Ricky Lake - 120 lbs, Controlled Food Intake and Daily Exercise

Ricky Lake is a producer, actress, and TV host who has been known for being obese for most of her career. Two decades after delivering an impressive performance in Hairspray, one that catapulted her to fame, she transformed herself from 260 pounds to 120 pounds! Her staggering weight loss is something she likened to relieving herself of a slew of debt, a debt she owed to her body. She sure is unrecognizable!

Paula Deen - 40 lbs - Adjusted Her Diet

Chefs always get in the nastiest of temptations when it comes to food, and it's rather easy for them to mess up their nutrition, especially when they usually cook some pretty savory, yet unhealthy, meals. Paula Deen was proof to that, with her Southern-style cooking being delicious but really bad for her health. After being diagnosed with diabetes, she went home and emptied her cupboards, as she claimed, throwing away mostly "white" stuff, like white bread and other such fattening food. She now often replaces sauces like mayonnaise with yogurt, and she never forgets to eat those healthy vegetables!

Soleil Moon Frye - 42 lbs, Nutrisystem Weight Loss Plan

As Soleil Moon Frye confessed herself, giving birth to her first two children was no big deal, and she quickly managed to drop those extra baby-pounds. However, after her third child, she started struggling a lot, and as of 2016, she's the mother of four. Dropping pounds after the fourth kid was very difficult, and as she humorously claimed, there was a point when she had already given birth but people still believed she was expecting a baby! That's when she got really shocked and started using the Nutrisystem weight loss plan which enabled her to become 42 pounds thinner. She's now gorgeous (once more!). 

Miranda Lambert - 20 lbs, Diet & Cardio Exercise

Miranda Lambert always had a stunning face, and many people believed that with a suitable diet plan, she would become even prettier. Well, they were eventually right. Lambert started dropping pounds following her split from country music star Blake Shelton in 2015, with their breakup and his recent relationship with Gwen Stefani still being a hot topic. She wanted to make a fresh start and she eventually did, claiming that she cut down on unhealthy food and started eating more vegetables, while also doing a lot of cardio. The result? A nice and sweet 20-pound weight loss.

Carnie Wilson - 150 lbs, $24,950 Gastric Bypass Surgery and $18,500 Lap-Band Surgery

Carnie Wilson is the daughter of the founder of the popular rock band The Beach Boys. The dissolution of her band, Wilson Phillips, left her in a tight spot, and the entire process was rather taxing on Carnie. Like many women, she turned to food for comfort. Before she knew it, she was in need of serious intervention. She opted for gastric bypass surgery, but so after, she began piling pounds on again. She went again for a lap-band procedure, and hopefully, it will be the last. She’s down a whopping 150 pounds!

Jack Black - Unknown - Diet & Exercise

Jack Black is a well-known comical actor, and his round, pudgy physique is just as well-known as his comedic nature. However, that is not to say that his physical appearance has anything to do with his immense success as an actor. His Tenacious D bandmate, Kyle Gass, undertook a weight loss venture and it encouraged Jack Black to the same. Some reported that Black may have used some weight loss supplements in his efforts, but he insists that he did it the good old way – eating clean and exercising hard.

Marie Osmond - 50 lbs, Dancing with the Stars and Nutrisystem

Marie Osmond competed on Dancing With the Stars. Perhaps it was the challenging movements or maybe even the revealing dancewear, but there was something that motivated her to change her eating habits in a weight loss effort. It’s reported that she also committed herself to Nutrisystem. She maintains her slim figure and, thankfully, she is doing it without vilifying food. Well, what good is it to live a life where food is your enemy? No good at all!

Janet Jackson – 60 lbs, Strict Meal Plan and Personal Trainer

Janet Jackson is yet another icon who needs no introduction. She is almost as recognized for her yo-yo-ing weight as she is for her music! Her pregnancy threw her on the brink of losing control over her weight, and it is very fortunate that she managed to come through with a personal trainer and a grueling eating plan! Now 60 pounds lighter, Janet looks sensational! She sure shouldn’t allow her weight to spiral out of control like that.

Forest Whitaker - 80 lbs, Vegan Diet

Forest Whitaker has quite an incredible portfolio for all the credits he has gained throughout his successful acting career. We’ve gotten used to seeing him looking like the picture on the left. But after losing 80 pounds, there is no doubt that he looks far better! He is a happier and healthier man, and he seems transformed from the inside! This is thanks to watching his diet and becoming a full vegan.

Ralphie May - Estimated 390 lbs, Celebrity Fit Club & Estimated $25K Gastric Bypass Surgery

Ralphie May's story is a tragic one. May gained a big amount of reputation for being very talented a comedian, and he often ridiculed his size and weight with his jokes, showing that even with so many health issues, he managed to stay confident and smiling. Things started going out of control when he was 16 after a car crash left him with several broken bones and affected his mental health so much that he gradually reached 800 pounds of weight.  He underwent a gastric bypass procedure and joined the VH1 Celebrity Fit Club dropping almost 400 pounds! Unfortunately, in October 2017, he passed away after suffering from pneumonia once again.

Ann Wilson - 60 lbs, $18,500 Lap-Band Surgery

Ann Wilson may be a hard rocker, but the lead singer/songwriter of Heart faced a great struggle when it came to being on top of her weight. Her whole life, weight control was a battle for her. Her joints—especially her knees—began to ache, likely from the pressure placed on them by her carrying around so much extra weight. She went for a lap band surgery, which is a procedure where a silicone band is inserted around the stomach to curb the appetite. She lost 60 pounds over the course of a year and a half.

Christina Aguilera – 50 lbs, Strict Diet and Fitness Program

She was once a skinny pop princess. But today, Christina Aguilera is so much more than that. This confident woman doesn’t need a slim and trim figure to look amazing and to grab attention. But she did eventually decide against her increasing weight when she peaked at 200 pounds after the birth of her son. Nonetheless, she followed a strict diet and got involved with yoga and a rigid fitness program.

James Corden - 85 lbs, Low-carb/Sugar-free/Alcohol-free Diet

James Corden is the host of The Late Show with James Corden, and he managed to lose 85 pounds and looks great! During his career, his weight was actually rather an obstacle. Since his twenties, he had struggled to land the roles he wanted. The answer was simple but required dedication—a proper fitness regime and good eating habits. Corden eventually tried giving up potatoes, bread, sugar, and alcohol in an effort to trim down. It sure must have been a challenge!

John Goodman – 100 lbs, $10,000 Personal Trainer

‘Funny fat man’ seemed to be quite fitting for John Goodman—but not anymore! He was, for a long time, recognized and—perhaps you could say—loved, for being the obese comedian on TV who always made us giggle. He managed to build a good career for himself. But even the greatest career is not worth poor health! He employed a personal trainer and adopted a clean eating plan to get him on track with his weight. He successfully stripped off 100 pounds!

Drew Barrymore - 20 lbs, Strict Diet and Daily Workout

Drew Barrymore looks stunning and it’s difficult to imagine her looking anything but gorgeous. Even when she was 20 pounds heavier, she was beautiful! However, of course, being a Hollywood actress means any weight gain is just going to lower your chances of landing roles you probably wanted. It was surely a good thing that Barrymore decided to follow a strict diet and work out every day after she was cast in the Netflix web tv show, Santa Clarita Diet.

