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Chaka Khan has been very successful with her career for over four decades. However, despite having a lot of achievements and money, she too had her own frustrations. In 2014, she noticed that her weight wasn’t going in the right direction. Chaka forced herself to hit the gym regularly and began transitioning into a vegan diet. It wasn’t as easy as it seems. But with her efforts, she lost a total of 60 pounds.

Aside from the very impressive figure, it also improved her health and has become sort of her diabetes treatment as it helped keep it under control. She is also set to release her first album since 2007 with the first single, Like Sugar, now available.

Rex Ryan - About 105 Pounds - Lap Band Surgery

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Rex Ryan dominated the National Football League as a coach and now as an ESPN analyst. He was first seen as a huge guy who is having a hard time with his weight. Many would often picture that coaches have to be fit, but weight gain can certainly happen to anyone. Rex attempted to lose weight multiple times.

Unfortunately for him, his bad eating habits and his exercises did not go well. Rex tried another method—a lap band surgery. This cost him a lot, but he lost more than 100 pounds in return. After the surgery, Rex now maintains his body and is currently residing in Tennessee.

Queen Latifah, 30 Pounds - Exercise and Diet

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Many would recognize Queen Latifah as a plus-sized outstanding singer who became famous after releasing her first hit single, Ladies First. However, she has decided to end her weight issues and do it the right way.

Instead of having a liposuction surgery, Queen Latifah joined the Jenny Craig Inc. in order to turn her plans into reality. With great exercise, diet plan, and nutrition, she lost over 10% of her body weight and the results are stunning. Queen Latifah has never been this hot before and is even showing off her transformation playing Carlotta Brown in the hit show, Empire.

Rachel Frederickson, 155 Pounds - Biggest Loser Winner

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Many may know Rachel Frederickson as the winner of the 15th season of The Biggest Loser which ran from 2013 to 2014. She joined the reality show when she was just 24 years old and weighing 260 pounds.  The show helped her lose around 155 pounds with pure exercise and optimum nutrition. That’s certainly a huge weight loss!

Fortunately, Rachel did not opt for a gastric sleeve surgery or any liposuction surgery as she could achieve the weight loss herself. Since her victory at The Biggest Loser, she maintained her body and has even appeared in the show The View in 2014.

Meghan Linsey – Nutrisystem Diet Plan     

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Meghan Linsey decided to drop some of the extra weight she had on, due to not feeling comfortable with herself. She used the motivation of what she looked like at a previously held CMA Awards ceremony. Lindsey did her research and decided to try a diet plan called Nutrisystem and within the first month, she lost 14 pounds.

To date, she is still using the system and records her monthly transformation on the social platforms she uses. She recently released a before and after photo of herself with another 25 pounds loss!     

 

Chris Pratt, 60 Pounds - Nutritionist and Personal Trainer

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When Chris Pratt reached immense fame, he changed his body. But, some fans can still remember that he used to be big back in the day. It all started when he became part of one of the biggest Marvel movies, Guardians of the Galaxy. He dropped some pounds and became ripped for the role with the help of trainer Duffy Gaver and nutritionist Phil Goglia.

In just six months, Chris Pratt managed to shed 60 pounds following three to four hours of training each day. His routine consisted of running, swimming, boxing, kickboxing, and triathlon.

Kathy Kinney, 50 Pounds - Low Carb Diet and Exercise

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Remember Kathy Kinney when she starred alongside Drew Carey in The Drew Carey Show? Well, she has managed to trim down her weight and she looks quite unrecognizable today. Aside from the new hair color, Kathy was able to transform her appearance after losing a total of 50 pounds. Her technique was an easy one, she just adopted a low carb diet and exercised regularly.

Kathy just proved that one doesn’t have to undergo weight loss surgery all the time. Most of her time now is focused on reading and giving free books to children in New London.

Russell Crowe – 53lbs. In 7 Months     

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Russel Crowe, famous Aussie-American actor decided he needed to slim down in order to play a particular role for the movie, Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith & Family. His transition went pretty smoothly though he had to make some adjustments to his diet and daily routine.

Within seven months of playing increased basketball and on more veggies and fruits, he managed to shed roughly 24 kilos (estimated 53lbs.). It is not the first time Crowe is said to have adjusted his weight for a movie role, as back in 2016, he had to gain a few extra for another movie set.     

Tetje Mierendorf, ~ 70 Kgs – Diet Overhaul

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Tetje Mierendorf is a German comedian, voice actor and musical theatre artist. He always had a larger than life appearance, but the birth of his daughter prompted his journey to better health. In 2005, he was diagnosed with diabetes, which was a huge shock for him.

