Celine Dion - Ballet Practice
Celine Dion has been under the radar of weight police over the years. She has shocked the fans with her weight loss as it has led to them worrying about her health. The singer has always been on the thinner side, so debuting an even thinner frame concerned several fans. In her recent appearances, Dion looked good but too thin for her stature.
She admitted to losing some pounds, however, claimed that she feels healthy and fit. Working out and rigorous ballet practices promoted this weight loss and created such a media hype around it.
Kelly Clarkson - 37 Pounds, Thyroid Issues
After getting diagnosed with Thyroid imbalance and an auto-immune disease, Kelly Clarkson realized she needs to get control of her body. For years, Kelly’s weight was under the radar and made her feel insecure. Her weight loss of 37 pounds shut down the body-shamers and hailed appreciation for her will and hard work.
As she stated in her memoir, her thyroid medication was her initial setback for significant weight gain. Now, she is off the medicine and feels healthier and positive about health. Besides, she keeps an eye on what she eats.
Goldie Hawn - Healthy Lifestyle
Keeping fit at 74 is a milestone in itself, although Goldie Hawn makes it look easy. The main secret of her trimmed figure is drinking vegetable drinks throughout the day. She claims it keeps her skin glowing and body fueled. Besides, she takes it slowly in the morning and enjoys her pre-breakfast walk.
Hawn also focuses on eating a healthy meal and loves cooking for the family. We can conclude from where Kate Hudson gets her undeniably fit genes. The good genes run in the family, along with the habit of a healthy lifestyle. One-pot nutritious meals and zen meditation will help keep the ageing at bay just like Hawn.
Denise Richards - Quitting Alcohol
Denise Richards has always been known for her bombshell figure being a former Bond Girl. She follows a no dairy, no gluten, and zero sugar diet. However, she does not shy away from occasional ice cream treats every now and then. When she started gaining weight due to excessive drinking, she realized to quit the habit after reading comments on social media.
Richards was often seen sipping cocktails on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which may have made the fans concerned. Instead of working out, she usually enjoys activities such as dance and Pilates to stay fit and energetic.
Diana Ross, Healthy Body
Diana Ross is an American singer and actress. Ross rose to fame as the lead singer of Supremes. The group became even more successful during the 1960s and came out as the world's best-selling girl group of all times. With around twelve hit singles on the US Billboard Hot 100, they remained the best-charting female group in US history.
Even at the age of 76, Ross takes great care of her body. She prefers eating a nutritious diet and has been focusing well on her fitness. Besides, she also believes that a healthy body is a gateway to a calm mind.
Bethenny Frankel - Postpartum
Bethenny did what other women dream of doing after giving birth. She gained thirty-five pounds during her pregnancy. However, she manages to lose most of it and slim down to 122 pounds in just three weeks. Frankel was seen in a size four swimwear in Us Weekly, showing that postpartum glow.
After this, she also made a debut appearance on Skating with the Stars looking fit than ever. She does not believe in skipping carbs, but she eats everything in moderation. The actress says you only gain if you binge eat and do not care about portion size. She ensures to drink matcha and have supplements to maintain her body.
Gabourey Sidibe - Bariatric Surgery
The Empire and American Horror Story fame actress Gabourey Sidibe has always been bullied for her weight. She tried everything she could, from controlling diet to working out. These unsuccessful attempts at losing weight disheartened her. She got bariatric surgery as a last measure to slim down from her large frame.
Sidibe claimed that the surgery helped her see her body differently as it transformed her mind. She changed her eating habits and lifestyle. The actress posts her work out selfies on Instagram to keep the fans posted about her ongoing journey.
Kelly Ripa - Alkaline Diet
Having a hobby that helps you stay fit is a great way to stay in shape, as Kelly Ripa proves it right looking fit at 49. She's in a great shape of her whole career, crediting it to ballet dancing, including hard to accomplish ballet poses. Along with regular gym sessions, Ripa ensures she follows an alkaline diet to keep the pH level constant.
The addition of fresh vegetables and juices in her diet keeps the digestive inflammation that leads to bloating far away. She also quit drinking and started cardio strength training to follow a healthier path in life.
Kate Middleton - Healthy Lifestyle
Kate Middleton has a lot of royal servants to cook indulgent meals for her, yet she likes to keep fit with home-cooked basic meals. She is a mother of three, yet she bounced back in shape after each one of them. Her fitness seems to be a result of running around the kids all day.
Consuming smoothies with spirulina and kale for breakfast is a great start to her day. Her lunch is simple with vegetables and lentils. She is a fan of spicy food, which can also help in maintaining her slender figure. The Duchess follows healthy snacking habits with goji berries and fruits.
Caitlyn Jenner - Jungle Diet
Caitlyn Jenner is obsessed with looking like a fashion model. Moreover, after her gender transition, she tries to cope with her famous daughters in the weight loss department. Apart from this, the US reality TV star still maintained her figure at 70, but after participating in the show Jungle, where celebrities usually shed weight during their time. Caitlyn has also lost many inches.
Furthermore, from the online source, it is revealed that Caitlyn eats only 600 calories a day and drinks lots of coffee. Besides, Jenner followed her exercise routine and stopped eating meat or anything that is man-made. Also, she measures her small meals with scale and then eats.
Salma Hayek - Body Cleanse
Salma Hayek is known for her hourglass curves throughout her Hollywood career. The actress reveals she has never been skinny; she is just chubby under limits. Besides, she makes a point to weigh herself each day to know if she needs a detox to cleanse. Hayek stays away from rich, fattening food groups.
