lbs - Beans and Rice Diet, Staying Hydrated

Everyone knows Anne Hegerty as The Governess in the hit game show called The Chase. Viewers may have also noticed how she seemed to have focused on her health in recent years, resulting in a 42-pound weight loss.

Her tremendous success is credited to her time in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, where participants only mainly ate beans and rice. Hegerty also shared that she ate healthily and stayed hydrated, which ultimately helped her reach her goal. The best part is the 63-year-old feels more confident now about herself than before.

Pauline Quirke - 42 Lbs - Cutting Back On Sugar, Alcohol

Pauline Quirke, known for the iconic '90s show Birds of a Feather but recently declined to star in the reboot, is no stranger to fluctuating weight. In the past, she has impressively shed over 110 pounds through a plan called LighterLife. The program involved soups and shakes, which replaced meals, but unfortunately, she gained the pounds back.

Then, Quirke lost 42 pounds in 2019 after removing alcohol and sugar from her diet, vowing to get back in shape for good. It was said that she was inspired to improve her health by her friend, Linda Robson, who she has recently been reported to have a falling out with.

Kim Kardashian - 20 Lbs - Rigorous Workouts & A Low-Carb Meal Plan

When Kim Kardashian welcomed her son Saint, she was ripping the scale on the heavier side. Having been a vocal supporter of Atkins Nutritionals in the past, she turned back to the weight loss program to lose the pounds. She lost 70lbs and gained a fitter body. 

She also worked with Melissa Alcantara, a personal trainer, and controversially dropped down to 116 lbs after losing another 20lbs.  Interestingly, her regime involves a grueling training session at night. Towards the end of 2019, Kim revealed that she had gained 18 lbs. She's still working with Alcantara and will probably drop the weight in no time.

Melissa Joan Hart - 40 Lbs - Nutrisystem

Sabrina The Teenage Witch is the popular teen show that gave Joan Hart her breakthrough. When she started on Melissa & Joey she appeared significantly slimmer. She revealed her 40 lbs weight loss in 2014 which she had achieved thanks to the Nutrisystem. 

She started endorsing the brand that delivered the pre-made meals that helped her drop down to two dress sizes. She had been on the program for two years and her biggest achievement out of it was to gain her self-confidence back. The earnings that came with endorsing the brand was definitely an added perk.

John Goodman - 100  Lbs - Dieting & Exercising

John Goodman is one of those actors who were always typecast based on their looks. In his case, he always got the role of the "big guy," but he turned things around with his 100lbs weight loss. Goodman compared his relationship with food to his past alcohol addiction. 

He managed to kick the first habit and also picked up healthier habits to reverse the second. He dropped the pounds by cutting back on sugar and exercising six days every week. Goodman has always denied claims that his incredible weight loss was assisted by surgery.

Roseanne Barr - 200 - Bariatricic Bypass surgery

Roseanne Barr became a household name through her eponymous show which earned her a Golden Globe as well as an Emmy. While she kept racking up the accolades, she wasn't too happy with her weight gain. At her heaviest, the scale read 350 lbs. 

When Roseanne made a comeback in our screens, Barr's weight loss was noticeably evident. She had a bariatric bypass procedure to kick start her weight loss process. She subsequently lost 200 lbs. She also had a tummy tuck as well as a breast lift, and she now looks stunning than ever.

Valerie Bertinelli - 50 Lbs - Regular Exercise, A Healthy Diet & A Weight Loss Program

If you've watched the Food Network anytime over the past couple of years, you've probably realized that the "Valerie's Home Cooking" host Valerie Bertinelli is looking slimmer than ever! This former sitcom superstar dropped 50 pounds by completely changing her habits.

Bertinelli committed to a healthy eating plan, resisted her food cravings, and followed a "Jenny Craig" workout program to achieve her impressive transformation. In the meantime, she gained a few pounds due to stress, but she has since gotten back to her ideal shape by losing an additional 40 pounds. In 2021, Bertinelli was featured in the TV series documentary "History of the Sitcom."

