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INCREDIBLE CELEBRITIES WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONS THAT WILL TOTALLY INSPIRE YOU

Melissa McCarthy – For ‘Gilmore Girls’ & Better Lifestyle

Melissa McCarthy was on her rise to fame after bagging a significant role in the hit TV series ‘Gilmore Girls’. To ensure she was at her best for the show, the actress lost 70 pounds with an extreme liquid diet in just four months. Feeling crazy and starved, she vouched never to do it again!

The comedic actress, who has made quite an impression in Hollywood, has since lost even more weight, but claims her choices are more lifestyle than health-related. With the help of diet, and regular exercise, Melissa looks stunning with all that confidence and splendid physique.

Jessica Simpson – 100 Pounds, Holistic Lifestyle

American singer Jessica Simpson is adored not only for her talent as an artist, but also for her rocking body. Since settling down and starting a family, ‘The Dukes of Hazard’ actor piled on a few pounds, which became problematic for her lifestyle. She recently embarked on a transformative 100-pound weight loss journey, with rather surprising results.

Renowned trainer Harley Pasternak used his ‘No Scale Method’ to help this star get back in shape. A healthy diet with a newfound love for cauliflower and regular walking was all it took for Jessica to get a nickname like “skinny minny”.

Mariah Carey – 30 Pounds, For A Healthy Body

Mariah Carey has always been vocal about her woes with weight. When her career hit a stump and relationship issues cropped up, Mariah went on a downward spiral. Facing cyber-bullying for her weight only added to the problems.

Determined to rise above her issues, the ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ singer gave herself the best Christmas gift when she opted for Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Following her surgery, she is continuing regular exercise and diet to maintain her brand new figure – and we’ve never seen her happier! Carey is surely sporting her best look yet!

Adele – 100 Pounds, For a Positive Mindset After Breakup

British songstress Adele revealed her miraculous weight loss transformation in October 2019, following her split from husband Simon Konecki six months earlier. Although she has never spoken publicly about her weight loss, sources state she began exercising three times a week, for an hour at a time!

The singer has reportedly been following a much stricter diet, limiting her alcohol intake, and focusing on eating better by including more whole foods. Overall, even though the reason for her transformation is speculated to be because of her breakup, Adele is making efforts to be happier as well as healthier. It’s certainly visible!

Kelly Clarkson – 37 Pounds, Thyroid Issue

Vocal powerhouse and judge of ‘The Voice’ Kelly Clarkson has always promoted body positivity in the face of body-shaming comments about her weight. However, since the singer was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and an issue with her thyroid, she decided it was time to kick the weight for good.

There were many rumors abound that the star had used fad diets or taken diet pills to drop the weight, but she revealed on Twitter that she had simply changed her diet with the help of a book – ‘The Plant Paradox’ by Steven R. Gundry, M.D. Since losing 37 pounds, Kelly is off her medicine and feeling much healthier.

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!

Pink – 50 Pounds, Method Dieting

Pink became the singing sensation with one of the greatest hits of all time, Get the party started. The Grammy-nominated singer recently shared her story of going through a weight transformation. Just three years after she had her baby, she gained a significant amount of weight.

But Pink with her killer attitude took on herself to reduce her weight. Pink was 160 lbs at that time. She chose the right method diet for herself along with regular exercises, which made her lose her weight by 50 lbs. She is a true inspiration for all her fans.

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.

 Rebel Wilson – 28 Pounds, New Year’s Resolution

Australian actress Rebel Wilson became famous after her portrayal of Fat Amy in 2012’s Pitch Perfect, but since dedicating herself to her gym routine she perhaps won’t be so suited to the role any longer! Rebel decided that 2020 was going to be her “Year of Health” and stuck to her resolutions.

With the help of her trainer, Jono Castano Acero, the ‘Cats’ star has been in the gym six or seven days a week, and has so far shed around 30 pounds. On top of her high-cardio workouts, she has cut out sugar and junk food, and the sacrifices are sure paying off!

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.

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!

Kathy Kinney – 80 Pounds, For Career

Know for her famous role “Mimi Bobeck” in the Drew Carrey Show in the late ’90s, Kathy Kinney is a wonderful actor and even a better human being. She was widely regarded for her precise comic timing and her wicker laughter.

In her many interviews, Kathy has stated that her weight has usually been a huge barrier for her in the auditions, and how it even impacted her health severely. In 2010, she underwent a major weight loss transformations in which she lost around 80 pounds while still being in her 50’s.