She also goes on a food cleanse every now and then by limiting unhealthy foods. This makes her skin glow and burns the excessive fats from her body. She combines the powerful combo of Pilates and Yoga to tone her muscles and look red carpet ready all the time.
Keely Shaye Smith - 100 Pounds, Healthy Lifestyle
Keely Shaye Smith started to gain weight after delivering her kids. The hormonal fluctuations played a huge culprit in not being able to shed the extra inches for the model. This magnified with ill eating habits and an inactive lifestyle. Marrying a James Bond actor indeed comes with the pressure of looking good and fit. Although the star did not mind the extra pounds on his wife, the media kept on scrutinizing Smith’s body weight.
Keely lost weight with a manageable workout schedule alongside other lifestyle changes. To keep the weight away, she also enjoys cycling with her husband.
Pink - 50 Pounds, Method Dieting
Pink is known for her chopped hairdo and powerful voice in the pop industry. The singer gained weight after her delivery and struggled to lose it for over three years. To lose the baby weight, the singer chose method dieting and working out. Her trainer also helped her snap back into a healthier shape losing 50 pounds.
Before beginning her workout, she went on an 11-day power cleanse to remove all the toxins. A clean diet of superfood shakes and vegan salads provided the required nutrition while losing the baby weight.
Lauren Alaina - 25 Pound, Eating Disorder
Lauren Alaina was the runner-up of American Idol season 10 in 2011. Her country singing genre garnered her many fans and a Country Music Award nomination. The reality star was already deep into an eating disorder, bulimia when she participated in American Idol. This was detrimental for her vocal cords due to continuous throwing up.
Alaina decided to turn things around once she realized how unhealthy this was. She started eating healthy with a high protein and low carb diet. She managed to lose 25 pounds in five months on another reality show, Dancing with the Stars.
Khloe Kardashian - 60 Pound, Lifestyle Change
The Keeping Up With The Kardashian fame reality star, Khloe, did not feel encouraged to lose weight until a few recent seasons of the show. Her weight gain and loss have been documented on the show, with her being chubby to being a gym freak. The challenging ups and downs of her life made Khloe appreciate the balance working out and fitness brings to her life.
Moreover, she bounced back pretty quickly after the birth of her daughter, True. To her fan’s shock, she continued to work out even while being pregnant. She also helps others get their dream body on her show, Revenge Body.
Sam Smith - 50 Pounds, Eating Disorder
Sam Smith has struggled with weight gain over the years. The British singer revealed that the cause for him being overweight was magnified by his sadness and eating disorder. He also stated that he ate too much seeing his career wasn’t going as planned.
Smith was recently seen looking healthier and happy in his skin. The singer was also appreciated for his dance moves in his new videos. Since 2015, he has managed to lose 50 pounds with the help of a nutritionist and diet changes. He gave up gluten, dairy, and sugar to lose the extra weight physically and mentally.
Gwen Stefani - Currently 55 Pounds, Diet and Workout
The 90s icon with her sweet voice, Gwen Stefani, has an enviable body despite being 50 and a mother of three. Her rocking body is a combined result of a planned diet and hours spent in the gym. The Voice coach hits the gym at least four times a week with a one-hour long session.
Stefani does not believe in shortcuts, instead follows the routine even when she hates it.
She also credits playing tennis and HIIT for filling up her cardio needs to keep the fat away. Besides, following a vegan diet with limited calories helps in maintaining the lost pounds.
Russell Crowe - 24 Kgs, After Movie Role
Russel Crowe is known for his legendary role in Gladiator as Maximus. The credit for his unbelievable performance in movies goes to his habit of being a method actor. He takes his roles to another level with his skills and body prep. The Nice Guys actor bulked up weight in 2016 just for the role.
After finishing filming the movie, Crowe worked to lose the 24 Kgs extra weight in just seven months. This dedication to gain weight for roles in double digits makes us believe nothing is impossible for the actor. According to sources, he went from 121 kilos to 98 kilos in less than a year.
Chaz Bono - 80 Pounds, Lifestyle Change
Chaz Bono has always felt under the public eye due to his life struggles and weight issues. Not being a fan of dieting, he was made to follow strict diets as a child. This doesn't come as a surprise in Hollywood where looks are substantial. Although he gained weight and weighed about 250 pounds at his heaviest.
The weight gain and feeling of not feeling fit got to him and made him consider lifestyle changes. Now the star weighs 80 pounds lighter from gastric bypass surgery and better eating habits. He consumes vegetables and avoids meat to keep the weight away.
Jennifer Hudson - 80 Pounds, Post Pregnancy
Going from size 16 to 6, Jennifer Hudson proved to the entire world how determined and strong-willed she truly is. She lost her post-pregnancy 80 pounds following a strict diet and exercising regularly. Hudson cleanly stated being against crash diets and unhealthy means of weight loss.
The former American Idol, singer, and actor, keeps a close watch on what she eats to keep the weight away. She also enjoys basketball to burn some calories. A noticeable lifestyle change seems like a key to not only lose weight but to have a healthier approach to fitness.
She did a lot of cardio to lose fats and weight training to build muscles in the body. Instead of going on diets and cleanses, she hit the gym to shed the weight. Besides, she credits circuit training for this tremendous fitness.
Amy Schumer - 10 Pounds, Postnatal
Amy Schumer is not the one to crumble under the post-baby weight. Her reaction to Jessica Simpson’s mom-body transformation was something on a similar line. The comedian-cum-actress shared a picture alongside her sister in a bikini. She was brave enough to acknowledge her 10 pounds weightless. Instead, she was more devastated about losing $100 to her sister in a game of poker.
