Rosie O’Donnell
Rosie O’Donnell had a near-death experience when she suffered a heart attack at the age of 50 in August 2012. As per doctor’s advice, she waited for a whole year before undergoing a gastric sleeve surgery. After the procedure, she lost around 65 pounds. Since then, she has only looked better and healthier than ever.
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Alec Baldwin
Let’s admit it; it is hard to control our eating habits. It takes a lot of self-discipline to do so. Even celebrities struggle with it. Alec Baldwin had his share of health scares like when he was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. He was left with no choice but to cut sugar from his diet and consistently exercise in order to stay in good shape. With controlled blood sugar levels, he lost 60 pounds.
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Mariah Carey
Following a pregnancy, getting in shape has always been a challenge to women. Some naturally get back in shape after giving birth while others have to follow a strict diet and exercise routine. Unfortunately, singer and songwriter Mariah Carey fell under the second case. After giving birth to twins in 2011, she had to faithfully follow a strict diet plan. She eventually shed 45 pounds off her post-pregnancy weight.
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Ronnie Ortiz
Who can ever forget Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz? He was known for his glorious muscular body. However, things made a quick turnaround for him when he was hospitalized because he had kidney stones. He started to gain weight, but he did not give up on his health. In just 4 weeks, he was able to get back in shape by following a healthy diet and strict workout plan. His recent photos serve as proof of the weight loss progress.
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Tom Arnold
Comedian and actor Tom Arnold once weighed 287 pounds with 32 percent body fat. He later lost over 100 pounds by eating healthy and consistently exercising. What motivated him to do so? His son. In an essay he wrote for Today, he said that he wrote down everything, from how much cardio he had done to his calorie intake, as this helped him challenge himself.
Tom Arnold
Star Jones
Star Jones started to make waves in the industry around 1997. By 2003, she weighed 307 pounds and was declared obese by her doctor. She knew that the only option she had left at that time was to have a gastric sleeve surgery. She further had a gastric bypass surgery. With both procedures, she lost around 160 pounds and looked a lot healthier.
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Chaz Bono
Chaz Bono, son of the music icon, Cher, had undergone several surgeries. To name a few, he had cosmetic surgery and gender-reassignment to transition from a woman to man. He struggled with his weight for quite some time. He took part in Dancing with the Stars, and he eventually managed to shed off 85 pounds by leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe rose up to fame with her role in the movie, Precious. Along with this famed role came the identity of being extremely overweight. She even found out later that she had Type 2 diabetes. The doctor advised her to go through a gastric sleeve surgery, which ultimately helped her lose more than 50 pounds and counting.
Gabourey Sidibe
Mama June
Mama June started to realize that something had to been done about her obesity when she became a grandmother. She became determined to say “bye-bye” to that body fat for good by going through a gastric sleeve surgery. She dropped a shocking 150 pounds and even surprised the public by maintaining her figure even 10 months after the operation. She said it was all thanks to a balanced diet.
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Austin “Chumlee” Russell
Austin “Chumlee” Russell became famous as a cast member of the TV show Pawn Stars. Everyone knew him because it is hard not to notice a guy who weighs more than 300 pounds. Diagnosed as prediabetic, Chumlee had to discipline himself to stop eating too much unhealthy foods. He even started to incorporate exercise in his daily life. Because of this, he started to shed pounds and lost more than 75 pounds.
Austin “Chumlee” Russell
Jennifer Hudson
The people instantly fell in love with American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson when she came on the show. She did not win the million dollars, but she definitely won in life when she started weight training. She hated it at first. But little by little, she started to see the body figure she always wanted. She lost 80 pounds, and she now looks happier than ever.
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Paul Wall
Rapper Paul Wall was morbidly obese before he decided to go through a gastric sleeve surgery. He weighed over 320 pounds before the procedure and eventually lost 100 pounds after. He explained that he opted for a gastric sleeve surgery to make sure that he would be able to control his weight and not quickly gain it back. He added that his wife motivated him to be better and that she suggested that he aimed to lose 30 more pounds after the surgery.
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Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia was a well-loved character and so was Carrie Fisher. When she first played the role, she was young and had that to-die-for body. It was no secret to the public how much she struggled with her weight and her drug addiction. So in order to prepare for her role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, she knew she had to step it up a notch by following a weight loss program. Because of this, she was able to lose a good 40 pounds.
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Chris Pratt
Chubby Andy was Chris Pratt’s character on Parks and Recreation. He later landed the role of Peter Quill in the Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, which required him to lose weight and gain more muscles. His dedication to his role is remarkable and he lost 60 pounds in just six months. Talk about determination! So what did he do for that weight loss? With insane workout routines and a healthy diet, and he has turned into the hot Star-Lord that he is.