John Daly – Estimated 67 lbs, Diet

John Daly had been killing it on the golf courses across the US, but his weight had always been a subject of speculation. We've often seen Daly with a cigarette in his mouth, but this time, he took dieting limits to a new level. In 2017, Daly claimed that he lost a whopping 67 pounds with a diet plan that included drinking Jack Daniels, eating popcorn and smoking cigarettes. As he said, his friend Steve Loy, who then coached the Arkansas Razorbacks, told him to smoke a bit, and that would eventually limit his appetite. Though it seems to have worked, we doubt that any specialist would ever suggest such a way to lose weight!

Kathy Kinney - 50 lbs, Unknown Method

Kathy Kinney is known for playing MiMi, the eccentric character in the Drew Carrey Show. She went on to act in a number of other movies as well as TV shows like Stanley & Iris, Three Fugitives, Lenny the Wonder Dog and Arachnophobia. She has slimmed down tremendously, and she looks amazing. It’s rather incredible that she was able to lose so much weight at her age. And all without a weight loss surgery at that!

Perez Hilton – 70 lbs, Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise

Perez Hilton has made fun of practically every celeb in Hollywood but has earned a reputation for himself as an overweight gossip blogger, which actually suited him very well. He is one of the few celebs who didn’t suffer a financial loss with every pound he gained. However, in 2008, Perez decided to turn his life around and took the natural route—no cosmetic surgery or shortcuts necessary for this guy!

Kate Winslet - Unknown - Diet & Exercise

Kate Winslet’s weight loss journey was a struggle, and it took diligence following a rigorous meal program and an unfriendly exercise plan to get her to burn her fats effectively. When she was with child, she piled on even more weight, but of course, she understood it as part of the process. But that didn’t make shedding any of it any easier! Today, she has a stunning figure to speak for her efforts, and maintenance is always far easier than shedding! Winslet’s top tip is not to stand on the scales – she advocates muscle toning over weight loss any day, as she has shared in 2017!

Jake Gyllenhaal - 20 lbs, Starvation

Jake Gyllenhaal is an example of how NOT to lose weight. We all recognize the importance of a healthy diet and how important it is to nourish our bodies even when trying to shed excess pounds. But Gyllenhaal’s situation was very different. He had worked hard and gained impressive muscles and he was very healthy, except when he was required to get into a certain character. Like a great actor, he knew that he couldn’t portray a dying person if he looked so good. So he turned to starvation, putting his body through hell to lose hard-earned body mass, all for the sake of his role on Nightcrawler, in 2014.

Rob Kardashian - About 40 lbs, Strict Workout Program

Rob Kardashian is the brother in the Kardashian-Jenner gang, and it has not gone unnoticed that he’s been struggling with his weight for quite some time. Actually, we think everybody simply got used to seeing Rob Kardashian in his chubby shape, and so when he managed to shed the pounds and showed off a slimmer body in March 2018, fans were surprised! It was when he took to Instagram and posted a picture of himself and his daughter that got the talks going over his new bod’.  The strict workout regimen he’s been following has done him wonders!

Pauline Quirke - 2 Stones  - LighterLife Diet & Exercise

Pauline Quirke is an English actress who is famous for having performed exceptionally on Birds of a Feather. The actress simply had her eyes on the goal when she took up her weight loss plan, and before she knew it, she was making progress. She managed to drop from a size 28 to a size 12 without going under the knife! The year 2017 marked the fiftieth anniversary of Quirke’s work in show business, and she looks grand indeed! She reported a loss of two stones after following the LighterLife diet plan for a year!

Mikey Robins - 143 lbs, $18,500 Lap-Band Surgery

Mikey Robins is the comedian whose weight loss is no laughing matter. He lost a whopping 143 pounds! What a jaw-dropping transformation—he is barely recognizable! The funny thing is, he’d often used obesity as a basis for several of his jokes. He may now find this challenging since he's no longer overweight. Thanks to a lap band surgery, he’s no longer the 330-pound comedian making us crack up over obesity jokes.

Jennifer Hudson - 80 lbs, About $150 per Appointment with Nutritionist

With her impressive vocal performance on American Idol, Jennifer Hudson was practically an instant hit. She won over millions with her persona, ease, and natural talent. She is one woman who didn’t need much more than what she already had to achieve success. But human as she is, she also had her shortfalls—and one of them was her weight. She began working on losing weight with a customized nutrition plan and physical work. She had achieved success in 6 months, knocking off 80 pounds off the scale!

Brian Dennehy - 100 lbs, Estimated $22K Lap Band Surgery

Brian Dennehy's weight loss adventures began in the '90s, and especially in 1999, when he was informed that he suffered from hypertension and that dropping pounds was more than obligatory. Dennehy didn't waste time and immediately opted for a lap-band procedure, which had amazing results. Combined with healthier eating habits and a bit of exercising, the procedure led Dennehy to a stunning 100-pound weight loss, and it's something that totally changed his life, as he claimed. Maybe that's why he's 80 and still acting, having appeared in the 2018 film Tag. 

Sherri Shepherd - 46 lbs, Strict Diet Plan, Intense Workout Routines & A Personal Trainer

You probably recognize Sherri Shepherd from her time on The View, but since then, she has changed tremendously. As she let everyone know in May 2018 through her Instagram account, she spent at least 3 months without eating any sugar at all! Moreover, she started eating much better than before, making use of those healthy vegetables, and she also worked out a lot to get the desired results. It seemed like a necessity for her after her type-2 diabetes diagnosis, and Shepherd has now lost more than 46 pounds, while she seems to be willing to drop even more. We truly feel inspired by her story.

Chrissy Teigen - A Personal Trainer & Strict Diet Plan

Even the drop-dead gorgeous Chrissy Teigen could skip those extra pounds when she was pregnant, but models as famous as her don't waste time on dropping them. Just after giving birth, Teigen teamed up with the famous celebrity personal trainer Simone De La Rue, who started working out with her daily, doing a lot of cardio. In addition, Teigen focused on her protein intake and eating a lot of vegetables. Though we don't know the exact number of pounds she lost, her figure returned to its old shape in no-time. She may have stated that she hates her feet on the Ellen Show just days ago, but they look fantastic in that slim figure.

Charlie Weis - 50 lbs, Estimated $25K Gastric Bypass Surgery

Charlie Weis had been morbidly obese for many years, and while he was pretty satisfied with his career as an NFL coach, his weight was something that had troubled him for a long time. In 2009, he decided to go under the knife for a gastric bypass procedure, which only caused him even more trouble. He went to court against his two cosmetic surgeons, blaming them that the procedure almost cost him his life, while the surgeons on the other side claimed that he was the one rushing for a procedure. Despite all this, Weis managed to drop over 50 pounds, and he wants to lose even more.

Carrie Underwood – Estimated 30 lbs - Personal Trainer & Weight Loss Supplements

Carrie Underwood's success in American Idol was immense, but after giving birth to her first child in 2015, she saw her weight increasing dangerously. As she later claimed to People Magazine, she turned to weight loss supplements, which contained a dangerous herb though, putting her health at risk. After quitting on these products, Underwood teamed up with a specialist who helped her exercise daily at home, and she lost her baby weight quite fast, dropping an estimated 30 pounds. Pregnancy always challenges women, but Underwood came on top eventually, and we couldn't be any happier for her.

