The upside of being a celebrity is that they have the money needed to spend on private gyms, custom-built diets, and personal trainers. But this doesn’t guarantee that it’s any easier, the reason many have opted for surgical procedures instead. Check out these celebrities inspiring weight loss stories and how they did it. Get ready to be inspired!
JONAH HILL – 40 POUNDS: FOOD MONITORING
Fans of actor Jonah Hill are aware that he has lost some major weight in the last few years. Many assume he went under the knife, but he’s actually shedding the weight the natural way. He ditched his unhealthy eating habits and decided to only eat nutritious foods with good fat and a lot of protein. The Maniac star also exercises daily, his preferred method, boxing. Hill also swears by taking in lots of fluids during the day. Drink up, people!
JONAH HILL – 40 POUNDS: FOOD MONITORING WORKOUTS
MEL GIBSON – 30 LBS: EXERCISE AND DIET
When it comes to the action genre, you will be hard-pressed to find someone as iconic as top-rated star Mel Gibson. As his fans, we have always admired him for his toned body, although even he is not immune to the challenges presented by middle age. The Hacksaw Ridge director had to contend with abdomen fat for what must have been the first time in his life! His weight loss started after meeting a health coach in Australia. He had a strict fitness routine as well as a custom diet plan, both of which had been effective in shedding off 30 pounds in only a matter of two months. Wow!
MEL GIBSON – 30 LBS: EXERCISE AND DIET
KIM KARDASHIAN – 20 LBS: WEIGHT TRAINING AND BODYBUILDING DIET
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is someone who knows how to get the spotlight on her, one way or another. Sometimes, the headlines are about her bizarre fashion choices and there are times it is about dropping 20 pounds in just 2 weeks. This businesswoman has previously talked about formerly weighing 140 pounds before she got it down to 116 pounds instead. She managed to lose weight after exercising with heavy weights and then eating a diet made for a bodybuilder. Healthy eating is the name of the game, although there is one thing that she just could not resist no matter how hard it is: Haagen-Dazs!
KIM KARDASHIAN – 20 LBS: WEIGHT TRAINING AND BODYBUILDING DIET
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN – 35 LBS: KETO DIET AND STRICT WORKOUT ROUTINE
The eldest sister in the Kardashian clan, Kourtney, has made a name for herself with her amazing physique. She must be used to being asked about maintaining such a nice shape after bearing 3 children. Now 40 years old, she has told everyone that she is on a sugar-free keto diet and only snacks on healthy unprocessed food items. How about her exercise regimen? Kourtney apparently follows a strict workout routine and does both pilates and strength training. There you have it – these are the things she did to lose 35 pounds and retain that great figure of hers that you must see a lot on social media.
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN – 35 LBS: KETO DIET AND STRICT WORKOUT ROUTINE
GABOUREY SIDIBE – 179 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
This Precious actress has received plenty of attention recently thanks to her drastic weight loss. Just a year after she went and got a gastric sleeve surgery, she took to Instagram to show off her slimmer figure. The 36-year-old woman sure looks confident and glamorous below! She told everyone that it was her Type-2 diabetes diagnosis that made her look more into taking care of her body. That is right, she did not get the procedure to look better, but instead to move and walk around with a lot more comfort! She has been having weight problems since she was just 6 years old, so this is great news.
GABOUREY SIDIBE – 179 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
ELVIS PRESLEY – 100 LBS: SLEEPING BEAUTY DIET
The music icon had suffered plenty of health problems because of his bad eating habits. Although his peers back then had sported lean figures that he himself once had, his terrible coping mechanisms lead to an out-of-shape physique. Reports said that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll tried out a sleeping beauty diet to get rid of his excess weight. This involved sleeping for days on end to avoid eating more food. Unfortunately, this was a terrible idea as his overindulgence in food was also accompanied by heavy drug use, which eventually led to his demise.
ELVIS PRESLEY – 100 LBS: SLEEPING BEAUTY DIET
ROB KARDASHIAN – 34 LBS: PERSONAL TRAINER AND NUTRITIONIST
Blac Chyna, an ex of Rob Kardashian, claimed that he got a weight loss surgery that set him back by roughly $100k! Meanwhile, he returned the favor by announcing that she was the one who underwent such a process to shed the baby weight she put on. It is true that he was more determined to lose weight after their breakup, even going as far as to hire a nutritionist and personal trainer to achieve his goal. If you are a reality TV show fan, you likely know about his Type-II diabetes. Although he succeeded in losing some of the weight, a gastric sleeve surgery will likely speed things up. Do you think he’ll do it?
ROB KARDASHIAN – 34 LBS: PERSONAL TRAINER AND NUTRITIONIST
JENNIFER GIMENEZ – 100 LBS: GYM AND DIET OWNERSHIP
Actress, reality TV personality, and model. Those are all the things Jennifer Gimenez is! The rumor goes that she had to go through some dangerous diets and spent too much time at the gym to keep herself in the modeling business. They say that it is this stress that has led her to abuse illegal substances. The multihyphenate had a drug abuse and alcohol addiction problem before she finally admitted herself into rehab. During her time in the program, she packed on extra pounds and reached her highest weight of 263 pounds. She decided that enough was enough and took on a diet plan that helped her drop 100 lbs.
JENNIFER GIMENEZ – 100 LBS: GYM AND DIET OWNERSHIP
CHAKA KHAN – 60 LBS: THOROUGH DIETS AND EXERCISING
Yvette Marie Stevens, also known as Chaka Khan, had dealt with substance abuse, alcoholism, and weight issues in the past. Things changed for this talented singer when she got diagnosed with both type-2 diabetes and blood pressure problems. The Queen of Funk knew she had to her life together, which was the reason she started an unconditional and healthy lifestyle. She made a drastic change to her diet by cutting out all meat and dairy products. On top of that, she also decided to embrace other physical activities to get the physique she wanted. It worked, and she shed over 60 pounds!
CHAKA KHAN – 60 LBS: THOROUGH DIETS AND EXERCISING
WAYNE KNIGHT – 117 LBS: LIFE OF MODERATION
Wayne Knight has appeared in numerous popular projects such as Jurassic Park, Tarzan, and Toy Story. This actor, however, got his big break when he started playing Newman on the sitcom Seinfeld. Back then, he was associated with the role and his chubby figure. Lately, however, he has been looking a lot healthier than he used to. He did not turn to tummy puck procedures and the like. Instead, he opted for a natural approach and practiced smoking, eating, and drinking in moderation. This proved to be a successful tactic for him as he lost as much as 40 pounds by doing this!
WAYNE KNIGHT – 117 LBS: LIFE OF MODERATION
ABBY LEE MILLER – 40 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
Abby Lee Miller of Dance Moms fame is known for her curves and gorgeous figure. She earned success as a popular dance instructor, though she had to deal with different weight-related and health issues for quite some time. Because of her hypothyroidism, Lee Miller opted to do something about it and got a gastric sleeve surgery back in 2017. However, she got in trouble for bankruptcy fraud and spent time in prison for it. During her time inside, she managed to lose 100 pounds and now continues to turn heads once more. She has explained in the past that she wanted plastic surgery after serving her sentence.