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Jordin Sparks
Most singers got their first break from the show American Idol. Then 17-year-old Sparks won the show but was quite shy and reluctant because of her weight. As she was gaining more popularity, she took it upon herself to stay healthy and try to lose the excess weight with a healthy diet. She also followed a strict exercise routine to keep her in shape. Eventually, she lost over 50 pounds.
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Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen has always been known as that chubby, funny, guy nextdoor in films. However, things made a major turn when he was cast in Green Hornet. He knew he needed to be in shape for the role, so he had a special diet to lose weight and incorporated a workout plan to get those muscles for show. He looked like a legit superhero with 30 pounds off his body.
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Christina Aguilera
Aguilera was uber thin when she rose to fame in the 90s. She, however, struggled with her post-pregnancy body as she found it hard to lose the excess weight. She even reached 200 pounds in 2014. That was when she decided to act upon it. She later lost 49 pounds by eating well and exercising constantly.
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Jerry Ferrera
Jerry Ferrera of Entourage, otherwise known as Turtle, was advised by his doctor to change his lifestyle because he weighed 200 pounds. Taking this matter seriously, he opted to not go under the knife but instead lost 40 pounds by natural means.
Jerry Ferrera
Adele
Oh me, oh my! It’s Adele! According to the multi Grammy winning singer, it’s the little changes you make in your life that actually make a difference. Cutting down on the heaps of sugar she would dump in her coffee and tea has made a significant difference to how she looks and feels.
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey, the most beloved TV icon, is no exception to weight issues. She once weighed 237 pounds but eventually managed to bring down her weight to 160 pounds. With a strict diet and workout routine, she now looks a lot healthier and better than ever.
Oprah Winfrey
Ruben Studdard
Ruben who? Does it ring a bell? Ruben Studdard was the winner of American Idol Season 2. He had Type-2 diabetes and the moment he found out about it, he wasted no time to change his lifestyle by eating clean and healthy food and putting in the work by exercising. He later lost a whopping 119 pounds.
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Jonah Hill
Who wouldn’t love to be in the same movie as Brad Pitt? Jonah Hill acted alongside the reputed actor in the movie Moneyball and even got some life-changing tips on taking care of his body and his looks. That was when he started to stay away from tempting, unhealthy food. Instead, he starts eating healthy foods and regularly exercising.
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Kelly Osbourne
You will never learn to appreciate life to the fullest until something happens to you, and you realize that you could’ve lost your life at any moment. Kelly Osbourne had that moment when she suffered from a seizure, and she took that eye-opening moment to heart. Later, she sought professional help from a trainer. She looks a lot healthier now that she’s lost 50 pounds.
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Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton is well-known for his blog and tabloids. Working in the entertainment industry meant he needed to lose weight. So in 2008, he sought help and got a personal trainer. This brought real results. He lost 70 pounds!
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Janet Jackson
Every minute detail of a celebrity’s life is subject to the world’s criticisms. When the public sees a famous figure who used to be very fit gain a lot of weight, it quickly makes headlines. This was what happened to Janet Jackson. However, she did not let others bring her down. Instead, she took those criticisms and turned them into her motivations. She eventually got back in shape.
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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
When you say Jersey Shore, you can’t NOT talk about Snooki. After giving birth in 2012, she wanted to get back into shape as soon as possible, so she hired a personal trainer. She quickly lost 42 pounds. The secret? Her trainer says it’s mostly healthy eating habits and exercise.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
50 Cent
50 Cent had to play the role of a cancer-stricken football player in Things Fall Apart. To get into character and make it seem realistic, he had to starve himself. Even though he was criticized because of the drastic method he resorted to, he sure did a great job playing the character. As an added bonus, he lost 50 pounds.
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Dr. Dre
Rapper Dr. Dre not only spits bars but also drops pounds. As much as he takes his rapping career seriously, he takes care of his health, too. He does not have to suffer from obesity or go through a near-death experience for him to change his life. Even at the age of 53, he looks a lot younger.
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Kevin Liles
As a former Def Jam Records executive, Kevin Liles lived a glamorous lifestyle. However, that lifestyle was also highly unhealthy. Later on, he decided to be more careful about his health and pushed through with his gastric sleeve surgery. After the operation, he promised to live a healthier life.
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Abby Lee Miller
Abby Lee Miller starred in Dance Moms’. In the show, you could observe that she weighed more than what is normal for her age and height. She later realized she had to put more attention on her health. That was when she decided to have a gastric sleeve surgery. After the surgery, she lost a lot of body fat. She went down from a size 24 to a size 16.
