Jenni Farley gets it, becoming a mom can be a fast track to extra pounds. When your body is focused on hanging onto every bite to help support a whole other human, convincing it to do the opposite is not exactly easy. Since having her son, she’s been steadily dropping weight with intense workouts, and she’s been documenting the whole journey in her Instagram posts.

She’s also had to swat away a few rumors, especially the ones claiming she’s had plastic surgery. Jenni says the difference people are seeing is from diet and exercise, plain and simple.

Drew Barrymore – Dropped 20 lbs | Santa Clarita Diet Style Eating

Drew Barrymore went for a surprisingly creative approach to weight loss. She pulled inspiration from her Netflix series, The Santa Clarita Diet, and even from the character she played, Sheila, to steer her real life choices. And no, nothing gruesome was involved. She followed the basic idea, worked in meat for protein, and ended up dropping some of the weight she had put on during a tough stretch personally.

She also confessed, with total honesty, that she is still “dreaming and crying about pizza.” Honestly, do any of us ever stop doing that, even the people who never seem to gain a pound? We get it, Drew.

He ditched meat for the sake of slimming down! 

Forest Whitaker – Down 80 lbs | Vegetarian Eating

Forest Whitaker dropped an impressive 80 pounds, and nope, he didn’t have to get surgery to make it happen. He went the straightforward route with a change that actually stuck, he switched to a vegetarian diet and, naturally, kicked junk food to the curb.

When meat is off the menu, there’s a lot more room for fiber-packed, lower-calorie vegetables, and it shows. Just look at Whitaker these days. Going vegetarian isn’t a magic fix for everyone, but if you’ve been dealing with weight gain for years, it might be worth a shot.

She keeps her amazing shape with one fun workout session, six days a week… 

Miley Cyrus – Dropped 25 lbs | Pilates

This superstar keeps her shape with a pretty straightforward game plan. She sticks to regular workouts and a tightly managed eating routine to keep her body feeling strong and looking great year-round. She’s a big believer in Pilates, and she does it six days a week, clocking at least an hour a day.

If that’s not commitment, what is? She’s also cut gluten from her diet, which some pros say can help. Honestly, it might be worth trying.

She caught a photo of herself playing around on the beach, and it was the push she needed to drop the extra weight… 

Josie Gibson – 100lbs Down | Eating Clean

Josie Gibson went from a size 20 to a seriously impressive size eight, dropping 6 stone in just a year. She stuck to a super strict way of eating to shift the weight, and the payoff was a seriously toned, head turning figure.

The downside was that losing so much weight left her with quite a bit of loose skin, so she later had a tummy tuck. After having her son, she unfortunately put some weight back on (back up to a size 18!). Still, she says she’s properly back on track now, and honestly, we wouldn’t bet against her getting that slimmer shape back before long.

Her boyfriend doubled as her personal trainer, which must have been interesting!

Scarlett Moffatt – Weight Not Shared |  Personal Trainer

Let’s be honest, dating a personal trainer is pretty convenient when you’re trying to drop a few pounds. Scarlett Moffatt, known for her reality TV run on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, is a great example. She once wore a size 18, then worked her way down to a size 8, and she did it without any surgery.

Her boyfriend, Luke Crodden, is the trainer in question, and he was right there with her through the process. He helped her ditch the junk food and stick with her workouts, even when motivation probably wasn’t showing up. In the end, choosing to lose weight made sense, since the last thing anyone wants is to feel unwell because of carrying extra weight.

She even got backlash for losing ‘too much’ weight, with people asking if she was ill! 

Tami Roman – Down 30 lbs | Supplements, Smarter Eating, and Light Workouts

Basketball Wives star Tami Roman had a real wake-up call when the scale hit 185 pounds. After quitting smoking, the extra weight crept on, and she finally decided it had to go too. Her mindset was simple: if she could walk away from nicotine, she could absolutely drop the pounds.

And no, it was not some effortless decision. It took real willpower, but she proved herself right, trimming down with light exercise and food supplements. It is kind of wild how a few small tweaks can add up to big results. She also got spooked about the risk of diabetes, so switching things up felt like the smartest move.

She’s married to a Hollywood heartthrob, and she figured it was the perfect time to get back in shape for him!

Deborra-Lee Furness – Dropped 65 lbs | Workouts & Clean Eating

Deborra-Lee Furness is married to Hugh Jackman, yes, the Wolverine guy. The two had a solid relationship long before his fame exploded, but as Jackman’s star kept rising, Deborra-Lee found her weight creeping up too. At a certain point, she decided it was time to do something about it.

So she got serious about eating healthier and sticking to regular workouts, and she ended up losing more than 65 pounds. She’s also been open about how much her husband’s support mattered. And she’s talked about being bullied for gaining weight, pointing out how quickly people pounce when you’re a celebrity, or even just married to one.

He’s got the kind of weight loss plan nobody really argues with, and honestly, who could complain about that workout…

Jason Sudeikis – Dropped 20 Pounds | “Private” Workouts

Jason Sudeikis is a top-tier comedian, so when he hinted that his secret to slimming down involved getting under the covers with his gorgeous wife, Olivia Wilde, we honestly didn’t know what to do with that. Was he joking, or was he actually being serious?

Turns out, he kind of was. The two apparently spend plenty of time “working out” together behind closed doors. And whatever they’re doing seems to be working, because Sudeikis has been looking noticeably leaner and fitter lately. Not going to lie, that sounds way more appealing than paying for a gym membership.

She was diagnosed with cancer – and it’s wild what a few lifestyle changes can do for your health!

Andrea Swift – 60 lbs Down | Diet & Workouts

Back in 2015, Taylor Swift shared that her mom, Andrea Swift, had received a cancer diagnosis. The specific type was never made public, but it appears it was something she could fight, because Andrea has dropped a noticeable amount of weight and looks genuinely healthier these days.

For a lot of people, a health scare like that is the wake-up call that finally pushes them to clean up their habits and shed the extra pounds. Either way, it’s really good to see Andrea looking stronger and more like herself again. That kind of news is terrifying.

An easy but seriously effective way to start losing weight today…

Amber Riley – Weight Loss Kept Private | Ditched Junk Food

Glee star Amber Riley has always seemed comfortable in her own skin, basically as far back as anyone can remember. But losing weight is not always about confidence; carrying extra weight can be tough on your health and puts added stress on your body.

And in the entertainment world, those extra pounds can also mean fewer opportunities for certain roles. For Riley, it was a doctor’s visit that really pushed her to drop the weight. Once she committed, she went down two sizes. Her approach was simple and surprisingly doable; she cut out junk food. Seriously, good for her.

Weight loss takes trade-offs… and she stuck with the tough ones!

Jennifer Gimenez – Down 100 lbs | Personal Training, and Cutting Back on Fat and Sugar

Jennifer Gimenez got a real wake-up call when the scale hit 263 pounds, and it was enough to send her straight to the treadmill. Honestly, it is kind of wild to think she once worked in the modeling world before her weight climbed that high.

A mix of unhealthy habits she was dealing with at the time made it easy for the pounds to stick around. But once she cut way back on sugar and fatty foods, and started working with a personal trainer, she managed to drop an incredible 100 pounds. That takes serious commitment and grit. Good for you, Jennifer!

She did not just slim down by choosing healthier foods, she also started eating only when she was actually hungry!

Chelsea Settles – Down 116 lbs | Only Eating When She’s Actually Hungry

Chelsea Settles found a weight-loss formula that sounds almost too simple, but clearly works. Just look at her now, she’s 116 pounds lighter. Her approach was basically this: stop eating out of boredom or because you’re feeling down, eat when you’re hungry, and add in a little exercise.

And come on, don’t pretend you’ve never snacked way more than you meant to after a brutal day. We’re all guilty. The funny thing is we love to overcomplicate everything, even when the most straightforward, sensible solution is right there, and it actually works. The MTV star definitely proved that.

She’s also the face of the nutrition company behind the eating plan she swears by… 

Marie Osmond – Down 50 Pounds | A No-Nonsense Eating Plan

Marie Osmond is one of those celebrities who didn’t just lose weight, she actually kept it off. She dropped more than 50 pounds and, even better, has managed to avoid gaining it back for about the last decade. Her approach was a strict eating plan put together by a nutrition company, and she’s also been a spokesperson for that same brand. So yeah, you could say it worked pretty darn well for her.

And honestly, she looks fantastic these days, especially for her age. Of course, since she’s a paid spokesperson, even if she has a few extra tricks for staying slim, she probably isn’t rushing to spill them.

He tracks his calories, the classic, old-school way to lose weight!

Nick Carter – Down 49 lbs | Gym Time, Diet Tweaks & Counting Calories

Nick Carter, best known as a former member of the Backstreet Boys, hit a point where he’d put on more weight than he was comfortable with, topping out around 224 pounds. Once it really sank in that his looks and his health were heading in the wrong direction, he got serious and threw himself into intense workouts at the gym.

He didn’t do it alone, either. With a trainer helping him stay on track, he trained six days a week, cut back on alcohol, and kept his daily intake to about 1,400 calories. All that effort paid off, he dropped down to roughly 175 pounds in the end.

He says his weight nearly killed him… 

John Popper – Down 200 lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

John Popper, the frontman of Blues Traveler, dealt with something a lot of people can relate to: compulsive overeating. Over time, it took a serious toll on his health, and he eventually learned he had diabetes.

Once it hit him that his weight could literally cut his life short, Popper decided he had to make a change, and quickly. To tackle the damage from years of rough eating habits, he chose gastric bypass surgery. It was an expensive move, but it helped him lose 200 pounds, and it may have saved his life.

She’s a total stunner – and she’s in her fifties! 

Genie Francis – 40 lbs Down | Diet Plan & Personal Trainer

Sure, losing weight can get a lot trickier as the years go by, but it’s definitely not a lost cause. Just look at Genie Francis, best known for her role on General Hospital. Over a couple of years, she dropped about 40 pounds, and honestly, it only made her natural beauty stand out even more.

Between her figure and her face, she genuinely looks younger than you’d expect. The “secret” is pretty straightforward: she stuck with a committed personal trainer and followed a diet plan that kept her progress moving. And you can tell she’s proud of it, because she proved she could still level up her physique, no matter what age she was.

Her husband’s final bit of advice was simple: take care of your health… 

Anne Rice – Down 103 lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Not long before Anne Rice’s husband passed away, he urged her to really look after herself, including shedding some of the extra weight she’d been carrying. Rice took that advice to heart and, the same year he died, she decided to have gastric bypass surgery.