Kelly McGillis - Undisclosed - Feeling Secure In Her Own Skin And Age

Best known for portraying 'Charlie' in the '80s hit movie "Top Gun," the American actress Kelly McGillis looks visibly slimmer, but she's not buying into typical Hollywood beauty standards. In an interview with ET, she said that she prefers to feel secure in her own skin and age rather than placing a value on irrealistic goals.

In the same interview, McGillis commented that looking age-appropriate may explain why she wasn't invited to be a part of the "Top Gun" sequel "Top Gun: Maverick." She's still acting, though, and you may have seen her in the 2020 TV series "Dirty John" and the 2021 documentary "A League of Our Own."

Gemma Collins - 49 Lbs - Active Lifestyle

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has recently shared her weight loss journey on social media, making sure that her fans are updated on the steps she takes to become a 'Fitness Queen.'

When she turned 40, she vowed to focus on her health and expressed regret that she hadn't done it when she was younger. The influencer shared that she used weights to help trim the excess weight and schooled her followers, who felt that lifting could make them bulky. Collins specifically uses kettlebells to help her arms and back.

Dawn French - 105 Lbs -  Low Calorie Meals, Workout

Fans were quick to notice how The Vicar Of Dibley star Dawn French got back in shape after she and her husband Lenny Henry called it quits in 2010. However, she revealed that shedding pounds was actually due to a health reason. In the end, she managed to lose over 100 pounds, thanks to calorie intake restrictions and sweat sessions.

In 2020, however, French revealed in the podcast that she gained weight again but didn't disclose how much. The celebrity in her 60s hinted that she doesn't care about it since she has always been fine with her body.

Paul Sinha - 28 Lbs - Lifestyle Change

Another star who decided to lose weight due to health issues is Paul Sinha. Through dedication and a lifestyle change, The Chase celebrity managed to shed nearly 30 pounds. He was also involved in the documentary Fast Fix: Diabetes and was subjected to an 800-calorie intake per day, which helped in his weight loss journey.

These days, Sinha continues to bag projects one after the other. On top of hosting TV Showdown, he remains a Chaser in Beat the Chasers. Known as The Sinnerman, he had to take a rest from the latter program in April 2021.

Claire Richards - 84 Lbs - Less Food Intake

Since becoming famous singing for the Steps band, we’ve witnessed Claire Richards drop, gain and then drop again quite the amounts of weight. Today, even though she’s also a mother now, she’s managed to keep the weight off and is looking as beautiful as ever. Naturally, we can’t help but wonder what her secret is.

It turns out, that Claire was able to shed 84 pounds simply by exercising her self-control! It all came down to her eating smaller portions of food. Today, she’s looking as stunning as ever while regularly being a panellist on Loose Women. In 2019 Claire released her first solo album, My Wildest Dreams.

Peter Kay - Undisclosed Weight - Took Time Off

As difficult of a task as it may be for a man in his late 40s to shed weight, it seems that it wasn’t a problem for Peter Kay. Since he canceled his 2018 Tour for undisclosed family reasons, Peter’s been living almost incognito. However, in the rare appearances that he’s made since, it’s clear that he’s much slimmer.

Peter is now 47 years old, and recently made his first TV appearance in years, on The Big Night In, on BBC. Although he was only showing his face there, Peter was looking happy and healthy. It seems as though the time off he took had an excellent result.

Kirsten Vangsness - 50 Lbs - Healthier Diet

Over the many years during which Kirsten Vangsness played on Criminal Minds as Penelope Garcia, we’ve gotten to know and love her. She started doing so in 2005 and is still in that role to the day. Somewhere along the way, she also lost quite a lot of weight.

Seeing her know, on her IGTV series called Kirsten’s Agenda, she looks absolutely stunning. She has reportedly lost around 50 pounds, probably by paying attention to her diet. It’s definitely not an easy task to do for anyone in their 40s, but she’s pulled it off effortlessly.

