Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids – 75 Pounds
In her pursuit of a leaner frame, actress Melissa McCarthy had tried almost everything, and she was even about to give up until she found the silver bullet. The famed ketogenic diet. It was her last resort, and it worked like clockwork. On top of that, she adopted an all-liquid diet, drinking all types of blended fruits, soup, and yogurt.
At 75 pounds lighter, Melissa looks incredibly great in her new physique, and with new projects expected from her, we can’t wait to see her grace our screens while looking so gorgeous!
Mark Labbett, The Chase – 82 Pounds
In 2019, Mark Labbett wowed us after losing as much as 28 pounds, and he achieved a slimmer build by following a strict diet and exercising regularly as well. But only a year had passed before ‘ The Chase’ star was told that he was having a health condition that requires him to lose more heft to lead a normal life.
Due to the sickness, he lost his appetite and did not have any solid food for two weeks. Despite the lows, Mark then began eating sensibly and managed to shed an extra 54 pounds as well. Good for him!
Claire Richards, On My Own – 84 Pounds
This British singer climbed the charts with hit singles like ‘On My Own’ and ‘These Wings.’ Yet, Claire Richards has been equally talked about because of her constantly fluctuating weight – resulting in the popular songstress jostling between dress sizes ranging from 10 to 20 for most of her grown-up life.
After successfully combating her eating disorders, the ‘End Before We Start’ pop diva finally managed to shed a hefty 84 pounds. As it turns out, her secret was limiting herself to a 1,500 calorie cap on her dietary intake, with stunning results.
Jo Brand, Getting On – 70 Pounds
Jo Brand is an English writer, actress and presenter. She was not always overweight, but started to gain weight in her 30s. The Getting-on actress used her weight as an asset and made it a part of her comedy stand-ups. Initially, Jo never thought her figure to be an issue but for better health, she aimed to lose weight and chose a healthier lifestyle.
However, she went on the journey of losing weight because of the risks attached to being morbidly obese. Long walks and running are a few of the things she did to shed excess pounds. In this long journey, Brand has successfully lost over seventy pounds till now.
Celine Dion, Because You Loved Me- Undisclosed
The 53 years old singer wanted her fans to know that she is okay and healthy. Yes, you heard it right; there was a time when Dion fans were paranoid about her thin frame body getting thinner. However, Dion has revealed the transformation is due to her new profound passion for dancing.
Celine admitted that she had lost some weight but also added that she is perfectly fit and healthy. Besides, Celine revealed that she has started doing ballet lessons four times a week. The Grammy winner likes to move, and weight loss comes with it. Also, Celine perfectly replies to all who body-shamed her for being thinner.
Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent – 28 Pounds
Susan’s sweet tooth must have contributed to her diagnosis of type-2 diabetes. Still, we are happy to report that it’s all behind her now. Susan is no longer a cake and sweet junkie, having turned over a new leaf, and she ended up not only healthier but also looking like a million bucks!
She lost some 28 pounds, but her most significant flex is probably how she managed to successfully contain her illness, which never disrupted her career. Her mellow voice is still keeping us entertained, and we must congratulate the star for her new transformation.
James Corden, The Late Late Show with James Corden – 70 Pounds
Switching of one simple ingredient is all it took for James to shed a jaw-dropping 70 pounds! And for the cynics out there, yes, it is really that simple! The TV host simply replaced sugar with high-fiber foods in his diet and claims that he did not undergo any other drastic measures.
We are ecstatic for Corden as he has openly admitted to struggling with weight issues throughout the sensitive teenage years. The actor also suggests eating food in small quantities, but throughout the day, so that there is no starving involved.
Peter Kay, Blow Dry – Unknown
Peter Kay is a comedian who not only does it for the cameras but practices taking things lightly in real life as well. The man’s battle with his weight was always a topic open for discussion, but he was never offended by any comment made by people regarding it. Instead, he made sure to go towards his target and even managed to have ”the most successful stand-up comedy tour!”
Recently, however, fans noticed how Peter has slimmed down at least 30 pounds, but the actor has not spilled the beans about his transformation yet. We are all ears if he decided to divulge the secrets, how about you?
Adele, Rolling In The Deep – 98 Pounds
We absolutely adore Adele irrespective of how much she weighs. It seemed this soulful singer was not happy with being overweight. She began to try everything from rigorous physical activities, a strict diet to taking enough rest, all of which eventually helped her shed an incredible 98 pounds!
It was definitely not a cakewalk for her to say goodbye to sugar, caffeine, and all other kinds of delicious but essentially unhealthy foods. We commend Adele for taking charge and bringing significant changes to her lifestyle for a healthier and longer life!
Sharon Rooney, My Mad Fat Diary – 25 Pounds
Sharon Rooney is a popular actress best known for her role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary, but along with her successes, she fought with insecurities all through her adolescence. After being criticized for being overweight, Rooney lost twenty-five pounds and beat the hurricane by focusing on exercising and a calorie-free diet.