It worked, and she dropped an incredible 103 pounds. Rice’s mother died after years of an unhealthy lifestyle and too many bad habits, so it’s genuinely good to see Rice choosing a healthier direction while she still can.

Sometimes, surgery really is the right call… 

Patti Austin – Down 120 lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Patti Austin is a beloved pop, R&B, and jazz singer, and she also comes from a family where asthma and obesity (plus the health issues that tend to tag along) have been a long-running problem. So it wasn’t exactly shocking when she ended up dealing with diabetes and asthma herself.

Eventually, doctors made it clear she had to get serious about her weight if she wanted to avoid some truly scary health complications. Austin decided surgery made the most sense, especially since trying to do it the traditional way felt overly complicated at her age. Going with gastric bypass turned out to be the right call, she lost 120 pounds.

When you’re backed into a corner, you do what you have to do…

Lavell Crawford – Down 120 lbs | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Lavell Crawford was carrying a whole lot of extra weight when he landed his role on Breaking Bad, and sure, it fit the part of a big, intimidating bodyguard. But off screen, that weight was doing real damage. Obesity comes with a long list of health risks, and that’s not exactly breaking news.

And as a family man, he wasn’t about to gamble with his life. He had a wife and kids counting on him, so he decided to take things seriously and invest in gastric sleeve surgery. It paid off in a big way, helping him drop 120 pounds.

The reason for her weight loss will have you cracking up! 

Lena Dunham – 40lbs | A Rough Patch

A lot of people were crushed when Donald Trump won the presidency, but Lena Dunham’s response was, honestly, kind of wild. The Girls star said her 30-pound weight loss happened after the election. According to her, she was so upset by the result that she basically lost her appetite and just couldn’t eat.

So yeah, that ‘depression’ apparently came with some unexpected weight loss. It’s a strange way for things to play out, but if her story is accurate, at least something good came out of a pretty bleak moment. Either way, these days she seems genuinely happier and more comfortable in her healthier body.

The weight loss even gave her face a more defined look! 

Delta Burke – Down 65 lbs | Clean Eating   

Most people know Delta Burke from Designing Women. Before that, she even got to wear the crown as Miss Florida. Over the years, though, her weight became a real struggle, and getting back to her pageant-day body just never seemed to happen. Then in the 1990s, the media latched onto her in a way that seriously shook her confidence.

Later on, Burke was diagnosed with diabetes, and that was the moment she decided she was done waiting around. She committed to cleaner eating, and stuck with it through discipline and consistency. In the end, she dropped about 65 pounds!

He dropped the weight and looks ten years younger, maybe even more! 

Chris Moyles – 70lbs | Calorie Counting & Dieting 

Anyone who says calorie counting is pointless clearly hasn’t studied Chris Moyles. He’s best known as an English TV and radio presenter, and he went through a pretty major weight loss shift after leaving BBC Radio 1.

His weight had climbed into worrying territory, so he decided to cut the junk and actually plan what he ate each day. He also got seriously sweaty with plenty of cardio. All that effort paid off, and in the end he dropped about 70 pounds.

He got serious about losing weight, on doctor’s orders… 

Corey Harrison – Dropped 250 lbs | Lap-Band Surgery

Corey Harrison is a reality TV personality and businessman who, at one point, tipped the scales at an eye-popping 400 pounds. It wasn’t an overnight thing, obviously, but he’d brushed it off for a long time, until he got a serious wake-up call about the very real health risks tied to obesity, and how high his chances were.

In 2010, he decided it was time to make a change, so he went for gastric band surgery. And like a lot of people who take that route, the results were dramatic. Harrison dropped about 250 pounds. After that, he managed to keep it off by cleaning up his diet and getting more active day to day.

She says looking after yourself is what helps the weight come off naturally… 

Vicky Pattison  – 50lbs Down |  Diet & Workouts

Vicky Pattison is another Geordie Shore face to land on this list (and honestly, there are plenty more from the show who’ve dropped serious weight, but that’s a whole separate article!). At her heaviest, Pattison climbed to a size 16, then decided enough was enough, got herself into the gym, and started cutting the junk.

All that hard work paid off, and by the end she was fitting into a size 8. Pattison’s big takeaway is that you’ve got to take care of your body and let weight loss come in a natural, steady way. We hear you, Vicky, but let’s be real, it’s not always quite that simple.

One mortifying moment pushed her to commit, and she ended up losing half her weight… 

Rosie Mercado – Down 200 lbs | Gastric Sleeve Surgery           

Rosie Mercado is gorgeous, and she’s turned that into a thriving career as a plus-size model. Still, it took one painfully awkward moment on a flight to push her to rethink her weight. A flight attendant told her she’d need to purchase a second seat because one just wouldn’t be enough.

Back then, Rosie weighed around 410 pounds, and that wave of humiliation hit hard. But it also lit a fire under her. In the end, that harsh reality check became the turning point, she went on to get gastric sleeve surgery and ultimately lost about half her body weight.

Melissa Joan Hart – Down 40 lbs | Nutri-system Meal Plan

Melissa Joan Hart kicked off her weight loss journey in 2016. After becoming a mom, she noticed she was hanging onto some extra weight for a few years, the kind that just does not want to leave. She ended up being one of the well-known faces whose routine shifted after signing on with the Nutri-System company.

With the company’s structured plan, Hart dropped an impressive 40 pounds. By sticking to a pretty disciplined way of eating and keeping up with regular workouts, she got things back on track and worked off the weight she wanted gone. She has also been quick to credit her husband, Mark Wilkerson, for cheering her on and staying right there with her through the whole process.

Mo’Nique – Down 80 lbs | Clean Eating & Consistent Workouts

Mo’Nique has been chasing the acting dream for what feels like forever, and plenty of people still remember her powerhouse role in the 2009 film Precious. That performance earned her her first Academy Award. Career-wise, things were clicking, but off-screen it was a different story, she spent most of her life battling her weight.

Lately, though, the actress has flipped the script. She’s dropped an impressive 80 pounds by sticking to healthier food choices and showing up for regular workouts with a personal trainer.

Sasha Pieterse – Down 37 lbs | Workouts & Eating Well

Pretty Little Liars actress Sasha Pieterse was just 22, but she had already dealt with some seriously tough stuff, including trying to get her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) under control. Unfortunately, the condition led to major weight gain, and losing it wasn’t exactly a simple, quick fix.

Reports say Pieterse put on roughly 70 pounds, and yeah, people definitely noticed. But when she joined Dancing with the Stars, she managed to drop 37 pounds. She didn’t end up keeping all of it off, though, and sources said she gained some weight back in 2018.

Soleil Moon Frye – Down 26 lbs | Nutri-System Plan

Actress and screenwriter Soleil Moon Frye earned her place on this list after she found herself dealing with some stubborn baby weight following the birth of her fourth child. And just like her fellow Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum, Melissa Joan Hart, Frye teamed up with Nutri-System to help get things back on track.

Of course, a program can only take you so far, the real work still comes down to sticking with the meals and putting in the effort with the workouts. Luckily, Frye stayed committed and dropped about 26 pounds. These days she looks bright, refreshed, and seriously youthful.

Kelly Clarkson, Down 37 Pounds, Her No-Nonsense, Healthy Eating Plan

Singer and American Idol favorite Kelly Clarkson has opened up about what helped her transform her figure and drop an impressive 37 pounds. According to Clarkson, she did not rely on workouts, she focused on keeping her everyday meals clean, balanced, and not loaded with fattening extras.

She basically cut out the stuff she knew was not doing her any favors and ditched foods that clashed with her weight loss goals. And clearly, it paid off, the changes added up and the weight came off. That said, by 2019, she was reportedly putting some weight back on.

Ciara – Down 50 Pounds | Diet & Workouts

Ciara has always been pretty fit, but like a lot of moms, she ended up gaining some weight after having a baby. She wasn’t about to let it stick around, though, so she got serious about getting back in shape. No shortcuts here, she had to be disciplined about what she ate.

On top of that, she made sure she stayed consistent with her workouts. And it clearly worked, she dropped about 50 pounds and looks incredible these days. Honestly, with Ciara’s current figure, you’d never guess she’s given birth at all!

Russell Crowe – Down 52 lbs | His Everyday Workout

Over the years, we’ve watched Russell Crowe, one of the biggest names in the business, shift his weight up and down depending on whatever role he was tackling. You might remember him teaming up with Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys.

For that part, Crowe had to pack on the pounds, so he basically gave himself permission to eat whatever sounded good. Afterward, a lot of people wondered how he’d take it all back off. Turns out, he landed on a simple new routine: biking and shooting hoops with his son. Before long, he’d dropped about 52 pounds.

Boy George – Down 40 lbs | Low-carb Diet 

Most people know Boy George as the iconic frontman of the ’80s band Culture Club. So when he popped up in public looking noticeably slimmer (about 40 pounds lighter, to be exact), it definitely got fans talking. The truth behind the transformation was pretty straightforward: cleaner eating, ditching the junk, and sticking with regular workouts.

These days, the singer is 57, and honestly, with his leaner frame, he looks years younger. George seems set on keeping things in check by staying with the healthier routine he’s built and carrying it forward.

She was never overweight, but she was serious about staying fit! Click NEXT to see who we mean.

Nicole Richie – Weight Loss Kept Quiet | Diet & Daily Workout

Let’s be real, we’ve never looked at Nicole Richie (yes, Lionel Richie’s daughter) and thought, “She’s fat.” Still, over the years she’s had some pretty noticeable ups and downs on the scale, and the quick changes had people whispering and wondering if something was wrong. Richie has said she got professional support, working with both a fitness trainer and a psychiatrist, just to make sure everything was on track, and thankfully, it was.

It’s pretty clear Richie feels best when she’s on the slimmer side, and it’s a good thing she managed to get there in a natural, healthy way. These days she’s carrying a little more weight, and honestly, it looks great on her. She’s still absolutely stunning.

Alison Moyet, Undisclosed Lbs | Fitness & Clean Eating

English singer Alison Moyet has dealt with her weight for years, with the scale swinging up and down pretty fast. But in 2007, Moyet decided it was time to slim down for one simple reason, she wanted to feel healthier day to day. So she took the classic route: regular workouts, and a steady focus on eating better.

Not long after, she surprised a lot of people by dropping from a size 22 to a size 10 in a short stretch of time. And honestly, you can tell she was thrilled with what she achieved, she looks healthier, brighter, and more confident than ever.

A quick ride up and down the scale. Click NEXT to see our Breaking Bad star!

Anna Gunn – Weight Kept Private Lbs | Healthy Eating & Medication

Anna Gunn is most famous for playing Skyler White on Breaking Bad. By the final season, she’d put on some extra weight, and people wasted no time jumping in with harsh comments about her being “overweight.”

