Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations You Should See
When it comes to weight loss, it can be a pretty grueling battle for most. And yes, even celebrities fall into this category. No one is excluded from the desire to be in shape – celebrities might find it harder as their lives are completely under the microscope, but they’re no strangers to the journey at hand. That’s why we compiled a list of Hollywood celebs who gained the pounds but found healthy solutions that work for them to shed the pounds.
Celebrities find it hard to allow some pounds onto their body, their lives are much too under the microscope. Every media outlet will be over them if they’re looking unlike themselves. And that sounds like a terrible way to live. The public will always have something to say about their bodies, whether they gained the weight for a role or they’re just going through a rough patch, there is no escaping the public image.
How often have all of us said that this time was different? That this time, you’ll stick to your diet and you will work out every day. We’ve all said it, more than once. Probably more than three times. However it takes a mere second to slip up and before you know it, you’re scarfing down a bag of Doritos while chugging a can of Coca Cola. Oh, and you’re propped in front of the television during this slip-up. We’ve all been there, more than times than we care to admit. And guys, celebrities go through this too, they are human after all.
While we don’t have all the money in the world of a personal trainer at our beck and call, it doesn’t matter. Mere mortals have to work to be in shape and celebrities are no exception. However they can enjoy a few more perks as they shed the pounds. Whether the decision to lose weight can from your own desire or from the urging of your doctor, you are now focused on creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And there are plenty of celebrities we can look to for inspiration, including Adele, Al Roker, Mama June, Carrie Underwood, Chris Pratt, and Susan Boyle. Although there are more names that we can include in the list.
All of the celebrities on this list have struggled with weight gain and weight loss, however they found a method that worked for them and they’re not looking back. Take a look at what weight loss program worked best for these Hollywood stars and you might be inspired to make some changes too. Either way, you’ll be impressed. Let’s get started!
Christina Aguilera
This blonde diva’s vocal prowess is apparently not enough to please the public eye. Though her she has a “gorgeous” body now, 2012 was a tough time for her as she was highly criticized for her curvy figure. Her friends reported that she was under so much stress that she didn’t limit her intake of pizza and junk food. A noticeable transformation happened a year after. This was when she decided to control her calorie intake to 1,600 and followed a special diet. It was reported that she shed a whopping 47 pounds or about 22 kilograms.
Christina Aguilera
Gabourey Sidibe
Precious star, Sidibe struggled with obesity and constant weight gain most of her life. She battled with poor body image because of her unhealthy eating habits. In addition to this, she was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. After numerous failed attempts to lose weight naturally, she decided to undergo bariatric surgery in 2016. This procedure removed half of her stomach, thus reducing the capacity to hold food and simultaneously decreasing her hunger. The actress lost a total of 115 pounds.
Gabourey Sidibe
Janet Jackson
This 51-year old singer-performer looks fabulous after shedding almost 70 pounds of baby weight. Janet Jackson showed off her post-baby body just 9 months after she gave birth to her son. It was noted that Janet followed a very strict diet plan and went through a hard core muscle-building exercise regimen. Janet focused on weight-lifting to tone her muscles and remove her body fat. Janet looks dapper and hotter than ever as she goes around the world for her concert tour.
Janet Jackson
Rebel Wilson
The beloved star of Pitch Perfect, Rebel Wilson, aka “Fat Amy”, kicked off her weight loss journey last 2016. A 4-day hike led her to lose 8 pounds and fuelled her desire for a healthier body. It was reported that she lost almost 15 kilograms to date.Rebel realized that nothing is un-achievable when you work hard for it. She isn’t one to shy away from giving words of encouragement to her fans, and she strongly believes that there is no shortcut to losing those unwanted pounds. Rebel follows a protein-rich, low-carb diet and makes sure that she exudes confidence in her weight loss journey.
Rebel Wilson
50 Cent
Rapper-turned-actor, Curtis Jackson, aka ’50 Cent’, lost almost 50 pounds in preparation for a movie role. He shed a couple of pounds to play the character of his cancer-stricken best friend because he wanted to give justice to the role. According to him, his emaciated look was an outcome of self-discipline and running to suppress his appetite.
50 Cent
John Goodman
John Goodman, a Hollywood legend and an amazing voice actor, decided to change his eating habits when he tipped the scale at 400lbs. He mentioned that he was just tired of looking at himself in the mirror and wanted to do something about it. He started to lose the weight slowly by controlling his urge to eat unhealthy food and constantly doing exercise.