The actress is body-positive and an inspiration to the mom’s struggling to lose weight. She delivered her baby boy Gene Fischer in May 2019. Her approach to motherhood includes having fun and rolling with whatever full-body workout she can manage.
Teri Hatcher - Current Weight Undisclosed, To Get Stronger
Teri Hatcher is an American actress, singer, writer, and presenter who is best known for her roles in Tomorrow Never Dies and Desperate Housewives. She has won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for portraying Susan Mayer. A little while ago, Hatcher shared pictures of herself on her Instagram handle that received a positive response from the audience.
Along with the pictures, she revealed that she underwent F45, an eight-week challenge which combines exercise with an anti-inflammatory diet. The purpose of this diet was not to lose weight but to get stronger and improve the overall health.
Gigi Hadid - Current Weight Undisclosed, Fitness
What comes to your mind while talking about Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? Gigi Halid? Erm, we guessed so! Well, Gigi is one of the most famous models in the fashion industry. However, she has earned her place after facing a lot of criticism from different modelling agencies since they believed that Gigi was too fat.
Hadid then toned her already fit body and lost her puppy fat. Since childhood, Gigi has had a keen interest in physical workout sessions and therefore relies on playing sports. Even when she has a busy schedule, she makes sure to make regular trips to the gym.
Ariel Winter, 30 Pounds, For a Better Mental-Physical Balance
Ariel Winter has always been very transparent when it comes to her body. It is something that her fans always appreciate. Apart from that, Winter has also spoken about her issues with mental health on various occasions.
A while ago, Winter addressed her fans through an Instagram story and explained how anti-depressants caused her to gain weight. She even revealed that it became tough for her to get fit since she was doing everything in her power to become fit. Therefore, her doctor changed her medication which made her lose all the extra body fat. Moreover, the medication also helped her get strong mentally.
Ariana Grande, Current Weight Undisclosed, Healthy Lifestyle
We can never thank Ariana Grande enough for giving us some of the major hits of this era. This pretty woman started her career with Nickelodeon’s television show Victorious. She ventured into a musical career with her first studio album Yours Truly in 2013. The album charted number one on the US Billboard 200 and sold 130,000 copies in the first week.
Even after having a busy schedule, Ariana likes to remain fit and does so by incorporating lunges and glute bridges in her workout routine. It has helped her lose a considerable amount of weight since her days from Nickelodeon. Besides, she has also adopted a vegan diet.
Kendall Jenner, Currently 119 Pounds, Maintain a Healthy Weight
Kendall Jenner is an American model, socialite, and media personality who rose to fame in Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She began modelling at the age of 14 and had a breakthrough in 2014 and 2015. She has shot multiple editorials and cover shoots for Vogue and is the brand ambassador for Estée Lauder.
To keep herself healthy and fit Kendall drinks a lot of water. She loves munching on chips and guac with hummus and carrots. Besides, she revealed that she typically eats lean chicken and brown rice. Apart from a strict workout routine, Kendal incorporates twelve cups of detox tea in a day to boost her metabolism.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Currently 123lbs, Right Diet
The SATC veteran actress is known for her slender figure and brave fashion choices. You must remember her from her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO series that also had feature films. The 55-year-old actress can fit into a model size couture without any issues with her tiny figure. She is a perfect dress size two, which is a desirable trait in Hollywood.
SJP follows The Hampton Diet and Mediterranean Diet to maintain her figure. This includes avoiding carbs, protein-rich food, along with healthy fats. The actress also focuses on Pilates, yoga, and running over the stairs to stay active.
Leann Rimes, Currently 123 Pounds, Diet and Exercise
Leann Rimes is known for her flat waist after her weight loss transformation with the right exercise and diet. She worked with her personal trainer Michael Jackson to hit the gym three to four times a week. Her fitness regime included warm-up and jump rope along with boxing exercises.
Some people accused her of eating disorders; however, she denied them and credited giving up unprocessed food. Besides, she prefers vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and asparagus to keep her muscles toned. Although, she enjoys cheat meals once in a while to keep the cravings away while on tour. Rimes also like to munch on goat cheese when she’s on tour.
Tara Reid, currently 115 Pounds, Eating Disorder
The former Big Brother celebrity, Tara Reid, has always been under the public radar for her weight issues. She has always been associated with being anorexic to lose weight quickly. Her weight considerably fell to just 65 pounds, which was not healthy for her frame. However, Reid shut down these skinny shaming rumors as she naturally gained weight while eating healthy and picking an active lifestyle.
Fans are also supportive of thin appearance without blaming it on any extreme measures to stay that way. She often posts pictures on her IG to give her fans glimpses of her life and luxurious vacations unbothered by the trolls.
Victoria Beckham, Currently 108 Pounds, Controlled Diet
The former spice diva is famous for her style, flair, and her thin frame throughout her career. She credits it to watching what goes into her body and working out. Beckham is extremely controlling of what she eats and how much calories she consumes all day. Now, this does not imply she is not healthy.
She makes sure that even when she is cutting on carbs, her diet is full of fish, salad, pasta, and blueberry smoothies. Removing cheese and milk also helps in maintaining her figure. Besides, she ensures her day has multiple works out sessions to keep her body toned and younger-looking.