Later on, Gunn said there was more going on than anyone knew. She was dealing with an illness, and between that and the medication she was taking, her weight could swing up and down. She didn’t share many details, but some reports claimed she was battling lupus. If that’s the case, it makes sense she’d need to be especially careful about what she eats.

Jason Segel turned into a total heartthrob, too. Hit NEXT and see for yourself!

Jason Segel, Weight Loss Kept Quiet Lbs | Daily Workouts & A Sensible Diet

Jason Segel is most famous for playing one of the leads on the hit series How I Met Your Mother. Around the time he was filming The Five-Year Engagement with Emily Blunt, people noticed he was carrying a little extra weight.

It’s pretty clear he’d drifted away from his usual eating routine, but it didn’t take him long to drop the pounds he’d put on. Segel said the formula was simple: eat healthier and stick to regular workouts. He never shared exactly how much weight he lost, but honestly, he looks sharp as ever.

Yep, it’s never too late to clean up your diet. Click NEXT!

Sarah Ferguson – Down 70 lbs | A Strict, Healthy Eating Plan 

Most people know Sarah Ferguson as Prince Andrew’s former wife and the Duchess of York. Over the years, you may have noticed she managed to drop a serious amount of weight. Ferguson has said she struggled with food and kept gaining until she reached a point where she just didn’t like what she was seeing anymore.

That’s when she decided to do something about it and start adjusting her day-to-day habits. She committed to a strict but healthy diet plan, and in the end she lost an impressive 70 pounds. These days she looks comfortable in her own skin and always seems ready for the red carpet!

Click NEXT to see how Robbie Williams got back in shape!

Robbie Williams – Weight: Not Shared | Clean Eating

Robbie Williams was part of Take That back in the ’90s, and around that time he started running into the usual celebrity problem, a changing body and a few extra pounds that wouldn’t quit. But over the next couple of decades, and with a big assist from his wife Ayda Field, he settled into healthier eating and a fresh workout routine. The result, he’s managed to keep his weight in check all these years.

These days, his career is still going strong, and he’s kept himself in great shape, too. And yes, it’s kind of wild to say it out loud, he’s already 45 years old.

Nicole Sullivan – Down 35 lbs | Clean Eating & Easy Workouts

Actress Nicole Sullivan, who a lot of people know from King of Queens, started struggling with her weight after becoming a mom. Not feeling great about how she looked, she decided it was time to make a change.

So she got consistent with her workouts and ditched junk food altogether. Over time, she dropped about 35 pounds. That said, she still gave herself the occasional cheat day, because never taking a break can feel like pure torture, especially if you genuinely love good food.

Seth Rogen – Down 30 lbs | Workout & Diet

Comedian and actor Seth Rogen has been a familiar face for ages, popping up in a long list of movies and TV shows. He’s always been a bit on the soft side, but he never seemed particularly bothered by it, and a few extra pounds didn’t slow him down.

That changed when he landed the lead role in the 2011 film The Green Hornet. For that part, Rogen decided to really go for it, cleaning up his meals and committing to regular workouts. The result was a drop of about 30 pounds. The movie didn’t exactly win over the critics, but hey, he walked away with a noticeably leaner look.

Khloe Kardashian – Down 33 lbs | Clean Eating & Workouts

If you remember the first time you saw Khloe Kardashian on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, you probably noticed she was a bit on the curvier side back then. Over the years, though, she completely switched things up, and her weight loss glow up has been hard to miss.

After welcoming her daughter, True Thompson, in March 2018, she decided it was time to really focus on dropping the pregnancy weight, pound by pound. With smarter eating habits and a trainer in her corner, Kardashian managed to lose 33 pounds. These days, she is back to showing off that slim waist with total confidence.

From child star to a seriously hot career journey. Click NEXT!

Lea Michele – Weight Loss Kept Quiet Lbs | Low-carb Diet & Exercise

Lea Michele is one of those rare former child stars who actually managed to keep her career thriving as an adult. Since she grew up in the public eye, people noticed she carried a little extra weight back then.

But once she decided it was time to rein things in, the change came pretty quickly. Some folks assumed her slimmer look was tied to surgery for a jaw infection, but Michele has said her weight loss came down to her eating plan and sticking with daily workouts.

Losing 110 Lbs? Whoa! Click NEXT to see what Josh Peck has been up to lately.

Josh Peck – Down 110 lbs | Cleaner Eating Habits & A Workout Plan

Comedian and actor Josh Peck got his start when he was still a kid, landing a spot on The Amanda Show. Back then, he was the lovable, funny little guy who pretty much won everyone over. But as he got older, Peck decided he was ready for a serious change, and that meant dropping the extra weight.

He overhauled his diet, ditched the junk food, and not long after that, brought in a personal trainer to build a routine that actually fit his body and goals. The result was pretty wild: Peck ended up losing a whopping 110 pounds.

A balanced diet can seriously change everything. Click NEXT!

Miranda Lambert – Down 20 Pounds | Smarter Eating & A Fresh Workout Routine

Country star Miranda Lambert, one of the biggest names in music, has talked about dealing with her weight for most of her life. Food was always the hard part, it just wasn’t something she found easy to rein in. But eventually, Lambert decided she was done feeling stuck, and the change she made was seriously impressive.

She shifted to a healthier, more balanced way of eating and started working out consistently. Not long after, she could see the difference in the mirror. Reportedly, she dropped about 20 pounds and slimmed down to a size six. That said, lately it looks like a few pounds may have crept back on.

Curious what sparked Elvis Duran’s transformation? Hit NEXT to see!

Elvis Duran – Down 110 lbs | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Elvis Duran is most famous as the voice behind Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. In 2015, he hit that moment of clarity and decided he was done carrying extra weight. At around 265 pounds, Duran knew it wasn’t going to be quick or easy, but he was ready to put in the work.

He started out the usual way, changing his diet and trying to exercise more, but the scale barely budged. So he made the call to get gastric sleeve surgery, and for him, it turned out to be a total game changer. He dropped an incredible 110 pounds, and it definitely looks like he has zero interest in going back to his old habits.

Marissa Winokur has surprised a lot of people, too. Click NEXT to see her!

Marissa Jaret Winokur – Down 60 Pounds | A Fresh Diet Plan & Easy Workout

Marissa Jaret Winokur has been a familiar face in the U.S. for years, thanks to a long list of movie and TV roles. Her career has been full and successful, but on the personal side, she spent much of her life dealing with the reality of being overweight.

With the kind of money her work brought in, she easily could have taken the quick route and gone for surgery. Instead, Winokur decided she had the drive to do it the old-fashioned way. By cleaning up her eating and sticking with regular gym time, she ended up dropping 60 pounds.

Joey Fatone – Down 40 Pounds | Hardcore Workout Plan

Joey Fatone shot to superstardom as one of the guys in the boy band NSYNC. Back then, he looked the part, and fans everywhere were totally into him. But once the group split up, it looked like he stopped worrying about staying camera-ready, and the pounds started creeping up.

Luckily, it didn’t last. A few new opportunities gave him the push he needed to lean out again. He reportedly dropped about 40 pounds when he signed on as a contestant for Dancing With The Stars. Naturally, that meant sticking to the basics, cleaner meals, consistent workouts, and a whole lot of routine.

Monica Seles –  Dropped 37 lbs | No-Nonsense Diet Plan

Back in the 1990s, Monica Seles was tennis royalty, the world’s number one, stacking up titles and trophies like it was nothing. But after she was stabbed on court by a fan, the shock and trauma hit hard, and the former star found herself battling an eating disorder.

The weight came on fast, and for a while it honestly looked like getting back to her old shape was not even on the agenda. Eventually, she realized she needed real support, so she brought in professionals to help her reset and get her health moving in the right direction. With new, stricter eating habits, she ended up losing about 37 pounds.

Looks like our favorite TV gangster has been getting in on the action, too. Take a look!

Joseph R. Gannascoli – Down 120 lbs | Lap-Band Surgery

Actor Joseph R. Gannascoli, who most people know from The Sopranos, showed up in the show’s final season looking like a totally different guy. He’d dropped a serious amount of weight, and fans immediately started asking the obvious question, how’d he do it?

At one point, Gannascoli weighed around 400 pounds, so seeing him slim down to under 280 was pretty jaw-dropping. He later shared that the big turning point was Lap-Band surgery. After the procedure, losing weight the old-fashioned way finally felt doable, and he leaned into a more active routine too, including getting out on the golf course.

James Corden – Down 70 lbs | Clean Eating & Consistent Workouts

James Corden has been everywhere lately, mostly thanks to his own talk show, The Late Late Show with James Corden. He was never exactly the “super skinny” type, and he’s dealt with his weight for most of his life. At his heaviest, the host hit 315 pounds, and that was the moment he decided it was time to seriously do something about it.

No surgery, no shortcuts, just a full-on lifestyle switch. Corden cleaned up his diet, ditched bread and junk food, and committed to working out regularly. After dropping 70 pounds, he’s looking better than ever. Sure, he’s probably not unveiling six-pack abs just yet, but the progress is hard to miss.

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Leah Remini – Secret Weight Loss | Smart Eating & Daily Workouts

Most people know Leah Remini as the hilarious star of The King of Queens. After becoming a mom, she reportedly put on about 80 pounds, and getting it off was anything but easy. Luckily, she eventually landed on a diet that really clicked for her, and she backed it up by making exercise a daily habit.

She went on to drop a serious amount of weight, even though she never shared the exact number. Either way, Remini looks fantastic after shedding what she did not want, and it is pretty clear she feels just as good, especially since she has kept things steady ever since.

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Lea DeLaria Down 50 Pounds | Smarter Eating, Better Health

Actress and musician Lea DeLaria is best known to a lot of people as the scene-stealing star of Orange Is the New Black. She has said she was on the bigger side for most of her life, but these days she looks like she is moving in a much healthier direction after noticeably slimming down.

DeLaria reportedly dropped about 50 pounds. She decided it was time to take her weight seriously after learning she had type 2 diabetes. Her approach was pretty straightforward, she shifted to healthier eating habits and made sure she was getting regular exercise, too.

Chris Pratt – Down 30 lbs | Smart Diet & Training

When Chris Pratt first went up for the role of Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball, he was turned down for one simple reason, he was considered too heavy. Instead of shrugging it off, he decided he was getting that part. So he hit the gym hard, day after day, and dropped 30 pounds. Then he sent the casting director a photo of the new him, and just like that, the role was his.