ABBY LEE MILLER – 40 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
MARIE OSMOND – 45 LBS: NUTRISYSTEM DIET PROGRAM
Marie Osmond is best known as a successful country music star during the ‘70s and ‘80s. She earned a name for herself when she remade the song Paper Roses. This talented woman also had the chance to host the variety show Donny AND Marie with Donny Osmond, her own brother. She always had a tough time getting the figure that she wanted. However, she was finally able to make her dream come through when she heard about the Nutrisystem diet program in the late noughties. This program proved to be successful and caused her to lose 45 pounds! In 2019, she guest starred in What What Happens: Live.
MARIE OSMOND – 45 LBS: NUTRISYSTEM DIET PROGRAM
CARNIE WILSON – 150 LBS: GYM AND DIET CONTROL
The lovely Carnie Wilson is the daughter of none other than Beach Boys member Brian Wilson. She is best known for the pop music she made with Wilson Philips. For most of her life, she had to battle obesity, although she did lose a little weight when she was at the height of her career. Things changed again after this. When the band broke up, Carnie seemed to cope by gaining more weight. She opted to go for a gastric bypass surgery and talked about it with her myriad fans online. After going under the knife, she needed to follow a healthy diet. In 2012, she paid her doctor a visit and got a lap-band procedure.
CARNIE WILSON – 150 LBS: GYM AND DIET CONTROL
MAMA JUNE – 300 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING AND A HEALTHY DIET
You are wrong to think that Mama June and her physical transformation was only brought about by weight loss surgeries. Let us not forget that it was also the result of the hard work she put in! She underwent a gastric sleeve surgery in 2016 and then started to lose weight gradually. After a little while, a personal trainer had to mix things up as she was no longer losing weight. She had to get rid of the excess skin from her belly since it had been hanging there limply. She has since shrunk into a size 4!
MAMA JUNE – 300 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING AND A HEALTHY DIET
SUSAN BOYLE – 50 POUNDS: CUT OUT SUGAR, WORKED OUT, TOOK GARCINIA CAMBOGIA SUPPLEMENTS
Susan Boyle became famous in the end of the 2000s thanks to Britain’s Got Talent. Although she didn’t win, she enjoyed a successful music career afterward. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010, and knew then that she needed to make a change. Susan immediately cut sugar from her diet and began to exercise. Sources claim that she was also taking Garcinia Cambogia supplements to help speed up the process. You can catch her today on America’s Got Talent: The Champions on NBC.
SUSAN BOYLE – 50 POUNDS: CUT OUT SUGAR, WORKED OUT, TOOK GARCINIA CAMBOGIA SUPPLEMENTS
CELINE DION – 30 POUNDS: EXERCISE & DIETING
Celine Dion is a household name in the music industry, her achievements, unrivaled. Her most popular song to date is “My Heart Will Go On”, which was in the film Titanic. Celine has always been a thin woman, but following the passing of her husband Rene, she began to lose weight. All of the stress of becoming a single mom and losing the love of her life became too much for the pop star. We hope she doesn’t lose anymore because she looks great as she is!
CELINE DION – 30 POUNDS: EXERCISE & DIETING
KEELY SMITH (BROSNAN) – 120 LBS: STRICT EXERCISE AND DIET PLAN
Smith has been under the spotlight for several years due to her partnership with legendary actor, Pierce Brosnan. She is known in her own right for her beauty, modeling work and career as a journalist. Together with Brosnan, she has fought several causes including environmental issues, cancer, AIDS among others. Smith gained weight after the birth of her children, and it never seemed to leave. She made a change though. A strict diet and workout plan worked wonders for her as she shed the pounds! She looks great and we couldn’t be happier for her.
Keely Smith
KIRSTIE ALLEY – 50 LBS: JENNY CRAIG DIET
Kirstie Alley always seems to be in the spotlight because of her ever-changing weight. The Jenn Craig spokeswoman has recently lost 50 pounds, and we think she looks better than ever!
KIRSTIE ALLEY – 50 LBS: JENNY CRAIG DIET
JORGE GARCIA – 100 LBS: VEGAN
Jorge Garcia, from Lost, made a liestyle change when he decieded he didn’t want to be overweight any longer. He became vegan and began to exercise daily to achieve this.
JORGE GARCIA – 100 LBS: VEGAN
JONATHAN ANTOINE – 50 LBS: DIET CHANGE
Jonathan Antoine from Britain’s Got Talent is completely unrecognizable today! The star made a huge change in his life by eating healthier and going to the gym. We think he looks fabulous!
JONATHAN ANTOINE – 50 LBS: DIET CHANGE
ROSEANNE BARR – 140 LBS: GARCINIA CAMBOGIA DIET PILLS
Roseanne Barr is an American actor-comedian who got her start by doing stand-up comedy. After she got the chance to act, she ended up bringing home both a Golden Globe and an Emmy for the Best Actress award. During the ‘80s and ‘90s, she became one of the most famous female personalities on TV thanks to her critical and harsh views of housewives. In 1998, she decided it was high time to get a makeover. Roseanne got a gastric bypass surgery, which made her drop an impressive 350 pounds! She also decided to drink Garcinia Cambogia diet pills and switch to protein-rich and healthy food.
ROSEANNE BARR – 140 LBS: GARCINIA CAMBOGIA DIET PILLS
VINCE VAUGHN – 26 LBS: RUNNING AND A HEALTHY DIET
Vince Vaugh is considered to be one of the most hilarious guys in Hollywood. This witty and tall actor has appeared in films such as Old School, Wedding Crashers, Unfinished Business, The Dilemma, Zoolander, and Starsky AND Hutch. He kicked off a career in acting back in the ‘80s, although it took him a little while before he got to be a big star. He got his big break when he starred in the 1996 movie, Swingers. After working as an actor, comedian, and producer, he earned a huge amount of weight as well. He has since lost a significant amount of weight, but we are glad to say his sense of humor is intact.
VINCE VAUGHN – 26 LBS: RUNNING AND A HEALTHY DIET
Honey Boo Boo
After Alana’s mom, Mama June, lost over 300 pounds, she decided to follow in her footsteps. Although the idea didn’t excite her at first, the, now, 15-year-old is completely on-board. Doesn’t she look just fabulous?
Honey Boo Boo
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY – 42 LBS: A LITTLE MEAT AND LOTS OF GREENS
How can you possibly not know who Matthew McConaughey is? This American actor first became a household name when he appeared in the coming-of-age film Dazed and Confused. The actor has made a name for himself for his determination to bring his characters to life. One way he did this was to follow weight loss and weight gain procedures no matter how intense. When he was cast in Dallas Buyers Club, he dropped 42 pounds for the role by taking on a difficult weight loss diet with nearly zero meat but lots of greens.
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY – 42 LBS: A LITTLE MEAT AND LOTS OF GREENS
DAWN FRENCH – 98 LBS: CALORIE COUNTING AND LONG WALKS
Dawn French is British comedian and actress who made name for herself when she appeared on the BBC show French and Saunders. After getting diagnosed with cancer and undergoing hysterectomy, she focused on dropping her extra weight. She has since said that she was under the impression she needed to do it because of the state of her health. She did not want plastic surgery, which is why she went on diets. So, what was her trick to losing nearly a hundred pounds? Apparently, it was nothing more than to simply count calories and take long walks. Whoa.
DAWN FRENCH – 98 LBS: CALORIE COUNTING AND LONG WALKS
ARETHA FRANKLIN – 100 LBS: SLIM DIETS AND EXERCISE
Aretha Franklin had formerly been known as one curvy taken. The legendary jazz singer started to reach 300 pounds on the weighting scale and then got diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. Like others on this list, she knew it was to take control of her health once more. Her age and illness made it even more difficult, so she took the endeavor as seriously as she could. She even got a team of experts made up of doctors, a trainer and a dietitian, to come up with the perfect diet tailor-made for her. She did not even think about faster methods like gastric sleeve surgeries and the like but managed to drop over 100 pounds!
