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INCREDIBLE CELEBRITIES WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONS THAT WILL TOTALLY INSPIRE YOU

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!

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!

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?

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?

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

ALISON HAMMOND – 28 POUNDS, SUGAR-FREE DIET

The bubbly Alison Hammond is a television personality and actress from England who battled with weight issues since childhood. In an interview with This Morning, she revealed that one of the key motivators for her to lose weight was her mother’s struggle with health.

Further to her pre-diabetic diagnosis, Alison went on a weight-loss mission to better her health. She strictly ceased the consumption of sugars and went on walks. The actress is dedicated to living a better lifestyle with adjustments in her diet. She introduced more healthy meals, fruits, vegetables, and drinking sufficient water. Hammond is slowly working her way to lose weight and has lost 28 pounds.

Kim Kardashian – 70 Pounds, Atkins-40 Diet Plan

The curvy queen of Hollywood, Kim Kardashian is often deemed for her sublime-style statement and dreamy curves. She is a famous media personality and entrepreneur with successful business ventures in beauty, gaming, and shapewear. Her show “Keeping up with the Kardashians” was one of the most-watched on the internet in 2016 and 2019.

She lost around 70 pounds by following the famous Atkins-40 diet plan. Her diet included limiting carbs to only 40g per day with a lot of cardio and weightlifting. Kim has motivated women around the world to get that “After Baby Body” which we all crave for.

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”.

John Goodman – 100 Pounds, Mediterranean Diet

Whoever said that TV screen dads are supposed to be fat have not paid attention to John Goodman’s 100-pound weight loss feat. John is often called America’s favorite dad. He achieved fame due to his award-winning roles like Dan Conner (Roseanne). At the time John left Roseanne, he was not in good shape.

Something clicked and went on a weight-loss regime and ended up shedding a whopping 100 pounds in more than 2 years. He achieved this feat with the help of personal trainer Mackie Shiltsone and by sticking to a Mediterranean diet. John also cut out on alcohol and worked out for 6 days every week.

Roseanne Barr – 80 Pounds, To Get Healthy

Roseanne Barr has been our stocky loving TV mom from hit series ‘Roseanne’. While her full-bodied figure suited her on-screen persona, her reality was an overhang (as she calls it) that needed to be eliminated. The actress may have gotten a little more than a tuck, but the results are incredible.

After the gastric bypass, Roseanne lost 80 pounds. She admitted that losing weight and keeping the weight off are two different things. The star is very public about her weight issues and strives to maintain her “eat less and move more” technique.

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.

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

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