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INCREDIBLE CELEBRITIES WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONS THAT WILL TOTALLY INSPIRE YOU

Oprah Winfrey – 40 Pounds, Health Struggles

The billionaire talk show host-philanthropist has also been through what we, the common folks, experience. Trying time and again to shed all the extra pounds and look toned, or maybe just to stay fit.

Oprah has had a rough road, losing/gaining weight, even more than 100 pounds at a time, which was primarily because of her Thyroid problem. The actress lost a reasonable load when she decided to make a ‘lifestyle shift’.She made peace with her food, followed weight-loss programs, and now is in a much better headspace after achieving her target!

Jorge Garcia – 30 Pounds, To Adapt a Healthy Lifestyle

Jorge Garcia’s weight was like a selling point for him, after all, who doesn’t like to see a chubby, funny guy on screen? Unfortunately, the 46-year-old TV personality was battling food addiction and had to cut back on some of that weight to “lead a more fulfilling life.”

It was not a smooth ride, and Jorge admits he almost gave up after showing insignificant progress weeks into his journey. Were it not for his family and friends – the actor would not have cut back on the pounds. Now, we can all admire his remarkable transformation and noticeable glow up!

Beyoncé – Undisclosed, Coachella Performance

The singer-songwriter, Beyoncé, has always been very confident about the way she looks. However, after the birth of her twins, she was determined to give a glamorous performance at the 2018 Coachella. For the same reason, Queen Bey followed a plant-based diet and went on a 22-day nutrition program twice.

Apart from consuming a healthy diet, she worked out constantly. Her rehearsals also added to her weight loss journey. Initially, Beyoncé planned to perform for the Californian music festival but later found out that she was pregnant with her twins. Even though the 38-year old icon is mother to three beautiful kids, she still looks hella fine!

Adam Richman – 70 Pounds, Soccer

It goes without saying that the star of Travel Channel’s ‘Man V Food’ Adam Richman’s love of food went far beyond the ordinary. The star went to extreme lengths during his tenure as the host of the show to take on incredible food challenges, and in the end, it lead to an unhealthy amount of weight gain.

Following his departure from the show, Adam – who is an avid Tottenham Hotspur fan – decided he wanted to get back into playing soccer, and with the help of a semi-vegan diet, he dropped an incredible 70 pounds. That’s all the weight he gained on the show, plus a further 10 pounds!

Chaka Khan – 60 Pounds, Type-2 Diabetes

American singer-songwriter Chaka Khan is in her 60s, but can easily pass on to a 30-year-old. All thanks to the healthier choices she made in her diet, like ditching gluten, dairy products, and meat – she’s 60 pounds lighter now.

The luminary also fasted ‘unconditionally’ for a few months and even became vegan. Go big or go home, as they say! What triggered the changes, you ask? It was her health and the fact that she had to be around longer for her granddaughter. We’re glad she achieved her goals!

Forest Whitaker – 70 Pounds, To Avoid Health Issues

Veteran actor Forest Whitaker has starred in a massive variety of roles – from jazz musician Louis Armstrong in ‘What a Wonderful World’ to T’Challa’s mentor Zuri in ‘Black Panther’ – and he has never shied away from changing his appearance for a character. After being cast as the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in ‘The Last King of Scotland’, the actor piled on 70 pounds to better suit the part.

Forest dedicated himself to losing weight after filming as he was concerned the added bulk would lead to health problems such as heart disease. He soon shed the pounds by following a vegetarian diet and partaking in martial arts.

Abby Lee Miller – 100 Pounds, Unknown Reason

‘Dance Moms’ star and choreographer Abby Lee Miller looks vastly different today than when she first started on the show. She took a big step back from the limelight after resigning from the hit series in 2017 due to personal issues.

Abby Lee was photographed heading out to lunch and looking decidedly slimmer shortly after announcing her split from the show. It was revealed that the dance teacher underwent gastric bypass surgery a year earlier, and thanks to this procedure, she was able to lose an awe-inspiring 100 pounds!

Ricky Gervais – 12 Pounds, Life-threatening Health Problems

Ricky feared his lifestyle would kill him, and he took it upon himself to change that. In an interview, he spilled the beans on his path to a leaner physique, and it all comes down to sweating it out in the gym.

The star says that people think he looks great now, and we can’t disagree at all! Pictured recently, Ricky looks dapper, and in a surprising revelation, also said that he didn’t have to cut down on his favorite foods. His method of losing extra pounds did not have much diet change – talk about having your cake and eating it too!

Shonda Rhimes – 150 Pounds, Mostly For Health Benefits

Shonda won over many hearts as the producer of Grey’s Anatomy as well as its spin-off, Private Practice. She has spent a substantial amount of time in Hollywood going by her immense success, and it turns out, Shonda is not just winning in this field alone.

The 50-year-old was recently the subject of tabloid fodder when she lost a significant amount of weight – 150 pounds to be exact. She also wrote in a newsletter that losing weight even got people treating her differently, and the indifferent stares were replaced with admiration. Well, it’s always beneficial to keep yourself fit!

Wayne Knight – 100 Pounds, For Better Health

Wayne Knight is a well-renowned actor and comedian, and he has been active in the industry since the early ’80s. Knight is one of the best voice-over actors presently, as he has worked in some of the best-animated movies since with Kung Fu Panda 3, Toy Story 2, and Space Jam being some notable mentions.

In the early 2000s, Wayne shocked the world when he lost for over 100 pounds, which entirely changed his physique at that time. He stated in multiple interviews that he preferred to lose weight through a “natural routine” which is basically less eating and more exercising.