And honestly, he seemed to love the upgrade. Pratt kept going, packed on muscle, and basically morphed into the Hollywood heartthrob we all recognize now. Safe to say, we doubt he’s planning a return to his chubbier era anytime soon.

Abby Lee Miller – Down 100+ lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Abby Lee Miller basically grew up in the dance world, so it makes sense she stepped right into her mom’s shoes and started teaching when she was just 14. After taking over the family business, she ended up on Lifetime’s radar, and that’s how she landed her spot on the reality series Dance Moms.

She quickly became a huge reality TV name, but things took a rough turn when she was arrested for fraud. While prison helped her drop some weight, the bigger change came later, when she reportedly had gastric bypass surgery. In the end, she shed more than 100 pounds, and these days she’s looking noticeably slimmer and a whole lot more self-assured.

Chaka Khan – Down 60 Pounds | Vegan Eating & Workouts

Chaka Khan, the one and only Queen of Funk, has been doing her thing for more than four decades, and she is said to have sold over 70 million albums around the world. Along the way, she has picked up plenty of Grammy Awards, too. But by 2014, Khan had hit her highest weight, and feeling that heavy just left her fed up.

So she made a change. She revamped how she ate, went vegan, and started putting in serious work at the gym. The payoff was huge: she dropped about 60 pounds. That healthier routine also helped her manage issues like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Angie Stone – Down 75+ lbs | Clean Eating & Exercise

Angie Stone was still going strong in the music world at 54, but her weight loss story actually started way back in 2006. That’s when she signed up for VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, and while it helped a bit, she dropped less than 20 pounds.

Fast forward about ten years, and Stone got some tough news: she’d developed Type 2 diabetes. That was her wake-up call, and she knew she had to make real changes if she didn’t want it running the show. By cleaning up her diet and staying active, she ended up losing more than 75 pounds. These days she’s managing her condition well, and she looks genuinely happy in her healthier, slimmer body.

Ricki Lake – Down 20 lbs | Eating Better, Hitting the Gym, & Dancing It Off

Ricki Lake is one of those celebs who has always had a real love affair with food. Over time, that love added up, and her weight climbed until she hit about 260 pounds. It took a toll on her, and she eventually felt so down about it that she knew she had to get serious and take control of her health.

She kicked off her weight loss journey by cutting back on calories and logging plenty of miles running. Like a lot of people, she put some of the weight back on, but later found her groove again when she joined Dancing with the Stars in 2011. She didn’t take home the trophy, but she did walk away about 20 pounds lighter.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – Down 42 lbs | Food, Workouts, & Breastfeeding

Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki, shot to fame on Jersey Shore. When she was younger, she actually dealt with being too skinny, then later put on a lot of weight during her big partying phase. Fast forward to now and she’s basically a whole new version of herself: she’s a mom, and she’s in seriously great shape.

After her first baby arrived, she was ready to drop the extra weight, so she cleaned up her diet, brought in a personal trainer, and breastfed a lot. The effort paid off, she lost 42 pounds. And when her second child was born in 2014, she managed to slim down again pretty easily.

Christian Bale – Over 60 lbs | Smoking & Whiskey

Christian Bale is famous for going all in, and his body has basically been along for the ride. For the 2004 film The Machinist, Bale reportedly shed more than 60 pounds. He got frighteningly thin by smoking tons of cigarettes and knocking back plenty of whiskey.

Obviously, it was a rough and unhealthy way to do it, but it worked for the role. After that, he bulked up for Batman Begins, then later leaned on cheeseburgers to pack on about 50 pounds for American Hustle. At this point, we can only wonder what his next part will put him through…

Ronnie Ortiz, Jr. – Undisclosed Lbs | Clean Eating & Hard Workouts

Ronnie Ortiz is one more reality TV name that blew up thanks to his run on Jersey Shore. He was always the solid, built guy, but at one point he dealt with some unwanted weight gain after battling kidney stones. The good news is he didn’t stay off track for long, but he’s been honest about what it took to bounce back, serious training 5 to 6 days a week.

And yeah, the workouts weren’t enough on their own. He had to match them with genuinely healthy eating. Ortiz’s rule was simple: if a meal tasted too good, it probably wasn’t something he should be eating. Cheesy logic, maybe, but it clearly worked, because he’s back in great shape.

Drew Carey – Down 80 Pounds | Clean Eating & Workouts

Drew Carey is the kind of comedian who could always laugh at himself, but eventually he started running out of weight jokes. So he switched things up and leaned into the fit, good-looking ex-Marine he’s always been underneath. And honestly, it wasn’t just about the image.

After heart surgery and a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Carey realized he had to get serious about his health. He finally ditched the junk food and started sticking to cleaner, healthier meals. On top of that, he made regular workouts a weekly non-negotiable. All that consistency paid off, and he dropped an impressive 80 pounds.

Adam Richman – Down 70 Pounds | Healthy, Active Living

Adam Richman basically turned his love of food into a full-on career with his show Man v. Food, where he put competitive eating front and center. But when your job is eating huge amounts all the time, the weight can creep up fast. For Richman, it kept climbing until it started to really mess with his mood and leave him feeling depressed.

Eventually, he stepped away from the show so he could focus on getting healthier. He switched to a vegan diet and started moving more in his everyday life. All that effort paid off: he dropped about 70 pounds, and he did it in just ten months.

Ricky Gervais – Down 40 Pounds | Diet & Workouts

 

Ricky Gervais always pictured himself as a pop star. That didn’t exactly pan out, but he didn’t sulk about it either. He turned the whole thing into a joke, leaned into comedy, and eventually became a familiar face in the US.

When he got the call to host the Golden Globes for the second time in 2011, he decided he’d had enough of feeling like a “fat, lazy and out of shape slob.” So he got serious about losing weight. No shortcuts, no magic fixes, just real work and a lot more discipline than he’d been giving himself. With smarter eating and a consistent fitness routine, he managed to drop about 40 pounds.

Jennifer Ellison – 28lbs | Cambridge Diet

Jennifer Ellison hit a rough patch, carrying a few extra pounds and feeling like all her usual weight loss tricks just were not cutting it. Back in 2014, she and her husband decided to tackle it together and kick off a proper weight loss journey. To keep herself honest, she documented the whole thing with progress photos in her underwear.

They chose the Cambridge Diet, sticking to just 800 calories a day. And for her, it really delivered, she dropped about 28 pounds overall. These days she looks amazing, and she is still putting in the work to lose even more!

Beyoncé – Down 65lbs | She Hired a Personal Nutritionist to Keep Her Diet on Track

Global superstar Beyoncé somehow manages to look incredible basically all the time. But after becoming a mom, she dealt with the kind of weight gain that can sneak up on anyone. Even with all her resources, the multi-millionaire didn’t go running to surgery.

Instead, she got serious and brought in a personal nutritionist to make sure her day-to-day meals were actually helping her drop the extra weight, and do it faster. She also hired a personal trainer to keep her working hard and pushing past her comfort zone. The payoff was huge, a total loss of 65 pounds, and she’s right back to looking as fabulous as ever.

Carnie Wilson – 150lbs | Gym & Diet Discipline

Carnie Wilson, Brian Wilson’s daughter (yes, the Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys), has been pretty open about her ups and downs with weight. After her group’s run cooled off, she ended up putting on a lot of pounds, and she eventually decided the traditional route wasn’t getting her where she wanted to be. So she chose gastric bypass surgery.

She didn’t try to hide any of it either, she talked candidly with fans about what she was going through. She reportedly dropped an incredible 150 pounds, but later regained some of the weight. That’s why, in 2012, she went back for another procedure. Let’s be real, having money probably makes making those kinds of medical decisions a whole lot easier.

Wayne Knight – 117lbs | The Moderation Approach

Wayne Knight’s most iconic gig was playing the mailman Newman on Seinfeld, and yeah, the extra padding was kind of part of the package. These days, though, that’s not really the story anymore. It looks like Wayne has been leaning into a much healthier way of living.

The best part is he didn’t bank on any expensive surgical shortcuts to make the weight loss happen. Instead, he’s said the real game changer was simple moderation. No miserable “never eat anything good again” rules, no self-inflicted torture, just a more balanced approach. With that mindset, Knight ended up dropping about 40 pounds.

Ed Sheeran – Down 50 lbs | The “Secret” Diet

Ed Sheeran is one of those ridiculously likable English singers who just keeps serving up hit after hit. And lately, people have noticed he’s been paying a bit more attention to his look, especially his weight. Back when he was constantly on tour, his eating habits weren’t exactly doing him any favors, but by 2017 he was showing up looking noticeably leaner.

The buzz was that he dropped more than 50 pounds in a single year. So what’s the big “secret”? According to Ed, cutting out beer and sticking to a healthier diet made the difference. Naturally, he also had to keep it up and stay consistent with his workouts.

Timbaland’s 130-Pound Drop | Workout Plan

Timbaland spent a big chunk of his legendary producer run carrying extra weight, but lately it looks like he’s fully jumped on the super-fit train. He’s reportedly dropped an incredible 130 pounds, and he did it without blowing his huge bank account on surgery.

The real game-changer for him was sticking with consistent workouts to peel off that stubborn fat. On top of that, he followed a solid diet plan and actually stayed disciplined with it. The result: the double chin that never did him any favors in photos is basically history. And the best part is he’s not calling it quits, he’s planning to keep the momentum going.

Lisa Riley – Down 140 lbs | A Calorie-Cut, Alcohol-Free Plan

Lisa Riley is a beloved British actress, best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the hit series Emmerdale. After dropping an impressive 140 pounds, Riley seems to have found a whole new level of confidence, and honestly, she looks like a completely different person these days.

She didn’t overcomplicate it either. Riley kicked off her weight loss journey with steady dieting and regular workouts. On top of that, she also cut out alcohol, which can quietly pile on the pounds fast. Safe to say, Riley will be sticking with her new lifestyle, and it suits her perfectly.

EJ Johnson – Down 130 lbs | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

As the son of the one and only Magic Johnson, EJ Johnson was always going to draw attention. And yeah, he’s definitely gotten famous, even if some of that spotlight has come with a side of controversy. When EJ came out publicly as gay, his dad stood by him, but EJ still caught plenty of heat for his bold, extra, look-at-me fashion choices.

It’s also no secret that Johnson has money, so hearing that he chose gastric sleeve surgery probably didn’t shock anyone. What did turn heads, though, was the result. The procedure paid off in a big way, helping him drop an impressive 130 pounds.

Claire Richards – Down 80 lbs | Tough Diet

Who doesn’t remember Claire Richards as the standout female voice in the ‘90s pop group Steps? After the band went their separate ways, it felt like Claire stopped worrying so much about her image, and food became a bit of an emotional comfort along the way. Sadly, for her, weight loss has turned into a long-running struggle.