ARETHA FRANKLIN – 100 LBS: SLIM DIETS AND EXERCISE
BLAKE LIVELY – 42 LBS: HEALTHY FOOD AND INTENSIVE WORKOUTS
American actress Blake Lively is best known for playing one of the lead characters on the popular television show Gossip Girl. In 2014, she gained a significant amount of weight during the time she was pregnant with Ryan Reynolds’ child. This was nothing unusual, although she decided to cut off some weight after delivering the baby and agreeing to work on The Swallows only a few months later. She took on a strict diet as well as an intense workout routine. She lost as much as 60 pounds back then, though she now says she is in “the best shape of her life”. We are so happy for her!
BLAKE LIVELY – 42 LBS: HEALTHY FOOD AND INTENSIVE WORKOUTS
JORDIN SPARKS – 50 LBS: DAILY WORKOUT
Jordan Sparks is an American singer-actress who climbed her way to the top of the biz when she ended up winning in American Idol. The daughter of retired NFL player Philippi Sparks, she was the youngest person to ever win the title at the age of 17 back in 2007. Her post popular work has got to be No Air. Eight years after winning the show, she made up her mind to eat healthier and start training five times each week. That was how she managed to drop 50 pounds as well.
JORDIN SPARKS – 50 LBS: DAILY WORKOUT
CHRISTIAN BALE – 70 LBS: MOTIVATED BY ROLES
Christian Bale is a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award-winning actor. There is no need to question his dedication to the art as he is always up to undergo unbelievable body transformation for his roles. In 2002, he gained 190 pounds for Reign of Fire. In 2004, he managed to drop 70 pounds of weight for The Machinist. With a good diet and workout regime, it seems like he can do nearly anything! Not long after this, the actor packed on 50 more pounds by chowing on cheeseburgers to appear in American Hustle.
CHRISTIAN BALE – 70 LBS: MOTIVATED BY ROLES
SARA RUE
Actress Sara Rue is most popular for starring in Popular. She is also the hostess of the hit TV program called Shedding for the Wedding and once appeared in Less Than Perfect. She eventually made up her mind to lose the extra pounds she had on her by creating a customized weight loss program that involved both dietary regulations and an intense fitness regimen. The diet became popular because it is not as extreme as others. She ended up losing over 50 pounds, but she opted not to sensationalize this since many American women below the age of 20 have body image problems.
SARA RUE – 50 LBS: A DOABLE DIET AND SMART, EVERYDAY WORKOUTS
GRAHAM ELLIOT – 150 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
This MasterChef got a gastrectomy surgery in 2013, which led to a drop of 150 lbs in weight. Graham Elliott decided to undergo the sleeve gastrectomy because his weight hit about 400 lbs back then. He is a person who has fought weight issues his entire life. He even told People magazine that he once had problems hopping in and out of his car, tying his shoes, and playing with his children. The celebrity chef also admitted that it was a decision borne out of his love for his family. After changing his diet after the hour-long invasive operation, he dropped a significant amount of weight.
GRAHAM ELLIOT – 150 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
LISA LAMPANELLI – 100 LBS: LAP-BAND SURGERY
Lisa Lampanelli went under the knife in 2002. This happened because she was gaining too much weight fast. The stand-up comedy artist got a Lap-Band surgery and was thrilled to hear she lost around a hundred pounds. She eventually admitted to the media that adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet also helped. Aside from that, she talked about how exercising and controlling her weight did wonders for her mental health. Lampanelli used to call herself a food addict but had to bid adieu to her favorite foods for the sake of her health. It looks like it was well worth it!
LISA LAMPANELLI – 100 LBS: LAP-BAND SURGERY
REX RYAN – 100 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
The former head coach of the Jets seems to love controversy. Have you ever watched his rather vulgar press meets or those foot fetish videos? Anyway, moving on, he earned the attention of the spotlight in 2012 thanks to his waistline instead of that big mouth on him. Rex was once as heavy as 348 lbs but getting a Lap-Band procedure caused him to lose 100 lbs. Rex Ryan later admitted that he already got a gastric sleeve surgery in 2010. He explained to Men’s Health that he also tried to follow a lot of diet plans in the past, but none of them seemed to work for him.
REX RYAN – 100 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
ADAM GOLDSTEIN – 150 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
You probably know Adam Goldstein as DJ AM. It was not that long ago when he weighed about 240 lbs. When he was a little kid, he had been chubby and struggled with drug issues on top of that by age 12. When he was 16, he was apparently so addicted to weed that his parents decided to look for drug addiction help. Growing up, he began to binge on ice cream, fries and cheeseburgers, which is not particularly unusual when your work requires you to stay up until very late at clubs and pubs. He opted to change his appearance and health by undergoing gastric bypass surgery in 2003. He lost 150 lbs!
ADAM GOLDSTEIN – 150 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
WILLIAM MOODY – 200 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
William Moody, also known by his aliases Percival ‘Percy’ Pringle III and Paul Bearer, who made a name for himself as a wrestling manager. He first talked about losing nearly 200 lbs after getting a gastric bypass surgery. During that interview in 2003, he talked about how he was finally able to see body parts that he had not seen in a long time. The gastric sleeve surgery had actually been part of the package when he renewed his WWE contract. He ended up weighing less than 300 lbs once more after 20 years.
WILLIAM MOODY – 200 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
ETTA JAMES – 200 LBS: WENT UNDER THE KNIFE
Etta James managed to lose nearly 200 lbs after she got a gastric sleeve surgery in 2001. During the twilight years of the amazing singer, she was so overweight that she needed a wheelchair in order to perform during her concerts. When she hit 400 lbs, she knew that she had to do something about it to save her career. She talked to Roseanne Barr and opted to go under the knife. She later said that while the surgery managed to help her lose weight, it also created problems with keeping food level low.
ETTA JAMES – 200 LBS: WENT UNDER THE KNIFE
JESSE JACKSON JR. – 50 LBS: DUODENAL SWITCH PROCEDURE
Jesse Jackson Jr. was said to have developed a bipolar disorder after he got a gastric bypass surgery. He eventually clarified that there was no truth to this rumor. Experts said that his 2014 operation only gave him minor issues. Jackson weight about 260 lbs and said he lost around 50 lbs after he went under the knife. To be specific, he chose to go with the duodenal switch procedure, which means surgeons remove part of the stomach and then rearrange the intestine. His personal spokesperson revealed that the politician also decided to improve his dietary plans afterward.
JESSE JACKSON JR. – 50 LBS: DUODENAL SWITCH PROCEDURE
JENNIFER HOLLIDAY – 124 LBS: GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
Jennifer Holliday was the ‘original dreamgirl’ and got her start when she was an actress and singer on Broadway. It was sad to hear that she once tried to kill herself because of her clinical depression. Holliday attributes her mood swings to her weight gain and decided to get a gastric bypass surgery to lose the extra pounds. As a matter of fact, she had been one of the first celebrities to improve their figure by doing this. She managed to lose around 124 lbs after the surgery. Perhaps people should start referring to her as the first brand ambassador for the procedure!
