Let’s face it, it is nothing short of challenging to remain fit at all times. Even famous people understand the struggle! As a matter of fact, they probably have it worse since they have busy filming schedules and the media loves to criticize them at all times. Nonetheless, there are celebs who got it all figured out. Take a look at the stars who figured out how to go about it and use them as inspiration for your own weight loss goals!
Christina Aguilera
Why don’t we start the list with Christina Aguilera? Now 37 years old, the pop icon looks amazing after she lost 50 pounds. In 2012, many people bashed the petite singer for her curvy figure. We honestly didn’t get it since she looked amazing nonetheless. The following year, she dropped a significant amount of weight and everyone complimented her appearance.
Christina Aguilera
Janet Jackson
True enough, Janet Jackson changed the way Super Bowl performances were delivered. However, it seems she has been taking some time to change herself in recent years. She shed over 60 pounds recently and she looks amazing!
Janet Jackson
50 Cent
50 Cent has also earned a spot on our list! The rapper has since started dabbling in acting as well. Fans were speechless when he lost 50 pounds for a movie. To clear things up, he was cast to play a cancer patient. The weight loss transformation looks… Uncomfortable, to say the least.
50 Cent
John Goodman
Hollywood actor John Goodman has always been a big personality, figuratively and literally. However, he did not turn to rapid weight loss techniques. Apparently, he had unhealthy eating habits before, one that included eating “all crap” all day long. He looks fantastic, if we may say so ourselves.
John Goodman
Chris Pratt
We all know that Chris Pratt is a handsome man, though he did not always look this dapper. He was a little heavier back in the day and you can see this if you catch some episodes of Parks and Recreation. From the adorable Andy Dwyer, he has turned into a big action star and he shaped up for the role really well.
Chris Pratt
Christian Bale
Christian Bale didn’t get all those awards for nothing! This is one actor who is extremely dedicated to his craft, to the point where he will undergo extreme diets to suit up for his roles. This is true for both ends of the spectrum. He apparently starved himself when he was cast in The Machinist and worked out tirelessly for Batman Begins.
Christian Bale
Alec Baldwin
Doesn’t it feel like Alec Baldwin has been a Hollywood star from the dawn of time? He made it to the list after he began enrolling in weight loss programs. He apparently did this when he received a pre-diabetic diagnosis. He has since lost over 30 pounds!
Alec Baldwin
Mariah Carey
There was a point when Mariah Carey used to look significantly heavier. The singer-songwriter eventually decided to get back on track and she managed to shed over 70 pounds in her quest to wellness!
Mariah Carey
Al Roker
TV host Al Roker used to be a lot heavier – to be exact, he has since lost 340 pounds. We’re glad he decided it was time to turn a new leaf and work on his health. Honestly, he looks much better at a healthy weight of 190 pounds.
Al Roker
Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson realized he needed to make some changes when he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He received the diagnosis back in 2008 and he has since lost over 100 pounds in his quest to beat the disease.
Randy Jackson
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi
The former Jersey Shore star also embarked on a journey to fitness. Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi sure looks wonderful after she lost over 100 pounds!
Nicole Snooki Polizzi
Raven Symone
Raven Symone, former Disney child star, made the news in 2011. Why? Well, she revealed she lost over 70 pounds. If you ask her about her secrets, she will only tell you the importance of a healthy diet and a strict exercise routine.
Raven Symone
Graham Elliot
Graham Elliot of MasterChef has also made it to our list. He sure looks different, doesn’t he? This is because he has lost 150 pounds! He decided to change his lifestyle after his weight reached 400 pounds in 2013.
Graham Elliot
Gabourey Sidibe
Do you remember the 2009 film, Precious? If so, you could not have forgotten about Gabourey Sidibe and her amazing performance. However, she was apparently uncomfortable with her image and so she took it upon herself to change things. She has since lost 50 pounds!
Gabourey Sidibe
Rebel Wilson
The movie Pitch Perfect became a hit for many reasons and we think Rebel Wilson’s performance as “Fat Amy” deserves some credit! The 38-year-old actress started shedding weight in April 2016 and she has since lost 15 pounds. Apparently, she has started going on hikes. That might just be the thing we all need!
Rebel Wilson
Kirsten Vangsness
Remember Penelope Garcia from the police procedural series Criminal Minds? Well, this is her now! She did well with her weight loss transformation. The actress says the key to her success was good eating habits and she thanks her personal trainer for taking care of her.
Kirsten Vangsness
Beth Smith
Surely, you cannot have forgotten about Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman’s fifth wife! She might look different after shedding some weight, though we think she looks her best after the lifestyle change.
Beth Smith
Chrissy Metz
Apparently, Chrissy Metz was battling low energy and depression when she was working on American Horror Story: Freakshow. However, she must have been feeling better by the time she filmed This Is Us. She shed 100 pounds and she looked better than ever!
Chrissy Metz
Susan Boyle
We first discovered the amazing talent possessed by Susan Boyle when she was featured in Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. She received a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis and her doctors advised her to lose some weight. She followed the medical advice and lost 30 pounds in the process! Apparently, the songstress has started taking 2-mile walks and stopped eating sweets, cakes, and other sugary stuff. We are glad to hear she has taken the doctors seriously. She looks great!