She’d drop the pounds, then watch them creep back on again, which has to be beyond frustrating. Still, she hit a major milestone when she managed to shed an impressive 80 pounds. Her secret was sticking to a seriously strict diet. Here’s hoping this latest loss is the one that finally lasts.

Kendra Wilkinson – Down 55 lbs | Tough Workouts & Clean Eating

As one of the best-known Playboy bunnies, Kendra Wilkinson probably wasn’t thrilled when the baby weight stuck around after she became a mom. After her first child, she reportedly gained about 60 pounds.

She also knew she didn’t want to stay that way, so she put herself on a no-joke fitness plan. On top of that, she cleaned up her meals with weight-loss-friendly choices. With consistent workouts and smarter eating, she dropped roughly 55 pounds, and these days you’d never guess she’s already a mom of two.

Matthew McConaughey – Down 42 Pounds | Barely Any Meat, Lots of Greens

Matthew McConaughey is the kind of actor who doesn’t half-commit. He’s known for sticking it out and throwing himself completely into a role, and that often means changing his body, whether it’s comfortable or not. A big example is Dallas Buyers Club, where he dropped roughly 42 pounds for the part.

He was already in great shape, so getting that much leaner was no small task. He cut out meat and basically lived on greens. Once filming wrapped, he bounced back to his usual fit look pretty quickly.

Rachel Frederickson – Down 155 lbs | The Biggest Loser Champion

When Rachel Frederickson showed up on The Biggest Loser, she had to battle for every pound, right alongside a group of competitors who wanted it just as badly. So how did it turn out? She didn’t just keep up, she took the whole thing, winning the season after dropping a jaw-dropping 155 pounds.

And while the show is famous for pushing weight loss without any flashy surgical shortcuts, plenty of experts still raise an eyebrow at how quickly contestants slim down. Some warn that losing weight that fast can come with real health risks. Still, the takeaway is hard to miss: consistent dieting and exercise can absolutely move the needle when it comes to getting leaner.

Kevin Smith – Down 85 Pounds | All About the Greens

Whatever you think about some of Smith’s bigger movie misfires (yes, Tusk included), one thing he’s been seriously up against is his weight. The wake-up call hit when he realized he couldn’t squeeze into an airplane seat anymore.

No idea whether he ever talked to a weight loss procedure specialist, but he’s been pretty clear that there wasn’t one involved. According to him, it was all natural: less sugar, smarter eating, and sticking to a healthier routine. He dropped 65 pounds first, then shed another 20 in 2015.

Ethan Suplee – Down 200 Pounds | A No-Nonsense Diet & Consistent Workouts

Ethan Suplee, one of Smith’s closest co-workers, has spent years going back and forth with his weight. Since they were both on the heavier side, the two of them even made a bet to see who could drop more pounds. Ethan didn’t just play along, he went all in, and ended up shedding 200 lbs.

And while plenty of people might guess he simply paid for surgery, Suplee has been pretty clear about it: he got there with a clean meal plan and tough, regular workouts. That said, in more recent years, it looks like he’s had a harder time keeping every bit of that weight off.

Dawn French – 98lbs | Counting Calories & Going on Long Walks

When Dawn French learned she had cancer and would need a laparoscopic hysterectomy, it was a real wake-up call. She decided it was time to take her health seriously, start losing weight, and give herself the best shot at a longer, healthier life. And if there is one thing Dawn is not known for, it is taking the easy route, so she committed to doing it the natural way.

She kept a close eye on what she ate each day, watched her portions, and made sure she was not overdoing it. On top of that, she got moving more, especially with plenty of walking. The payoff was huge: she lost an incredible 98 pounds and came out of it feeling healthier, too.

Kelly Rowland – 70lbs Down | The 80/20 Diet Plan

After stepping out from Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland built her solo career and also became a mom. Once she had her first baby, she jumped straight into a pretty disciplined routine, clean eating paired with regular workouts. She also had help, hiring a trainer who introduced her to a structured approach known as the 80/20 plan.

The idea is simple: make 80% of what you eat healthy, and leave the other 20% for whatever you’re craving. In just four months, Kelly reportedly dropped an impressive 70 pounds. She’s one more celebrity mom whose shape has people doing a double take, like she never had a baby in the first place.

Eminem – Down 81 lbs | Watched What He Ate

Sure, Eminem has always had that “Slim Shady” alter ego, but there was a stretch where he actually put on a lot of weight after getting professional help for his addictions. He checked himself in following a sleeping pill overdose in 2007, a scary moment that nearly cost him his life.

After that, Eminem leaned on workouts to pull himself out of a rough place. Staying active didn’t just help his headspace, it changed his body too, because he ended up dropping an incredible 81 pounds along the way. Kind of a solid reminder that steering clear of addictive habits is always the move.

Mila Kunis – Dropped 20 lbs | Straight-Up Dieting

Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher’s stunning wife, got her start on TV before leveling up into a full-blown movie star. When she landed her role in Black Swan as a ballerina, it came with a serious commitment: dance classes and a weight loss of about 20 pounds. And sure, you might be thinking, 20 pounds, that’s not too wild, right?

The thing is, Mila was already slim going into it, so after the diet, you can imagine how intense it looked, all sharp angles and bones. Thankfully, once filming wrapped, she went back to her normal eating routine, and it didn’t take long at all. Even better, she’s managed to keep a great figure through the years.

America Ferrera – Down 30 lbs | Clean Eating

Most people know America Ferrera as Ugly Betty, and she has pretty much always been a fan favorite. But back when the show was casting, she admits she was a serious stress eater, the kind of person who headed straight for the fridge anytime something threw her off. Eventually, she decided she was done with that cycle and switched her focus to a protein-heavy way of eating, along with natural metabolism boosters and weight loss supplements.

By sticking with her healthier routine, Ferrera ended up dropping 30 pounds. She also became a mom in 2018, so it’s safe to say she had extra motivation to stay on top of any post-baby weight gain.

Sharon Osbourne – 28lbs | Clean Eating & Working Out

Most people know Sharon Osbourne as the wife of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Back in 1999, Sharon had gastric bypass surgery, and she never tried to pretend otherwise. Still, she later admitted she felt uneasy about it, like she was kidding herself by relying on the gastric band.

Eight years later, she had the band removed and has kept the weight off the old fashioned way: eating well and staying active. She never slid back into her heavier days. And since she’s regularly in the spotlight on TV, she makes a point of keeping her health and weight in check so she can look and feel great on camera.

Roseanne Barr – Down 140 lbs | Garcinia Cambogia Diet Pills

Back in the 80s and 90s, Roseanne Barr was basically TV’s favorite lightning rod, especially for the way she took on the whole housewife ideal with a sharp tongue and zero patience. Then, in 1998, she decided it was time for a serious reset and went through gastric bypass surgery, dropping an eye-popping 140 pounds. That’s not just a makeover, that’s a full-on transformation.

Even more impressive, Roseanne leaned into healthier, protein-packed meals and has also used Garcinia Cambogia weight loss pills. And if the photo above is any clue, she’s more than happy to show off the results when she steps out in public.

Melissa McCarthy – Down 75 lbs | Treadmill & Smarter Eating

Melissa McCarthy is famous for racking up scene-stealing roles in a bunch of big Hollywood comedies. Plenty of outlets have also said she dealt with her weight for years. At a certain point, though, she decided to make a solid, structured weight loss plan her main priority.

So she got on the treadmill and paired it with a balanced, organized way of eating that she kicked off in 2016, and she dropped 75 pounds, just like that. Even better, she has managed to keep it off, and her leaner look seems to have boosted her confidence, too. Good for her, keep going!

Kate Hudson – 70 lbs Down | Personal Trainer & No-Nonsense Diet

The one stretch where Kate Hudson really dealt with major weight gain was during early motherhood. Word was she put on more than 70 lbs before welcoming her first child. She was never known for being big, so she knew she would have to seriously hustle once the baby arrived.

After that, she brought in a personal trainer and got super disciplined about what she was eating. Little by little, the extra weight came off. And yep, it looks like she was back in that mode again after having her third baby in October 2018. Still, if anyone can bounce back to that slim shape, it’s Kate, and she’ll probably make it look easy.

Jimmy Kimmel – Down 26 lbs | Calorie Cutting & Basically Starving

Most people know Jimmy Kimmel wrestled with his weight for years when he was younger. But starting around 2014, his body changed in a big way, and it was hard not to notice. He didn’t go the usual route, either. Instead, he leaned into serious calorie deprivation, and the rumor mill even claimed he flat-out starved himself at times just to drop the pounds quickly.

To be clear, no doctor is going to tell you to copy that playbook. The good news is Kimmel didn’t stick with the starving thing forever, and he eventually moved to real, balanced meals that helped him stay lean and healthy.

Sara Rue – Down 50 Pounds | A Realistic Diet and a No-Nonsense, Everyday Workout

Actress Sara Rue hosted the popular TV show Shedding for the Wedding, and a lot of people also know her from her role on Less Than Perfect. For years, Rue lived in a bigger body, but when she finally decided it was time to drop the extra weight, she put together her own plan, a smart fitness routine paired with clear, sensible rules around food.

And the results speak for themselves. She lost about 50 pounds and looks better than ever. You can tell she feels it too, she shows up on the red carpet looking more comfortable, more confident, and totally in her element.

Penn Jillette – Down 100+ Pounds | A No-Joke Workout Routine

Magician Penn Jillette found himself in a pretty scary spot when doctors told him he had a blocked artery and needed to drop the extra weight, fast. So he went all in on the potato diet and ended up shedding an incredible 100 pounds.

He didn’t stick with the potato-only thing forever, though. Before long, he started adding in plenty of vegetables, too. And on top of that, he made regular workouts part of the plan. These days, he’s feeling healthy and happy, and if he keeps living this way, he likely won’t have to deal with being overweight again.

Peter Jackson – Down 80 Pounds | Getting Healthier by Cutting Out Calorie Bombs

Peter Jackson is famously one of those rare filmmakers who seems to hit the mark every time in Hollywood. He is the creative force behind massive franchises like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.  But after years of wrestling with his weight and some not-so-great habits, he finally decided it was time for a real reset. His plan was simple: swap the junk, fast food, and other calorie-packed staples for a healthier way of eating.

With the new routine, he leaned hard into vegetables, fruit, and yogurt. It probably was not easy at the start, but he stayed consistent, and by the end he had dropped an impressive 80 pounds.