Lindsay Lohan, Currently 115 Pounds, Detox
Lindsey Lohan believes in detoxing the body from excessive inflammation using all creative measures. This includes immersing herself in cryotherapy that uses freezing temperatures to shrink the fat in the body. She claims this has helped her stay active and get rid of muscle pains. Besides, Li-Lo also drinks at least twelve cups of Teatox and Fittea every day.
Fans can find her morning selfies on her IG with these tea packages that claim to boost her metabolism and kill the fat cells in the body. Moreover, Lohan stays active and hits the gym to keep her body in shape, along with these crazy metabolism-boosting measures.
Kaley Cuoco - 6 Pounds, Overeating
Kaley Cuoco is famous for her portrayal as an easy-going Penny on the show The Big Bang Theory. The actress went through fitness transformation during the ten seasons of the show. Her love for new cuisines and comfort food made her gain weight. She realized she was not feeling fit and started this not-so-easy journey of weight loss.
Cuoco combined weight training, cardio, and a healthy diet to lose the extra pound on her. But it was Yoga that helped in reaching the high fitness level in just six months. She is such a fitness freak now that she was seen working out right after her shoulder surgery.
Jordin Sparks - 50 Pound, Illness
Jordin Sparks rose to fame after being the youngest to win American Idol in 2007 at the age of 17. Sparks was comfortable in her plus-size skin until she fell sick in 2010. This was a wakeup call for her not to take her health for granted. However, she followed baby steps to manage a loss of 50 pounds with a healthy diet and working out.
The singer, actress, and songwriter went on to say that she was not very mindful of what she was eating. But, that changed with the close evaluation and what her body needed. Sparks, cut back on unhealthy food and incorporated Zumba, boxing, and running.
Liz Torrez - Estimated 80 pounds, Gastric Bypass Surgery
Liz Torrez amazed the fans after her dramatic weight loss transformation. In a short period, Torrez lost a considerable amount of weight, looking healthier and fit. She made her first appearance after this major weight loss in 2010 red carpet dressed in black and gold.
Fans also enjoyed her appearance in the reboot of Gilmore Girls on Netflix, looking smaller in the frame. Since she lost so much weight in a short time, some speculate she underwent a Gastric Bypass Surgery to lose excessive fat. Weight loss can be challenging, so a lot of celebs choose to go under the knife.
Kathy Kinney - 80 Pounds, For Career
Kathy Kinney Kathy Kinney is most remembered for her role as Mimi Bobeck in the Drew Carey Show. Her comic timing and impeccable acting skills brought the role to life. During the show, the actress revealed that she was at her heaviest at that time. She felt the need to lose weight but did not know how to approach it.
The role of Mimi helped her gain the confidence to lose weight and choose a healthier lifestyle over the years. With countless hours spent on working out, she managed to lose 80 pounds at the age of 50.
Drew Barrymore - 25 Pound, Lifestyle Change
For many years, Drew Barrymore has battled getting to a healthier size and body weight. Being a mother of two and slow aging metabolism can take a toll on the body. However, Drew proved that getting fit even after being a mom is not impossible. She made her comeback after losing 25 pounds while looking younger than ever.
Instead of hiding her true transformation, she credited it to her personal trainer, Marnie Alton. The Flower Beauty CEO took to Instagram to reveal how healing her personal trainer was for her. She thanked her with gratitude in her Wellness Week post to make her look and feel her best.
Soleil Moon Frye - 40 Pound, Lifestyle Change
Being a mom comes with its perks of overjoy, but it also has a downside of weight fluctuation. Soleil Moon Frye experienced this rollercoaster after the birth of her each kid. The mother of four found it hard to manage time to get fit along with the kids. After her fourth baby was born in 2016, Frye realized how important it was to get in shape.
She lost around 40 pounds with the help of a personal trainer and regular workouts. She sticks to working out 4-5 times a week and enjoys bike riding, paddle boarding, beach walks, and volleyball.
Ed Sheeran - 50 Pound, Body Image Issues
The Photograph fame singer, Ed Sheeran fell under the bridge of media scrutiny and online trolls for being fat and chunky. This hit his insecurities too hard and made him feel several body issues. After getting trolled for his appearance, the singer has lost 50 pounds and looks healthier.
The singer revealed that the comparisons to similar age artists really pushed him to lose weight and be healthier. He was not this fit before and never paid any attention until such trolls started pointing him out. His fitness routine includes running, swimming, and sit-ups.
Adele - 40 Pounds, Overweight
Adele debuted her slim figure in an Instagram post and broke the internet with her transformation. The Hello singer was always known for her curvaceous body and black, red carpet outfits. This extreme weight loss sent the media in a frenzy. Although this transformation was not an overnight achievement.
Her trainer claims that this is the result of her dedication of more than a year to lose the postpartum weight with a healthy approach. Adele also went on a Sirtfood diet to eat healthier. Moreover, she eliminated bad food choices of processed food and drinks containing sugar.
Tami Roman - 25 Pounds, Diet Pills and Lifestyle Change
Weight loss can be tricky with conditions like diabetes. Tami Roman garnered fame and attention to her weight with Basketball Wives. Her way to weight loss has been challenging to her with liposuction and weight management pills. She underwent small liposuction to kick start the weight loss. Although, the diet pills did not seem to have a long term effect on the added weight.
Finally, she chose to live with healthier and smarter habits to keep the weight away. Hollywood star Halle Berry also played a role in encouraging her to be active and eat well.
Christina Aguilera - 40 Pounds, Physical and Mental Health
Christina Aguilera blamed too much stress for her weight gain and not being able to lose any. She gained a considerable weight while she was pregnant and felt it was almost impossible to get rid of it. Her weight loss was also hampered post her divorce and comfort eating habits. However, she left us all amazed after losing 40 pounds in just three months.
