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INCREDIBLE CELEBRITIES WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONS THAT WILL TOTALLY INSPIRE YOU

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!

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!

 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”.

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.

 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?

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.

Ariel Winter – 30 Pounds, Beating Mental Health Issues

Ariel Winter, the actress behind ‘Modern Family’s Alex has gone through body scrutiny ever since she was ten years old. Ariel has candidly shared about her journey with beating depression where weight was a significant factor. Her recent, rapid weight loss made her a stunner on the red carpet but also made many question her methods to achieving these mind-blowing results.

Winter’s followers teared up when she revealed that the drastic change was thanks to an alteration in her prescription medication. That helped her mental health struggle and gave her better metabolism to shed a few pounds. So glad she found her balance!

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!

Khloe Kardashian – 60 Pound, Lifestyle Change

The youngest of Kardashian sisters, Khloe, barely paid attention to her weight and body. She was always chubby as a kid and never realized that she needed to make amendments to her lifestyle. However, Khloe’s personal life took a turbulent turn after her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, cheated on her while she was expecting his baby.

This episode encouraged her to change her lifestyle. After the birth of her daughter, True, Khloe made sure to get fit and lost 60 pounds. She incorporated cardio and strength training into her daily routine other than eating healthy. Even during the pandemic, Khloe strived to maintain her weight by exercising religiously.

Chaz Bono- 80 Pounds, Lifestyle Change

Chaz Bono revealed his amazing weight loss transformation is all due to his lifestyle changes. He was so dedicated to look better and feel healthier than he cut 99 percent of dairy and grains from his diet. This was a healthier turn from weight 250 pounds and not feeling confident enough.

Bono earlier had a goal of getting rid of 50 pounds but managed to cut down to 80. Giving up meat and sticking to vegetables helped Bono get to a weight that he feels happy about. The LGBT also confirmed about going under the knife to get rid of the excess skin.

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.

Sam Smith – 50 Pounds, Eating Disorder

This British singer has been in the news for both of his songs and dramatic weight loss in recent years. Sam Smith came to limelight through the song Latch of Disclosure in 2012. As reported by him, the sole cause of him being overweight is sadness. He added that he used to eat a lot in his childhood days when music was not going as planned by him.

This led to his bad figure and was also uncomfortable in front of the camera. He reveals that the nutritionist Amelia Freer and her book  Eat. Nourish. Glow helped him lose weight. He lost around one stone in the first two weeks.

Sasha Pieterse – 15 Pounds, Ovary Syndrome

Sasha Pieterse rose to fame with her portrayal of “Alison DeLaurentis” in the famous sit-com Pretty Little Liars. For this, she won the “Teen Choice Award” for the Best Scene Stealer in the year 2016. Sasha has also been part of some of the famous projects like “Lavaboy and Sharkgirl” and “Good Luck Chuck”.

Shasha told in an interview that over the period of two years, she gained almost 70 pounds due to the Hormonal Ovary Syndrome she has been suffering from. But for her upcoming show, she shredded almost 15 pounds even with her disease still lingering over her. This shows how dedicated she is towards her career.

Meghan Trainor – 20 pounds, Health and Fitness

Meghan is a cute American singer who rose to fame with her All About The Bass album in 2014. Yeah, she was a bit overweight, but she managed it pretty well to look stunning as always. As reported by her, she got engaged to Daryl Sabara when she was 24 years old. And that’s was the turning point of her life.

She credits her fiancé for her 20 pounds weight loss. She says that Daryl made her realize how fun working out can be. She stopped eating out and learned from her fiancé how to cook while keeping taste and health balanced.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Susan Boyle – 50 Pounds, Type-2 Diabetes

Scottish singer Susan Boyle shot to fame after she featured on the 2009 series of Britain’s Got Talent, where she wowed the judges who had underestimated her because of her looks. Having struggled with her weight since childhood, it was only in 2012 when she was diagnosed with type two diabetes which alarmed her to make a change.

Speaking of her new diet, she said: “I need to stop eating sweeties and cakes. It’s the bane of my life.” Removing the sugar from her diet significantly helped the songstress to drop the pounds quickly, and she has been showing off her new svelte figure ever since!

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!

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