Ed Sheeran – 50 Pound, Body Image Issues

The Perfect singer, Ed Sheeran, has not always been this fit as we see him today. After being trolled for his appearance and weight, Sheeran revealed that he lost more than 50 pounds.

The Grammy winner said that reading all the negative stuff about his appearance put him in a pressure to look like his peers.

He reveals that he gained weight while touring since he kept eating too much and did nothing to get in shape. His fitness regimen now consists of a 40-50 minute run in the morning, which is followed by a swim or sit-ups.

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.

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!

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!

Gordon Ramsay – 50 Pounds, Getting Fit

Gordon Ramsay, the widely celebrated chef, is extremely transparent about his weight loss journey. He even documents the process via his social media pages. Dad to five kids, Gordon sure knows how to balance life, so how does he do it?

‘The Hell’s Kitchen’ chef revealed that he’s cutting down on meats and consuming more veggies. He’s also eating five times a day but with reduced portion sizes and supplements the diet with more exercise and sleep. Gordon’s shocking 50 pounds shred in a short period was just by adapting to this new and healthy lifestyle! Who else wants to join the fit-club?

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!

Jason Manford – 20 Pounds, Gym & Diet

Jason Manford, an English comedian, had a dramatic transformation in 2017. When asked the secret to his transformation, he revealed that he had been very particular with his fitness regime. Moreover, he admitted that cutting out unhealthy food helped him lose weight more easily.

Well, if you are wondering what motivated him to take this call, read along! Jason was on vacation with his family when he got stuck on a waterslide. This embarrassing episode pushed him to lose around twenty pounds in a matter of months. Now that he is slim, he still maintains his weight with a healthy diet and regular gym training.

Simon Cowell – 60 Pound, Healthy Lifestyle 

Simon Cowell has been on a weight loss journey in order to live a healthy life over the past few years. He has lost around 60 pounds, and the results are pretty visible. He has made quite a few changes to attain the desired weight, which includes cutting out sugar entirely and reducing his meat intake.

Apart from that, Cowell revealed that he consumes white meat and loads of vegetables along with a couple of beers. He says that dieting isn’t easy; therefore, you need to make sensible choices to ensure your food is tasty and not to forget, healthy!

Gemma Collins- (Weight Undisclosed) Due to PCOS

Gemma Collins is one of the most impressive divas in the acting industry. However, as beautiful as she was, no matter what size, Gemma had difficulty controlling her weight gain as she was diagnosed with PCOS. This syndrome makes it difficult to lose weight. With bravery, Gemma opened up about her struggle and kept no secret of how often she ate.

Along with that, she accepted that she battled with negative tauntings and comments about her figure on social media. But things turned around when Gemma surprised her fans with a marvelous transformation in her weight. Gemma lived on fruits and drinks, which ultimately gave her a new change.

Kerry Katona – 26 Pounds, 10 Day Detox & Yoga

Kerry Katona’s fans were awe-struck after the images of her drastic transformation circulated on her social media handle. She lost twenty-six pounds in just four weeks. Can you believe it? This reality tv star has become more mindful of her health by cutting out on smoking and drinking. Well, so far, this is the greatest proof of her seriousness towards a better lifestyle!

She practices yoga every day for at least 20 minutes in the morning, which has helped her tone her body. Besides, she also revealed that she took the help of skinny jab injections to control her appetite.

Letitia Dean- (Weight Undisclosed), For Surgery

Letitia Dean is a star of the most famous show, EastEnders. However, even being a star of a well-known show, she had to battle with horrible body-shaming when Dean first stepped into the industry. In the times of social media, Dean also struggled with negative comments on her body.

But Letitia, being the strong woman, decided to opt for surgery. However, she did lose some weight before the surgery by giving up all the junk foods and doing 55 minutes of exercise every day. Even though she had surgery, Dean was consistent about her exercise routine and continued her fitness regime as a routine of her life.

Anne Hegerty – 13 Pounds, Personal Life Struggles

Anne Hergety’s weight loss journey is quite inspiring by all means. She recently opened up about how her weight fueled her insecurities especially when it came to dating.

Nevertheless, she decided to turn things around by shedding a few pounds and even replaced her glasses with contacts. Anne admits that hitting the gym or eating less wasn’t necessary for her. Rather, she just surrounded herself with a lot of positive energy, and avoided salt for good measures. The results – a sassy diva who is more confident and outgoing, probably living her best life! We couldn’t be happier for her!

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.

Paddy McGuinness – 30 Pounds, Routine Exercise

This English comedian and the host of the show Take Me Out took it to Instagram to show off his six-pack abs, which he acquired after a remarkable transformation. McGuinness lost around thirty pounds in just five weeks.

Lately, Paddy decided to put on some weight since he felt quite sick. Although he has gained a little bit of weight, he makes sure to maintain it and doesn’t let anything interrupt his healthy diet and regular exercise. Moreover, he often posts his workout videos and shares tips to help his fans lose some pounds. The 45-year-old Paddy has been married to Christine Martin since 2011.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dawn French – 7 Pounds, Uterine Cancer

Dawn French lost seven pounds to move a step closer to a healthy lifestyle. This British actress was at risk of contracting uterine cancer, and therefore, she decided to get her womb removed to unroot the risk of this deadly disease. She also lost a stone of weight due to her surgery.

The 62-year-old actress advocates for a healthy body and doesn’t really favor the idea of size zero. In order to maintain her weight and prevent herself from looking too thin, French made sure to exercise and eat sensibly. Recently, Dawn has gained some weight; however, she doesn’t let any hate affect her lifestyle.

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!

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”.

Jenna Jameson – 85 Pounds, Healthier Body and Lifestyle

Television personality Jenna Jameson went on an intense weight loss journey that was both inspiring and transformative. After her third child, she decided to snap back to a slim and healthy body by losing some inches. Trying the Keto Diet and staying in a positive mental state helped the actress lose the stubborn 85 pounds.

Documenting the entire journey on social media, Jenna showed us the good as well as the bad. Many women praised her for highlighting the harsh realities of weight loss. Taking over a year and a half, the star surpassed her fitness goals and feels much better now with her newfound happiness.

Joe Thomas – 50 Pounds, Weight Goals

According to the retired NFL player, Joe Thomas, playing an offensive tackle required him to carbo-load nearly every two hours. At the end of his 11-year career, he couldn’t wait to cut back on the meals and reach his goal weight, which he eventually did.

With the help of Cleveland Brown’s dietitian Katy and the app, MyPlate – Joe has never looked better weighing in a healthy 255 pounds. The athlete has explained that the stress of weigh-in days is behind him, and he enjoys a healthier lifestyle by understanding what to consume and what not.