Kevin James  - 85 lbs - High Protein Meals & Mixed Martial Arts

Kevin James is an actor with a personality almost as large as his frame. But after snagging the role of a teacher ion Here Comes the Boom, he adopted a high protein diet and high-intensity physical routine that left him in his overall best shape. After dropping 85 lbs in preparation for the movie,  James didn’t have much luck keeping the weight off and gained it all back after completing the movie. Although he is still 40 pounds lighter than his old self now, he's a long way off from his chiseled onscreen frame.

Jenni Farley – 20 lbs, Rigorous Workouts

If you ask Jenni Farley about the easiest way to pile on weight, she'll tell you it’s having a child. It makes sense, too, because a woman’s body holds onto everything she consumes so that it can nourish the growing life inside her, and that means being extra careful with what you eat when you're with child. Of course, with crazy cravings, a woman can end up on the heavy side afterward. After Farley gave birth to her son, she had to undergo a rigorous exercise plan to get rid of all those fats she’d gained.  In early 2018, there were rumors that she had cosmetic surgery, but she shrugged them off.

Drew Carey – 80 lbs, Diet and Exercise

We’ve heard it plenty of times—the overweight celeb who’s faced with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Well, we’re seeing it again because that’s also what happened to Drew Carey, and it’s far from a laughing matter. He didn't opt for the quicker but more expensive surgical route. He did it the hard way through diet and exercise. In a way, it may help him keep the weight off if he has to work hard to shed it in the first place!

Josie Gibson - 100 lbs, Healthy Eating

Josie Gibson was once wearing a size 20, and then she dropped to a size 8. Losing 6 stones of fat in a year is no easy feat! Clean eating is apparently her ‘secret’ to achieve a smashing figure. However, as you can imagine, losing that much weight in such a short time can lead to a lot of excess skin around the midsection, requiring a tummy tuck procedure to correct it. Her hard work didn’t last too long, though, as she had a child in 2018 and she went back to a size 18! She said she’s happy with her extra pounds, but she won’t let it go overboard either!

Jonah Hill – 40 lbs, Nutritionist and Strict Exercise

Jonah Hill’s waistline seemed to have grown just as steadily as his finances. Perhaps, heavy and strict food restrictions, intense running and gym sessions, and big sacrifices are a bit too much for some to cope with. However, Jonah opted for that over any medical procedure to shed his excess pounds. Good old clean eating and regular sprinting did the trick for this funnyman. It sure is amazing what good looks he had hiding under all that excess weight.

Lexi Reed - 230 lbs, Gym Workout, and Healthy Eating Habits

Lexi Reed made a brave and difficult New Year’s resolution back in 2016. She began visiting the gym and changed her eating habits, and had her husband as a support to ensure she stuck with it when she felt like letting it go. Starting at 500 pounds at the beginning of her journey, she has lost over 230 pounds overall! We are inspired by the absolutely amazing achievement on Lexi’s part!

Lisa Lampanelli - 109 lbs, Estimated $25K Gastric Bypass Surgery & Strict, Healthy Diet

Lisa Lampanelli grew up in an Italian family which solved all their problems by eating. Getting used to this kind of life, Lampanelli quickly put on those extra pounds, and since the '90s, she has claimed to have lost and regained an estimated 300 pounds. As she gradually became a more and more acknowledged comedian, she started caring for her image more, and decided to undergo a gastric bypass surgery, which, as she later comically confessed, cost her a lot of cash, and even her husband at the time! Lampanelli now feels healthier than ever and she dedicates her image to a strict only-liquids eating regime and a healthy breakfast which she never skips.

Sara Rue - 50 lbs, Keto Diet

Sara Rue has never looked healthier or better than she does now! The star of Popular and Rules of Engagement was always a little towards the chubby side. Fans and viewers alike simply got used to seeing her that way. However, the 39-year-old Less than Perfect actress' healthier lifestyle and Keto diet have had her looking amazing! Her daily workouts also contributed to her 50-pound fat loss. What an achievement!

Jesse Jackson, Jr. - 50 lbs, Estimated $30K Duodenal Switch Procedure

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s weight loss story has been a subject of speculation for many years now. In the early '2000s, Jackson Jr's weight skyrocketed to 260 pounds, and in 2004, he underwent a Duodenal switch procedure, which is very similar to a gastric bypass procedure. However, it was later reported that the procedure led the politician to become bipolar. It was not until recent years that specialists claimed that procedures can make depressing thoughts more intense, but Jackson Jr. surely had a mental background that enabled him to have such thoughts. He's now receiving bipolar treatment.

Chaz Bono - 85 lbs, Healthy Food and Active Lifestyle

Shonda Rhimes - 117 lbs, Strict Meal Plan and Exercise Schedule

Shonda Rhimes is a famous writer and the creator of the popular TV series, Grey’s Anatomy. Looking at her now, you would never believe that she could ever have been hauling almost 120 pounds around in excess body weight. It was after her third pregnancy that she shifted focus onto becoming the best version of herself that she could be. With the help of a strict eating plan and exercise schedule, she seemed to reverse not just her weight but her age too!

Zach Galifianakis – 50 lbs, Alcohol-free and Advanced Workout Sessions

The Hangover was a comedy film that was well received, and Zach Galifianakis earned himself some good attention for his performance. His growing wealth sure must have made him very happy, but his expanding waistline didn’t. He soon decided it was time to take some proactive measures to ensure he got himself back on track regarding his health—specifically his weight. He quit alcohol and engaged in advanced workout sessions, making steady progress until he hit the 50-pound weight loss mark. He sure is practically unrecognizable!

Anne Rice - 103 lbs, $25K Gastric Bypass Surgery

It may be difficult to believe but Anne Rice lost 103 pounds! It all started with her dying husband’s wish that she should look after herself, including her weight. Novelist Anne Rice (she’s got two new publications in 2018) took her husband’s words to heart and used them to motivate her into action. Rice underwent a gastric bypass surgery the very same year of his death, leading to her phenomenal weight loss. In retrospect, perhaps Rice had not been raised with health-conscious principles, based on the fact that her mother was an alcoholic.

Jack Osbourne - 70 lbs  - Exercise

Jack Osbourne hails from a rock star family, and he has always been on the heavy side. It was all thanks to the effect of puberty, and the effort he placed on exercising and dieting that Jack eventually manage to slim down a she grew older. Jack does activities that require him to engage his body, like Thai kickboxing and even rock climbing, which helps him in maintaining his figure. It sure pays off to be diligent! He got divorced from wife Lisa in December 2018, and we imagine it must be a bit harder to control the eating habits!

Kimberley Locke - 40 lbs, Workouts

Kimberley Locke had no trouble slipping past the public radar – but that was before she appeared on American Idol. Unfortunately for Kimberley, who was a contestant in the popular reality TV show to showcase her voice, there was more attention directed to her weight than to her vocal skills! Locke engaged in some serious sweat-inducing exertions and before she knew it, she was losing weight! Locke managed to shed 40 pounds thanks to her commitment. Her last album was Four for the Floor back in 2011, but she still performs in shows regularly.