John Goodman
Chris Pratt
We have another reason to thank the world for the ‘Chrises’. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is indeed a gift. We have another Chris to add to the list of the humans that we need to adore. Chris Pratt went through his movie career with minor roles. He was never leading man material. Instead, he was labeled as the funny man, known for being the “comical, chubby guy.” But everything changed when he snatched the coveted lead role in the movie, The Guardians of the Galaxy. His chiseled body debuted when he walked out of that jail cell without his shirt on. Just a view of his sinewy, ripped body was enough to make all the girls swoon. Chris revealed that a strict Paleo diet and CrossFit workouts helped him trim those unwanted pounds.
Chris Pratt
Christian Bale
Christian Bale is known to be one of the most intense Hollywood stars. He would push his body to its limits to perfectly fit the role he was given. He transformed to a scrawny and awfully thin man to star in The Machinist. Then, he bulked up to reprise his role as the Dark Knight in Batman. He also managed to gain 40lbs to take the role of the big, fat Irving Rosenfeld in The American Hustle. How can you not admire his ability to manipulate his body weight? His dedication to his craft and strong self-discipline are his secret in perfectly portraying his roles.
Christian Bale
Alec Baldwin
It’s no secret that Alec Baldwin’s pretty face has been around the scene for years. However, when he was diagnosed with prediabetes, he started to work on losing weight with the help of his wife. He dropped a total of 30 pounds by removing carbs and staying away from sugar.
Alec Baldwin
Mariah Carey
In 2015, Mariah Carey packed on a lot of pounds. A year later, she decided to undergo gastric sleeve surgery because she was already finding it hard to dance. After the surgery, Mariah lost about 75 lbs and continued to be conscious of what she eats.
Mariah Carey
Al Roker
The weatherman, Al Roker, is always forward in speaking about his struggles with weight. He lost more than 100 lbs when he opted to undergo gastric bypass surgery back in 2002. Since then, he and his wife started to follow a more active lifestyle.
Al Roker
Randy Jackson
This popular music producer, Randy Jackson, lost 100 pounds when he was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. He gave up all unhealthy food and started a new approach to his lifestyle. He also went under a major weight-loss surgery.
Randy Jackson
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi
The Jersey Shore babe, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, dropped almost 100 pounds of post baby weight. Snooki shared that the secret to achieve that rockin’ body in just 6 months after giving birth is commitment and dedication. She added that she got her ideal weight by working hard for it.
Nicole Snooki Polizzi
Raven Symone
Ramon Symone dropped a whopping 70 pounds by embracing a workout routine and a strict balanced diet plan. She added that her weight gain was caused by a lot of stress in her teenage years, but she managed to revitalize her mind and welcomed a healthier lifestyle.
Raven Symone
Graham Elliot
Masterchef judge Graham Elliot lost a staggering 150 pounds since starting his weight loss surgery in 2013. Elliot tipped the scale at almost 400 pounds because he munched on cookies and candies when he was stressed. Sounds familiar. He turned his life around when he decided to embark on a healthier lifestyle.
Graham Elliot
Chaz Bono
Cher’s daughter-now-son, Chaz Bono, promised to start losing weight when he weighed almost 250 pounds back in 2012. He stuck to protein-rich diet and vegetables to maintain his body weight at 190 pounds.
Chaz Bono
Carrie Fisher
Before her sudden death last December 2016, it was reported that Carrie Fisher, aka “Princess Leia,” managed to shed almost 35 pounds to reappear in the Star Wars Franchise back in 2015. The Empire-busting space royalty struggled with substance abuse and body dysmorphic issues all through her life. She was a true role model.
Carrie Fisher
Mama June
From a 24 to a size 4, Mama June went through a remarkable transformation by going through three weight loss surgeries, hard core workouts, and a strict diet plan. She added that she remained conscious of what she eats. Her weight loss transformation is seriously out of this world.
Mama June
Ruben Studdard
American Idol judge Ruben Studdard joined The Biggest Loser to help him veer away from a family history of several serious health conditions. He has lost a total of 190 pounds to date.
Ruben Studdard
Chumlee
Chumlee of Pawn Stars has dropped a remarkable 192 pounds by following an active lifestyle. He boxes five days a week, now that’s commitment.