Ethan Suplee - 200 Lbs - Eating Consciously & Exercising

You might recognize Ethan Suplee from the hit sitcom My Name Is Earl. He was the hilarious sidekick of the main character on the show, but with his dramatic transformation, we bet he could be the main star on any show. Suplee managed to lose an impressive 200 lbs by exercising and eating consciously. 

Unlike most celebrities who are pushed to drop the pounds to shake off illnesses, Supper was motivated by a bet. After dropping the weight, he decided to put some back on because surprisingly, his weight loss was affecting his ability to land roles.

Alison Moyet - 65 Lbs - Dieting & The Gym

Alison Moyet rose to fame as part of the band Yazoo back in the '80s. She then went through a major transformation slimming down to a size 10 from a size 22 at her heaviest. Most impressive is the fact that she did it without going under the knife. 

She just ate better and spent time at the gym, which gradually added up and the fat melted off. Moyet claimed during an interview that she felt like she had shed off too much weight. She said that she was working on gaining some of the weight back.

Angie Stone - 75 Lbs - Healthy Eating & Exercising

Angie Stone is still a powerhouse in the music industry now that she's in her 50s. She's always been heavy set, but in 2006, she joined Celebrity Fit Club on VH1 to try and drop some weight. She ended up losing 20 lbs from the show. 

A decade later, she found out that she had diabetes and the fact that it runs in her family was her wake up call. She had witnessed firsthand its adverse effects and knew that her only option was to make lifestyle changes. She changed her way of eating and also started exercising which helped her shed 75lbs.

Tom Arnold - 100 Lbs - Healthy Eating & Exercising

Tom Arnold's portfolio of credits includes Roseanne and True Lies. He battled addictiveness and went down a rabbit hole with drugs and food. The birth of his first child was his wake up call, and with his fourth wife's help, he managed to kick the habits. 

His wife Ashley Groussman prepared the healthy meals he needed to properly fuel his body, and he also did the heavy lifting by working out. He had the help of a trainer for the physical part. The end result was bidding farewell to 100 lbs. Sadly, in 2019 he announced that he was divorcing Groussman. 

Adam Richman - 70 Lbs - He Went Vegan

Adam Richman made the bulk of his income hosting travel-based food shows. Man Vs. Food is one of them, and that's how he ended up gaining a significant amount of weight. He made the ultimate decision to give up his hosting gigs in 2012 so that he could focus on weight and fitness.

He went vegan, and ten months down the line, he had lost 70 lbs. He jokingly said that his new physique accorded him more room in flights. Richman, who's always been a soccer enthusiast, got back to the pitch, and in 2014, he finally returned on TV. 

Penn Jillette - 100 Lbs - Dieting

Penn Jillette mastered the art of illusions and made it his business. He's best known as one-half of the illusionist duo Penn & Teller. Through the years, he's been looking more slimmer, and it had to do with a life-threatening reality check.

He was facing heart problems owing to the good choices he made, and he had to get his weight under control. He chose a quick-fix way about it and stuffed himself with potatoes for two weeks. He then added vegetable stews to the equation, and somehow, the crazy way of eating helped him lose 100 lbs.

Sherri Shepherd - 40 Lbs - Dieting & Exercising

Sherri Shepherd came under the spotlight when she featured in Less Than Perfect. She gained even more recognition as part of The View's panel of hosts. Shepherd also had to lose weight to reverse the repercussions of illness after finding out that she had diabetes. 

Just by changing the meals she ate and working out she was able to manage the illness. She worked with a trainer and managed to lose about 40 lbs. Shepherd was quite busy in 2019 starring in the web comedy Mr. Iglesias and featuring in the biopic Walk. Ride. Rodeo.

Mark Labbett - 35 Lbs

British quizzer Mark Labbett became famous when he featured on ITV’s The Chase. The premise of the game show pits contestants against a master quizzer referred to as the chaser, and in 2009, Labbett was one of the chasers. The show eerily mirrored Labbett’s life in a symbolic sense, because lifestyle choices were preventing him from living life to the fullest.

When he learned that he had diabetes, he knew that he had to take his health seriously. Labbett began by lowering his sugar intake, and he also started eating healthily. Combined with working out, he managed to lose 35 lbs. 