Corey Harrison - 250 lbs, About $15K Gastric Band Surgery

Reality TV star Corey Harrison woke up one day and weighed a whopping 400 pounds. Of course, that wasn’t to suggest that it was an overnight occurrence. Harrison had been ignoring his mounting weight until his physician pointed out that the risks were practically tangible at the point he had reached. Reality seems to have hit the right notes with Harrison, who went ahead with a gastric band surgery in 2010, dropping his weight to 250 pounds – far more healthy and manageable. Harrison took it from there with healthy eating. Unfortunately, in 2018, he announced that he and his wife are ending their marriage.

Jimmy Kimmel - 25 lbs  - 5:2 Diet

The popular TV host, Jimmy Kimmel, found he had a difficult time getting his weight loss program to take off. Kimmel was not one to opt for the grueling and hard-core meal consumption of the weight-loss world, and he instead opted for calorie reduction. He took it a bit to the extreme and ended up starving himself to melt his fats. He did drop weight, but his method is highly un-recommended and not a sustainable method of weight loss! Kimmel perhaps should have resorted to a meal plan that would allow him the food he enjoys, while still shedding the pounds!

Genie Francis - 40 lbs, About $150 per hour, Diet Plan & Personal Trainer

Genie Francis has always been an attractive woman, but shedding 40 pounds has truly allowed her beauty to shine! It is not news that with age, it becomes increasingly more difficult to lose weight. However, nobody said it would be impossible! Francis took on the challenge, and armed with a personal trainer and a healthy eating plan, she tackled her weight and came out triumphant at 55! In 2019, she’ll be 57 and she’s ready to take it on! She is an actress predominantly taking on television work, having acted in two films in 2004 only.

Vicky Pattison - 50 lbs,  Diet & Exercise

Vicky Pattison is another member of the Geordie Shore cast who shed a considerable amount of weight. At one stage, she’d reached a size 16 dress size, but diligent gym sessions and nixing junk food rewarded her by helping her slip into a dress size 8! While Pattison may be convinced that simply looking after your body and letting weight loss occur naturally is a foolproof method for anybody, it isn’t really the case. We’re glad it worked for her, though! Pattison ditched her fiancé John noble in November 2018, so she’s a single woman now!

Oprah Winfrey - 80 lbs, Diet Plan Based on Weight Watchers Points

She’s the world’s favorite billionaire philanthropist, and she goes by the name, Oprah! Oprah Winfrey has been putting on and shedding off weight over the years like nobody’s business, but she hasn’t kept her affair with food a secret. She has revealed that she’s an emotional eater, and she is known to have a love for savory food and starch like many of us can relate to! Oprah’s diet plan even includes a cocktail or rosé with her dinner! She’s a shareholder in Weight Watchers and she’s lost 80 lbs to date! In 2018, Oprah appeared in the film, A Wrinkle in Time.

Sasha Pieterse - 37 lbs, Exercise & Healthy Food

Sasha Pieterse starred in Pretty Little Liars and she went through some rough patches. One of her struggles was with a polycystic ovarian syndrome, which proved to be difficult to control. During her battle with the condition, she gained 70 pounds and it became difficult to get rid of those excess pounds. It was by participating in Dancing With the Stars that Pieterse managed to drop 37 pounds and feel like a new person. In 2018, Pieterse married Hudson Sheaffer. Late in 2018, Pieterse opened up about being bullied about her weight during her days on Pretty Little Liars.

Kelly Clarkson - 37 lbs, Strict Healthy Diet Plan

Kelly Clarkson found fame when she became a contestant on American Idol and sometime later, she shocked the public by revealing a trim and sleek figure, sharing her secrets that she used to achieve her success. Clarkson simply ate nutritious food. Sometimes, as long as your body is getting the nutrition it requires, then your meal plan is safe and you should look great even without added work! Just ask Kelly! After the festive period of 2018, Clarkson has revealed that her pants are fitting rather snugly and that it's been all worth it! We expect she’ll be back on track afterward. How refreshing that she is so down-to-earth!

Ashlee Simpson - 40 lbs  - Healthy Diet

Ashlee Simpson has undergone a drastic transformation, and her weight loss plan is a rather magical one, we must say. Simpson followed strict eating habits, counted her calorie intake, was exercising regularly, and watched the pounds she put on melt away (she gained weight while she was with child). She is certainly stage-ready! All in all, it was in a matter of five months that Ashlee shed 40 pounds – and it was worth the hard work! She can give advice to her sister, Jessica Simpson, who is having her third baby, in March 2019.

Lauren Manzo - Estimated 50 lbs, Estimated $22K  Lap Band Surgery, Cutting Down On Wine & Exercise

Lauren Manzo's struggle with extra weight was known for a long time, and especially in 2016, it got out of hand as she welcomed her first child. That's when she opted for a lap band surgery to get some early results, even if many people criticized her, claiming that she was lazy for having gone under the knife in such an age. In any case, she stated that she now exercises for at least 2 hours a day, while she had also shed 20 pounds in 2014 after drinking less wine. The procedure resulted in a 30-pound weight loss, and she's now lost more than 50 pounds, looking fine!

Anthony Anderson - 47 lbs - Diet

Anthony Anderson has always had food as his first love, and unfortunately for him, a trip to his physician left him with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, and he knew it was the beginning of a long and hard journey to a healthier lifestyle. Anderson worked at changing his eating habits and said goodbye to some of his all-time favorites and all the junk food. Regular exertions paired with his new eating habits led to him shedding about 47 pounds of fat, revealing a healthier and trimmer Anthony Anderson! Unfortunately for Anderson, in 2018, his weight loss wasn’t what made the headlines, but rather an assault charge - yikes!

Sam Smith - 40 lbs, Nutritionist

Singer Sam Smith underwent an inspirational transformation. He dropped 40 pounds through healthy eating and regular exercise. He combined this with yoga and it worked a charm! He must have been proud of himself after having carried around his extra pounds for so long! He’s also credited his weight loss to America Freer, a nutritionist who supported and guided him through the journey. He cut down on his portion size as well as on what he put on his plate. Sam sure looks dashing as a result of his efforts!

Jennifer Ellison - 42 lbs, Personal Trainer

Jennifer Ellison is a face we recall from Brookside, in which she formerly starred. Ellison gave her fans and Instagram followers a shock when she posted a photo of herself in a strapless black top and tights, flaunting a significantly skinnier body than fans remembered her having! Apparently, one day, the mom-of-three decided she wanted a change. She hired a personal trainer for guidance and her strict workout routine and clean diet worked magic. She lost 42 pounds!

Claire Richards - 84 lbs, Strict Diet and Workout Plan

Claire Richards is a singer who has been battling against weight gain for almost her whole life. She has proposed that she has tried all kinds of workouts and several meal plans but was never truly able to shed her extra pounds. It was during her pregnancy in 2013 that she gained even more. This time, she was absolutely determined to drop it after the birth of her child. She followed a very strict diet and workout plan and successfully dropped 84 pounds!