Apart from working out, Aguilera followed a rainbow diet that color codes the food. She also started to cap the daily intake of calories with her high-protein diet.
Kelly Osbourne - 85 Pounds, To get Fit
Kelly Osbourne is very candid about her weight loss. She shared on Instagram her 85 pounds weight loss with the help of a plant-based diet. Osbourne also revealed on a podcast that getting gastric sleeve surgery helped in weight loss. The intense dance moves and rehearsals on the show Dancing With The Stars added to shedding the extra weight.
The consistency in the habits of eating clean and staying away from emotional eating has helped her keep the weight away. She also went on a high protein and low carb diet gradually while working closely with a fitness trainer.
Meghan Trainor - 20 pounds, Health and Fitness
Meghan Trainer is known for her body-positive pop anthem All About The Bass. Her weight did not come in the way of her career, and she managed to make heads turn whenever she made an appearance. The weight did not affect her until she got engaged to Daryl Sabara. The encouragement to get healthier from her finance made her consider getting healthier.
She felt pushed in the right direction with the support and lost 20 pounds. With Daryl, she realized how fun working out could be, and it’s not that hard to stay fit. The singer claims to be addicted to working out now.
Kevin Smith - 51 Pounds, Healthy Life
Kevin Smith is known for his role Silent Bob in Clerks that was released back in 1994. After his 51 pounds weight loss journey, we can now call him Skinny Bob. The acclaimed filmmaker is famous for his budget-friendly comedic films and podcasting. After going through a heart attack scare, the filmmaker decided to lead a healthy life.
In 2018, he started to lose weight with the help of diet control and vigorous exercise. He regrets not choosing this healthy lifestyle due to bust work commitments. Although, his new fitness regime and dedication have paid off, making him look better than ever.
Simon Cowell - 60 Pound, Healthy Lifestyle
Following a plant-based diet, Simon Cowell has successfully lost 60 pounds. He chose to live a healthier and active lifestyle to get to an ideal number on the weighing scale. To get rid of extra pounds, America’s Got Talent judge cut all the sugar from his diet. Besides, he reduced consuming meat to emphasize more on a plant-based diet.
Cowell revealed that he does indulge a little in beer and white meat to keep going without feeling bored with his food choices. He also makes sure that his eating choices are sensible and good for the body. This improved relationship with his food helped him get healthier.
Missy Elliott - Estimated 80 pounds, Autoimmune Illness
Missy Elliott is known for her songwriting, dancing, and rapping skills. Besides these skills, she is credited for her unbelievable weight loss over the years. Considering her health conditions like Graves’ Diseases with a fluctuation in thyroid levels makes it even more commendable.
Elliot also eliminated any sodas and sugar-filled drinks to power up the weight loss. The artist managed to do the impossible of giving up major carbs in the form of bread. For her junk food cravings, she treats herself with a cup once or twice a month. Besides, she credits drinking a lot of water for glowing skin and feeling healthier.
Kim Kardashian - 70 Pounds, Atkins-40 Diet Plan
Kim Kardashian is known for her hourglass curves and adorning bodysuits that stick to her body. The reality star and businesswoman have always been body positive since the beginning of the show. However, she felt insecure after gaining weight post-delivery.
She lost about 70 pounds with the Atkins-40 diet plan and worked out. Even after delivering two kids herself, Kim has an enviable figure at 39. You can credit this to her fitness trainer Melissa Alcantara who pushes her to work out every day. Kim also eats healthy vegan, plant-based food to maintain a healthy body weight.
Blake Lively - 61 Pound, Pregnancy Weight
Losing the pregnancy weight was not a cakewalk for Blake Lively. She revealed it took her fourteen months to lose the weight she gained after delivering her second baby. The loss didn’t happen as quickly as she gained the weight. Lively got candid about her post-baby weight loss and shared that she dealt with many dark days on her way to losing weight.
Apart from eating right, Lively credited her trainer Don Saladino for her significant weight loss and fitness. She is an inspiration for all the moms out there to take it one day at a time while shedding the baby weight.
Susan Boyle - 50 Pounds, Diabetes
Susan Boyle is famous for her appearance on Britain’s Got Talent. She enjoyed success and instant appreciation for her seven album releases. Being successful on the professional front encouraged her to tackle her weight issues that were there ever since adolescence.
Comfort food to tackle bullying made her heavier than an average teenager and got out of control. Boyle decided to turn this around as she got diabetes in 2012. To regain her health and lose weight, she cut down all the sugar from her diet. She also eliminated processed food and started working out, resulting in her 50 pounds weight loss.
Chumlee - 75 Pounds, Lap Band Surgery
Weight was always a struggle for Chumlee and got to the point of him being over 300 pounds. All his efforts resulted in vain as he could not manage to keep the weight away. Until the lap band surgery, he weighed about 225 pounds after losing a substantial weight to working out and eating right. The surgery helped him lose an additional 75 pounds and shows a magnificent change in his body.
The Pawn Stars actor managed to lose weight successfully with the surgery on the suggestion of a colleague. Chumlee works out six days a week and avoids red meat to keep the weight away.
Aretha Franklin - 85 Pounds, For Health
Aretha Franklin got her fame from her stints as a child artist and climbed the ladder with her successful albums like Jump to it and amazing grace. Her Natural Women performance was considered iconic at that time even though she was so underrated as a star. Before her 85 pounds weight loss, she weighed about 240 pounds.