Tetje was advised by his doctors to get a gastric bypass surgery to lose weight easily, but he decided to do it naturally. He started first with removing sugar from his diet, and lost 42 kgs in the first year, and by the end of the third year, he had lost more than 70 kgs, and he plans to stay slim.

Sara Rue – Jenny Craig – 50 Pounds    

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Suffering from a weight fluctuation issue and the decision to change and improve is the story of Sara Rue, the Rules of Engagement actress. Though she never stated how many pounds she has lost to date, the process saw her losing over 50 pounds in a short time span. After joining the Jenny Craig Program, Rue said she started seeing the changes in a short time period.

The program made it easy for the busy actress to work with it, as it not only helped to reduce the weight but also to keep it off. For the program she chose, all she had to do was include her choice of fruits and vegetables.     

George R. R. Martin - Followed Tips From Weight-Loss Book

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Apart from A Song of Ice and Fire, this great novelist is known for many other works in science fiction and horror and has been honored with several accolades to date. We are talking about the renowned celebrity George R. R. Martin who cannot be thanked enough for giving the inspiration for creating the outstanding fantasy drama GoT.

George, who is known for his plump appearance, is also an editor and it looks like he took some serious tips while editing The Science Fiction Weight Loss Book which is the reason the legend is looking a lot slimmer these days after losing a great deal of weight.

 

Randy Jackson, 130 Pounds - Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Randy Jackson became popular as a bassist, singer, record producer and also a famous TV personality who was quite big in terms of his weight. At first, Randy did not have any plans in slimming down or lowering down is calorie intake.

However, after hitting about 350 pounds, he was struck by diabetes which made him change his ways. Randy underwent gastric bypass surgery which dropped down his weight, losing about 130 pounds. After his operation, Randy changed his ways to stop his diabetes from coming back. We last saw him as a judge in the show America's Best Dance Crew which was canceled in 2010.

Jason Alexander – Jenny Craig – 30lbs.      

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Actor, Jason Alexander’s weight loss success came about naturally with a diet change and daily workout. Alexander, known for his plump features and charisma, decided to slash the number of calories he took per day with the help of Jenny Craig. After roughly six months, his weight was reduced by an estimated 30 pounds and yes, without any vigorous “starvation” trail.

A caloric intake drop from 4,500 to 1,500 did the trick for Jason and he now feels much more confident and happier within himself. Not focusing too much on it but receiving the results was his major success in the whole experience.     

Pippa Middleton – Losing Weight On Sirtfood Diet  

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Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is no stranger to the world of dieting in order to achieve her desired weight. Based on research conducted, it is said that Middleton was once following the Sirtfood Diet (especially leading up to her wedding a few years ago).

This diet allowed her to intake only limited amounts of calorie per day/week and involved mainly plant-based foods. Though it was not stated how many pounds were lost, it sure did the work it was supposed to as the results were showing.     

Kelly Clarkson – 37 lbs. Lighter With No Exercise!

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Kelly Clarkson, singer, and host of a myriad of musical events like the CMT Awards and The Voice, made it public that she lost approximately 37 pounds just by dieting and not working out! Admitting that she doesn’t like exercising, the celebrity pointed her success to a weight loss plan she got from a book that she was reading.

The Body-positivity star, credit her weight fluctuations from minor medical conditions she suffered from. Clarkson in an interview said she didn’t change her diet just to lose weight, but for her own inner happiness. Sure, we would all want to try this technique!     

Rob Kardashian, 34 Pounds - Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

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Blac Chyna once said that her ex-fiancé, Rob Kardashian, had spent approximately $100K to have surgery to lose weight. Rob then flipped at her, and threw that claim back, stating that it was Chyna instead who had had the surgery to get rid of the weight from having the baby, and gotten him to fund it.

But we do know that Rob was so serious about losing weight following the break-up with Chyna that he got a nutritionist and a personal trainer. Also, he had Type-II diabetes. In December 2016, he was hospitalized overnight for it.

Al Roker – Gastric Bypass    

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The Today Show host and businessman knows the troubles faced with being on the “heavy side of life”. Al Roker was known to lose between 30 to 40 pounds over a period but as soon as it was gone, he would be back to the same within two or so months.

It was then he decided it was enough so he underwent gastric bypass surgery and went down to roughly 190 pounds. Though a lot of his old habits did return, he has been trying hard to not return to the 340 pounds that were there before.  

Beyoncé - 20lbs In 2 Weeks     

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Want to lose weight fast but don’t know how? Then you need to see Beyoncé’s mission to meet a deadline for her movie role. A scene from the movie Dream Girls was being shot and she had to look the part of a character that was on set.

How did she manage to do this? The Master Cleanse Diet was one of the fastest ways she used to thin down (a diet that focuses on fasting from solid food and mostly water and/or lemon water). However, as for her latest weight gain (from having her twin babies), she is in no rush to lose but will maintain a healthy diet.     