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!

Keely Shaye Smith- 100 Pounds, Healthy Lifestyle

Known for her beauty in the modeling and journalism industry, Keely Shaye Smith, started gaining weight due to her pregnancies. Although she was still all about enjoying the beach in a bikini, she felt the need to feel healthier.

With proper diet and lifestyle changes in working out and staying active, Keely managed to lose 100 pounds over the years. Her inspiring weight loss transformation was possible with her dedication and strong will.

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!

Christina Aguilera – 40 Pounds, Physical and Mental Health

Who thought losing 40 pounds in three months could be possible? Well, Christina Aguilera did and blessed us with an amazing transformation. Aguilera gained most of the weight when she was pregnant. However, after giving birth to her son with ex-husband Jordan Bratman in 2008,

Aguilera tried bouncing back to fitness. While she was at it, the couple decided to part their ways, and eventually, she started to regain the weight she had lost. In 2013, the singer decided to take charge of her health and took a break from judging The Voice. Apart from working out, Christina followed a rainbow diet where she ate food based on their color.

Kaley Cuoco – 6 Pounds, Overeating

The American actress and producer, Kaley Cuoco is famously known for her role as Penny in The Big Band Theory. But little do we know that she underwent a massive weight loss transformation journey to ace this character. Kaley, in many interviews, has stated her admiration for eating and trying new cuisines, which inevitably made her overweight.

The California-born actor stated that her journey was “not easy at all” and owes it to yoga for the shape she is in today. Kaley undercut her intake diet mixed with some medium weight-training and cardio. One of the highest-paid television actresses, Cuoco lost six-pounds in three months.

Queen Latifah – 20 Pounds, To Look Good

Queen Latifah practiced eating in moderation, followed a strict workout routine regularly, and the results – 20lbs gone! This is quite a transformation!To achieve the same, she changed her diet to one with lots of protein, which included lean meat along with fruits and veggies. Take note, folks!

The gorgeous singer-songwriter decided to lose those pounds not just to look good but to feel great as well. Latifah’s intentions were wholesome, and all that hard work was worth it.  We want to see or rather hear more of her incredible voice, and we certainly hope she’ll continue to entertain us for years to come.

Chris Pratt – 60 Pounds, For A Movie Role

Everybody knows Chris Pratt, unless one is living under a rock, a huge one. The legend has been on the big screen for several years, and while his career remains constant, his physique is anything but perpetual.

He weighed approximately 300lbs when he was cast for a Marvel film. When he posted a mirror selfie of himself on social media, everyone was stunned to see his 60lbs lighter version, all chiseled with abs. How did the star do it, you wonder? He claims he started with drinking lots of water. Well, Chris, anything you say!

James Corden – 70 Pounds, To Feel Good

Oh, how we enjoy seeing the cute-as-a-button James Corden on late-night television! One cannot help but like him for his jovial personality – guests, and audience alike. His weight loss journey is inspiring too.

Ironically, however, the guy rose to fame on a TV show that featured overweight people. More than a decade later, he has managed to lose a staggering 70 pounds! The comedian/actor credits the significant transformation to ditching bread(yes, he used to graze on gluten). Now, Corden is leading a healthier lifestyle, and says that he only eats during meal times. Way to go!

Carnie Wilson – 180 Pounds, Reason Undisclosed

American singer, Carnie Wilson has battled weight gain time and again. She is said to have had body image issues (well, we all do some or the other time!), which motivated her to go through a transformation.

Carnie lost a massive 150 pounds when she had Lap-Band surgery done twelve years back. However, after having children (most of us can relate to how draining parenthood can be), she gained slightly. Recently, the singing sensation had the same procedure, shedding 30 pounds this time. The star claims she feels content with her decision to eat healthy food and follow a workout routine post-operation.

Dawn French – 112 Pounds, To Prepare For A Surgery

Dawn French, the British TV host/comedian, has been through a hectic route on the road to achieving her target weight before her hysterectomy. To make the recovery process more manageable, doctors advised her to shed some load beforehand.

Dawn claims it was a ”practical” decision, and we could not agree more! Now, the most important part, how did the actress manage to lose such a massive heft within a timeline? She stuck to eating a ”joyless” low-calorie diet plus miles and miles of walking. The basics often provide the best results!

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.