Chrissy Metz – 50 Pounds, For Better Health

Metz has been vocal on her weight issues for quite a while now. She even has a memoir out detailing her life experiences growing up and how she dealt with everything that came her way. Being the love and light for fellow humans, she encourages those struggling with excess weight. Progress, not perfection, is her mantra, and we couldn’t agree more.

Partly motivated by her contract with the show she stars in – Metz lost a few inches here and there, and one thing is for sure, her efforts are paying off! She looks terrific without those few extra pounds, doesn’t she?

Drew Carey – 90 Pounds, Type-2 Diabetes

Drew Carey’s weight loss journey was a double win! For years, the prominent showbiz personality had been struggling with weight problems and type-2 diabetes, but when he decided to change – everything looked up. Setting his mind to shed off about half of his 262 pounds, he cut back on carbs and unhealthy habits, and voila!

Carey looks terrific in his new shape, and you know, what’s more surprising? His diabetes was gone too! That seems to breathe new life in his 35-year-old career, and without a doubt, he looks even younger than his years. Breathtaking, isn’t it?

Jonah Hill – 60 Pounds, Health Problems


Actor and Producer Jonah Hill had it rough with weight issues for the longest time, especially in his teen years. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, he opened up on how criticism on his body made him feel vulnerable until he resolved to change a few things.

When he got the role in 2016’s War Dogs, he had to pack up some weight, and Jonah says that exercise helped lose some of it. Since boxing is his favorite activity, he kept his eyes on the prize, despite the gym being full of other celebrities like Justin Theroux. It’s all paid up, hasn’t it? He looks dreamy!

Ethan Suplee – Over 200 Pounds, To Be Fit

We’ve always admired Ethan Suplee’s plump physique on screen as the roles he plays are fitting. However, he said on a recent podcast, ‘American Glutton’, that he has always struggled with food and weight. The actor had to make profound psychological changes in how he views food to move forward.

Since deciding to lose weight at a hefty 530 pounds, the star now weighs 220 pounds – an astonishing success. Believe us, you might not recognize him since his role in ‘Remember the Titans’. The 43-year-old looks mighty, fine, to say the least!

Celine Dion – Undisclosed, New Found Passion For Ballet

Celine Dion has been at the center of attention regarding her dramatic weight loss in 2019. When the “My Heart Will Go On” singer appeared at a string of fashion events in January looking noticeably thinner, rumors began to fly about why Celine had lost so much weight – with many believing she was suffering from an eating disorder following the death of her husband.

Many fans showed concern online, while others blamed the star for not taking care of herself. However, she finally shut down the conjecture in an interview with Good Morning America, where she revealed the reason for her weight loss was her newfound passion for ballet.

Oprah Winfrey – 40 Pounds, Health Struggles

The billionaire talk show host-philanthropist has also been through what we, the common folks, experience. Trying time and again to shed all the extra pounds and look toned, or maybe just to stay fit.

Oprah has had a rough road, losing/gaining weight, even more than 100 pounds at a time, which was primarily because of her Thyroid problem. The actress lost a reasonable load when she decided to make a ‘lifestyle shift’.She made peace with her food, followed weight-loss programs, and now is in a much better headspace after achieving her target!

Gabourey Sidibe – 150 Pounds, To Battle Depression and Anxiety

Gabourey Sidibe has impressively transformed her appearance since she starred in the 2009 movie Precious. The actress dropped an incredible 150 pounds, bringing her weight down from over 320 pounds, and is now wearing a size 8! She reportedly lost the weight after having Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.

As it turns out, Gabourey’s inspirational weight loss has had more than just a physical effect on her looks. Since shedding the pounds, she has seen huge improvements in her battle with depression, anxiety, and bulimia, as well as type two diabetes.

Graham Elliot – 128 Pounds, For His Family and Good Health

American restaurateur who doubles up as a reality TV personality had a transformation that has left us all floored. We were so used to his big bear physique, but we were all left stunned when he appeared looking all fit and athletic. He told a leading magazine, “This is what I need to do for my family,” and he took the big leap of faith.

Well, it worked for Elliot, as the celebrated chef is now looking like a million bucks – all 128 pounds lighter. He went under the knife but came out on top of the world!

Janet Jackson – 70 Pounds, To Be Fit

Janet Jackson, the 51-year old new mom, has started to look pretty slim and sleek in just a matter of months after welcoming her first baby. She lost almost 70 pounds and achieved the best body shape with three meals and two snacks. What works behind her physical progress is that she did not pause her intense physical activities even after the workout program.

The extraordinary thing is that she achieved lean muscles and a good physique without doing cardio. However, her main focus was only on burning her body fat. Now, this renowned singer looks amazingly beautiful with her improved physique, inspiring all new moms.

Sean Murray – 25 Pounds, For Good Health

Sean Murray, a famous actor, has an inspiring weight loss journey. He exhibited a drastic weight loss over a few months, a pound every week. He achieved a lean, strong body shape just by having a change in his diet. He stopped consuming alcohol for 14 months and strictly ate organic food items with no sugar. Indeed, this diet plan is good for weight loss as well as for health.

In a tweet, Murray said that viewers could notice his gradual weight loss throughout season 7 episodes of NCIS. Now he looks handsome with a slim and impressive physique that has many of his female followers paying attention to him.

Lena Dunham – 24 Pounds, Illness

The sassy 33-year-old is not new to the spotlight owing to her incredible on-screen talents. But it was her dramatic weight loss that had tongues wagging.

Dunham decided to make some changes in her life, and since than she is definitely on a glow up! Not only is she phenomenal and resilient, but she is also one inspiring individual to look up to when challenge arise.

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