Ricki Lake – Size 24 To Size 6    

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When it comes to weight loss, Ricki Lake has come a far way! At an earlier stage in her life, she weighed in over 200 pounds but loved it at the time. However, as she grew older, the need to trim down became a priority for her and her mission started.

With a strict dieting and workout plan, the TV show host was able to shed a 130-pack. The journey she noted many times was a bit challenging though she enjoyed the better parts of it. Today, producer Lake has gone from a size 24 to a size 6!  

Soleil Moon Frye – Lost 42lbs. At Age 42    

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After having baby no. 4, Soleil Moon Frye, former star of Punky Brewster, made the decision to do what she couldn’t manage to do after her third child, lose weight. The actress stepped out on her 42nd birthday to tell her success story of losing 42 pounds with the help of a diet program.

She struggled with many different strategies in losing the extra baby weight and was often mistaken for being pregnant again. She then chose to use the Nutrisystem Dieting Plan which helped to achieve her goals. She even joked at times how exercising was only making her tired with no results.    

Anne Hegerty,  13 Pounds - Starred in a Survival Show

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The host of the TV show Britain's Brightest Family, Anne Hegerty has a tough choice to make when she was offered to star in the survival-based TV show, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. On the show, contestants have to compete with each other in a jungle, and successfully finish assigned tasks to get food.

When she left the show, Anne was 13 pounds lighter, as it is common for the contestants to lose weight while filming, given the restricted food intake and increased physical exercise. One huge change that Anne noticed after her sudden weight loss was that she had gained back her self confidence. So she ditched her glasses, put in some contact lenses and she says that her dating life has never been better!

Snooki - 42 lbs. From A 1,300/Day Calorie Count    

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Snooki has shown the world that if you want to lose weight, you can do it by just starting. The singer, actress, professional wrestler and TV host who has gained a few extra pounds over a period due to personal conditions, decided she needed to get rid of it.

How she did it? Snooki made the transformation journey by altering her diet to 1,300 calories per day with regular workouts. It resulted in allowing the TV personality to lose 42 pounds which she is grateful for and is also working on keeping off. In her interviews, she said the look makes her much happier within and out!     

Jimmy Kimmel – Losing 25lbs. Amidst Being A Foodie    

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Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night TV personality, writer, comedian, and producer has spoken directly with persons who have been on a weight loss journey and knows exactly what the experience is all about.

As busy as he is, Kimmel has joined the ranks of celebrities who have lost weight as he lost 25 lbs. and is still going while trying his best to keep it off. The TV host admitted countless times that he is a food lover but went on the 5:2 Diet Plan that saw him eating whatever he desired for 5 days then restricting to 500calories for the next 2 days. Many celebrities use this diet that works for them!    

Keely Shaye Smith, 105 Pounds - Exercise & Balanced Diet

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Even though Keely Shaye Smith carried some extra pounds, her husband, Pierce Brosnan, never hesitated to display his affection for her. Unfortunately, the media mercilessly kept fat-shaming her. So she decided to make the change. She allocated most of her day toward her weight loss plans. Keely ate balanced meals and started to exercise.

She quickly dropped 105 pounds, became healthier, and is more of a knock-out. No wonder Pierce is looking so smug! She produced and directed the documentary movie Poisoning Paradise, about Kauai's toxic environment for agriculture. This award-winning production became available across the globe in early 2018

Letitia Dean, 28 Pounds – Diet and Personal Trainer-guided Exercises

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British actress Letitia Dean was barely out of her teens when she became famous for playing the hot headed Sharon Watts on the BBC soap, EastEnders. As someone who matured on the television for everyone to see, people were very hard on her for her fluctuating weight.

With the constant body shaming, poor health and emotional upheavals, Dean decided to take matters into her own hands and managed to drop 2 stone (28 lbs) in just 4 months, dropping 4 dress sizes. The Strictly Come Dancing star did this with diet and exercise with a personal trainer.

Susan Boyle, 30 Pounds - Help Of Personal Trainer

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When she entered Britain’s Got Talent, Susan's concern was not her figure or weight, but doing well in the competition. However, once she became popular, she realized she needed to also focus on her health and physical look. When you have the resources, you can undertake projects you couldn't do otherwise.

Boyle began following a very restrictive diet and employed a personal trainer. After a while, she lost more than 30 pounds. She went on to lose an additional amount, disputing all the rumors that said she did it by using diet pills. In September 2018, confirmation was given that she'll be a contestant on America's Got Talent: The Champions.

Gordon Ramsay – A Master Chef Losing 50 lbs.!