Seth Rogen – 30 lbs, Personal Trainer

Seth Rogen was a regular for playing the role of the pudgy guy in movies—the guy who made people laugh but wasn’t portrayed as desirable. Those days are long gone! It was an audition for a role he genuinely wanted badly that motivated him to shed his excess pounds. Through a grueling exercise routine and a good personal trainer, he managed to burn off 30 pounds and land his dream role. We’re proud of you, Seth!

Boy George - 40 lbs, Low-Carb Diet

Boy George had his fans stunned when he popped out in the public eye 40 pounds lighter. The lead singer of Culture Club sure had some secret weapons at hand to lose weight at his age! Well, he ate a healthy diet, gave up junk food, and exercised regularly – so no magic, there. He is 57 today and he has a smashing figure, and most importantly – he’s determined to keep it that way!  Fans were thrilled to see more of Boy George as he sat on the panel of judges for The Voice Australia, in 2018.

Patrick Stump - 60 lbs  - Strict Fitness Regimen

Patrick Martin Stumph is best known simply as Patrick Stump and he is a member of the immensely popular boy band called Fall Out Boy. Stump faced his weight challenges for a number of years before he really got to the bottom of things to straighten it out. With the help of a clean meal program and a strict fitness routine, Stump lost 60 pounds and proved that it was never too late to begin self-improvement. Stump’s determination led to his ultimate success – he looks practically unrecognizable in his new trim shape!

Abby Lee Miller - 40 lbs, $20,750 Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller is sure known for her curves! She is far from typical. What called for a drastic change in her life was when she faced several health risks, not to mention risking her fortune on fixing her health—owing to her weight and other factors. She qualified for a gastric sleeve and wasted no time in hopping to it—she is 40 pounds down and she’s still got killer curves!

Khaliah Ali - 120 lbs, Estimated $22K Lap-Band Surgery

Sometimes, criticism can give you the motivation you need to change your life, and that happened in the case of Khalia Ali, Muhammad Ali's daughter. Paparazzi always bashed her for her weight, until she underwent a lap band procedure which helped her slim down in no-time. She lost over 120 pounds and she claimed it's something that she'll never regret. Moreover, in 2007, Ali released her own book discussing her weight loss journey titled Fighting Weight. Ali said that she was afraid of undergoing a gastric bypass procedure, describing it as much more dangerous than a lap-band.

Andrea Swift - 60 lbs, Diet & Exercise

Andrea Swift is Taylor Swift’s mother. In 2015, the star singer revealed that her mom was facing a cancer diagnosis. Of course, we all know that once you’re diagnosed with the illness, improvements in your lifestyle can make all the difference. Sources have said that Andrea Swift looks far healthier now than she did before her diagnosis. Sometimes, people need a push in the right direction to get going with their weight goals – and a health scare can be just the thing! Meanwhile, Swift’s latest album, Reputation,  was released in 2017.

Timothy Spall - Unknown - Diet & Exercise

We all remember Timothy Spall from the Harry Potter film franchise and Alice Through the Looking Glass, but fans were left quizzical after Spall showed up for the Venice Film Festival after drastically losing weight! The star credits a lean diet and regular exertions for his fabulous results, but we simply have to wonder whether there is more to it. Well, it does become increasingly difficult to shed the pounds as you age – and Spall is no spring chicken! In 2017, he played ‘Carmody Braque’ on The Changeover, and on Electric Dreams: The Commuter showing off his new trim figure.

Jineane Ford - 50 lbs, Estimated $22K Lap-Band Surgery

Jineane Ford was once Miss Arizona and Miss USA, and though you might think that most modeling stars out there struggle with anorexia, Ford's story is different. As she claimed, her family members used to eat tons of food, and that affected her as well. Then, while she interviewed Dr. Terry Simpson on her show, she had a talk with him about the lap-band procedure, and she was convinced that a "band" was all she needed. She eventually went under the knife and today, she's more than 50 pounds lighter, looking as stunning as she did back during her teenage years!

Nicole Richie - Amount Unknown,  Diet & Everyday Workout

We couldn’t actually remember a time when Nicole Richie was ever ‘fat’ – and that was because such a time probably never existed, to begin with. Being the daughter of Lionel Richie sure must draw quite a bit of attention to this socialite and TV personality – and being in the spotlight comes with expectations. The manner by which Nicole’s weight picked up and dropped so rapidly over the years had the public concerned, especially her fans. But Richie admitted that she reached out to a fitness trainer for help and put on a few pounds to look great (fans were horrified by how thin she got at certain points!).

Rachel Frederickson - 155 lbs - Diet & Exercise

When you compete in The Biggest Loser, you go in expecting to shed some of your excess weight, sure, but we think Rachel Frederickson shocked even herself by her drastic transformation! She was the winner of the hit show, and we think she totally deserved it, after losing a whopping 155 pounds! She is a different person as a result of the journey, and the grueling meal program and workout regime are bound to change a person some way or another! Since the season 15 show, she has gained 20 pounds, but she feels that she is at her perfect weight and she maintains it that way.

Jason Sudeikis - 20 lbs, "Private" Workouts

Jason Sudeikis may be a comedian, but that only makes it all the more difficult to take him seriously sometimes! When this funnyman was asked about his secret behind shedding his excess weight, Sudeikis answered that hot, intimate sessions with his stunning wife, actress Olivia Wilde, were the secret to it all! Well, we’d take that over a gym membership or weight loss program any day, but is he serious?! Whatever it is, he’s looking smashingly good lately, and we expect to enjoy some eye candy in his upcoming film, Booksmart, in 2019.

Kirstie Alley - 50 lbs, $20 for 10 weeks Jenny Craig Program

Kirstie Alley steadily gained weight as her popularity increased and was eventually thought of as the chubby, vivacious woman with a great sense of humor. Her earlier years in a slimmer frame were long forgotten, so she decided to address her tipping scales. She hired a personal trainer and probably saved both her health and her career by doing so. Some celebs get away with being obese, but not everyone is as fortunate!

Nick Carter - 49 lbs, Gym, Diet & Calorie-Counting

Nick Carter is best recognized for being a former member of the boy band, Backstreet Boys. Carter let his weight slip until he tipped the scales at 224 pounds. It was then that he decided to change and he took to the gym for intense workout six days a week, with the help of a trainer for motivation and expert guidance. Of course, he had to ditch the booze, but it was certainly all worth it in the end as he became almost unrecognizable – in a good way! By the end of it, he was down to 175 pounds! His memoir, Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It, was published in 2013.

The Veronicas - Unknown - Diet Plan

The year 2017 marked the public fall-out between the Origliasso sisters, Lisa and Jessica, and their feud had the world talking. Once upon a time, when they were getting along well, the sisters took on a weight loss journey together. It was rather controversial as the girls had the correct weight for their age at the time. Unfortunately for the girls, this didn’t broaden their following, and it actually led to the detriment of their reputation and speculation that they were on drugs. The musician-girls are still mending the damage and trying to regain their popularity after their unhealthy weight loss plans!

Ruben Studdard – 119 lbs, The Biggest Loser

Ruben Studdard won the second season of American Idol, gaining him an immense level of popularity in a short space of time. The R&B and Gospel singer was certainly on the fast track to fame and fortune—but also to terrible health. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes shocked Ruben into considering means to reduce his obesity in an effort to improve his health and fitness. He participated in The Biggest Loser, where he dropped an impressive 119 pounds!