She appeared on the Wendy William’s Show and confessed to feeling too fat and unhealthy. Her weight loss journey was inspiring for many at this age, gaining a new outlook towards life. There are several speculations that she underwent gastric bypass surgery. Although, no one from her team has confirmed this.
Sasha Pieterse - 15 Pounds, Ovary Syndrome
Sasha Pieterse is known for her role of Alison deLauretis on the hit thriller Pretty Little Liars. Her acting got her a Teen Choice Award in 2016 for the Best Scene Stealer. Being successful on the professional front, Sasha still had her personal struggles. Due to her health issues of hormonal fluctuations and ovary syndrome, she gained 70 pounds.
The condition started to affect her career and the way she looked at herself. For her next show, the actress lost 15 pounds while still battling her medical conditions. Moreover, she lost 37 Lbs on Dancing With The Stars as she spent time rehearsing and dancing.
Beyonce - Estimated 30 pounds, Coachella Performance
Beyonce is known for her long hair and curvy body. The singer oozes confidence and feels pride in the way she looks. However, it was quite a journey for Queen Bey to get her body back after birthing her twins. She documented her preparation for the 2018 iconic Coachella performance along with her 22-day diet plan.
She followed a plant-based nutrition program to kick off the baby weight and look fit. Besides, she worked out and rehearsed for her performance. This added some fuel to her weight loss, along with giving up carbs, sugar, alcohol, fish, meat, and dairy. The mother of three looks amazing at 39.
Jimmy Kimmel - 25 Pounds, For Fitness
You would be surprised how Jimmy Kimmel maintains his body. The quirky talk show host lost about 25 pounds to get in a healthier shape. He credits his weight loss to the 5:2 diet plan. This may sound weird, but intermittent fasting has helped him lose that belly fat and look dapper in those suits.
After the initial weight loss, the technique also helps him to keep the pounds away. He has been following this diet for several years and benefiting greatly. The diet involves fasting at a stretch of a few hours to days with minimal eating. However, it results in a different impact on different body types.
Marie Osmond - 50 Pounds, Nutrisystem
You must be familiar with Marie Osmond from her Nutrisystem commercials regarding her weight loss journey. Osmund lost fifty pounds and now looks stunning at 120 lbs. at the age of 60. She claims that Nutrisystem helped her metabolism to get faster even when she was eating more than before.
This helped her get rid of her earlier inconsistent eating habits as she has a personalized meal plan now. Her new glycemic balanced diet does not include much cooking, which is excellent for her lazy lifestyle. She feels so much healthier and energetic now, doing the household chores with more stamina.
Jorge Garcia - 100 Pounds, Gastric Bypass
Jorge Garcia got his major career break on the series Lost. His weight was not an issue for him; however, the makers of the show asked him to lose weight and get healthier. He teamed up with trainers and dieticians to help him lose weight with the Nooch Diet. During the show, Garcia lost 30 pounds, but could not keep them away and abstain from bad eating habits.
The actor went through the gastric bypass procedure to lose 100 pounds along with working out and eating better. He avoids consuming sugar, bread, soda, dairy, and beef to stay healthier.
Lena Dunham - 20 Pounds, Hysterectomy
The struggles of personal life and health problems are responsible for Lena Dunham’s drastic weight loss journey. She revealed her breakup made her lose weight in double digits and was super unhealthy for her. The Girls actress also has endometriosis and had to remove her uterus in hysterectomy to get better.
Not feeling healthy even after the surgery, Dunham kept a close look at what she ate and maintained a food journal. This helped her be a responsible eater and not indulge too much; her approach to weight gain is healthy eating and being body positive.
Drew Carey - 90 Pounds, Unhealthy Lifestyle
Drew Carey showed a tremendous weight loss going from size 44 to 34. He owes this to working out and following the right diet for over a year. His health struggles did not allow him to lose weight early on in his career, but he was still determined. The Price is Right host made a lot of lifestyle changes to lose weight.
He chose to lose the weight gradually after his health struggles of shortness of breath and blocked arteries. The fitness trainer encouraged him to work out six days a week, along with activities like running and walking. He manages to do heavy cardio to keep the weight away.
Jonah Hill - 42 Pounds, Career and Lifestyle
Hollywood careers can be quite demanding when it comes to roles that require physical transformation. For the role of an arms dealer in War Dogs, Jonah Hill had to step up his weight with a whopping three stones. He realized the need to change his eating habits and lifestyle to lose weight as losing is harder than gaining.
Hill goes to the gym to sweat it all out and keep the weight away from bulking up his body. He considers this as a lifetime commitment instead of relying on a magic pill to lose weight. His main goal is to look healthy while slimming down.
Nelly Furtado, Current Weight Undisclosed, Postpartum Weight
Nelly Furtado is a half Portugal and half Canadian singer-songwriter. She is one of those few celebrities who are known for their musical versatility and reinvention.
After her daughter's birth, it became a little difficult for Furtado to lose her postpartum weight, which pushed her towards a low carbohydrate and low-fat diet. During the course of this time, Nelly began eating fresh fruits and steamed vegetables. Besides, she strictly stopped the intake of carbs after 4 pm. All of this, combined with light weights and a little bit of dance, helped Nelly lose a considerable amount of weight in a short span of time.
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Current Weight Undisclosed, A Fit Body
Jennifer Hewitt's career began as a child actress and singer. At present, she also works as a producer in the industry. Her breakthrough came from playing Sarah Reeves Merrin in Party of Five. Besides, she had prominent roles in movies like I Know What You Did Last Summer and Can't Hardly Wait, which helped her gain wide recognition.