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Imagine a master chef with a taste bud for every food kind losing 50 lbs while you are dieting with no results? Sounds unfair right? We know. Gordon Ramsey, world-renowned British chef, TV host, and writer had to join a dieting plan because his weight was really getting out of control.

His strength of motivation came from Lana, the chef’s wife, who is a fitness fanatic and who pushed him to lose the weight. Looking back at his journey and where he was coming from, Ramsey noted no wonder he had low self-esteem issues and he was determined to not die young like his father.    

Rosie O'Donnell, 64 Pounds – Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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Actress, businesswoman and TV personality Rosie O’Donnell, has made a massive and impressive transformation as it relates to her weight loss journey. She made the ultimate decision through the aid of vertical gastric sleeve surgery that helped her in gaining the results.

It was no easy task for O’Donnell as she suffered from extreme stress at times as well as other personal conditions. The 53-year-old Rosie spoke out on her struggles to find the perfect size as she had to compromise in most cases. Her present look is one she cherishes and is working to maintain.

Janet Jackson, 60 Pounds - Joined Nutrisystem

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Janet, the female face of the Jackson family. She also became a popular singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Her career kickstarted as an actress, after appearing in the TV show The Jacksons back in 1976.

Janet has been in a weight gain and weight loss battle between 2010 and 2012 and had become at least 180 pounds. She joined Nutrisystem and they helped her establish a weight loss diet plan. She also had good nutrition advice and a workout routine where she burned a whopping 60 pounds. Janet has been more energetic and even had her State of the World Tour from 2017 to 2018.

Zach Galifianakis – Less Alcohol     

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The Hangover actor, Zach Galifianakis, stepped out boldly at the Emmy Awards and had everyone doing a double-take to ensure it was him. Being in the situation he recently was, the actor decided it was due time he transformed himself into someone he loved and also for health reasons.

Though Zach has never mentioned the exact amount he lost (but it is evidently a lot!), the actor has credited his “less alcohol consumption” and better-eating habits. He noted the journey has never been easy but at the end of the day, it was all worth it.     

50 Cent, 50 Pounds - Food Deprivation

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Rapper 50 Cent might seem fit but he had to shed some pounds for his film Things Fall Apart. He lost a total of 50 pounds for the role and his secret to losing weight isn’t what you can call a healthy technique. Instead of a workout and implementing a diet, he just starved himself and saw his weight drop incredibly.

However, we don’t recommend this diet in any away as he just did this for a film. He just ate normally again after the film was released and gained the weight back immediately. Watch out as he celebrates his upcoming Get Rich or Die trying 15th anniversary.

Adele – 30lbs For 30th Birthday     

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The “Hello” and “Someone Like You” singer stepped out proudly for her recent 30th birthday celebrations and left the world amazed with a body that was smaller and beautiful. The singer/songwriter decided to lose a few pounds and with her change in diet plans and routine exercise, she managed to lose 30 pounds.

Adele was always known to be on the “plump” side and with the new transformation, she noted her happiness and inner peace with the current results and feelings. Her following of the Sirtfood Diet Program saw a more plant-based focused diet of kale, turmeric, and other beans.     

Ruben Studdard, 119 Pounds - The Biggest Loser Contestant

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Ruben Studdard became popular after winning the second season of the TV show American Idol. With his fame and fortune, Ruben has been struggling with his weight and he’s a bit off track when it comes to weight management. He then joined the show The Biggest Loser in order for him to achieve the weight that he wanted.

There, he pushed his limits when it comes to losing some pounds. He lost about 119 pounds at the end of the show. Ruben successfully retained his weight even after how many years outside the ranch and has recently launched a new album titled Ruben Sings Luther in 2018.

Jennifer Hudson, 80 Pounds - Fitness Training and Balanced Diet

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Many have witnessed Jennifer Hudson's career take off as she became one of the finalists in the hit TV show American Idol back in 2004. Jennifer also became a popular actress as she portrayed the role of Effie White in the film Dreamgirls in which she earned herself an Academy Award.

We also witnessed how Jennifer faced her fears and changed for the better for her health. She managed to lose an impressive weight of about 80 pounds and achieve a dress-size slim down from 16 to a 6. Jennifer played the role of Grizabella in the 2019's movie Cats, and she will be appearing in Respect, in 2020.

Adam Richman, 70 Pounds - Vegan Diet

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We all know Adam Richman as a TV personality who would go to restaurants and try to do every food challenge there is. His most recent stint was as a judge for 2015's BBQ Champs. With that said, Adam easily gained a lot of weight with all that food challenges.

It seems like Adam has had enough of those things and decided to turn things around. As soon as the show ended, Adam taught himself football and started going on a vegan diet and lost around 70 pounds in the progress.