Jordin Sparks – Down 50 Pounds | Diet & Workouts

Another American Idol standout to land on the list of celebs who’ve slimmed down is Jordin Sparks, the daughter of former NFL player Phillippi Sparks. She won season six of Idol back in 2007 at just 17, and she’s easily one of the show’s biggest success stories. A few years later, in 2013, she decided it was time to focus on losing weight.

And honestly, if you were in her shoes, you’d probably feel the same way, being famous means people are watching all the time. By 2015, consistent gym time and cleaner eating had really paid off, and Sparks had dropped an impressive 50 pounds. These days, she looks like she’s absolutely thriving!

Adele – 130lbs | Dropping Bad Habits

Adele, who is honestly one of the greatest singers out there, has reportedly said before that she would never lose weight just to push her career forward. Even so, over the years she still made changes to her body, and it seems like she did it on her own terms, for herself. So what exactly did Adele do to slim down and look healthier?

In an interview with Vogue, Adele said she has pretty much walked away from her two biggest bad habits, smoking and drinking. And once those were on the way out, she leaned into some better routines too, like circuit training, weight lifting, and using cable machines to hit her whole body.

Zsalynn Whitworth – 316lbs Down | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Zsalynn Whitworth was featured on TLC’s reality series My 600lb Life, and at the time she was tipping the scales at 600 pounds. While she was on the show, she found the push she needed and chose to have weight-loss surgery. After a successful gastric sleeve procedure, Zsalynn also went on to have skin removal surgery.

When it was all said and done, she’d dropped an incredible 316 pounds and stepped into a whole new chapter. No more struggling to find clothes that fit, now she can walk into pretty much any store and actually shop like everyone else.

Nicole Lewis – Down 200+ lbs | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Nicole Lewis’ story hits hard. She started eating whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted, as a way to cope with the abuse she faced from her parents. She joined My 600lb Life because she didn’t want to keep living at nearly 700 pounds.

Trying to lose weight the usual way just never stuck for her, so she decided surgery was the next step. After finally getting weight loss surgery, she managed to drop more than 200 pounds. She’s still working toward her ultimate goal, but honestly, her progress is something to be proud of.

Dani & Lexi Reed – 400lbs Down | Diet & Exercise

Dani and Lexi Reed are a seriously sweet couple who basically broke the Internet with their jaw-dropping weight loss transformation. They were both on the heavier side when they tied the knot, but eventually they made a big decision: get healthier so they could enjoy a longer, happier life together.

Before they kicked off their journey, Lexi weighed around 500 pounds. Together, the two of them dropped a combined 400 pounds through diet and exercise. They’re still putting in the work and people love calling them “couple goals.” Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that, love really can push you to do things you never thought you could.

Christina Phillips – 525lbs Down | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Losing weight is tough, no way around it. But one of the most jaw-dropping transformations to ever hit American TV has to be Christina Phillips. At her heaviest, Phillips weighed over 708 pounds, and even she knew the road ahead was going to be anything but simple.

Because her size had become unmanageable, she chose to have gastric sleeve surgery. As the weight came off, she was left with a lot of extra skin, so she later had another procedure to remove it. After everything she went through, she’s believed to have dropped an incredible 525 pounds.

Ashley Dunn Bratcher – 310lbs | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Ashley Dunn Bratcher is one more woman whose world flipped upside down after appearing on TLC’s reality series, My 600lb Life. Bratcher has been open about how the trauma and abuse she endured fed into years of unhealthy eating. Over time, her weight climbed to 720 pounds, and she was only 26.

Eventually, she started taking her life back. After getting gastric sleeve surgery, she dropped a massive amount of weight. These days, Ashley is around 410 pounds, and she’s convinced she’s still got more progress in her. With steady dieting and regular exercise, she’s got a real shot at reaching the body and life she’s been chasing for years.

Monica Riley – 200+ lbs Down | Diet & Exercise

When she was little, Monica Riley had an unusual dream, she wanted to become the heaviest woman in the world. To chase that goal, she reportedly started eating around 10,000 calories a day and eventually reached about 700 pounds. Later, Monica decided she wanted to become a mom, but her weight led to heartbreaking setbacks, including two miscarriages.

Those moments became the push she needed to change her life. She went on to drop more than 200 pounds by cutting out junk food and committing to a healthier way of eating. She also made exercise a regular part of her routine. These days, she is noticeably slimmer and has already been able to conceive.

Amber Rachdi – 400lbs Down | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Amber Rachdi pulled off a seriously jaw dropping weight loss journey after appearing on My 600lb Life.When she first came on the show, she weighed about 660 pounds. Dropping that much weight on her own just wasn’t realistic, so she did what she had to do and got professional help.

Eventually, she qualified for gastric sleeve surgery, and the results were huge. Like many people after major weight loss, she was left with a lot of extra skin, so she also went through skin removal surgery. With two successful procedures behind her, Amber ended up losing an incredible 400 lbs and looked healthier, happier, and totally transformed. Honestly, after a ride like that, how could she not?

Bettie Jo Elmore – Down 200 lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Just like plenty of other women, Bettie Jo Elmore dreamed of having a sweet little family of her own. But at 645 pounds, that goal felt out of reach. Determined to change her story, she chose gastric bypass surgery and the weight came off fast, she dropped 200 lbs.

After getting to a healthier weight, she was finally in a place where becoming a mom was possible. Then life threw in another curveball: a mass on her spine. Still, she kept moving forward, refusing to let it derail her path to motherhood. In the end, everything worked out, and she welcomed a beautiful baby into the world.

Sal Paradiso – 370 lbs | Gastric Bypass, Diet, and Exercise

Sal Paradiso had been overweight for pretty much his entire life, and for a long time he honestly did not know how to drop the extra pounds in a way that would actually stick. He also knew he could not do it all by himself, so he reached out to professionals, and that decision ultimately set him on the path to surgery.

Once he had gastric bypass, the results were huge, he dropped an incredible 200 pounds. But he did not go through all of that just to slide back into the same routine. Paradiso kept chasing his goals with smarter eating and regular workouts, and over time he took off even more weight, another 170 pounds!

Chuck Turner – 433 lbs Down | Gastric Bypass, Diet, and Exercise

Chuck Turner appeared on My 600-Lb Life, and he was beyond ready to turn things around. Carrying that much weight made everyday stuff feel like a struggle, even the simplest tasks. In the end, he chose gastric bypass surgery, and the pounds started coming off in a big way.

After that, he found the motivation and self-control he needed to stick with real, lasting changes to how he ate. He also added exercise to his routine. All that effort paid off, he dropped a total of 433 pounds. Still, some people insisted he must have had additional surgeries on the side.

Brittani Fulfer – Down 330 lbs | Gastric Bypass Journey

Brittani Fulfer came to My 600lb Life with a pretty heartbreaking motivation. Her partner wasn’t happy with the way she was living, and it was putting a real strain on their relationship. Not wanting to lose him, Fulfer made the call to drop the old, unhealthy habits and start building a better, healthier life.

And since she didn’t want to spend years waiting for the scale to move, she chose surgery instead of trying to do it all the slow, natural way. She went through gastric bypass, and it paid off in a big way, she lost an incredible 330 pounds. The change brought the balance she’d been missing, and these days she’s enjoying life and happily married to her husband.

Melissa D. Morez – 500lbs Down | Weight Loss Surgery

Melissa D. Morez is one of those stories that just hits you with a little extra hope, especially for women who feel stuck. She made the call to flip her life around and change her day-to-day habits for her family. Her weight loss journey really took off when she joined My 600lb Life.

Back then, even walking any real distance was a struggle, so the usual “just work out” advice was not exactly realistic. Eventually, she chose weight loss surgery, and that was the move that truly changed everything. After going through with it, she dropped an incredible 500 pounds. Morris has basically raised the bar and shown that with enough determination and a little faith, huge change is possible.

Laura Perez – 412lbs | Weight Loss Surgery

Laura Perez definitely looked heavy, but on My 600lb Life she was actually one of the lighter cast members. While plenty of people on the show were tipping the scales at 600 or even 700 pounds, Perez weighed in at 541. Still, her weight brought a long list of problems, and she knew it was time to stop trying to power through it alone and get real help.

She chose weight loss surgery to give herself a fighting chance, and it worked. At first, she dropped 300 pounds, then she went even further by fully changing how she lived day to day. With better food choices and more movement, she lost another 112 pounds. She barely resembles the person she used to be, and she says she feels like a whole new version of herself.

Salma Hayek – Dropped 12 lbs | Clean Eating & Workouts

Salma Hayek Pinault is an actress, producer, and former model, and she has never exactly been shy about showing off that famous figure. But after becoming a mom, she picked up a little extra weight she did not really want. Still, Salma was not about to wave a white flag, and she later stunned fans with a seriously impressive weight loss comeback.

A healthier diet did most of the heavy lifting, but she paired it with regular workouts to seal the deal. In the end, she dropped about 12 pounds overall. And honestly, these days she somehow looks like she is aging in reverse. Keep it up, Salma!

Chrissy Metz – Down 100 Pounds | Serious Workouts

When a paycheck is on the line, it’s amazing what you’ll do to make it happen. For Chrissy Metz, that meant diving headfirst into an intense weight-loss push. Her contract for American Horror Story: Freakshow came with one big requirement, she needed to lose weight.

Early on, the buzz was that Chrissy struggled with it, feeling drained on set and pretty down. But things seemed to shift after the break in This Is Us. Even though she reportedly gained around 100 pounds, it’s good to see she’s putting in the work to take it back off.

Jonah Hill – Down 40 Pounds | Eating Right & Hitting the Gym

After spending a big chunk of his career getting cast as the funny chubby guy, Jonah Hill reportedly got a little extra motivation from Brad Pitt while they were filming Moneyball. Hill, who was known to enjoy his beer, could have taken the quick route and gone under the knife to drop weight fast, but he ultimately chose to do it the classic way.

By cleaning up his diet and showing up at the gym consistently, he managed to lose around 40 pounds. His weight has gone up and down over the years, but here’s hoping he finds a groove he can stick with long-term.

Keely Shaye Smith – Down 100 lbs | Diet & Workouts

Keely Shaye Smith is widely known as the wife of legendary actor Pierce Brosnan. And, as usual, the media didn’t exactly hold back, taking shots at her weight gain and changing shape after she put on a few pounds.

But Smith eventually proved the critics wrong by stepping into a healthier, slimmer version of herself. She dropped the not-so-great food habits and leaned into more nutritious meals. On top of that, she committed to working out regularly. In the end, she lost about 100 pounds. That’s a seriously impressive transformation. Good for you, Keely!