JENNIFER HOLLIDAY – 124 LBS: GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
DEBORAH VOIGT – 130 LBS: COSMETIC PROCEDURE
This songbird came to the conclusion that it was time to get gastric bypass surgery when she was having problems slipping into her costume for a Royal Opera House performance in 2004. Deborah Voight was upset when she heard about how critics chose to fat-shame her instead of talking about her voice. That must have been the last straw as she got the procedure in 2005. She lost around 130 lbs afterward. She used to have a careless lifestyle and binge ate a lot, but she can now fit into an airplane bathroom again! We have to say that we are happy for her for sizing down from her original 350 lbs frame.
DEBORAH VOIGT – 130 LBS: COSMETIC PROCEDURE
JOHN DALY – 115 LBS: LAP-BAND SURGERY
John Daly used to say that he dropped nearly 660 lbs by implanting a diet of popcorn, cigarettes, and whiskey. What a dreadful diet that sounds like! The truth is that this ace golfer decided to get a Lap-Band surgery in 2008. He lost around 115 lbs after getting the procedure, although it would cause him to lose muscle strength as well. After he got the procedure done in 2009, John went back to his European tour and told jokes to a bunch of journalists in Australia. This was a guy who once weighed about 280 to 300 lbs. We bet he felt a lot ‘lighter’ after dropping all that excess weight.
JOHN DALY – 115 LBS: LAP-BAND SURGERY
KHALIAH ALI – 120 LBS: PLACED A BAND ON HER STOMACH TO LOSE WEIGHT
Khaliah Ali is the daughter of boxing superstar Muhammad Ali. She used to weight 325 lbs if you can believe it. She was perfectly fine to go on with her yo-yo diet to keep her weight in order, although the constant criticism led to her decision to go get a gastric band surgery last 2004. The daughter of the national sporting hero later revealed that she was not all that concerned about her weight, although she just found it unbearable to hear the criticisms as the daughter of the wonderful boxer. Gastric band surgery is not as invasive as gastric bypass since it just involves a band on the stomach for weight loss.
KHALIAH ALI – 120 LBS: PLACED A BAND ON HER STOMACH TO LOSE WEIGHT
ANNE DIAMOND – 70 LBS: SUGAR-FREE DIET
This talented journalist underwent a Lap Band procedure in 2005. Anne Diamond actually had a couple of surgeries done in order to lose weight. If you ask her, she will tell you that a gastric bypass will not turn you into Catherine Zeta-Jones automatically. In fact, she said the procedure soured her relationship with food. She stopped craving junk food and now eats a sugar-free diet. If you are capable of changing your diet plans on your own and sticking to it, you do not need to go and pay for such a procedure!
ANNE DIAMOND – 70 LBS: SUGAR-FREE DIET
DAVID LANGE – 100 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
The former New Zealand Prime Minister might just be the only head of state who has ever gotten a gastric bypass. This center-leftist politician got the procedure done in 1982, although biographer Michael Bassett later said that the procedure made his health deteriorate. Even though it is now impossible to further verify the claim since Lange is no longer around, the politician never did talk about his surgery. It is common knowledge in the country that he decided to do this since he could not control his craving for more food. However, other people soon followed in his footsteps. Fellow local politicians Ken Douglas and Donna Awatere decided to undergo the procedure themselves as well.
DAVID LANGE
MIKEY ROBINS – 143 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Mikey Robins is an Australian media personality who lost his dad when he was only ten years old. He turned to emotional eating to cope. Add that to his reckless lifestyle, he was only bound to pack on some pounds. He decided to try doing something about his weight when he got famous. After doing his homework on various programs, he decided to get a Lap-Band surgery since he thought it suited his lifestyle best. After a couple of months, he was able to lose nearly 143 pounds!
MIKEY ROBINS – 143 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
CHARLIE WEIS – 50 LBS: WENT UNDER KNIFE TO LOSE WEIGHT
Charlie Weis is the former coach for the Kansas Jayhawks. His story is pretty different from the others here. Once known for the take-charge style, he ended up hiring medical malpractice attorneys to sue the cosmetic surgeons who did his gastric sleeve surgery. He believed that it had grave repercussions on his health. However, the doctors fought back and told everyone that Weis refused to get pre-surgery examinations back then. The famous Tom Brady was aware about Weis’ decision from the very start and even decided to accompany him during the trial.
CHARLIE WEIS – 50 LBS: WENT UNDER KNIFE TO LOSE WEIGHT
PAULA DEEN – 40+ LBS: EXTREMELY HEALTHY DIET
In 2012, Paula Dean found out that she has Type-2 diabetes. That was the moment she knew it was time to take on a weight loss program. She followed a very healthy diet and started to work out on the regular. She eventually lost 40 pounds! You can learn more from her by checking out her nutrition book called Paula Dean Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up. It is her way of paying it forward.
PAULA DEEN – 40+ LBS: EXTREMELY HEALTHY DIET
PATTI AUSTIN – 120 LBS: GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
Patti Austin has had some hereditary weight loss issues. Apart from that, medical ailments like coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes have also been in the family. Since Austin has both asthma and diabetes, her doctors have asked her to tone down her weight. The singer went for a gastric bypass surgery. After a successful surgery, Austin lost 120 pounds of her total of 300 pounds, effectively losing 40% of her body weight.
PATTI AUSTIN – 120 LBS: GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
JOHN GOODMAN – 100 LBS: PERSONAL TRAINER AND WELL-BALANCED DIET
We cannot think of a movie where this actor did not appear in the role of the “fat, funny man”. Even though the weight has helped him make a name for himself in the competitive industry, it interfered with his health as well. After he learned that there is no better way to take care of himself than losing weight, Goodman opted to get a personal trainer and start eating well-balanced meals. He did not undergo gastric bypass or sleeve surgery to change the way he looks. He lost 100 pounds all the same!
JOHN GOODMAN – 100 LBS: PERSONAL TRAINER AND WELL-BALANCED DIET
LAVELL CRAWFORD – 120 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
Lavell Crawford had a burly figure, which helped him land several gigs in the role of a bodyguard and paid henchmen. However, the fact that he was obese was clearly taking its toll on his body. He could no longer stay this way, so he decided to get a gastric sleeve surgery. He opted for this since he did not think diet and workout were feasible. He managed to drop 120 pounds after the procedure!
LAVELL CRAWFORD – 120 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
CHRIS MOYLES – 70 LBS: RUN-RUN WORKOUT REGIMEN
There was a time when TV host Chris Moyles looked like he was about to go to Obese City on a one-way ticket. It was a good thing that he realized the dangers of such a future and immediately hopped aboard the healthy lifestyle train after leaving BBC Radio 1. He quit junk food and started a run-run workout routine. He managed to shed 70 pounds without undergoing any weight loss surgery!
CHRIS MOYLES – 70 LBS: RUN-RUN WORKOUT REGIMEN
GENIE FRANCIS – 40 LBS: RELIED ON PROPER DIET AND WORKOUT
Genie Francis looks like she is losing weight at the same time other people are gaining more of it! She decided on a nonsurgical approach and followed a strict diet and exercise routine to get rid of 55 pounds. She paid for a personal trainer and followed diets upon the instruction of a nutrition company. She would have been unable to do any of this if she did not have the same level of dedication!