Peter Kay, Unknown Number of Pounds – Unknown Reason

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Peter Kay is a famous British comedian who often jokes about food. In fact, one of his funniest comedic bits involves garlic bread! Earlier in 2019, Peter took a break from work amid an undisclosed family issue, and when he returned to the stage, everyone noticed something different about him.

It could easily be seen that Peter had lost a considerable amount of weight. Because the comic has not spoken to the media about his weight loss, nobody knows how much weight he has lost or even how he managed to become slimmer. Peter joins a growing pool of stand-up comedians who are losing the extra pounds.

Ricky Gervais, 22 Pounds - Exercise

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Ricky Gervais became popular as a stand-up comedian in the late '90s and as the author of the Flanimals book series. Ricky, Merchant, and Karl Pilkington even made a Podcast called The Ricky Gervais Show. However, many fans have criticized him not for his jokes or performance but for his body shape.

Ricky then turned those insults as his motivation. He would jog along with Hampstead Heath and his wife every day which all resulted in losing 22 pounds. Sadly, Ricky lost himself again as he revealed in a photo of him on social media. He starred in a Netflix series titled After Life which he also created.

Carnie Wilson, 150 Pounds - Lap Band Surgery

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We all loved Carnie Wilson as she became a part of the pop music group Wilson Phillips while also becoming a great TV host. In 1999, Carnie underwent a gastric bypass surgery because she weighed more than 300 pounds. After the surgery, she was able to lose around 150 pounds.

However, Carnie wasn't able to control herself from eating and couldn't commit. She developed another problem with her weight and this time she had to undergo a different surgery in 2012. We last saw her as a guest of the show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in February 2017.

Kelly Osbourne, 50 Pounds - Vegan Diet

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Kelly Osbourne became famous as she appeared in their family TV show The Osbournes which earned them an Emmy award for being an outstanding reality program back in 2002. Kelly also belonged to the list of fashion designers who battled with their weight but still won. Kelly admitted that she was having a really hard time losing weight.

However, her trainer helped her with her diet and exercise routines. With her 50-pound weight loss, she became part of the show Project Runway Junior and Australia’s Got Talent. In 2018, Kelly joined her father and brother in their global tour documented in their new series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour.

Jessica Simpson, 100 Pounds – Exercise and ‘Body Reset’ Diet

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When singer and reality TV personality Jessica Simpson announced that she was going to have her third kid in 2019, we had an inkling that she would again be trolled for her weight gain, like her two previous pregnancies. Jessica delivered a baby daughter and was determined to lose the extra pounds.

Jessica recently shared on her Instagram that she had lost 100 pounds in just 6 months, after tipping the scales at 240 pounds. Her secret was 7 hours of sleep, 1 hour away from technology, hiring a great trainer to gym with, and modifying her diet by following the “Body Reset Diet” by Harley Pasternak.

Alec Baldwin, 30 Pounds - Gave Up Sugar

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Isn't it amazing how Alec Baldwin shed 30 pounds without having any help from a personal trainer and not even following any kinds of diet programs? According to him, he stopped taking sugar in order for him to lose weight after discovering he was pre-diabetic. The doctors advised him to stop taking sugar and focus more on losing weight for at least four months.

Alec has also tried to do pilates and spinning in order to keep his body in shape. After his transformation, Alec announced in August 2018 that he would join the cast of Joker, but dropped out of the cast two days after the announcement.

 

 

Princess Eugenie Of York - Circuit Exercises & Healthy Eating

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Admit it or not – we have all been admirers of the members of Britain’s royal family. These days, it’s Princess Eugenie who has been gaining all the attention due to the praiseworthy weight loss she has gone through in the recent past.

To get into a fit shape, the royal likes to do exercises like jump squats, lunges, and burpees as it is something that she prefers overrunning. Alongside, Eugenie also incorporated a diet change to get better results. Well, after checking out her transformed appearance, we have to appreciate her efforts for sure!

Amy Schumer, ~ 10 Pounds – Diet and Exercise

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There were many days when actress Amy Schumer, known for her movie Trainwreck and the show Inside Amy Schumer, was trolled on the internet for her fluctuating weight, but the stand-up comic always had her hilarious ways of dealing with the haters. The body-positive actress then had her baby and her life changed.

Amy has been candid about the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood and she has shown the good and the bad via her social media. She recently took to Instagram to post pictures of herself at the beach saying that she had lost 10 pounds. She says that she wants to tell other new moms not to rush their bodies to lose weight after child birth, and instead to it at their own pace without any external pressures.

America Ferrera, Undisclosed Amount of Weight - Diet and Exercise

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Because Ugly Betty and Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants actress America Ferrera has sworn off scales after the arrival of baby number 2 in 2020, even she doesn’t know how much weight she has lost. But, the change in her frame is there for all of us to see.