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Aretha Franklin
The “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin, had always struggled with her weight and body. She later found out, to her surprise, that she was diabetic. She became serious when it came to her health and tried to take things slowly and naturally. She lost almost a hundred pounds and looked unrecognizable because of her diet.
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Adam Richman
Man vs. Food star, Adam Richman shed more than 70 pounds. This was a huge surprise to everyone. He was suffering from depression and even ended up leaving the show. His depression made him crave for some changes. He decided that change should be in his diet. Becoming a vegan gave him amazing results. He’s also more optimistic now.
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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah had suffered a while from back problems. Because of her bad back, she had to undergo breast reduction surgery. This helped her lose a bit of weight. However, major weight improvement was seen only when she started training with her personal trainer and imposed on herself a strict and healthy diet.
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Raven-Symoné
A child star is more prone to bullying because they go through puberty under the public eye. Raven-Symoné is no exception. She was criticized a lot for her weight as she grew older. So, she opted to resolve things the natural way by doing daily exercise and eating healthily. Since then, her weight and figure changed for the better.
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Kirstie Alley
Scream Queens actress, Kirstie Alley has been struggling with her weight. If you ask her how she has that body at age 67, she will tell you it’s all about discipline and determination. Avoiding trigger foods, attending dance classes, and practicing yoga helped her with weight loss.
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Drew Carey
Drew Carey was overweight, and he knew he was unhealthy. He was well aware he may fall victim to heart disease like his father. He later had an angioplasty for his heart because he suffered from chest pains. He did not stop there as he became more conscious about his health. Leading a healthy lifestyle is perhaps the best decision he’s ever made in his life.
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Chaka Kan
To what does Chaka Kan, the multi-Grammy Award winner, owe her weight loss to? Sixty pounds is a lot, and losing them is not an easy task. She had to follow a strict vegan diet. But the result is worth it.
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Al Roker
Al Roker tried several options to lose weight, and none of them worked. He promised his father, who was on his deathbed, that he will lose weight for his own children. Since then, he decided to have gastric sleeve surgery, changed his diet, and did his routine exercise religiously. He lost a remarkable 40 pounds after the surgery.
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Angie Stone
Angie Stone was one the members of the 70’s hip-hop trio The Sequence. She struggled with her weight ever since. One of her first attempts to lose weight was when she joined Celebrity Fit Club, a VH1 show. Satisfied by her results, she pushed herself further and lost 75 pounds more.
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Christian Bale
If it’s dedication we’re talking about, how can we not mention Christian Bale? He lost 60 pounds to play his part in The Machinist only to gain 70 pounds for another movie, Reign of Fire. It did not stop there. For the Dark Knight series, he had to gain muscle mass to make Batman a reality.
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Shonda Rhimes
Is it even possible to lose as much as 127 pounds by just eating healthy and attending all your workout sessions? Yes, it is. Shonda Rhimes, the producer of the famous TV series Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, set her goal and turned into reality.
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John Goodman
John Goodman had always been overweight. People got so used to it that it came as a surprise when he actually managed to lose 100 pounds. What made him decide on taking this leap of faith? The doctor diagnosed him with obesity. He knew he had no other choice left but to face it. He hired a health and lifestyle coach, who still helps him maintain his weight.
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Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake, a talk show host, underwent a lot of stress not only from work but also from the criticisms she faced. She tried several methods to lose weight. Once, she even starved herself. However, this only made things worse. She later found a way to follow a healthy weight loss plan without sacrificing her health.
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Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson was struggling with his weight and did not know the exact reason why he could not lose some of his body fat. He later found out that he had Type 2 diabetes. After he had a gastric sleeve surgery, he lost 130 pounds.
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Jill Scott
In 2009, Jill Scott suffered from weight issues when she reached 263 pounds. She gave dieting and exercise a try even though she knew that it was a long shot. To her surprise, she changed a lot in just two years.
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Zach Galifianakis
Zach Galifianakis is famous for his role in The Hangover series. He has always been known for his chubby look. However, things changed for him when he stuck with a diet plan and started to exercise. He is one of those celebrities who believes that just cutting down on beer intake can really help you shed pounds.
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Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker has lost around 80 pounds, and he says it is all thanks to the change in his lifestyle. He quit eating meat and became a vegetarian.
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Sara Rue
Sara Rue had a hard time losing weight. In order to achieve her weight goal she followed the Jenny Craig diet. She experienced change within a year and a half. Losing 50 pounds is definitely a great step forward.