Rebel Wilson - 60 Lbs - Mayr Method & Exercise

Anyone who follows Rebel Wilson on Instagram knows about her recent drastic weight loss. She self-declared 2020 to be the year of health, and as a result, she now proudly weighs around 165 pounds. According to Prevention, the 40-year-old star did it in a very simple way too.

Wilson reportedly followed the Mayr Method. It’s a low- sugar and low-caffeine kind of diet, which also required her to chew her food anywhere between 40 to 60 times. All of that, combined with working out nearly every day, has made Wilson the healthy woman she is today! In 2020, she also hosted LOL: Last One Laughing Australia.

Shonda Rhimes - 150 Lbs - Dieting

Shonda Rhimes is the brains behind the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. She also struggled with weight-induced ailments which affected her ability to perform daily tasks. Things like climbing up a flight of stairs prove laborious, and soon, she decided to lose weight. 

She strictly monitored what she consumed and it wasn't a walk in the park. She enlisted the services of a trainer and Pilates became her favorite way of working out. Everything paid off and she dropped 150 lbs. Rhines still keeps a busy schedule, and she's currently producing four shows.

Kelly Osbourne - 40 Lbs - Eating Healthily & Exercising

When we became acquainted with Kelly Osbourne, she was a rather foul-mouthed teen who also entertained several vices. She gave them up but turned to food for comfort and the weight piled on. In 2010, she had a turning point when she participated in Dancing With The Stars. 

She dropped some pounds and started working with a trainer to push her weight loss further. She also started hiking a lot and she soon lost 40 lbs. The weight crept back at some point but she got back on track after becoming a vegan. Her reinvented look also worked wonders for her career, and in 2019, she appeared in Lorraine.

Carlos Mencia - 70 Lbs - Dieting & Exercising

Carlos Mencia is best known for cracking ribs by hosting the comedic show Mind Of Mencia. In 2011, he pulled a fast one on his fans when he revealed his slimmer body on a stand-up special. 

Mencia lost 70 lbs after a diabetic friend warned him that he was heading in the same direction if he didn't make changes. He became more active and ate better. However, Mencia seems to have gained the weight back as seen on his stand-up acts in 2019. Hopefully, he can get back on track and get his weight in order.

Paula Deen - 40 Lbs - Clean Eating

Paula Deen is yet another celebrity involved in the food business whose love for food wasn't kind on her health. Like most cooks who have to sample just about every dish they prepare, Deen fell into the trap of not being conscious about how much she ate. 

By 2012 things weren't getting any better for her in terms of her weight, and it didn't help that she found out that she was diabetic. She adopted a clean eating meal plan which meant dropping pasta, potatoes, white bread, and white rice. She stayed consistent and her efforts helped her shed 40 lbs.

Jimmy Kimmel - 25 Lbs - Intermittent Fasting

Jimmy Kimmel is one of the first celebrities who pioneered intermittent fasting. The pattern of restrictive eating has helped scores of people lose massive amounts of weight, and it had the same impact on Kimmel. 

He explained that he followed the 5:2 method which essentially meant that he fasted for two days and indulged the rest of the days each week. However, he started working out and quit intermittent fasting. The simple reason was that exercising makes you feel hungrier and he just couldn't power through the fast days. He had been at it for years and lost 25 lbs. 

Jonah Hill - 40 LBS - Dieting & Exercising

Jonah Hill was the chubby, goofy character in most of his earlier credits but he decided that he wanted a change after Superbad. He knew that he had to take more responsibility for the choices he made for his body. 

Exercising and eating healthier were the natural options but he had to work with a nutritionist to get it right. He stuck with it for years but he had to gain 40 lbs for War Dogs. He got right back on track after filming and got back in shape. He's been doing more work behind the scenes, and in 2019 he produced the biopic, Richard Jewell.

Ruben Studdard - 100 Lbs - Dieting & Exercising

Ruben Studdard rose to stardom through American Idol. The show gave him the footing to launch a successful music career, but being a diabetic threatened his future prospects. He joined The Biggest Loser, a reality show that focused on helping participants get in shape. 