GENIE FRANCIS – 40 LBS: RELIED ON PROPER DIET AND WORKOUT
COREY HARRISON – 150 LBS: GASTRIC BAND
Corey Harrison knew he was in trouble when he hit the 400-pound weight mark. His doctor gave him a warning when this happened. The Pawn Stars cast member wanted to get his health on track and got a gastric band procedure. Not that long after this, he managed to drop 150 lbs. The reduced weight served as his starting point for an even healthier diet. On top of that, he also started exercising on the regular.
COREY HARRISON – 150 LBS: GASTRIC BAND
KIRSTEN VANGSNESS – 40 LBS: HEALTHY DIET AND WORKOUT
If you are a fan of the CBS police procedural show called “Criminal Minds”, you might know Kristen Vangsness for playing the FBI Technical Analyst by the name of Penelope Garcia on the show. After starting a healthy diet, lifestyle, and workout with her trainer, she has lost the excess pounds!
KIRSTEN VANGSNESS – 40 LBS: HEALTHY DIET AND WORKOUT
CAITLIN VAN ZANDT – 90 LBS: LAP-BAND SURGERY
Caitlin Van Zandt earned more than her fair share of fame with her performance in The Sopranos. After trying all kinds of diets and exercises, the chubby star once thought it was hard to get her health in order once more. She eventually got a Lap-Band surgery, which improved her looks and her health. She lost 90 pounds with the surgical procedure!
CAITLIN VAN ZANDT – 90 LBS: LAP-BAND SURGERY
LAUREN GOODGER – 48 LBS: HEALTHY DIET AND LOT OF EXERCISE
Lauren Goodger is an English small screen star who is always in the limelight for some reason. She had to suffer a lot of fat-shaming after unflattering photos of her went up online. She then decided it was time to shape up, though she was not keen on surgeries or liposuction. After exercising and dieting, she managed to lose her extra weight. She has even came out with her very own workout DVD!
LAUREN GOODGER – 48 LBS: HEALTHY DIET AND LOT OF EXERCISE
FRANKIE ESSEX – 28 LBS: DITCHED WINE
If you have ever went through a bad breakup, you might know how unhealthy it could be. Frankie Essex knows this as she decided to cope with her breakup by indulging in alcohol and food, which led to a serious weight gain. She later decided to get it together and slimmed down by ditching the unhealthy diet she had. She showed off her sweet figure in Ibiza. What better revenge is there than to lose 30 lbs?
FRANKIE ESSEX – 28 LBS: DITCHED WINE
KIRSTIE ALLSOPP – 28 LBS: DROPPED SUGAR AND PRACTISED PILATES
Kirstie Allsopp is a property expert known for her curves. Unfortunately, she had been so busy that she neglected to focus on her nutrition. That was how she ended up packing on extra pounds when she finally made it to her 40s. She eventually asked for help from Amelia Freer. Not only did she decide to stop eating sugary and processed food, but she also stuck to a Zumba and Pilates regimen. Kirstie managed to trim her weight down so much that it’s finally the same number as when she was in her 30s.
KIRSTIE ALLSOPP – 28 LBS: DROPPED SUGAR AND PRACTISED PILATES
DREW BARRYMORE – 20 LBS: PERSONAL LOW-CARB DIET
Drew Barrymore is a Hollywood actress with an incredibly alluring persona. It was a bit of a shock for everyone to see this baby-faced actress gain some unwanted weight. While she was shooting Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet, she also went on a personal low-carb diet with techniques invented by none other than Kimberly Snyder. The star was successful at losing 20 pounds and looks better than ever.
DREW BARRYMORE – 20 LBS: PERSONAL LOW-CARB DIET
NICOLE SULLIVAN – 38 LBS: REDUCED INTAKE TO 11,00 CALORIES A DAY
For Nicole Sullivan of King Of Queens fame, her pregnancy had been the cause of her weight gain. She was determined to lose those extra pounds by adhering to her strict diet plan and using healthy meal delivery services. She managed to reduce her intake to only 1,100 calories a day. She lets herself have a cheat day once a week, but we daresay that she more than makes up for that by going on uphill walks… and weightlifting with her baby in hand.
NICOLE SULLIVAN – 38 LBS: REDUCED INTAKE TO 11,00 CALORIES A DAY
FERGIE – 20 LBS: 1600 CALORIES A DAY
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie decided to keep her weight loss plan simple and sweet. She adhered to the low-calorie diet program released by DietDesigns.com. It was focused on healthy meals by Carrie Wiatt, which capped calorie intake at 1,200 per day. After she managed to drop 20 pounds, she now eats 1,600 calories and has an active lifestyle. The musician is also a devout believer in the power of apple cider vinegar, which is known to break down cholesterol and fat as well as improve metabolism.
FERGIE – 20 LBS: 1600 CALORIES A DAY
JOSH PECK – 100 LBS: LAP BAND SURGERY
True enough, you can always drop more than a hundred pounds by undergoing Lap-Bank surgery. The actor is considered to be living proof of this. He decided to change his lifestyle for the better with a healthier diet and regular exercise. He decided to substitute freshly-squeezed fruit juice for soda instead. We are happy to see that he has decided to take better care of his health.
JOSH PECK – 100 LBS: LAP BAND SURGERY
KEVIN LILES – 30 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
Kevin Liles is no longer remembered as an obese guy. The former president of Def Records and executive vice-president of Warner Music Group decided to do something about his weight and accomplished that. After a gastric sleeve surgery, he started to go on a balanced diet to trim down. As you can see, taking the time to look after yourself is more than important than anything else!
KEVIN LILES – 30 LBS: GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
PATRICK STUMP – 60 LBS: PORTION CONTROL AND EXERCISE
We were all glad when Patrick Stump decided to make a comeback after that long hiatus. Everyone was surprised to find him 60 pounds lighter as well. The Fall Out Boy frontman shed pounds after practicing portion control and regular exercise. It is a solid combination and led him to release his very first solo album. We are sure that his newfound physique has helped him attain the confidence he needed for it.
PATRICK STUMP – 60 LBS: PORTION CONTROL AND EXERCISE
ASHLEE SIMPSON – 50 LBS: CHANGED EATING HABITS AND GYM
After she gave birth to her kid, Ashlee Simpson knew it was time to quit eating all those cupcakes and desserts. It must have been fun, but she wanted to get back on track. Ashlee embarked on this personal project by improving her eating habits and going to the gym to exercise for at least a half-hour each day. Ashlee managed to lose the excess pounds after putting in the hard work. We are sure that Evan Ross is glad to have someone as driver as her in his life!
ASHLEE SIMPSON – 50 LBS: CHANGED EATING HABITS AND GYM
RICKY LAKE – 100 LBS: CLEAN EATING
Ricky Lake is a talented TV host, actress, and producer. She had to struggle with a weight problem for years on end. She actually resorted to several desperate measures in the past to slim down, although none of them ended up working anyway. Her rollercoaster weight does not seem to end. We think it might be a good idea to explore her other options like a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery.
RICKY LAKE – 100 LBS: CLEAN EATING
ANNA GUNN – 40 LBS: MEDICATIONS
Anna Gunn is best known for her portrayal of Skylar White, Walter White’s wife, on the hit show Breaking Bad. She was prone to getting criticisms from the fanbase. However, it got to an extreme point in the final season since that was the time her weight gain became noticeable. According to her, this was brought about by her medication instead of a poor diet. At any rate, she was able to drop all the excess weight later.