Rex Ryan - Over 100 lbs, Estimated $22K Lap Band Surgery

Rex Ryan was surrounded by big guys, as he used to coach renowned NFL teams for many years. Still, Ryan was a bit bigger than a doctor would advise him to be, and as he claimed on Men's Health Magazine in 2012, he had tried numerous other diets and eating regimes, but none of them actually worked for him, as he quickly regained his lost pounds back. Ryan had reached 348 pounds and he had no other choice at the time but to opt for a procedure that would help him become thinner fast and easy. He eventually underwent a lap band procedure and as he himself said, it proved to be very successful.

Chris Christie - 100 lbs, Estimated $22K  Lap-Band Surgery

Chris Christie saw his political career catapult after becoming a New Jersey Governor, but so did the numbers his scale showed. After numerous political campaigns and public speeches, Christie couldn't afford the luxury of spending time and effort on a diet and weight loss program, so he opted for the easy way out  - a lap band procedure. During that time, around 2014, his weight issues had become a huge subject of criticism on social media platforms, with people mocking him about his size. However, Christie dropped an estimated 100 pounds, and while he may not be thin, he's definitely much healthier.

Melissa Joan Hart - 40 lbs, Healthy Eating Plan and Regular Exercise

After giving birth—not once, not twice, but three times—Melissa Joan Hart struggled with some baby weight that she didn’t want. However, fortunately for her, her struggles were not long-lived because she was able to shed her extra weight in no time. She followed a healthy diet plan and exercised regularly, and it sure paid off because she now looks incredible! Her pretty smile hasn’t changed much but her body sure has.

Roseanne Barr - 140 lbs, Estimated $25K Gastric Bypass Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Exercise & Diet

Roseanne Barr's weight issues had been obvious since the '90s when she reached 350 pounds. That's when she first started seeking help to become thinner, and of course, healthier. She first decided to undergo a gastric bypass procedure which helped her lose an initial 90 pounds. She then had to undergo a tummy tuck as well, due to the excess skin on her belly. When it came to her eating habits, she didn't do anything radical, she just ate healthier while also working out on a daily basis. Even Women's Health Magazine issued an article about her amazing weight shift in 2018!

Russell Crowe - 52 lbs, Everyday Workout

Russell Crowe is certainly an entertaining guy. As an actor aware of his duty to fit a role, he’d intentionally dropped and gained varying amounts of weight over the years in the industry. For Nice Guys, we saw a chubby Crowe, but then with other roles, we watched a slimmed down and rugged-looking actor. How did he do it? Well, good old basketball with his kid and riding a bike frequently enough did the trick alright – summed up into good fitness!  His most recent work was on Boy Erased in 2018, where he played the role of ‘Marshall Eamons.'

Kathy Bates - 60 lbs  - Cancer Treatments

Kathy Bates’ charisma and acting prowess have captured many hearts during her acting career and then added to the mix are her impressive skills as a director. Bates faced the unfortunate diagnosis of cancer and she was left with little choice but to get undergo multiple cancer treatments. The invasive and potent nature of the treatments left her 60 pounds lighter, but that alone was a good thing since she was actually overweight. As a result, Bates actually intends losing a bit more weight to be healthier. In January 2019, it's been reported that her weight loss has immensely helped her lymphedema battle.

Holly Hagan– 40 lbs,  Diet & Fitness Regimen

When filming Geordie Shore, the cast was encouraged to live a lifestyle of excess. It may sound great on the ears, but Holly Hagan is proof that it was bad for the body! Plenty of extra pounds managed to creep into Hagan and she became quite chubby indeed. Frequent drinking booze may sound like it would be better than frequent meals, but actually, no. Hagan went on a strict diet and lost five pounds in just a week. Her entire weight loss journey took her from a size 16 to an 8!  Hagan underwent a breast-reduction surgery in late 2018 to help her get her desired figure!

Aretha Franklin - 100 lbs, Healthy Food and Exercise

Aretha Franklin was not one to be fazed by her weight gain—in fact, the late Queen of Soul was very well recognized for her full figure and her curves. No matter how well she embraced her weight, ultimately, it was terrible for her health. The doctor eventually convinced her to make some massive life changes when he diagnosed her with type two diabetes. It’s all fun and games until your health is at risk!

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – 40 lbs, Hard Exercise

Dr. Dre - 50 lbs, $10,000 Personal Trainer

Dr. Dre may be in his fifties, but he sure is still a force to reckon with in the dynamic and challenging music industry. The rap artist faced changes with his weight for some time, but he bounced from flab to fab after following a physical plan tailored for him by his personal trainer. He combined that with expert advice on nutrition, and before he knew it, he was down 50 pounds and looked amazing!

Chris Pratt - 60 lbs, Intense Weight Loss Program

It was for the audition of Guardians of the Galaxy that Chris Pratt was tipping the scales at a staggering 300 pounds. We doubt, at that point, that he was actually considering doing anything about it. Perhaps, since he was making money and didn’t have any life-threatening health issues, he thought he could let it slide. Well, that was until he realized the chances of him getting turned down were greater with him in the condition he was in. In less than six months, his determination to lose weight got him 60 pounds lighter.

Jerry Ferrara - 55 lbs, About $150 per Appointment with Nutritionist

Jerry Ferrera is a man who knows from first-hand experience that good health needs hard work, not just money. Without a healthy lifestyle, his years of being overweight were not coming to an end—in spite of his increasing finances. It would sure be easier if celebs could just buy a magic spell to melt off their fat, but it took Jerry hard work and the help of a nutritionist to get the ball going. He reached a whopping 55-pound weight loss mark. A job well done!

Fat Joe - 100+ lbs, Changed His Eating Habits

When your cname describes your body, you know things are serious. Okay, jokes aside, Fat Joe eventually really did reach a weight that caused him concern for his health. The funny thing is, he was not one to care about it—so it came as a surprise. What motivated him was when several of his friends died from heart attacks. Yes, it took several deaths before he was convinced to hit the card and work on his eating habits. He sure looks different!

Stephenie Meyer - 20 lbs, Running

Stephenie Meyer is an author whose books—especially the Twilight series—many of us have read, and we love her to bits. Even at first sight, she seems to be such a dear and loveable person that she is almost magnetic! Stephenie took up the advice of some of the best fitness experts and took up running as her specific exercise of choice to shed some pounds. It is an intense form of cardio, and it has proven time and again to be one of the best methods of losing excess weight. It sure worked for Stephenie!

Mark Wahlberg - Unknown - Regular Exercise

Mark Wahlberg is no stranger to being a fat burner, and a muscle machine! He is one of the most prominent of Hollywood’s actors, and he is a hunk with incredible acting talent. His role on The Gambler meant he had to resemble a literary professor battling substance dependence and so he couldn’t be cast with his glorious chiseled body with its bulky muscles! Wahlberg had to drop his hard-earned muscle mass to become skinny to fit the bill for the film. After the shooting though, he wasted no time in getting back his 150-pound physique.