America was actually in triathlon-running shape when she had her first child, and after her second, she is no hurry to go back. She lost the weight naturally with diet and exercise, but does not believe in depriving the body or looking any particular “shape.”

Chumlee, ~ 75 Pounds – Modifying Diet and Lifestyle

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At his highest weight, Chumlee, who we know from his stint on TV’s Pawn Stars reality show, used to weigh a whopping 300 pounds. But by September of 2013, he had lost around 75 pounds and then some. And all he needed to do was to eat a healthier diet and exercise more!

Chumlee’s weight loss journey started when his father passed away at 54 from pancreatic cancer and he vowed to try living a healthier life. He gave up red meat, had a lot of green juices and incorporated more vegetables in his meals and snacks. The result is a much lighter reality star!

Kirstie Alley, 50 Pounds - Exercise

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Kirstie Alley became a popular actress in 1982 after portraying the role of Lieutenant JG Saavik in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Kirstie revealed to the public that she became a foodie and would often indulge herself with all kinds of fattening food.

Kirstie decided to lose some weight in order for her to be healthy again and asked Jenny Craig Inc. for help. She then proceeded and lost around 50 pounds after she got rid of her bad eating habit and started exercising. Kirstie continued to maintain her stunning body and even finished as a runner-up in Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.

Chaz Bono, ~ 85 Pounds – Healthy Diet and Regular Exercise

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Along with his gender transition between 2008 and 2010, pop diva Cher’s son, Chaz Bono, also gained much confidence and a positive body image. He ended up losing a whopping 85 pounds in 2017 and didn’t even need lap band surgery, just diet and plenty of exercise. He did need one surgery though, only to get rid of all the excess skin after his weight loss.

Chaz says that because he did not connect with his former body, he didn’t really take care of it earlier, and the gender reassignment surgery was all the push he needed. Because he stands at a height of 5ft and 5in, the weight loss showed gradually, even as he cut out 99% of all grains from his diet.

Oprah Winfrey, 42 Pounds - Workouts

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Oprah became popular as a talk show host and her show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, became successful as the highest-rated television program in the US. She was also dubbed as the "Queen of all Media" for her popularity and became the richest African-American of the 20th century.

However, Oprah didn't escape the struggle of weight gain so she decided to put an end to her weight issues and started doing workouts. She then became the spokesperson of Weight Watchers, with her amazing 42-pound loss. She even bought 10% of the company. Oprah was recently seen in the 2018 film, A Wrinkle in Time.

 

Missy Elliott – 30 lbs. From 2 Diet Change

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American rapper, singer, actress and producer, Missy Elliott is a motion to reckon with as it relates to her weight loss journey. The dancer claimed she was unhappy with her weight at the time and said a major change was needed in her life.

With a revelation of being diagnosed with Grave’s Disease back in 2011 and the slowed ability in being active and flexible, she decided to help herself. She made a massive change in her diet by cutting soda and all other juice to strictly water and also ditching bread...one of her hardest choices! It worked wonders and has improved her health overall.    

Tyler Baltierra – 43 lbs. Weight Loss

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Teen Mom’s star, Tyler Baltierra, has made much progress with his weight loss journey that he had been documenting for some time. After a seven-month period, the actor decided to show off a before and after photo, and the difference? It was 43-lbs. less with no “out of this world” dieting or workout routine!

It came naturally for Baltierra as he simply altered his food choices by removing sugar, processed foods, and other high-carb foods. On his social media page, where he has been updating his daily activities, he used it as a source of inspiration for others to learn from.    

Mo'Nique (From Precious) - Heading For 180 lbs. Down From 262!

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Mo’Nique is an American actress and stand-up comedian who is on a journey like no other to go from 262 pounds to 180 because of health and personal reasons. Already achieving part of that success in going from a waist size 20 to 14, the actress is using her influence to help others to stay in good shape.

The transformation is obvious in the star’s appearance on her latest film, Precious and people have been reacting to it positively. But what is her secret behind it? Drinking a gallon of water per day, doing more fruits and raw vegetables, fresh fish, no red meat and five times a week workout!     

Abby Lee Miller – Massive Weight Loss After Serving Time

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The popular dance lecturer and owner of her own dance studio, Abby Lee Miller’s weight loss journey and success is a little different from everyone else. The situations that led to her serving prison time could be seen as one of the positives for the dance instructor as she had started her mission to lose weight by doing a gastric sleeve surgery.

After serving time of eight months, Miller stunned the world with a new look as she lost well over 50 pounds and by all indications, is much happier. Her transformation came from an extensive workout and select food choices.    