ANNA GUNN – 40 LBS: MEDICATIONS
HOLLY MADISON – 19 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT
Holly Madison packed on a shocking 19 pounds in only a matter of 18 months. The former star of Girls Next Door and Poop Show must have paused and realized that this was not healthy at all. She began to take a weight loss supplement called NV, which was made to improve one’s energy levels. Right away, she started to work out regularly by doing yoga and Pilates. She decided to go on a low-carb diet as well.
HOLLY MADISON – 19 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT
MELISSA JOAN HART – 40 LBS: DISCIPLINED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
After Melissa Joan Hart decided to stop working in the biz for a great number of years to start a family, she put on a significant amount of weight. The actress established herself in the industry when she played Sabrina The Teenage Witch. However, the real magic was how she slimmed down from sticking to her weight loss plan and cutting out junk food completely. No magic here, it’s all discipline and focus!
MELISSA JOAN HART – 40 LBS: DISCIPLINED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
TAMI ROMAN – 40+ LBS: DIET SUPPLEMENT NV CLINICAL
Tami Roman began to get worried when she started packing on extra pounds right after quitting smoking. The 5’9” tall star reached a worrying 185 pounds, which was when she started to take her life back. She began taking a diet supplement known as NV Clinical, which was how she shed 7 pounds in only a week. She also started to put exercise in her daily routine. She started with simple 10-minute walks before she started to go at it for 30 minutes. She is still at it and has since lost 40 pounds.
TAMI ROMAN – 40+ LBS: DIET SUPPLEMENT NV CLINICAL
JESSICA SIMPSON – 60 LBS: ALL VEGAN DIET
This diva packed on some pounds when she was pregnant with her second child. Even Jessica Simpson is not immune to weight gain! However, we suspect she might have superhuman strength considering the fact that she lived through the Weight Watchers program. In 2013, she dropped 60 pounds thanks to it! She also adopted a vegan diet, so she was able to shed more weight before she married Eric Johnson.
JESSICA SIMPSON – 60 LBS: ALL VEGAN DIET
AMY SCHUMER: HIT THE GYM HARD
If you want to succeed in Hollywood, being a funny person just won’t cut it. Amy Schumer knows this very well. This comedienne had to embark on a weight loss quest for her part in the comedy movie called Trainwreck. She later said that it was a difficult experience for her since she had no problems with her body. Despite this, she decided to devote her time exercising on the regular and eating a balanced diet because she wants to do her job well. She went to the gym regularly for months until she managed to lose the extra pounds.
AMY SCHUMER: HIT THE GYM HARD
CANDACE CAMERON – STRICT WEIGHT LOSS DIET
Candance Cameron made a name for herself when she appeared on the iconic television sitcom Full House. The star had been hoping to get rid of the additional pounds for a couple of years when she finally decided it was time to change her lifestyle. She started to go on a strict diet, but this was not particularly hard for her as she got results not long after. When she managed to shed the extra pounds, she ended up looking even better than before. She previously said that she now feels more energetic.
CANDACE CAMERON – STRICT WEIGHT LOSS DIET
RACHAEL RAY – 37 LBS: LOW CARB DIET AND EXERCISE
Doesn’t it seem like most people have fought the battle of the bulge? Even Hollywood celebrities have to deal with this. Rachael Ray is one such person who has tried to lose weight not only once but numerous times in the past. After she went on a low-carb diet and started exercising regularly, she managed to shrink two sizes down. Unfortunately, she managed to regain 37 lbs once more and had to redo the whole thing. She recently revealed that she was fine with her present weight, but it is still possible that she will try to do something about it in the future.
RACHAEL RAY – 37 LBS: LOW CARB DIET AND EXERCISE
MARK WAHLBERG – 40 LBS: ALL THANKS TO HIS PERSONAL TRAINER
Mark Wahlberg is one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors. He continues to stay relevant because he is also one of the most talented actors out there! We cannot believe that he went from a no one to a top-paid actor. When he landed the role of a drug-addicted literary professor in the movie called The Gambler, it was imperative that he lose 40 pounds. He managed to achieve this after going on an intense diet and hiring the services of a personal trainer to help him out. When the shooting for the film was over, he decided it was time to head back to his original frame.
MARK WAHLBERG – 40 LBS: ALL THANKS TO HIS PERSONAL TRAINER
JASON ALEXANDER – 30 LBS: WATCHED HIS DAILY CALORIE INTAKE
We would not be surprised if you tell us that the name Jay Scott Greenspan does not sound familiar. However, we are sure you have heard the voice of Jason Alexander before! He was on Seinfeld for a little way in the past, so we got to see him on his journey to losing weight. He was focused on his mission and succeeded in losing the excess weight. He managed to drop 30 pound after keeping an eye on his calorie intake and going on a balanced diet. Apparently, he wants to lose even more weight!
JASON ALEXANDER – 30 LBS: WATCHED HIS DAILY CALORIE INTAKE
KATHY BATES – 60 LBS: CLEAN EATING
Kathy Bates did not waste any time stealing our hearts with her charisma and acting prowess. She has also shown us that she is one talented director! After she was diagnosed with cancer, she did not have any choice but to go for cancer treatment. As these procedures can be invasive and potent, she ended up shedding off 60 pounds. She hopes to drop some more weight, have a healthier lifestyle, and feel more content with her appearance. Let us hope she achieves these things!
KATHY BATES – 60 LBS: CLEAN EATING
RONNIE ORTIZ – 30 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING
Ronnie Ortiz of Jersey Shore fame is best known for his love of the gym and his general beefiness. However, he packed on some weight in 2013 after an illness. He quickly noticed this and headed back to the gym to return to his normal physique. The following year, he was getting some help from a fitness trainer because he wanted to come back to his former burly stature. If you ask him, he will tell you that he is still only halfway there! Maybe he should look into getting a gastric sleeve surgery to speed it up.
RONNIE ORTIZ – 30 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING
JARED LETO – 35 LBS: STOPPED EATING FOR 21 DAYS
Jared Leto needed to earn a lot of weight when he landed the role of John Lennon’s murderer. However, he shocked everyone in 2012 when he showed us that he can do everything he needs to do for his job. His fans were shocked when photos of a scrawny and scraggy Leto went viral online. It was later revealed that the actor did it on purpose since he needed to trim down for his role in Dallas Buyers Club. He later explained to the media that he even stopped eating for three weeks! It was probably an option to get gastric sleeve surgery, however we bet he does not like shortcuts.
JARED LETO – 35 LBS: STOPPED EATING FOR 21 DAYS
RUBEN STUDDARD – 127 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING
To this day, Ruben Studdard is still not all that skinny. However, kudos are in order since he was able to drop an impressive 127 lbs already. He previously said that ‘Biggest Loser’ gave him a new perspective about himself. Aside from that, he thanked his personal trainer called Dolvett, who had been with him for the entirety of this journey. Ruben dropped 120 lbs on the show, though he still looks a little wide. If you are in the same boat as he is, you might want to consider getting weight loss surgery to speed it up.
RUBEN STUDDARD – 127 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING
ANGIE STONE – 20 LBS: CHANGED DIET PLAN
Angie Stone has enjoyed an enjoyable career since her debut in the music industry during the ‘70s. She even got to work with the likes of Lenny Kravitz! Now in her fifties, she first went on a weight loss journey in 2006 as a star in VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. She failed to impress the viewers and the jury as she only shed 20 pounds during her time on the show. After finding out she had Type-2 diabetes ten years later, she began to get medication for the condition. This meant altering her diet plan as well, of course.