Chumlee
Kirstie Alley
The 65-year-old actress Kirstie Alley displayed her remarkable transformation after her 50-pound weight loss. Bicycling played a major role in her journey to a healthier lifestyle. Plus she followed the Jenny Craig diet for a while.
Kirstie Alley
Jennifer Hudson
Incredible singer, Jennifer Hudson, lost 80 pounds by portion control and constant exercise. She became the spokesperson of Weight Watchers in 2010 until 2014.
Jennifer Hudson
Drew Carey
Drew Carey of the Price is Right lost 80 lbs during his dramatic weight loss in 2016. He mentioned that he wanted to focus on his health for his family. He has decided to stay away from unhealthy food since then. Not many could say the same.
Drew Carey
Ronnie Ortiz
Reality series Jersey Shore beefcake, Ronnie Ortiz, decided to go back to working out after putting on unwanted pounds when he fell ill in 2013. Now, Ronnie flaunts his toned torso as he continues to shape up.
Ronnie Ortiz
Star Jones
Star Jones took control of her weight back in 2003. She feared for her life because she was morbidly obese. Jones dropped from size 26 to a size 6 when she decided to undergo a weight loss surgery, improve her diet plan, and follow regular exercise.
Star Jones
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks looks more fabulous than ever after she lost around 50 pounds in 2008. She continued her workout routine involving various muscle groups and limiting her caloric intake to achieve her ideal body weight. Although she also indulged in foods she adores, like pizza and chocolate, because she didn’t want to punish herself either. We can respect that.
Jordin Sparks
Kelly Osbourne
Next up is Kelly Osbourne, who lost 70 pounds by doing cardio exercises daily as well as controlling her intake by taking just portions of food.
Kelly Osbourne
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian jumps right back to the ‘hottie’ train by having modified her lifestyle. She works out four to five times a week and has managed to lose 40 lbs.
Khloe Kardashian
Melissa McMcarthy
Melissa Mccarthy, aka ‘Sookie Saint James’ from Gilmore Girls, lost around 70 lbs and advised everyone that the best way to lose weight is to stop stressing out.
Melissa McMcarthy
Carrie Underwood
Powerful singer Carrie Underwood used to take dangerous diet supplements 10 years ago, but she embraced a more active lifestyle by hiking and constant exercises.
Carrie Underwood
Amber Riley
Glee star Amber Riley dropped a noticeable amount of weight when she ditched fast food. We’d love to know how she sticks to the no fast food rule though!
Amber Riley
Stephenie Meyer
Twilight series author, Stephenie Meyer, flaunted her slender figure, and she owed it to running everyday. That’s certainly admirable, not many people could do the same. Unless they’re you know, those running junkies who wake up at the crack of down.
Stephenie Meyer
Al Sharpton
Reverend Al Sharpton lost a staggering 176 pounds without any weight loss surgery. Sharpton followed a strict diet plan and walks on treadmill for 30 minutes everyday. Fans were beyond shocked to witness his transformation.
Al Sharpton
Paula Deen
Up next is Paula Deen, who had to overhaul her lifestyle when she was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in 2013. She began walking on the treadmill and followed an eating plan.
Paula Deen
Jorge Garcia
Next up is Jorge Garcia, who has lost 40 pounds since his Lost days. Currently he plays Jerry Ortega on Hawaii Five-0 and tried to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Jorge Garcia
Rachael Ray
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray has dropped two dress sizes and is looking better than ever. After undergoing throat surgery in 2009 and while recovering, she fell in love with exercise. “I didn’t start meaningful exercise until I was 40, and I feel really guilty about that now that I’m a few years into running six days a week. I really feel like I missed out a lot in my adult years,” she explained to examiner.com.
Rachael Ray
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette, or one half of the Penn & Teller magic duo, lost around 100 pounds by eating potatoes. He added that his potato diet worked its magic on his body.
Penn Jillette
Valerie Bertinelli
When you host Valerie’s Home Cooking then you’re surrounded by delicious meals every day. Bur for Valerie Bertinelli, the Food Network show’s host, it’s a different matter. Her weight has fluctuated over the years but she has finally found a happy medium. “I’ve learned to respect food and I’ve learned to not look at it as my enemy,” Bertinelli tells PEOPLE.
Valerie Bertinelli
Susan Boyle
Britain’s Got Talent Scottish singer Susan Boyle dropped a significant amount of pounds by ditching cakes and sweets. She decided to change her eating habits after being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in 2009.
Susan Boyle