He lost 32 lbs on the show and after being eliminated, he continued with the journey at home. In the end, he had shed off over 100 lbs and he appeared healthier than we had seen him before. Studdard has also been keeping busy, he teamed up with former American Idol contestant Clay Atkins in 2019 for a Broadway project.

Abby Lee Miller - 100 Lbs - Dieting

Abby Lee Miller is one of the American mothers who found their way under the spotlight by featuring in Dance Moms. Miller had always wanted to lose weight and her motivation was simple, she wanted to make the other moms jealous. 

It wasn't easy with the show's producers providing all the unhealthy treats she should have dropped. She also explained that the 12-hour shoot days didn't make things easier because she was always surrounded by unhealthy food. After leaving the show she had surgery and her weight loss definitely got everyone talking. Sadly, Miller is currently battling cancer.

Zach Galifianakis - 50 Lbs - Quit Alcohol & Sweets

Mention Zach Galifianakis and the movie that comes to mind is The Hangover. He's always capitalized on being "big and funny" and while it helped him bank several roles, he wanted a change. It started with quitting alcohol because it was preventing him from being functional on most days. 

It kick-started his weight loss and he made further changes to help the process. He cut out sweets and consumed fruits instead. All his efforts translated to 50 lbs of fat shed off from his frame. His most recent project was the 2019 animated movie, Missing Link.

Jennifer Hudson - 80 Lbs - Weight Watchers

Jennifer Hudson is another American Idol alumni who have achieved massive success in the music industry. She carried some extra pounds while on the show and for the better part of her early career. When she became a mother she decided to make better choices. 

She wanted to be her son's role model which meant getting in better shape. Hudson went on Weight Watchers and went 10 sizes down. She even became one of the brand's spokespeople. She joined the judging team of the UK version of the singing show The Voice but it isn't clear if she'll hold on to the seat.

Star Jones - 160 Lbs - Surgery

Star Jones is perhaps best known for her role on The View. As a beloved host, it wasn't long before her depression became evident and her fans were concerned about her. While she had always expressed that she was comfortable with her full figure, she worried about her obesity. 

She turned to surgery to help her start her weight loss journey, but she kept it under wraps. Unfortunately, she lost her fans' admiration for not being upfront about how she managed to lose so much weight. The biggest picture is that she regained control over her life and she's much healthier.

 

Carnie Wilson - 150 Lbs - Surgery

Carnie Wilson is amongst the first celebrities who publicly went through medical weight loss intervention. Her weight had reached a critical point and the only way to remedy the repercussions was to shed it off. Wilson stuck with unhealthy habits after the surgery and simply replaced food with drinking. 

She was also trying to have children with her husband and knew that she had to change her life around. She eventually accepted that she had a dependency problem and she worked on it. More than a decade after her first surgery and after having two children, she had another surgery to help her lose the weight she had regained.

Jordin Sparks - 50 Lbs - Portion-Control & Exercising 

Jordan Sparks is another celebrity who stole our hearts after participating in a reality singing competition. While we wouldn't have exactly considered her as "overly huge" in the past, she decided to get healthier for medical reasons. 

She had atypical pneumonia and figured it was time to change her relationship with food. She went on a portion-controlled plan and stayed disciplined to stay on course. She added a training schedule to her regime and it helped her shed 50 lbs. She explained that she hasn't exactly given up all sweet things and indulges in a bite of Toblerone occasionally.

Kevin Smith - 51 Lbs - He Became Vegan

Director Kevin Smith made waves in the industry with his 1994 film Clerks. His personal life wasn't going too well after he had a heart attack. He went on Weight Watchers and managed to lose 51 lbs. Smith even became an ambassador for the brand. 

He changed his eating habits and became vegan. The vegan lifestyle focuses on nourishing the body from wholesome food sources and avoiding animal products at all costs. According to the Journal Of General Internal Medicine, people who adopt a vegan plan lose 4 lbs more, in a span of 18 weeks, compared to those following animal-based plans.