Even after being so famous, Hewitt soon began facing criticism regarding her weight. However, she did not let the negative comments affect her and shed around four pounds in ten weeks with the help of a personal trainer. Even today, Hewitt follows a strict diet and workout regime.
Anne Hegerty - 12 Pounds, Healthy Diet
Anne Hegerty is known for her show The Chase, and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. She credits the show with the challenging task of living in remote locations for her weight loss initiation. The competitions for food and survival kick-started her weight loss process.
After this, the actress started to eat healthily and gained back her lost confidence. She has managed to keep the pounds away by including more vegetables and proteins in her diet. This even blossomed her prospects for dating again in her sixties. The weight loss journey transformed Hegerty in more than just appearance with a more open approach to life.
John Goodman - 100 Pounds, Mediterranean Diet
Termed as America’s favorite dad due to his dad bod, John Goodman surprised everyone with his drastic weight loss. He debuted his 100 weight loss after his movie Roseanne as he was not fit at the time of filming. In a span of two years, the actor lost this weight with the help of his personal trainer Mackie Shilton.
Along with working out, Goodman went on a Mediterranean diet that focuses on low carb consumption. He also quit drinking to avoid any empty calories during weight loss. The program exercise and food journaling helped him achieve his desired frame.
Wayne Knight - 100 Pounds, For Better Health
Wayne Knight is known for his comedic role as Newman in Seinfeld. He has also given him to hit movies like Kung Fu Panda 3, Toy Story 2, and Space Jam. All through his career, he was a typecast as a fat guy. He weighed 327 pounds at the time of Jurassic Park filming.
His weight was coming in the way of shooting film scenes. So, the veteran actor shocked the world with his weight loss transformation in the early 2000s. He lost about 100 pounds for better health and lifestyle. Knight dedicated his weight loss to eating less and burning more calories.
Oprah Winfrey - 67 Pounds, Exercise and Diet
All through the years, the talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, has taken her fans along with her weight loss journey. She managed to lose 67 pounds in a few months and celebrated the win on her show. Although, this battle against the fats was still on with her putting on the weight again.
Her diet of solid food had an impact on fluctuating weight. She gained back 10 pounds in two weeks and got to the point of weighing 237 pounds. Her thyroid problems added to the weight gain and made her assess her eating and lifestyle choices. She tries to stay active to feel healthy without dieting.
Rebel Wilson - 42 Pounds, Mayr Method Diet
Rebel Wilson is known for her large frame and her role of fat Amy on Pitch Perfect. Her weight has been her add on to the roles she chose in the movies. However, Wilson is trying to shed the extra pounds with the help of trainer Jono Castano. She is following Mayr Method to lose weight while documenting her weight loss on social media to encourage others.
Rebel is working out hard and avoiding any sugary drinks to get to her ideal weight of 165 pounds. She takes on to Instagram to share her progress and show off her new weight loss to stay motivated.
Corey Harrison - 200 Pounds, Lap Band Surgery
The Pawn Stars fame, Corey Harrison, weighed 400 pounds and got a wakeup call to lose weight a few years back. He was prescribed preventive diabetes medications due to him being overweight. Within a span of three years, Big Hoss dropped 200 pounds after his lap band surgery. He weighs around 200 pounds now, feeling healthier and lighter.
The surgery helped him lose the weight along with eating better and exercising regularly. His weight made him realize the importance of good health and decided not to get to that point in life.
Chris Pratt - 70 Pounds, Movie Roles
Chris Pratt is one star who started getting more mainstream roles post his weight loss. He weighed 300 pounds and was not at all healthy at the beginning of his career. His chubby frame came in the way of getting substantial roles. Hence, he decided to go on this total-body transformation by working out and hydrating like crazy.
Besides, he is a method actor who does not mind gaining and losing weight for his roles. He often shares his workout videos on Instagram while being drenched in sweat. Pratt also credited eating salads and protein shakes help him get a chiseled body.
Kirsten Vangsness - 50 Pounds, Yoga
Kirsten Vangsness is known for her portrayal of Penelope Garcia on the drama series Criminal Minds. She realized she was a chubby kid while growing up and did not bother too much about shedding it. Even throughout her weight loss journey, she lost and regained the weight as she failed to keep it all away.
Vangsness shocked the fans in her 2014 10th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards weight loss transformation. She looked slender and healthier after losing 50 pounds. Her willpower to lose weight and yoga helped her get to this transformation.
Melissa McCarthy - 70 Pounds, Liquid Diet
Melissa McCarthy’s weight loss and weight gain journey have been quite turbulent, considering she has been every possible size one can be. The actress recalls being in good shape when she was young. However, she started gaining weight with age and delivering two kids.
In her earlier years, she resorted to a liquid diet to lose weight. This made her lose around 70 pounds but did not give a long-lasting result. Now she concentrates on being healthy, eating right, and working out. She also works with a martial arts instructor to be more active.
Jessica Simpson - 100 Pounds, Postpartum
If you wish to fit into your decade-old jeans, Jessica Simpson’s weight loss journey may be inspiring. After giving birth to her kids, she gained a lot of weight, although her goal was to lose more than the baby weight. With dedicated workout routines and eating three meals full of fiber and protein, she managed to lose 100 pounds.
She did this along with her trainer Harley Pasternak, who worked tirelessly to make this weight loss possible in just six months. Besides working out, they emphasized on habits like less use of technology and getting the right amount of sleep at night.