Mo’Nique – Down 40 lbs | Clean Eating & Hitting the Gym

Actress and comedian Mo’Nique has always been the kind of person who didn’t lose sleep over what anyone thought of her. What finally got her attention, though, was a wake-up call from her doctors: her blood pressure was too high.

Even if it wasn’t exactly at the top of her to-do list, Mo’Nique eventually decided to switch things up, starting with her daily habits and the way she ate. These days she steers clear of red meat, fried foods, and the usual junk. She also figured out how to move more and stay active. And after years of sticking with it, she says she’s already dropped at least 80 pounds.

Kirsten Vangsness – 40lbs Down | Diet & Workouts

You probably know Kirsten Vangsness from the CBS drama Criminal Minds, where she steals scenes as FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia. When she first started making waves as an actress, Vangsness was not exactly known for being slim, but with a disciplined workout routine and a dialed-in eating plan, she set out to get leaner, healthier, and noticeably more energized.

And honestly, it shows. Kirsten looks fantastic after dropping roughly 40 pounds. Seriously, keep it up, Kirsten, that glow is doing the most, and this figure suits you perfectly.

Susan Boyle – Down 50 lbs | Diet & Workouts

Susan Boyle, a former cook from Scotland, finally got the spotlight she deserved when she walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage and completely floored everyone with that now-legendary audition. If there was ever a reminder not to judge a book by its cover, that was it.

After that, fame came fast and Boyle grew into full-on star status. Her style got a serious upgrade, and over time she also dropped a lot of weight. She leaned into healthier eating and regular exercise after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and losing around 50 pounds ended up being a big win for her health.

Beth Chapman – Down 50 Pounds | Daily Workouts & Clean Eating

Beth Chapman, the well-known TV personality, has become a real motivator for anyone battling extra weight. When people started noticing she looked noticeably leaner, the rumor mill kicked into high gear, with plenty of folks assuming she’d had weight-loss surgery. The truth was a lot simpler: she wanted a more active life, made some big lifestyle changes, and ended up dropping 50 pounds.

The reality star didn’t just ditch the junk food and swap it for healthier choices, she also committed to regular workouts to get in shape, and she kept it up after the weight came off to maintain her results.

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Bubba Sparxx – Down 80 Pounds | Diet & Workouts

Bubba Sparxx felt fine in his own skin, right up until the scale hit 290. That was the moment he decided it was time to tweak his lifestyle and do something about it. One of his friends was trying to drop weight too, so they joined forces and started hitting the gym together.

For the next six months, they went all in, working out twice a day and keeping things clean with their food. By 2013, Sparxx was about 80 pounds lighter. He kept his music career moving, and in September 2018, he dropped another studio album, Rapper From The Country, through New South Entertainment (E1).

He raps for a living, and that mark on his face is part of what makes him instantly recognizable.

Scarface – Down 98 lbs | Diet & Workouts

Scarface is another rapper who seriously transformed his body. Over the last few years, he dropped a jaw-dropping 98 pounds, basically an entire person. Famous for that larger-than-life delivery, he also got pretty large in real life, climbing to nearly 300 pounds. But once someone laid out the health risks that can come with carrying that much weight, he decided he was done playing around.

He overhauled his routine, started working out, and switched to healthier, weight-loss-friendly meals. And while he was making those changes, his career kept rolling too, he picked up BET’s I AM HIP HOP award at the 2015 Hip Hop Awards.

His stage name might start with ‘fat,’ but that label doesn’t fit him anymore.

Fat Joe – Down 100+ lbs | Diet & Workouts

At a certain point, Fat Joe hit that moment where you start really thinking about your health, the kind of thing you can ignore for years until life makes it impossible to brush off. After losing friends whose deaths were tied to being overweight, he realized he didn’t want to end up as another sad number.

So he got serious. He started hitting the gym and cleaned up his eating, too. In the end, Joe dropped more than 100 pounds. He’d also been dealing with diabetes, and losing the weight helped him get it under control. These days, Fat Joe isn’t quite so “fat” anymore, and honestly, good for him.

Her baby weight is gone, and she’s pretty tickled ‘pink.’

Pink – Dropped 55 lbs | Diet & Exercise

Hitmaker and powerhouse singer Pink put on a lot of weight after becoming a mom. In total, she gained about 55 pounds, then figured out how to ditch every last one. Her main move was getting serious in the gym with personal trainers Jeannette Jenkins and Jillian Michaels.

The result: Pink ended up in some of the best shape of her life. In early March 2018, she kicked off the Beautiful Trauma World Tour. She wrapped up the Oceania and North America legs and then took the show to Europe through May 2019.

This civil rights leader dropped weight the old-school way.

Al Sharpton – 175lbs | Diet & Workouts

When civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton decided it was time to drop the extra weight, he ditched his old eating habits and committed to a whole new routine. People did a double take as he slimmed down into a much smaller version of himself, shedding 176 pounds. His first big move was cutting out meat.

After that, he got even stricter, sticking mostly to liquids each day, with one exception: a salad made up of hard-boiled eggs, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Sharpton is also known for his hour-long political talk show on MSNBC, PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, which shifted to a once-a-week schedule in October 2015.

The way this author slimmed down, you would think one of her vampires was hot on her heels!

Stephenie Meyer – Down 20 lbs | Running

Stephenie Meyer, the famous author, laced up her sneakers to tackle the extra weight and ended up dropping 20 pounds. Running is about as simple as it gets, and it can seriously work, just ask Stephenie.

Fitness pros say it’s one of the strongest forms of cardio out there, and one of the quickest ways to lean out. Stephenie also pointed out that her sister’s support made a huge difference while she was trying to lose weight. After the massive success of Twilight, she went on to write The Chemist, an adult action thriller, released in November 2016.

He used to be a chubby comedian too, now he’s completely changed.

Carlos Mencia – Down 70 Pounds | Clean Eating & Workouts

Carlos Mencia has been packing out comedy shows for years. But rewind a bit and the guy looked pretty different, he used to carry a lot more weight. Carlos has said there was a moment when it really hit him just how heavy he’d gotten. Once he finally committed and kicked off his weight-loss journey, he dropped 70 pounds.

He went the classic route – a healthier diet and regular exercise. The change was so noticeable that people couldn’t help but talk about it. In one interview, he explained that it wasn’t only about the number on the scale; he felt like the shift ran deeper, and that he came out of it feeling like a completely different person.

He used surgery to drop serious weight, then spun the whole thing into laughs in a book.

Mikey Robins – Down 143 lbs | Lap Band Surgery

On the topic of jaw dropping weight loss transformations, here’s a big one. Comedian Mikey Robins shed 143 pounds. He used to weave his weight into his routines all the time, but behind the punchlines, he wasn’t happy in his own skin.

As his obesity started bringing on a string of health issues, he decided to make a serious change and went ahead with lap band surgery. Before long, he wasn’t the guy tipping the scales at 330 pounds anymore. Robins later turned the whole experience into a book, Seven Deadly Sins and One Very Naughty Fruit, which launched in November 2018.

Which actress’ weight loss is an open secret with her friends?

Jo Marie Payton – Down 100 lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Jo Marie Payton, the singer and actress, looks impressively slim at 67. But it definitely did not start out that way. For years, she fought to keep the weight off, and she was genuinely scared it could end up costing her her life. Determined to be around to raise her daughter into adulthood, she tried just about every diet plan out there, but nothing seemed to stick.

In 1985, she decided to go a different route and had Fobi Pouch gastric bypass surgery. Payton dropped 100 pounds and has managed to keep it off ever since. One of her more recent acting projects was the 2018 film Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends.

When obesity started feeling life threatening, she said goodbye to the weight for good!

Sherri Shepherd – 66lbs | Eating Better

Comedian and TV host Sherri Shepherd dropped more than 60 pounds after a wake-up call about what could happen if she didn’t. That was the moment she stopped messing around, got serious, and flipped her day-to-day habits on their head. She laid it all out in her book, How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It).

She also says she keeps her purse stocked with smart snacks, think peanut butter and apples, so she’s not caught hungry with only bad options around. And you can still catch her popping up on TV, including Trial and Error, the mockumentary-style legal comedy where she plays Anne Flatch.

After this rapper slimmed down, the only thing shaking was the dance floor.

Rick Ross – Down 100 Pounds | Workouts & A Smarter Diet

Rick Ross has never exactly hidden the fact that he loves food. In 2017, he even became the owner of several Wingstop locations. For a long time, he was a big guy, and the very real fear of what extra weight can do to your health is more than enough to push anyone to drop pounds and start paying closer attention to what they’re eating.

Ross felt that fear firsthand, and it lit a fire under him to slim down from around 350 pounds. After suffering two seizures in one day and ending up in the hospital, the message was loud and clear. His doctor urged him to change his lifestyle, so he cut out soda, cleaned up his diet, and started working out. The result was a 100-pound weight loss.

When this Ferdinand star heard ‘diabetes.’ his pants size went down and stayed there!

Anthony Anderson – Down 47 lbs | A Diet and Lifestyle Reset

Anthony Anderson, the comedian, actor, writer, game show host, and the voice of Bones in the 2018 film Ferdinand, has dropped 47 pounds and feels genuinely great about how he looks. He calls it his sweet spot and says he wants to keep it this way.

Back when Anderson topped out around 270 pounds, it didn’t really bother him, and he still carried himself with plenty of confidence. Things shifted when he found out he had diabetes. That news pushed him to rethink his routine and clean up his eating, leaning hard into meals that are mostly plant-based. That said, he’s not out here claiming a strict vegetarian or vegan label.

Sometimes, a movie role calls for a full-on weight swan dive.

Natalie Portman – Down 20 lbs | Diet & Workouts

Natalie Portman was seriously convincing in 2010 as a razor-lean, beautifully toned ballerina in Black Swan. But getting her body ready for that role took a lot out of her. She was already naturally slim, and still dropped 20 pounds before cameras even rolled. The paycheck probably helped keep her focused, but the transformation was still pretty jaw-dropping. \

Once filming was finally over, Portman didn’t waste any time bringing back the carbs and calories to put the weight back on. She’s married to French ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied. In February 2017, they welcomed their second child, a daughter named Amalia.

Which famous singer turned to Weight Watchers to get back into her walking boots?

Jessica Simpson – Dropped 50 lbs | Weight Watchers

Jessica Simpson really struggled to lose the baby weight after she had her son, Maxwell. Once she became a mom, the pounds piled on and she barely looked like herself. That’s when Weight Watchers stepped in with an offer: sign on with them, drop 50 pounds, and they’d cut her a $3 million check.