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Melissa Joan Hart
Sabrina the Teenage Witch actress, Melissa Joan Hart, is one of those who struggled with getting back in shape after pregnancy. She was determined to lose that post-pregnancy body, however. She did this by avoiding fatty foods. Judging by the way she looks now, her strategy works.
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America Ferrera
America Ferrera, the Ugly Betty Star, was born blessed with the right curves. However, she struggled as she got bigger and bigger. Her solution was to follow a very strict diet where she ate a lot of protein. She never skipped her meals. She added that she even took supplements in order to speed up the metabolism.
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Rebel Wilson
She became lovingly known as “Fat Amy”, remember? Well the Pitch Perfect star has made it her project to get into better health, and the results are phenomenal! She seems to have taken a keen interest in hiking, and she thanks her new-found hobby for having lost more than 15 pounds already!
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Graham Elliot
When you’re involved in cooking pretty much 24/7, what kind of results do you expect? Well the Masterchef personality found that he was no longer happy with the way he looked, and he did something extraordinary. With hard work and determination, Elliot jumped down 150 pounds! We salute you!
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Jorge Garcia
While there are so many different eating fads out there, Lost star Jorge Garcia found his healthy-eating calling. This calling came in the form of a vegan lifestyle and the results have truly paid off.
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Ricky Gervais
So this British actor and comedian might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we can at least give him credit for what he’s achieved. After teaming up with Jane Fallon, Ricky Gervais has successfully lost at least 40 pounds, and he’s as happy as an otter!
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Kim Kardashian
When all eyes are on you, we can understand why you might want to look your best. Is there any doubt that Kim Kardashian has built the Kardashian empire? And is there any doubt that she has done incredible things to get herself into tip-top shape, even after having had a baby.
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Tyra Banks
Who doesn’t know Tyra Banks? Exactly. She just happens to be one of the most famous models in the world, as well as a host on America’s Got Talent. After feeling like she wasn’t in her healthiest condition, she decided to take a different life direction, and look at her now.
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Jessica Simpson
This music great knows exactly how to work off extra baby weight – she turns to exercise and safe dieting. One of her secrets (now we know) is getting in 10,000 steps a day. Oh yes, and she turns to her fitness guru, Harley Pasternak, for 3 workouts of 45 minutes each week.
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Rachel Frederickson
There’s a perfectly good reason she won The Biggest Loser. Despite getting criticism from some people, Rachel is super proud of her new look, and we support her in that.
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Miranda Lambert
Country singer, Miranda Lambert had all of our heads turning when she dropped an impressive 25 pounds. She achieved this feat by keeping an eye on the food she ate, and by taking help from Bill Crutchfield, her personal trainer.
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Jason Sudeikis
When you have a wife like Olivia Wilde who is also your fitness coach, you don’t have much room for failure. Comedian Jason Sudeikis lost 20 pounds with the help of his magnificent wife.
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Jason Segel
Not many people know this, but Jason Segel was so called “forced” to lose weight when he acted in The Five-Year Engagement. The How I Met Your Mother star lost as much as 35 pounds to ensure that he looked the part while starring with Emily Blunt.
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Khloe Kardashian
The youngest of the Kardashian trio has lost a significant amount of weight, something to the tune of 25 or so pounds. She has dedicated a great chunk of her time to working out and eating healthy.
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Melissa McMcarthy
Losing weight is not easy at all, but Melissa McCarthy makes it seem like a walk in the park. The Gilmore Girls star has shed some 50 pounds, wow!
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Carrie Underwood
‘American Idol’ winner, Carrie Underwood, faced the challenges of most women after giving birth to her son, Isaiah. It took some work to get those stubborn 30 pounds to go, but she managed to it by “simply” working out whenever she could.
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Amber Riley
What would it take for this Glee star to drop two dress sizes? Well, she claims that it all comes down to eating healthy food and at the right times.
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Bristol Palin
Who said you can’t have fun while losing weight? Bristol Palin sure managed to do it while she was on Dancing with the Stars.
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Beth Chapman
Yes, we all know Beth Chapman is married to Duane Chapman, the famous TV personality, Dog the Bounty Hunter. Chapman has modeled for Playboy in the past and was known for her curvy figure. However, her weight loss story has been amazing fans worldwide. She reduced her waist down to 24 inches and lost 50 pounds! She credits it to working out and eating healthy. She emphasized that she began drinking a lot more water.
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Drew Berrymore
Would you have ever guessed that Drew Barrymore was 43 years old? Well as she got older, she made a decision to keep herself in healthy shape and that can be seen by the 20 pounds she lost.
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