Sharon did not only shed weight but has a positive eye to accept her the way she is. Despite her weight difficulties, she is nothing short of an inspiration, as the actress is usually smiling and possesses a pleasant greeting. Rooney motivates people to lose weight for a happy and healthy life.
Jorge Garcia, Lost – 100 Pounds
While Jorge never had a problem with his weight, his family and friends openly voiced their concerns. Their worst fears came true when a doctor’s appointment confirmed that the situation will need to be controlled before any life-threatening diseases, such as diabetes, occurs due to obesity.
Garcia put all his might into shedding the extra fat. He even went vegan and started exercising, and pretty soon, positive results began to show! Finally, the ‘Lost’ star managed to lose 100 pounds after maintaining a low-carb diet rich in high protein foods and vegetables.
Mama June, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo – 300 Pounds
Mama June hasn’t had an easy life, and with constant weight and body image issues, the journey to where she is now was tough. After the reality star’s daughter was born, she decided to slow down and focus on her health.
When June made an appearance on ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ appearing 300 pounds lighter, to say that people were shocked would be an understatement! She kicked off the transformation by undergoing gastric sleeve surgery and to sustain the treatment’s effects, the actress hired a fitness trainer to aid her in slimming down.
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids – 75 Pounds
In her pursuit of a leaner frame, actress Melissa McCarthy had tried almost everything, and she was even about to give up until she found the silver bullet. The famed ketogenic diet. It was her last resort, and it worked like clockwork. On top of that, she adopted an all-liquid diet, drinking all types of blended fruits, soup, and yogurt.
At 75 pounds lighter, Melissa looks incredibly great in her new physique, and with new projects expected from her, we can’t wait to see her grace our screens while looking so gorgeous!
Janet Jackson, Together Again – 70 Pounds
Janet Jackson, the rhythmic voice behind ‘Together Again’ and ‘Miss You So Much,’ struggled with post-partum weight. But then again, this lady loves challenges and was able to overcome this one as well. Believe it or not, she managed to shed as much as a massive 70 pounds by engaging in vigorous physical exercise four times a week led by an experienced trainer.
Janet combined that with a healthy diet plan. But no, she did not cut out her favorite foods completely, and instead restricted them. Post transformation, the singer also expressed her vote for how the industry has been accepting women of all sizes recently. Yes, queen, we hear you!
Wayne Knight, Seinfeld – 100 Pounds
When Wayne Knight was at his biggest, literally, the ‘Jurassic Park’ star weighed an alarming 327 pounds. Realizing that being so overly obese was exposing him to countless life-threatening ailments, the resolute man took matters into his own hands, embarking on a fitness journey aided by both physical and mental health professionals.
Truly effective weight-loss doesn’t come easily, and it’s a testament to Wayne’s determination that the ‘Seinfeld’ actor worked hard for years to achieve his fitness goals. Joining a support group to get him through the harder times, Knight has successfully dropped a hundred pounds already, and we hope he’ll continue to entertain us for many years to come.
Austin “Chumlee” Russell, Pawn Stars – 100 Pounds
Sometimes watching someone else succeed can inspire you to work harder to achieve your goals, and that is just what happened with Austin “Chumlee” Russell. Plagued with a significantly fluctuating weight problem, the ‘Pawn Stars’ reality tv guru drew inspiration from a co-star on the show who had lost a staggering 200 pounds successfully.
Opting for lap-band surgery, Chumlee completely overhauled his lifestyle in a healthier direction and lost an astonishing 100 pounds in the process. Although he initially shunned all processed foods containing preservatives and additives, etc. Austin is now a firm believer in moderation and enjoys a little bit of everything when it comes to food.
Kirstie Alley, Veronica’s Closet – 75 Pounds
Kirstie has always had a rocky relationship with weight loss. She never could seem to maintain her improved physique before relapsing into old habits, except this time! The Emmy award-winning actress swears by a popular diet program called ‘Jenny Craig.’ When nothing worked, this did, and it resulted in shedding 75 pounds!
The diet avoids artificial sugars of any kind and insists on replacing them with healthier options such as fruits and vegetables. Alley also ramped up physical activity and took up cycling, yoga, and dancing. In no time, she was sporting a leaner physique with a bounce in her step!
Drew Carey, The Price is Right – 92 Pounds
Drew Carey has won many battles, from his stint in the army and his time in the wrestling ring to problems with his weight. The latter is his most significant win, having lost some pounds after a faithful commitment to a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.
The TV personality cuts a slimmer figure, a far cry from his former self, and we must give it to him for his newfound fitness-oriented lifestyle. His ratings have also gone up, coincidentally, and we can’t dismiss his fresh new look as the reason.