ANGIE STONE – 20 LBS: CHANGED DIET PLAN
RANDY JACKSON – 100 LBS: INVENTED HIS OWN WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
This Grammy Award-winning record producer sure looked smaller during his early days as a judge on American Idol. He has admitted that he tried numerous things, some of them incredibly bizarre, to help out with his weight problem. However, it was his 2001 diagnosis of Type-2 diabetes that served as his wake-up call. Randy Jackson then decided it was time for a gastric bypass surgery in 2003. The bassist managed to lose a lot of weight after the procedure, though he regained some of it only months after this. The next thing he did was to formulate a weight loss program of his own together with a dietitian.
RANDY JACKSON – 100 LBS: INVENTED HIS OWN WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
OPRAH WINFREY – 40 LBS : WORKOUT AND DIET
Oprah Winfrey is definitely one of the biggest personalities in show business in this day and age. Despite this, she has managed to keep a low profile. She avoids publicly talking about her personal relationships, although there was no way she could hide her weight issues. Her weight loss and weight gain story is just as exciting as they go. She is now a major stakeholder of Weight Watchers, so we can see that it has done her a lot of good in more ways than one. She lost roughly 40 lbs fairly recently thanks to her diet.
OPRAH WINFREY – 40 LBS : WORKOUT AND DIET
JOHN POPPER – 200 LBS: GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
John Popper is a Blues artist had just been living that rock ‘n’ roll life, although he did not that he was only slowly killing himself. After he experienced a lot of chest pain, he was taken to a hospital in LA and got the news that he had an artery blockage. The upside here was that he did not get a cardiac arrest, though she still had to undergo angioplasty. The year after the terrifying incident, he decided to get gastric bypass surgery and dropped nearly half of his original weight.
JOHN POPPER – 200 LBS: GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
LEAH REMINI – 80 LBS: PERSONALIZED DIET
Leah Remini is best known for starring in the CBS show The King of Queens. She packed on some weight when she was carrying her daughter. After delivering her baby, she decided to embark on a mission to lose the baby weight. She got a personal fitness trainer and went on a customized diet per the advice of Dr. R. Cohen. The actress says that she lost 80 pounds of weight by improving her diet and working out.
LEAH REMINI – 80 LBS: PERSONALIZED DIET
AUBREY O’DAY – 15 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING AND HEALTHY DIET
Aubrey O’Day earned a significant number of pounds after she left Danity Kane. Even though she did not stop ballooning, she decided to say no to gastric bypass surgery. She chose to participate in a group workout session instead! This workout session was meant to help her lose a thousand calories per hour. Whoa. Aside from the intense exercise, she also improved her diet plan and began to limit her calorie intake to only 1700 each day. As you can see, she got very impressive results.
AUBREY O’DAY – 15 LBS: RIGOROUS TRAINING AND HEALTHY DIET
SHAWN JOHNSON – 25 LBS: DANCE AND HEALTHIER DIET
This Olympian was as healthy as you can get when she was still an active gymnast. When she decided to quit her sport, she ended up rejoining Dancing with the Stars, she gained a lot of weight and faced heavy criticism for it. Johnson then turned to questionable weight loss tactics like juice cleansing and detoxing, nearly developing an eating disorder in the process. We are glad to report that she decided to take on a healthier weight loss plan and began working out again.
SHAWN JOHNSON – 25 LBS: DANCE AND HEALTHIER DIET
AMBER RILEY – 30 LBS: BALANCED DIET AND WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
Amber Riley is best known as Mercedes on the Fox how Glee. She has never really felt uncomfortable about her looks. However, a visit to the doctor a little while ago made her reconsider her life decisions. She was advised to switch to a healthy diet and lose some weight because it might lead to complications later on. She did as she was told and managed to lose two dress sizes! Of course, she would have lost more weight if she decided to get gastric sleeve surgery, although this is not half bad at all either.
AMBER RILEY – 30 LBS: BALANCED DIET AND WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
MONICA SELES – 47 LBS: CHANGED HER EATING HABITS
There is no doubt that Monica Seles is one of the biggest figures in women’s tennis. She could have reached even greater heights if a Steffi Graf fan did not stab her in 1993. The traumatic incident left a scar on her in both the physical and emotional sense. She actually developed eating disorders after it. This was the reason her weight and overall health deteriorated over the years. Monica decide to change her diet after consulting a dietitian. She did not get weight loss surgery, but she is now a lot healthier.
MONICA SELES – 47 LBS: CHANGED HER EATING HABITS
HOLLY HAGAN – 40 LBS: CHANGED DIET AND LIFESTYLE
Holly Hagan appeared in the MTV show Geordie Shore, and her amazing hourglass figure was the envy of the world. However, she started packing on weight after the show. Sources have revealed that the reason for this would be an alcohol addiction and drug dependency. She began to hate how she looked and began to alter the diet and lifestyle she previously had. She managed to shrink from a size sixteen to a size eight thanks to this change! You can hear more about the weight loss surgery she got if you read her book called The Body Bible. Perhaps it will even give you the inspiration you need to follow suit!
HOLLY HAGAN – 40 LBS: CHANGED DIET AND LIFESTYLE
JENNI FARLEY – 30 LBS: RIGOROUS EXERCISE PLAN
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley gained some weight after she gave birth to her second kid. Good thing it served as her wake-up call. She started an intense exercise plan and managed to shed the baby weight in no time. During this time, she took to Instagram to regularly post photos of herself. Despite the rumors, the truth is that she did not get a gastric sleeve surgery. All it took her was hard work and dedication!
JENNI FARLEY – 30 LBS: RIGOROUS EXERCISE PLAN
KIMORA LEE SIMMONS – 25 LBS: STARTED EATING LESS
Kimora Lee Simmons packed on some weight during her pregnancy as well. It was not all on her tummy either. Among other body parts, her face ended up bloated. She wanted to lose weight so badly, but she did not exactly go about it the right way. Instead of going on a healthy diet and hiring a personal trainer, she opted to simply start eating less. It eventually turned into skipping entire meals. The worst part about this is that she was dropping pounds at the expense of nourishing her body. If you want to lose weight, remember that you should still take good care of yourself.
KIMORA LEE SIMMONS – 25 LBS: STARTED EATING LESS
ADRIENNE BAILON – 22 LBS: DIET PLAN AND RIGOROUS TRAINING
Adrienne Bailon is a talented singer. Like other women out there, she wanted to look stunning on her own wedding day. This was the goal she had in mind, so off she went to a personal trainer who then whipped up a weight loss plan for her. She managed to lose 22 pounds just in time for the wedding day!
ADRIENNE BAILON – 22 LBS: DIET PLAN AND RIGOROUS TRAINING
LEXI REED – 292 LBS: ORGANIC FOOD AND INTENSE WORKOUT
Lexi Reed became something of an internet sensation after she took to Instagram to post this photo after she lost an incredible 292 pounds. In 2016, her weight peaked at nearly 500 lbs. Back then, she could not even get the remote control since it was on the other end of her sofa. That was when she decided to change things up, so she and her boyfriend began to trade in junk food for organic food. The two of them also started to workout in the gym and kept everyone looped in by posting about it online. It took her a year to achieve her goal. They are living a good and healthy life now, so there is no need for gastric sleeve surgery.