Khloe Kardashian - 33 Lbs - Clean Eating & Exercising

The Kardashians have created their fortunes by capitalizing on their image. Khloe Kardashian was often considered the chubbier sister and she endured body shaming over the years. She turned a stressful period in her life around when she started working out. 

She also started eating healthily and the positive impact reflected on her physique. She also felt better about herself and she paid it forward through the show Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian. She also advocated for mental health awareness after realizing that feeling good inside reflects on the outside. She welcomed her daughter True back in 2018 and trimmed right back to a slim figure.

Chris Pratt - 60 Lbs - Eating Right & Exercising

Most of us might remember Chris Pratt from Parks and Recreation. He wasn't at his top shape while on the show, and setting his eyes on bigger roles on the big screen is what motivated him to work on his weight. He started training hardcore and also changed his eating habits. 

He shed 30 lbs and managed to convince the Moneyball director to give him the starring role. He had auditioned for the part before his weight loss and didn't get it on account of his weight. In six months he was 60 lbs lighter right on time for Guardians Of The Galaxy.

Sara Rue - 50 Lbs - Jenny Craig

Sara Rue earned recognition after appearing in shows like Popular and Less than Perfect. She always fell on the heavier side and finally figured it was time to lose the pounds. She decided to try out the Jenny Craig weight loss program and it worked for her. 

Rue lost 50 lbs and the icing on the cake is the fact that she's kept it off years later. Rue was a bride-to-be when she embarked on her weight loss journey in 2001. Her marriage to Mischa Livingstone didn't last but she's now married to Kevin Price. Price and Rue have two daughters.

 

June Shannon -84 Lbs - A Healthier Lifestyle & Surgery

June Shannon (Mama June) stole America's heart when she appeared in Here Comes Honey Boo Boo alongside her family. Her weight loss journey has inspired many because she started by working out and eating right then she had surgical intervention. 

 In 2015, she went under the knife to have a gastric sleeve procedure. She later had skin removal as well as breast augmentation procedures. Shannon incredibly went from weight 460 lbs to 160 lbs and fit into a size 4 dress. She documented her transformation on her very own show Mama June: From Not To Hot.

 

Sally Struthers - 150 Lbs - Adopted A Healthy Lifestyle

Sally Struthers had her breakthrough when she starred in All In The Family. She went on to win two Emmys and was able to star in other notable shows like Gilmore Girls. Struthers co-authored a publication about natural beauty in 1979, and the publication also shared nutrition tips as well.

Back in 2012, when she was in trouble with the law, her mug shot revealed how much she had packed on the pounds. She took it all in stride and embraced a healthy lifestyle, which in turn helped her shed off a total of 150 lbs over the years. 

Drew Carey- 100 Lbs - A Low Carb Diet & Exercising

Drew Carey came to the tough realization that carrying around excess weight was weighing down on his well-being. He figured that dropping a couple of pounds would help him reverse some of the physical complications he had started having like chest pains.

He started consuming a low carb diet comprising mostly of vegetables, fruit, and proteins. He threw in 45 minutes of physical activity six times every week, and he soon dropped 100 lbs. He revealed that shedding the weight reversed his medical issues, and he even stopped taking medication entirely just by maintaining a healthy body.

 

Alana Thompson - 7 Lbs - No-Grease Diet

Alana Thompson is better known as Honey Boo Boo, and you can’t blame her for packing on the pounds. Growing up with Mama June as her mother meant that they were always indulging in fried food and their famous “Go-Go Juice.”

While Alana became the chubby child pageant star we all love, she jumped in on the weight-loss bandwagon with her mother. She adopted a no-grease diet by dropping all the fried food she previously enjoyed. It paid off, and she lost 7 lbs. She’s possibly still shedding more pounds just to stay healthy.

 

 

Kirstie Alley- 50 Lbs - Jenny Craig

Kirstie Alley is yet another celebrity who has openly shared her battles with weight loss. She teamed up with Jenny Craig and lost 50 lbs back in 2004. By 2014, she had gained back most of the weight and once again she turned back to the program to shed off the weight.

