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INCREDIBLE CELEBRITIES WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONS THAT WILL TOTALLY INSPIRE YOU

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?

Mama June – More Than 300 Pounds, For Her Ex-husband’s Wedding

June Shannon, better known as Mama June from the hit shows Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, was always defined by her weight. Being a lover of “Sketti” – plates of spaghetti noodles with butter and ketchup – it’s no surprise she soon weighed over 460 pounds.

With her ex-husband’s wedding on the horizon, the reality star underwent a series of surgeries to assist in her weight loss journey, including being fitted with a gastric sleeve. If you want to see how she did it, Mama June documented the process that took her to a size four for WeTV’s seven-part series, Mama June: From Not to Hot.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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