Ricki Lake - 130 Pounds, Exercise
Ricki Lake has an emotional weight loss journey starting from the age of 19 when she weighed 200 pounds. After managing to lose weight with the right diet and exercise, she is half the size she was in her late teens. Lake dropped from a size 24 to size 6 that makes her feel better about her body. Unbelievably, after giving birth, she dropped to size 4.
She also figured how to fix her toxic relationship with food. Being a comfort eater did not make her realize the damage she was doing over the years. Losing weight also helped her in getting her career back.
Roseanne Barr - 200 Pounds, Gastric Bypass
Roseanne Barr struggled to keep the bulging weight away in the 90s. She weighed almost 350 pounds, which was unhealthy for her body frame. Her fear of ballooning made her consider surgery to lose weight. Getting a gastric bypass surgery was the best decision for her lifestyle improvement and health. Losing 200 pounds got her in better shape, along with diet and exercise.
The 67-year-old actress impressed her fans on social media looking thin and healthy in a face mask. Her fans complimented her for her fiercely slim frame.
Britney Spears - 4 Pounds, Portion Size and Exercise
The mother of two, pop star, Britney Spears, has had a fluctuating weight throughout her career. She keeps her fans posted through Instagram about her small wins in the weight loss department. Spears relies on eating fresh fruits, vegetables and exercising to lose the extra pounds. She maintains her abs and toned body through a lot of strenuous dance moves that keep her moving and fit.
Considering her smaller frame, Spears reveals that losing 3 pounds is equivalent to losing 7 pounds for her. To prove her hard work, she often shares work out and dance videos on social media.
Melissa Joan Hart - 40 Pounds, Nutrisystem Program
Health programs can help in bringing a noticeable lifestyle and diet changes. One such program, Nutrisystem, helped Melissa Joan Hart to lose 40 pounds. She also dedicates the credit to working out religiously with her husband.
After her third child, Hart gained a lot of weight and needed to get her body back. Nutrisystem came as a savior for her as she took on the role of spokeswoman for the program. Eating right with the program helps her stay active in Hollywood, along with taking care of her kids. She claims it has improved her energy levels and made her feel younger.
Mama June - 300 Pounds, Gastric Bypass
Since 2016, Mama June has had an unbelievable transformation after dropping a massive weight of 300 pounds. She looks almost unrecognizable on her show TLC spinoff Mama June: From Not to Hot. This is her hard work of four years, along with the ups and downs of weight loss.
She went under the knife to get gastric bypass surgery. The surgery helps kick start the weight loss; however, it needs lifestyle changes to keep the weight away. June hired a trainer to regularly work out and focuses on eating healthy to maintain her new size.
Mariah Carey - 30 Pounds, Gastric Bypass
Mariah Carey felt ridiculed over her weight from public and online trolls. Her hate for exercise, large bone structure, and love for food made her gain weight initially. It was hard for her to work out and lose weight.
She lost 30 pounds after her gastric bypass surgery. The surgery reduces the stomach size and makes a person feel full in less food. Post weight loss, she is in a happier space, mentally and physically. Her fan applauded her for this honest reveal and appreciated her new figure.
Kirstie Alley - 75 Pounds, Jenny Craig Program
Kirstie Alley’s weight loss journey has been full of roadblocks and twists. She lost weight and then gained it right back due to kids and slow metabolism. Initially, she lost weight through the Jenny Craig program but failed to keep it away. Alley again lost some weight as all the stars do who appear on Dancing With The Stars.
The actress blames her obsession over eating solely responsible for her to keep on gaining weight. She even launched a show Fat Actress and published a book How To Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life surrounding her weight issues.
Chrissy Metz - 100 Pounds, Diet & Exercise
Weight gain and chubbiness is a long term battle for This Is Us actress Chrissy Metz. She was a fat kid who tried losing weight at the age of 14 on Weight Watchers. She was the youngest on the show, and it felt humiliating to her. The role in This Is Us was relatable to her as the character was fighting the same insecurities. This pushed her to eat better as the show proceeded.
Metz broke off her toxic way of seeing the weight and now concentrates on being healthy. Her 2000 calorie diet and the walking habit has helped her lose 100 pounds without stressing over anything else.
Miranda Lambert - 20 Pounds, For Self Confidence
The famous country singer and songwriter, Miranda Lambert rose to fame with her reality show Nashville Star. A number of reality shows, multiple tracks, and albums releases made her a household name. After her huge career achievements, she channeled her time and energy to lose about 20 pounds in the most healthy way.
Amal Clooney - Estimated 10 Pounds, Postpartum
Delivering and taking care of twins can be hard, but Amal Clooney proves the opposite. She looks fit and healthy post-delivery even when she is not a Hollywood star. The real-life human rights lawyer snapped back just after a few months of delivery with her enviable tall frame.
She emphasizes eating healthy, including plenty of seafood and a Mediterranean diet. With a personal chef, she keeps a check on what she eats all day. Besides, she believes that breastfeeding her babies helped her shed some pounds. Amal is also into hiking and running outdoors, which keeps her body active.
Angelina Jolie - Estimated 10 Pounds, Eating Disorder
Angelina Jolie has always been on the thinner frame throughout her years in Hollywood. Her personal divorce battle and custody fight for children in Brad Pitt has pushed her to not eating enough. The fans speculate she has lost a lot of weight over the past years due to her need to control eating.
It is speculated that Jolie does not eat much and often declines any medical help. Jolie even fainted on the premiere of Maleficent 2 because of her obsession with staying thin. Eating less makes her feel in control of her body, which is impacting her health negatively.