Simpson, who said she planned to put out her eighth studio album later in 2018, got a full diet plan plus tips for building a healthier day-to-day routine. She also shared in 2018 that she was expecting another baby, so naturally everyone was curious to see how she’d bounce back after the new little one arrived.

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Rex Ryan – Down 120 lbs | Lap Band Surgery

Rex Ryan is proof that weight struggles can hit pretty much anyone. Even when you are surrounded by elite athletes all day, like the former New York Jets head coach was, it does not magically cancel out the daily routine of grabbing takeout and eating on the go. Over time, that stuff adds up.

He started out the usual way, trying to exercise more and clean up his diet, but eventually he opted for lap band surgery. And it worked, he reportedly dropped an eye-popping 120 pounds. He also supposedly made money promoting the procedure. In September 2016, about six years after getting it, he had another surgery to remove the lap band.

Weight loss helped, but this actress still isn’t skinn(e)y!

Kathy Kinney – Dropped 50 Pounds | Exercise & Smarter Eating

You probably remember Kathy Kinney as Mimi Bobeck, the over-the-top secretary with the legendary blue eye shadow on The Drew Carey Show back in ’95. That role put her on the map. Later on, she also showed that the classic, no-magic weight loss approach can still deliver, even when you are dealing with severe obesity.

Once she cut back on carbs and started working out, the change kicked in and the weight began to come off. In the end, she dropped 50 pounds. The Drew Carey Show wrapped up in 2004, but Kinney kept moving, landing parts on shows like The Secret Life of the American Teenager and My Name Is Earl.

Diego Maradona – Dropped 66 to 77 lbs | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Soccer legend Diego Maradona wrestled with his weight for years, which feels almost unfair considering he was one of the most gifted athletes of his era. After getting fed up with the constant ups and downs, he checked into a weight loss clinic in 2009 to get things under control. Then, in 2015, he underwent gastric bypass surgery for a second time, shedding around 66 to 77 pounds.

Reports at the time said Maradona was doing well and looking fit. He stayed involved in the sport too, taking on coaching work, including a stint with Mexico’s Dorados, who brought him in as head coach in September 2018.

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Anne Hathaway – Down 25 lbs | Extreme Calorie Cut

Seeing Anne Hathaway about 25 pounds lighter in Les Misérables definitely caught people off guard. Still, she went all in for the part, and it worked out, she reportedly walked away with a cool $10 million. Later, she said the weight loss came from basically fasting, eating just a couple of tiny servings of an oatmeal-like paste (around 500 calories) each day for roughly two weeks.

Hathaway was clear that she did it for one reason only: to look convincingly sick and close to death for the role. Outside of acting, she has also used her platform as an activist. In 2018, she joined forces with hundreds of women across Hollywood to help launch Time’s Up, a movement aimed at protecting women from harassment and discrimination.

When this Cosby actress decided she wanted to drop a few pounds, she simply rang up her ‘pal’ Jenny.

Phylicia Rashad – Down 35 lbs | Jenny Craig

Jenny Craig has a pretty solid proof point in actress Phylicia Rashad, who dropped 35 pounds by sticking with their nutrition plan. And honestly, if anyone understands the pressure to look camera-ready, it’s an actress. In Hollywood, good looks can translate into bigger paychecks.

For a lot of people, that “look good” push is what sends them straight to surgery. Rashad, though, was thrilled with her results, especially the way it helped smooth things out and cut down on cellulite. Clearly, it worked out for her, and she went on to appear in the 2018 film Creed II.

No, it wasn’t because Playboy was calling this bunny back. She just felt like hopping back into fitness.

Jenny McCarthy – Down 50 lbs | Weight Watchers

Jenny McCarthy is such a well-known name that she even plays herself on the TV comedy Return of the Mac, which kicked off in 2017. She’s also widely recognized for her autism activism, a cause that became personal because her son has the condition.

When it came to getting serious about losing weight, Jenny said Weight Watchers helped keep her steady and accountable with what she was eating. She also worked with a personal trainer, and over time she ended up 50 pounds lighter. And honestly, maybe that bold blue hairstyle at the 2018 Grammy Awards was her way of celebrating the new, slimmer vibe.

Yeah, her diary had plenty of chapters about her heavier days, but she was ready to start a fresh one.

Sharon Rooney – 25lbs | Food Tweaks & Workouts

Sharon Rooney is best known for playing Rae Earl on the British drama My Mad Fat Diary, and since then she has been steadily stacking up credits. The Tunnel (as Kiki Stokes) is one of the more recent ones, and back in 2018 she was also announced for the live-action Dumbo, where she plays Miss Atlantis, a circus performer.

Sharon has always leaned into being a plus-size woman, and it has never really been a big issue for her. Still, she decided to drop 25 pounds. Her approach was pretty straightforward: cut out takeout and get in some daily cardio. You can see the difference, so clearly the plan worked.

This comedian has stopped cracking jokes about her dress size.

Debra DiGiovanni – Down 30 Pounds | Diet & Workouts

You might have caught Debra DiGiovanni doing stand-up on the late-night show Conan back in February 2018. Around that time, she was warned that her weight could put her at real risk for serious health problems, and that was the moment it finally clicked for her.

She knew she had to make a legit change, so she cleaned up her eating and made exercise part of her everyday routine. Debra used to lean on jokes about being bigger, but after dropping 30 pounds, that chapter is pretty much closed.

He realized Kevin couldn’t put it off anymore. Check out his new look here.

Kevin James – Down 85 lbs | Hard Workouts & Smarter Eating

For Kevin James, seeing 302 pounds on the scale was the wake-up call he needed to get serious about weight loss. He dropped his first 40 pounds in 2011, then doubled down in 2012 with a no-nonsense routine built around high-cardio workouts three times a day. He also leaned into green veggie smoothies and plenty of protein, and that helped him shed another 45 pounds.

Still, by mid-2012, the weight started creeping back. Then, in 2018, he found his groove again, showing off a 20-pound loss in March and setting his sights on losing 50 more. James starred as Kevin Gable on CBS’s Kevin Can Wait from 2016 to 2018.

No joke, lately there’s a whole lot more room when he takes a seat on his throne.

John Bradley-West – Weight Loss Kept Quiet | Weight Loss Method Kept Quiet

Game of Thrones was basically John Bradley-West’s golden ticket. It was his first on-screen acting job, and he got to show what he could do on one of the biggest series around. Of course, some people still found time to take cheap shots at his weight.

But his size was never a problem for the show, so any weight loss was completely his call. It’s not a dramatic transformation, but it’s definitely enough to spot, and the change suits him. Plus, with a reported $12.5 million per season from GoT, John probably isn’t losing sleep over the hecklers. He also popped up in the 2018 horror film, Patient Zero.

She dropped the equivalent of a whole person, and then some, but she still wasn’t the biggest loser.

Ashley Johnston – Down 183 lbs | The Biggest Loser

When Ashley Johnston showed up on season nine of The Biggest Loser, her weight had brought on a long list of health issues, and she was hovering near the 500-pound mark. She came in ready to change her life, and just over 18 weeks later, she’d dropped an incredible 183 pounds.

That’s roughly 40% of her starting weight, which is wild when you remember how hard that show pushes people. Ashley crushed it so thoroughly that Rite Aid asked her to team up with them and help promote their weight-loss program. And after a long run and plenty of seasons, NBC officially pulled the plug on The Biggest Loser in 2017.

Between major weight loss and Instagram, this hip-hop reality star totally flipped her life around.

Teairra Mari – Secret Weight Loss | Diet & Workouts

Teairra Mari from Love and Hip Hop Hollywood definitely has enough chaos in her world to keep the cameras rolling. Lately, she’s been popping up in Hollywood headlines for all the wrong reasons, from an alleged run-in with an Uber driver to heavy drinking and some seriously strange moments on air.

In 2017, she got professional support for her drinking. Right after that, she threw herself into a tough workout routine and started cleaning up her diet, too. Scroll through her 2018 Instagram posts and she looks noticeably steadier, healthier, and in better shape. On top of that, Teairra’s net worth has reportedly climbed past $1.3 million.

Wait until you hear what weight loss method this young star used!

JoJo – The Weight Loss Nobody Talked About | HCG Supplements

JoJo was still a teenager in the early 2000s when she was being hyped as the “next big thing.” Her voice and acting chops were impossible to miss. But to her record label at the time, her body was apparently part of the conversation too. Even though JoJo wasn’t bigger than a size 4, they still pushed her to slim down and shave off a few inches.

She was set up with a nutritionist who, according to reports, had her using HCG supplements delivered through injections. It took a real toll on JoJo mentally and emotionally. After ending her contract in 2014, she sued her former label. JoJo’s latest tour was 2018’s Leaks, Covers, & Mixtapes.

Celine Dion’s Weight: Not Shared | Healthy Living

Celine Dion, the powerhouse voice behind Titanic’s iconic love ballad, has always had fans in her corner. Lately, though, she’s been making headlines for a dramatic-looking weight loss that has her appearing slimmer than ever. Social media lit up with reactions to the change, and, as usual, the rumor mill went into overdrive, with some people even claiming she must be anorexic and barely eating.

Celine has pushed back on that talk, saying she’s simply been naturally thin her whole life and focuses on living healthy. And yes, she still lets herself enjoy a hot dog now and then. Honestly, you’ve got to love how real she keeps it.

This Hot In Cleveland favorite basically waved goodbye to half a century’s worth of pounds!

Valerie Bertinelli – Down 50 Pounds | Workouts & Clean Eating

Valerie Bertinelli, best known for Hot In Cleveland, dropped 50 pounds a few years back and made it stick. She’s been pretty open about what helped: consistent exercise and following the Jenny Craig program. Since then, she’s largely kept her weight steady. The only time things noticeably slid the other way was when she broke her foot.

But once she healed up, she jumped right back into her routine and the extra pounds faded again. Valerie also started hosting three food shows in 2015, including Kids Baking Championship, which makes her staying on track even more impressive.

Woohoo! The pounds practically melted away. Want to see who it is?

Whoopi Goldberg – Down 30 lbs | Rocco DiSpirito’s Pound-a-Day Plan

Back in 2017, Disney, the land of magic and make-believe, honored Whoopi Goldberg as a Legend for everything she’s brought to the company.

Still, when her 5-foot-5 frame started tipping the scales at over 200 pounds, it stopped feeling so magical. So she decided to do something about it, following the rules of a Rocco DiSpirito diet plan known as pound-a-day. After dropping 30 pounds, Whoopi was pretty thrilled. She talked about how she did it on Dr. Oz in 2014, and she also shared that she’d finally quit smoking after forty years.