LeAnn Rimes - Unknown - Extreme Fitness Regimen

LeAnn Rimes has always been a pretty face, even when she weighed a couple of more pounds than she liked to before. She was just a kid of thirteen when her first cover song was released, titled Blue. Rimes found herself gaining fame as the youngest country singer since Tanya Tucker. Rimes eventually sought the help of a personal trainer to get into shape, and she shed her fats with a balanced meal and by working out. The star took to Instagram in February 2019 to share her sadness in losing the family pet, and we just hope she doesn’t overindulge in her grief!

Celine Dion - Undisclosed Weight Loss

Celine Dion is a diamond among many of the music divas. With a long career in the music industry, Celine is known for her many love ballads such as the theme song to the movie "Titanic" mega hit "My Heart Will Go On." After losing her husband of 22 years to throat cancer in 2016 she started losing weight. After all, he was the love of her life. Celine was recently seen at Paris Fashion week looking skeletal and people were very worried about her health. Celine said she feels beautiful this way. Hopefully she won't lose any more weight.

Carlos Mencia - 70 lbs, Unknown Method

Joining this list is comedian Carlos Mencia who lost 70 pounds! Weight loss was not a notion very far from his mind, and he always knew he would have to do it. However, it took him a long while before he actually got down to doing it. His dramatic loss drew plenty of attention towards him—which is certainly not unwelcome in the entertainment industry! He claims he is a new man now, and that losing weight was not the only step he took in his transition.

Lavell Crawford - 120 lbs, Diet and Exercise

Lavell Crawford is yet another chubby comedian who needed to lose some weight. Crawford shed a significant amount of weight a few years back—a staggering total of 120 pounds, in fact! While he is half the size he used to be, he is arguably twice the man he used to be, too! He was open and honest with regards to his plan, hoping to inspire others to follow suit. He used several supplements in his diet, one of which was a testosterone pill to boost his energy so he could place maximum effort in his workouts.

Chaka Khan - 60 lbs, Nutritionists and Personal Trainers

Chaka Khan is an icon. But aside from her huge personality, she’s also been known to boast a greater waistline. She has battled with her weight for most of her life, and she eventually decided to do something about it. In an effort to change the direction she was going in, she hired nutritionists and personal trainers and made better food choices. She was well on her way to fabulousness! She dropped 60 pounds and sure is stunning.

Bruce Vilanch  - 100 lbs - Lap Band Surgery

Bruce Vilanch has had many failed attempts to lose weight, even when he turned to weight loss surgery in desperation. After joining Celebrity Fit Club and enjoying a little success, he eventually ended up piling the pounds back on, so it wasn’t all that successful after all. He did reveal that his failure was owing to a mild food dependence that he developed as he was shooting Hairspray. He is in his late 60s and he is keen on his weight remaining at just over 200 pounds after he had a lap band surgery to help him out. The procedure resulted in a 100-pound weight loss!

Margo Martindale – 20 lbs - Unknown

After Margo Martindale was nominated for an Emmy Award, to the surprise of her fans, she announced that she planned on going on a diet. In the months before appearing at the Emmy Awards, it appeared that Martindale simply ignored her increasing weight. She was known for insisting that she was comfortable and confident in her skin, and that was why hearing of her decision to lose weight was such a shocker. She lost a good twenty pounds after her announcement, but she made no mention of her method in doing so!

Jordin Sparks - 50 lbs, Eliminated Junk Food and Worked Out Daily

Jordin Sparks won American Idol’s sixth season back in 2007 and the famous singer was just 17 years old at the time. She was certainly not skinny, but neither was she fat—she wasn’t one with any problems with her physique. Later, though, she decided to drop the couple of extra pounds she had and lead a healthier lifestyle. The new mom simply eliminated junk food from her diet and worked out every day. She has lost 50 pounds and looks gorgeous with her signature dazzling smile.

Ronnie Ortiz - Undisclosed Weight Loss

Adam Richman - 70 lbs, Vegan Diet

George Wendt - 75 lbs  - Clean Eating

Many people expected George Wendt to develop a harmful addiction to booze after the end of Cheers, the popular show of the ‘90s. What nobody expected was for Wendt to develop an unhealthy relationship with food! His food addiction saw him increase in size, climbing the figures on the scale, tipping at a whopping 330 pounds. Wendt took on his demons and he dropped 75 pounds, and he looked absolutely healthier and happier after the transformation. It’s magical what a good meal plan coupled with exertions can do! Of course, if the magic doesn’t work, there’s always the surgery as a last resort, right!

David Banner - Unknown - Low-Calorie Diet & Workout

David Banner was raised enjoying a range of food, specifically comfort food! And so, as you could expect, Banner got hooked on food, especially of the unhealthy kind. It was simply a matter of time until he became overweight. Banner ballooned to over 200 pounds and he was also diagnosed with sleep apnoea as well as high blood pressure. Fortunately, Banner didn’t brush off his ill condition, and he took it upon himself to change his habits. With some physical activities he incorporated into his routine and being conscious of his food intake, he reached his weight loss goals and became a hunk!

Craig Robinson - 60 lbs  - Vegan Dieting

In the entertainment industry, among the comedians of the business, there are some who are more famous than others, and one such comedian in Craig Robinson. Robinson spent years upon years with stubborn weight and it kept increasing, to his dismay. He was fatigued and couldn’t keep up with carrying around the excess weight, so he kicked alcohol from his routine and followed a vegan eating plan and he dropped a considerable amount of weight - 60 pounds, actually! He declared that going vegan was one of the best choices he had ever made.

Josh Peck - Over 100 lbs - Diet & Exercise

For all those who watched Josh Peck when he was a teen, chubby and funny, it is rather alarming to see that he has transformed into a totally different man! Most of the fans he had in his teen years probably suspected he had some kind of weight loss surgery done to look as good as he does now. But one of the best things about tackling weight issues when you are young is that you see better results in a shorter period! In March 2019, there are talks of a Drake and Josh reboot, and we sure are looking forward to these handsome men teaming up again!

Alison Moyet - 80 lbs, Intense Diet Program

Alison Moyet managed to drop so much weight. Too much, actually, that she had to do the opposite and try to gain some weight back on. It was an intense diet program that helped her shed pounds. From wearing a size 22, she went to wearing a 10. However, we are glad she actually realized that she had gone too far and worked on getting her curves back. She didn’t like the idea of gaining approval for being so skinny, either!

50 Cent - 54 lbs, Liquid Diet and Treadmill Running

He is considered as one of the most famous rappers, and 50 Cent’s reason for weight loss is far from the typical obese person seeking better health. In fact, he simply wanted to portray a film role to the best of his abilities. He was to play a cancer-stricken man in Things Fall Apart, and he ensured he ate as little as possible to make his appearance disturbingly skinny. He quickly dropped the entire thing after shooting the film, though, fortunately.

Diego Maradona - 66 to 77 lbs, $49,900 Two Gastric Bypass Surgeries

Diego Maradona is an iconic name in the footballing world that has no chance of dying down just yet. The soccer star was, at one time in his career, the best football player on the planet! In 2009, he made an attempt to shed his extra pounds by checking into a weight loss clinic for help. The year 2015 marked his second gastric bypass surgery and he was aiming for a loss of about 66 to 77 pounds. Of course, he was a good boy and got his doctor’s permission first!