Alley lost the most amount while also participating on Dancing With The Stars, and by the end of it, she was 100lbs lighter. She even became the brand's spokesperson after achieving incredible success. Alley then developed a line of vitamins and mineral powders under the brand.

 

 

Boy George - 88 Lbs - He Went Vegan

English singer Boy George fronted for the pop group Culture Club back in the '80s. The band was behind classic hits like Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. He revealed his impressive weight loss when he served as a judge on The Voice Australia and The Voice UK. 

He became unhappy with his weight when he had gotten to 250 lbs. He enlisted the services of Amelia Freer, a nutrition expert, who created a suitable eating plan for him. He eventually lost 88 lbs and has kept it off. He fully went vegan in 2014.

 

Delta Burke – 65 Lbs – Appetite Suppressants

Actress Delta Burke has long battled with her weight, even becoming the subject of a 'Saturday Night Live' skit, which prompted the celebrity to ask the 'Designing Women' scriptwriters to pen an episode addressing her weight. Delta had the last laugh, however, as her performance led to her first Emmy award nomination.

After becoming Miss Florida, the beauty queen started in the entertainment industry and gained weight over the years. By the time 'Designing Women' ended, Delta weighed 215 pounds. Forced to act when she discovered she had diabetes, the actress credits healthy eating and her medication's appetite suppressant effects for helping her lose an impressive 65 pounds!

Gabriel Iglesias - 118 Lbs - Exercise & Healthy Diet

Even though Gabriel Iglesias has been enjoying fame and riches for some time now, being a worldwide known comedian, life hasn’t always been peachy for him! At his highest, Gabriel was weighing over 400 pounds. That was also around the same time when he got diagnosed with type II diabetes.

It didn’t take more for him to want to make a drastic change in his lifestyle. He started hitting the gym and eating healthier, and just a couple of years later, Gabriel was down 118 pounds. Today he’s managed to maintain his weight steady while also never taking a career break! Since 2019 he’s been hosting Mr Iglesias.

 

Letitia Dean - 29 Lbs - Exercise & Healthy Eating

Letitia Dean rose to fame at just the age of 17 when she appeared in the BBC soap EastEnders. The public scrutiny that came with it wasn't easy for Dean who struggled with body image issues. She had to contend with the nasty comments about her fluctuating weight.

Her first decision was to get a breast reduction procedure while she was still a teenager. At her heaviest, she tipped the scale at nearly 144 lbs and it weighed heavily on her 5"2" frame. She started going to the gym and focusing on her health. She finally went down to 115 lbs and dropped to a size 6-8 from size 14.

 

 

Tiffani Thiessen - 45 Lbs - Dieting & Working Out

Tifanny Thiessen found herself battling with weight gain after welcoming her first child in 2010. She knew that she had to adopt some lifestyle changes to drop the weight and finally she found success when she changed her eating habits combined with working out.

In 2012, Thiessen shed off an impressive 45 pounds, and keeping the mindful eating habits helped keep the weight off after her second pregnancy in 2015. She told People that she balances her meals but she leans more towards consuming enough protein and vegetables. Thiessen reprised her Saved by the Bell role in 2020 in the show's reboot.

Rachael Ray's - 40 Pounds Lost

Rachel Ray's, has followed a Mediterranean diet. It consists of many vegetables, salads, and healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil. Adequate hydration and getting enough sleep also greatly impacted her weight loss journey. Rachael's workout routine majorly included strength training and cardio.

Lavell Crawford - 120 Lbs - Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Breaking Bad fans can recognize Lavell Crawford from the first photo. These days he's looking quite different after getting slimmer. Crawford had gastric sleeve surgery back in 2017 and it resulted in a 120 lbs loss for him. 

Crawford was motivated to make a change for the sake of his family as well as his desire to live a healthier life. He expressed that he wanted to live long enough to be around for his daughter L.J. He undoubtedly made the right decision and we can't wait to see what type of roles he'll pick up with his new look.