Mo’Nique – 90 Pounds, Family

Mo’Nique has always taken pride in her size, and she utilized her larger frame to pave her path to Hollywood fame. Nevertheless, despite the fact she embraced her figure, it was beginning to cause problems with her family as well as her health.

In 2015, the actress showed a new side of herself to the world and declared her motivations to lose weight and focus on her family. Mo’Nique relied on a clean, balanced diet and a workout regime with the help of a trainer. So far, she’s dropped 90 pounds and isn’t far from hitting her 115-pound goal!

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!

Lisa Riley – 174 Pounds, To Take On A Role

It is no wonder. ‘Emmerdale’ star Lisa Riley looks indistinguishable – she shed not just twenty or thirty pounds but 174! Are you wondering what sorcery went into the making of such a significant transformation?

The British television sweetheart was very serious about losing weight. So she changed her diet and shed one stone a week by eating 400 calories a day. To put it into perspective, it’s an amazing 14 pounds in seven days, folks! Lisa even gave up alcohol, so it’s obvious that she changed her lifestyle into a much healthier one in the process. Way to go, girl!

Melissa McCarthy – For ‘Gilmore Girls’ & Better Lifestyle

Melissa McCarthy was on her rise to fame after bagging a significant role in the hit TV series ‘Gilmore Girls’. To ensure she was at her best for the show, the actress lost 70 pounds with an extreme liquid diet in just four months. Feeling crazy and starved, she vouched never to do it again!

The comedic actress, who has made quite an impression in Hollywood, has since lost even more weight, but claims her choices are more lifestyle than health-related. With the help of diet, and regular exercise, Melissa looks stunning with all that confidence and splendid physique.

PAULINE QUIRKE – 42 POUNDS, FOR BETTER HEALTH

The 1990 British Comedy Award recipient for her performance in the British comedy series “Birds Of A Feather,” Pauline Quirke is a popular name in the British film industry. Quirke started working at a very young age and played the role of an autistic teenager in the 1975 drama “ Jenny Can’t Work Any Faster.”

The actress was constantly under pressure for her weight and has made constant efforts to lose it. But it was until 2019 when the actress shocked everyone by losing 42 pounds by cutting down on sugar and alcohol entirely accompanied by long walks. She made this decision keeping in mind her rising health issues.

LINDA ROBSON – 35 POUNDS, TO BE FIT

Linda Robson is a famous actress who appeared in the comedy series “Birds Of A Feather” in the role of Tracey Stubbs; she also appears as a weekly panelist on ITV’s “Loose Women.” Linda started working from a young age and debuted with “junket 89,” She also played a minor role in the BBC original called “Survivors.”

A recent picture made her fans go crazy where she donned a monokini flaunting her superfit body. The image also became the talking point on her show “Loose Women,” and she finally revealed that regular yoga has made it possible to reduce 35 pounds.

CASEY DONOVAN, 79 POUNDS – TO LOOK GOOD AND FIT

Casey Donovan is a multi-talented Indigenous entertainer in Australia. Donovan looks at obesity from a variety of perspectives, including the mental health problems caused by fat-shaming, workplace discrimination, social stereotypes of fat people as lazy or stupid, the often hostile and dismissive medical culture toward the obese, and much more.

She won Australian Idol and was crowned “Queen of the Jungle” in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Outta Here. Donovan lost 17 kilograms during that time. Next, she stopped eating fast food and increased her protein intake once she got home, and she lost another 23 pounds. In 2020, she claimed to have kept her newfound health.

JO BRAND – 70 POUNDS, FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

Jo Brand is a British entertainer who excels in comedy and has made appearances on multiple comedy shows. She started her career with a show called “Saturday Live,” and her career graph only pointed upwards. In 2003, she was listed by The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.

At one point, she had put on a lot of weight but never really shied away from it; instead, she used it to her advantage. But later, she realized that being overweight has a lot of health risks involved, and with regular walking, she managed to lose 70 pounds.

SARAH MILLICAN – UNDISCLOSED, FOR BETTER HEALTH

Sarah Millican was born in South Shields, England, on May 29, 1975, and has appeared on many popular shows like Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast Live, QI, and Mock the Week. The comedian has frequently joked about her large appetite and her love of cookies in her stand-up skits. Surprisingly, Sarah has now slimmed down by curbing out sugary treats.

In a recent Instagram post, the 41-year-old humorous woman showed off the effects of her transformation. She revealed the key to her amazing weight loss has been picking the appropriate snacks and substituting sweet indulgences for healthier alternatives. The efforts were all for better health.

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