Fat Joe – Transforming With Over 100 lbs. Weight Loss!

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Losing over 100 lbs. would be a dream come through for so many people who are trying to get slimmer for their own reasons. American rapper and actor Fat Joe have reaped the success of his weight loss journey from extensive working out and special dieting. One of the rapper’s motivation came from the death of his friend back in 2000, Big Pun, who had a weight-related heart attack.

Though his “real” journey started in 2011, he became instantly conscious from that point and from the before and after photos, we have seen, the new look is certainly doing wonders for him. His “cheat days” involves a craving for yogurt!   

Gabourey Sidibe, 179 Pounds: Gastric  Sleeve Surgery

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Sidibe Gabourey of Precious fame has been seen quite a bit in entertainment news because she lost so much weight. Just one year following surgery to insert a gastric sleeve into her, Sidibe was already on Instagram, highlighting her slimmed down body.

She may also have had a makeover, because Sidibe, in her 30s, was looking bold and glamorous. She has since explained that she had Type-2 diabetes, which made her seriously rethink her weight. This meant that her reasons for the surgery weren't cosmetic, but to save her life, and allow her to carry out activities in comfort. In 2018, she reprised her Queenie role on American Horror Story: Apocalypse.

 

Patrick Stewart, 20 pounds - Push Up, One-Armed

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Remember the ill Professor Charles that Hugh was carrying in Logan - the last installment of X-Men series? You will be amazed to know that Patrick Stewart prepared quite a bit to look convincing in his role of a sick and frail 90-year-old man.

This actor, who created a buzz a few years ago by posting a picture flaunting his six-pack, lost 20 pounds over a span of 4 months because he wanted to keep it natural without taking the help of makeup. Given the kind of efforts Patrick puts in his characters, there is no doubt that he is such an honored face of Hollywood.

Melissa McCarthy, 75 pounds - Treadmill & Balanced Diet

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Melissa McCarthy is obviously a very funny lady. She has a good track record of highly-rated hit comedy films that she has had roles in. Not only that, she has been paid the big bucks over the years as an actress for these films. In 2016, Forbes reported that she had the second highest income for actresses in the world, earning $33 million, while in 2015, she ranked third. But she battled weight gain for years.

Finally, she set up a weight loss plan that involved a treadmill habit, which she coupled with a balanced diet that she began in 2016. As her reward, she lost 75 pounds.

Carrie Underwood, Undisclosed Amount of Weight - Vegan Diet and Exercise

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Carrie is being candid. After having her two adorable babies, she could not run or lift weights like she used to, but she is working on getting her strength and stamina back. Carrie, the American Idol winning singer, still performs on stage and needs to be in the peak of health for her days on the road.

When she was younger, Carrie used to take dangerous dietary supplements and now regrets at how foolish she was. She follows a vegan diet, and has a trainer who has worked out a workout schedule for her. The singer also says that working out helps her stay happy and uplifted.

Rebel Wilson, Undisclosed Amount of Weight – HIIT and Dietary Changes

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Rebel Wilson, the funny lady and actress from Cats and the Pitch Perfect movies has been on a health-improving journey of late, and she is no longer the imposing figure she used to be. Even though she won’t say how much weight she has lost, her physical transformation is impressive.

Rebel trusts her physical trainer to help her lose the extra pounds with high-intensity interval training exercises. On her own, she has made dietary changes like swapping out her favorite snacks with healthier versions. Her target weight for 2020 is reducing down to 165 pounds!

Mariah Carey, Lost ~ 30 lbs in 3 Months - Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Lifestyle Changes

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There was a time when singer and bona fide diva, Mariah Carey was ruthlessly bullied for her weight gain after giving birth to her twin children. Mariah did not buckle under the intense pressure and took her time to lose the baby weight, and go back to her pre-babies body.

She underwent a gastric sleeve surgery and lost 30 pounds in 2017 in just 3 months. Post the massive weight loss, she managed to keep the weight off by working out thrice a week and ditching huge meals for smaller and more frequent ones.

 

Ariel Winter, Undisclosed Amount of Weight – Medication Changes and Hitting the Gym

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By the time 2019 rolled in, the middle Dunphy child from the TV show Modern Family, Ariel Winter started appearing at various red carpet events and looked visibly slimmer. We adjusted our glasses and looked again, and yes, indeed, oodles of weight was lost! And the reason is not what you expect.

Winter said that she was putting in some extra time at the gym with her trainer, but the weight loss was just purely accidental. As she suffers from signs of depression, she went to her doctor who changed her antidepressant medication which caused her to drop the pounds. It also egged her on to maintain her new weight.