LEXI REED – 292 LBS: ORGANIC FOOD AND INTENSE WORKOUT
TYLER PERRY – 40 LBS: BODY WEIGHT EXERCISE AND CARDIO
Comedian Tyler Perry is yet another celebrity who decided to do something about his health. After his diabetic mother died, he made the decision to start a healthy lifestyle by hiring a personal trainer and going on a diet plan. From them on, losing weight was fairly straightforward for him. After working hard at it for months, he managed to shed 40 pounds. Nope, he did not resort to surgery or liposuction at all.
TYLER PERRY – 40 LBS: BODY WEIGHT EXERCISE AND CARDIO
WENTWORTH MILLER – 35 LBS: HIT THE GYM HARD
Hollywood actor and resident hunk Wentworth Miller has not shied away from talking about his depression. For him, eating junk food has served as a coping mechanism of shorts, though it also made him look a little worse for wear. He got criticized heavily and then trolled online, which must have pushed him to working out again. The Prison Break actor managed to clear 35 pounds of extra weight as well as improve his mental health by doing this.
WENTWORTH MILLER – 35 LBS: HIT THE GYM HARD
HILLARY SCOTT – 50 LBS: FITNESS REGIMEN AND REGULAR WORKOUT
Country singer Hilary Scott has always liked her curvaceous body. However, pregnancy was not so kind on her as she put on weight that made her feel unsatisfied about the way she looked. Enough was enough, so she embarked on a weight loss journey. The solution was to change her lifestyle for the better. She started pushing herself with a workout regimen and a good diet. In a matter of months, she shed a whopping 50 pounds! Clearly, there are more natural ways to look good than just getting cosmetic surgery or a tummy tuck.
HILLARY SCOTT – 50 LBS: FITNESS REGIMEN AND REGULAR WORKOUT
REZA FARAHAN – 40 LBS: A PERSONAL TRAINER
Do you remember Reza Farahan of Shahs of Sunset? It seems like he was not happy with his appearance, so he decided to get to work. For several years, he put on some weight because of his dietary choices and his age. When 2016 rolled in, he decided it was time to get a personal trainer and start working out on the regular. Aside from exercising, Reza also started eating a healthier diet. That was how he managed to drop so much weight without turning to weight loss surgery! He ended up losing 40 pounds.
REZA FARAHAN – 40 LBS: A PERSONAL TRAINER
SOLEIL MOON FRYE – 25 LBS: ALTERNATIVE MEAL PLANS
Soliel Moon Frye is not a person who can carry and then give birth to a baby without gaining weight. As a matter of fact, she already knew this was going to happen. She also knew how to lose it right away. After giving birth to her fourth kid, she decided to seek the help of a professional business called Nutrisystem. It offered healthy diets and alternative meal plans to improve their client’s health. They also helped count the calories and provided encouragement. That sure sounds like a good deal to us!
SOLEIL MOON FRYE – 25 LBS: ALTERNATIVE MEAL PLANS
MEGHAN LINSEY – 25 LBS: JOINED NUTRISYSTEM
Meghan Linsey was a runner-up on The Voice and continues to establish herself in the music world. She was not fat, though she had some extra weight in the past. However, she decided to change things after she saw photos of herself that she thought were unflattering. Like Soleil Moon Frye, the singer also ended up going to Nutrisystem for help in this endeavor. She managed to lose 25 pounds thanks to a good diet and regular exercise.
MEGHAN LINSEY – 25 LBS: JOINED NUTRISYSTEM
RUSSELL CROWE – 52 LBS: CHANGED WORKOUT ROUTINES
There are a number of actors out there who are more than willing to lose or gain weight for a part in a project. That must be the reason Russell Crowe was ready to gain weight for The Nice Guys. However, he was eager to lose it when they were done working on the film. The movie star did not opt to get gastric band surgery or a tummy tuck, of course. Instead, he relied on his personal trainer to help him out with his workout plan. He started to shape up once more after dropping 52 pounds, which is a lot.
RUSSELL CROWE – 52 LBS: CHANGED WORKOUT ROUTINES
BOY GEORGE – 88 LBS: HIRED A PERSONAL NUTRITIONIST
Music legend Boy Georgie probably did not mean to put on as much weight as he did, although it might have been too late when he realized it. At his peak, he reached 264 pounds. Cosmetic surgery was not the way to go for him. Instead, he got a personal trainer to help him reach his goal via exercise. He also got a nutritionist to help him go on a diet. He ended up losing 88 pounds overall! Good job, Boy George.
BOY GEORGE – 88 LBS: HIRED A PERSONAL NUTRITIONIST
TIFFANI THIESSEN – 45 LBS: HARD WORK
The beautiful Tiffani Thiessen is best known for her work on Saved By The Bell. After she gave birth to her child, she looked quite different, however. She did not want to resort to a tummy tuck or liposuction to return to her original frame. Instead, she decided to do it the hard way! She hired the services of a personal trainer and received a healthy diet. She ended up losing a total of 45 pounds.
TIFFANI THIESSEN – 45 LBS: HARD WORK
CARLOS MENCIA – 70 LBS: HEALTHY DIET
Funnyman Carlos Mencia did not have the easiest time in the world of show business. Some of his peers started to accuse him of stealing material. He even had to deal with a plagiarism case at some point! He decided to take a hiatus from making people laugh to improve himself. One way he went about this was to go on a diet, which helped him lose 70 pounds. Although he does not suffer from the same pressure that female celebrities deal with, it is always ideal to stay in shape when you are in the entertainment industry.
CARLOS MENCIA – 70 LBS: HEALTHY DIET
STEPHENIE MEYER – 20 LBS: BEGAN RUNNING AND WORKING OUT
When you start out as a regular Joe and then became incredibly rich in such a short period of time, no one will blame you if you pack on some weight. That was what happened to Stephenie Meyer of Twilight fame. The author had to travel around a lot to promote her books, which caused her to develop a poor diet. She did not opt for cosmetic surgery even though she could afford them without a problem whatsoever. Instead, she decided to start running, which has led her to shed 20 pounds in no time!
STEPHENIE MEYER – 20 LBS: BEGAN RUNNING AND WORKING OUT
AL SHARPTON – 176 LBS: MODIFIED DIET PLAN
Reverend Al Sharpton has always been a fairly big guy. When he was at his heaviest, he had a weight of 305 lbs. We are not sure what motivated him to drop the weight, although that was exactly what he did. He claims that he did not get cosmetic or gastric band surgery to lose 176 pounds. Apparently, he simply changed his diet to get the optimum nutrition that his body needed and started working out on top of that. As you can see, he certainly got good results from all of these changes!
AL SHARPTON – 176 LBS: MODIFIED DIET PLAN
PINK – 55 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Pink must be one of the biggest musical influences in recent history. However, even a music legend like her is not immune to gaining weight. After she had her baby, she was not as fit as she used to be. That was the reason she came up with a plan. After enjoying her meals and resting from the pregnancy, she got a personal trainer and embarked on a weight loss journey. She managed to lose a total of 55 pounds during this period, and she looks completely stunning. We are happy to see her on the stage once more.
PINK – 55 LBS: WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
ALISON MOYET – 80 LBS: HEALTHY DIET
The famous singer Alison Moyet has never shied away from talking about her struggle with weight issues all her life. It was a pretty big surprise when she finally succeeded at losing 80 pounds! We do not know what finally pushed her into doing this – it could be the criticism she received or a simple desire to be a healthier person. Anyway, she started exercising and implanting a diet that focused on giving her the nutrition that she needed. She had no need for a gastric sleeve surgery because this worked just fine for her.
ALISON MOYET – 80 LBS: HEALTHY DIET