Eric Stonestreet – 65 lbs - Exercise

Eric Stonestreet experienced a breakthrough in his weight loss battle when he began jogging. Stonestreet shared that aggressively playing the drums did burn some calories, but not nearly enough for him to lean on for effective weight loss. After he turned 40, he set out on a mission to trim down his size, and he managed to shave off 35 pounds first, then an additional 30 on top of that! For St. Patrick’s Day of 2019, he will likely take a break from his clean eating habits, as he takes on the role of Grand  Marshall.

Kevin Federline  - 50 lbs - VH1 Celebrity Fit Club

Back when Kevin Federline was married to Britney Spears, when he was still a dancer, he was trim and fit, like you would expect a dancer’s physique to be. However, after what we imagine was a bad divorce from Spears, Federline began packing on the pounds and his weight gain became out of control. He eventually reached 200 pounds, and maybe that was what frightened him into getting back into shape. Federline joined the VH1 Celebrity Fit Club and it was full steam ahead from then on! Of course, one look at the picture on the right will tell you that Federline is back in the game!

Amy Schumer - Unknown - Balanced Diet

Amy Schumer has learned the hard way that just being funny in Hollywood is not enough to make a great comedian. The world of entertainment is a demanding and cruel one, with many judgemental people and harsh critics. In order for Schumer to carry off her role on Trainwreck, she was required to lose some weight and later Schumer revealed that it was a difficult feat for her as she actually liked her excess weight. Since she liked her job more, she took on the challenge and she armed herself with an exercise plan and a meal program and eventually got down to dropping what she had to. She looks stunning!

Austin "Chumlee" Russel - 95 lbs, Nutrition Advice and Personal Trainer

Austin "Chumlee" Russel is one of the stars of Pawn Stars. We all thought that the popular show just wouldn’t be the same without Chumlee’s big personality and even bigger body frame in the show. But when his health concerns brought him to making several lifestyle changes and hitting the gym more frequently, we found out that we quite liked the Austin Russel in the new shapely bod’! With the help of sound nutrition advice and a personal trainer, he achieved a 95-pound weight loss.

Rick Ross - 100 lbs, Avoiding Sodas, Healthy Eating, and Exercise

Reading through the different weight loss motivations of several celebs, more often than not, it is out of fear of the health risks involved with being overweight. Rick Ross suffered two seizures in the space of a single day. From then on, his doctor urged him to make lifestyle changes. He began avoiding sodas, eating well, and exercising. He eventually lost over 100 pounds. He was a hefty 350 pounds, to begin with!

Lauren Alaina - 25 lbs, Atkins 40 Plan

The beautiful Lauren Alaina is an actress and singer/songwriter with great talent. She finished as the runner-up on American Idol Season 10. After the show, she ended up starving herself, forcing herself to throw up her food in a terrible effort to be skinny. She went through a weight loss journey that challenged her struggles with an eating disorder since her teen years. With the help and support of her family and close friends, she followed the Atkins 40 plan and lost about 25 pounds.

Chrissy Metz – 100 lbs, Blitzkrieg Program

As Chrissy Metz gained fame and popularity, she also gained weight! She is a woman who has real struggles with her body image. Since the debut of This is Us in 2016, she’s become a favorite and people find her relatable. She had revealed that she suffered several real-life tragedies on her way up the ladder of success—from financial issues to marriage problems and divorce. She sure is inspirational! She followed the Blitzkrieg weight loss program and lost 100 pounds!

Anna Gunn - Weight Loss Unknown, Healthy Diet & Medicine

Anna Gunn became popular when she played ‘Skyler White’ on Breaking Bad, a TV series that helped her gain momentum in her career. It was during the last season of the series that Gunn began gaining some weight and of course, the public didn’t let the opportunity pass to criticize her. It came out later from Gunn that her weight change was caused by the medical treatment she had been getting for an illness. She didn’t reveal much, but speculations arose that she might have had lupus. In 2018, Gunn shared her difficulty in dealing with the criticisms she received from her character ‘Skyler,' but added that she already made peace with it.

Jason Segel - Weight Loss Unknown, Everyday Workout & Balanced Diet

Jason Segel is an actor well received and much loved, and during the shooting of The Five Year Engagement, fans couldn’t help but notice he’d put on some pounds. However, it sure didn’t take much time for Segel to shed the weight and he claimed that all it required was regular workout sessions and consuming healthy meals. Segel’s most recent film was Come Sunday which was released in 2018. Overall, Segel is rather selective with the roles he accepts and viewers can rest assured that they are in for a good watch if a film features Jason Segel!

Kirsten Vangsness - 50 lbs, Listening to Podcasts

We all know Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, the FBI tech analyst of the popular CBS drama series, Criminal Minds. Looking at her fitness transformation from when she attended the 5^th Annual Emmy Nominee’s party in 2007 and comparing that to her trim figure now is mind-blowing! But it was no magic potion or fairy dust that helped her pull it off—it was by listening to podcasts and reading books! Perhaps it kept her busy so she wouldn’t munch on things so much—snacking sure is the devil!

Sarah Ferguson - 70 lbs, Strict & Healthy Diet Regimen

Sarah Ferguson is the Duchess of York, and she’s recognized or being formerly married to Prince Andrew. The Prince and Ferguson divorced in 1996 and over the years, she has lost plenty of weight. She revealed that she had an addiction to food and she eventually found success and dropped 70 pounds since she switched to healthy eating. It sure is amazing what a difference it makes when you start watching what goes into your body! Her diet program probably extended her life more than she knows! In 2018, she's been told to ‘grow up’ and we think that she already has, especially as she's been leading a happier and healthier life.

Ricky Gervais - 40 lbs, Good Nutrition and Personal Trainer

Ricky Gervais sure takes the cake for perseverance! In spite of several failed attempts at becoming a pop star, he was determined to keep trying. It was in comedy that he found his footing and he eventually became a public figure and a force to reckon with in spite of so much failure in the past. Having found success, it was time to tackle another project—his weight gain. He fought his fat with good nutrition and a personal trainer. And while it must have cost quite a bit, it sure was worth it!

John Bradley-West - 30 lbs - Unknown

John Bradley-West sure struck a pot of gold when he got his career break at such a young age, and so early in his career! The best move he ever made was to accept being cast in the iconic Game of Thrones franchise, as ‘Samwell Tarly.' Of course, his character would not have been the same had he been a trim man, but still, fans went on to ask why he wasn’t losing any weight since the movie series became grueling. Bradley-West wasn’t about drastic measures, and he simply took it in stride to lose weight gradually, and he now sits at a 30-pound weight loss.

Robbie Williams - Weight Loss Unknown, Eating Healthy Food

Robbie Williams found fame with his vocal skills on Take That back in the ‘90s and his fan-base grew larger and larger over the years and through his solo career as well. Along the line, Williams allowed extra pounds to creep up on him and it became a bit of a problem to get rid of them. However, his wife helped him change his habits. Ayda Field helped him eat better and to start exercising, helping him maintain optimal nutrition and manage his weight for several years. Williams’ latest album was The Heavy Entertainment Show that was released in 2016.