Sherri Shepherd, ~ 40 Pounds - Keto Diet and Exercise

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Looking more shapely and trimmed these days, actress Sherri Shepherd, one of the co-host from the talk show The View, talks openly about her difficult weight-loss journey. In early 2007, she was diagnosed with having Type II diabetes which has to be managed proactively.

Trying a lot of different diets and fads over the years, Sherri settled on the keto diet in 2018, and since then has lost a whopping 40 pounds! Exercise only helped speed up the weight loss process and she is very happy with the results. She even shared her new measurements with her fans on social media to encourage them!

Jean Harlow – Fruits & Veggies To Keep Thin  

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Jean Harlow was just as many of us are today, struggling to lose weight and keep it off. During her acting career, she had to maintain a thin and/or small posture and to achieve this, she was placed on a strict vegetable and fruits diet.

When not on the set of a movie, Harlow would let her hands freely choose what she wants and, in the process, gain some unnecessary weight. It was a bit of a task for her as the strict image she had to uphold was not such an easy one to maintain especially with the great level of limitations she had.   

Grace Kelly - Natural Weight Control     

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Grace Kelly, a former and late American Actress and Princess of Monaco, during her time, was one of the most beautiful women in body and heart. She was a standout from the rest as her posture and appearance were mostly reserved. Kelly at all cost ensured she maintained her weight for her own inner peace and health wise. But unlike now with the many different weight loss programs, in earlier times, people had to go for more natural processes.

The Princess kept her weight intact with regular self-made dieting plans as well as included lots of physical activities into her daily movements like swimming, riding and playing tennis.     

Rita Hayworth – Dancing To Lose Weight  

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Ever thought dancing could do the trick of helping you to lose weight and keeping it off? If not, then you could be wrong! Famed Hollywood actress, Rita Hayworth, like others had to keep her figure in shape for movie roles as directors needed the actresses to perfectly depict the image they wanted.

Rita in many of her interviews was asked how she managed to keep the slim figure. She jokingly (but was serious!) noted, her management team had her dancing non-stop as a form of exercise to keeping her weight down in addition to select foods they were supposed to eat.      

Ava Gardner – High-Calorie Diet But No Weight Gain      

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Wouldn’t we all want to eat what we feel like but not gain an inch of a pound (especially those who can’t stick to a diet!)? Ava Gardener, a former American singer, and actress had the opposite as gaining weight was an optimum for her even if it meant going “junk food” style.

She suffered from what was known as “nervous Stomach” that gave her poor appetite and sometimes not wanting to eat at all. With her busy schedule, it was a bit challenging for her to keep on the weight so choosing from candies, dairy, and heavy carbohydrate foods, was an only option.     

Joan Crawford – 300 Calories A Day!   

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Hollywood dieting is nothing new as we see it now and if you ask us, it was just about horrifying back in the early 1900s. Take for instance Joan Crawford diet’s that included hot water for breakfast (with nothing added to it! - and similar to today’s Hollywood standard) or the “legendary” cottage cheese, 2 ounces of pineapple and a glass of milk for supper.

Adding all these didn’t amount to more than 300-320 calories per day! In earlier times, it was all about keeping an image and an extra slice of tomato could be a major problem for movie directors.     

Greta Garbo – Weird & Questionable Dieting  

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We are all known for pairing foods but ones which literally makes sense. If you ask, Greta Garbo’s diet plans were questionable and weird at its best! Garbo was a Swedish-American actress who by all means needed to keep her figure based on an “American guys don’t like fat women” statement.

After a while, she teamed up with a “scientific-based doctor”, who everyone believed was just using her as a specimen for his trials. But if it kept her figure down, she didn’t mind. Could you live on broiled grapefruit, 1 slice of pineapple and celery loaf (yeah...celery!)? Certainly, we can’t!     

Marilyn Monroe – An Image To Maintain From Limited Calories!   

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Could you live on a glass of warm milk, 2 eggs and a multivitamin for breakfast; no lunch and a piece of red meat and carrots for a day? Marilyn Monroe had just that as she wanted to maintain the body, we all saw in her films. The former and late American actress, singer, and supermodel was envied by most women and even in this age, many strive to have the figure she did.

However, in order for one to accomplish this, they have to bend their mind and heart and be consistent and dedicated because to live as she did, was surely not an easy task!   

 

Maria Callas, 90 Pounds – The 1940s’ Tapeworm Diet

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Maria Callas was one of those celebrities who can try any crazy diet to lose weight fast. This magnificent Greek-American opera singer of 1940s once reached a weight of 390 lbs, all due to her irresistible love for food.

Although this soprano was not affected by her obesity in the beginning, she started worrying about it after a film director refused to work with her due to being overweight. That was the time when Maria tried this weird tapeworm diet to get in shape and clearly, the tapeworm did its magic as she lost 90lbs.