Susan Boyle
Chaz Bono
Wow, doesn’t Chaz Bono look so much sharper after losing some extra pounds? Among other things, he recently starred on Dancing with the Stars.
Chaz Bono
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher became a household name after she played Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars franchise. The actress packed on some pounds later in life, though she eventually worked on losing them when he was due to reprise the famous role. Sadly, she died in 2016 but we aren’t exaggerating when we say we will never forget her.
Carrie Fisher
Mama June
Mama June decided it was time to take care of herself better and she did this by focusing on shedding off her extra weight. She lost 150 pounds over the course of her weight loss journey. We really have to say she looks a lot different now!
Mama June
Ruben Studdard
If you need to jog your memory, we would like to remind you that Ruben Studdard was the American Idol winner during its second season. He made his debut in 2003 and he has since shed off 112 pounds.
Ruben Studdard
Chumlee
Whoa, can you believe how much slimmer Chumlee is now? Austin Lee ‘Chumlee’ Russell looks way different than he used to. The Pawn Stars personality apparently employed the help of his friend and coworker Corey Harrison to do this.
Chumlee
Kirstie Alley
True enough, Kirstie Alley has never been known for her petite frame. However, the 67-year-old looks wonderful with the weight loss even though she is now technically a senior citizen. She has become a Jenny Craig spokesperson after the program aided her 50-pound weight loss.
Kirstie Alley
Jennifer Hudson
Did you know that Jennifer Hudson went to Weight Watchers when she wanted to slim down? Back then, she was eager to ‘watch what she put into her body’. One thing that apparently worked for her was to stop eating junk food!
Jennifer Hudson
Drew Carey
Cleveland rocks! And so does Drew Carey. Doesn’t he look much better now? He went on a weight loss journey in order to host The Price is Right.
Drew Carey
Ronnie Ortiz
The next person on our list is yet another Jersey Shore graduate. Ronnie Ortiz was known as the ‘stud’ on the show, though the title might have caused him to be a little careless. Luckily, he has since lost his extra weight and returned to his jaw-dropping physique.
Ronnie Ortiz
Star Jones
Well, we have to hand it to her. Star Jones never liked to sugar coat things and she described her old self as ‘morbidly obese’. She went under the knife for a gastric bypass surgery and it helped her trim down.
Star Jones
Wendy Williams
If you watch the Wendy Williams Show, you will certainly learn many things about the host. Williams succeeded in losing 50 pounds using a ‘slow and steady’ approach. Apparently, she realized that there are things that won’t change overnight and she worked hard to shed some weight.
Wendy Williams
Jorge Garcia
We’re sure you remember Jorge Garcia who portrayed Hurley in Lost! He has burned a lot of pounds and he has apparently cut out meat from his diet when he turned vegan.
Jorge Garcia
Jordin Sparks
It took the talented Jordin Sparks a year and a half before she could shed off 50 pounds. She probably did it over an extended period of time to make it easier. Doesn’t she look great?
Jordin Sparks
Kelly Osbourne
For Kelly Osbourne, portion control and regular exercise helped her lose 42 pounds. Unlike some people, she did not want to take extreme measures in her weight loss journey. According to her, she now loves the way she looks and she no longer compares herself to other women. That’s great to hear!
Kelly Osbourne
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian has succeeded in losing over 25 pounds ever since she made some lifestyle changes. The youngest Kardashian sister now moderates her food consumption and exercises regularly.
Khloe Kardashian
Melissa McCarthy
Remember Sookie St. James from Gilmore Girls? You might not recognize the actress-comedian because she looks like a different person without those extra 50 pounds!
Melissa McCarthy
Carrie Underwood
Another American Idol winner has earned a spot on our list! Carrie Underwood certainly wowed country music fans with her spectacular voice. When she gave birth, however, she gained 30 pounds. However, she managed to lose it right away with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The secret, it turns out, is exercising as much as possible.
Carrie Underwood
Amber Riley
Amber Riley from Glee has gone down in dress sizes, thanks to a healthy eating plan. Great job, Amber! We all know rapid weight loss can be a disastrous thing.
Amber Riley
Stephenie Meyer
Not a lot of modern-day authors can claim the same clout 44-year-old Stephanie Meyer achieved with the Twilight books. Recently, however, she was featured in the news for losing weight. Apparently, she has started running and it has worked wonders for her. She explained, “I used to be more an elliptical-and-weights girl but I’ve started running in the last year and I hate it and love it at the same time.”
Stephenie Meyer
Al Sharpton
Reverend Al Sharpton has lost more than half of his original weight! From 305 pounds, he has managed to slim down to 129 pounds over the years. His secret is nothing more than a healthy diet and regular exercise!
Al Sharpton
Paula Deen
The “queen of comfort cooking” managed to lose 35 pounds! After receiving a diabetes diagnosis, Paul Deen embarked on a weight loss journey. She once said, “I am hooked on smoothies.” Why don’t you try following in her footsteps and drink a healthy smoothie every morning?
Paula Deen
Penn Jillette
In order to lose the extra pounds, Penn said it took magic. However, he did manage to lose 100 pounds rather quickly by eating “whole plants”, and giving up added oil, sugar, and avoiding refined grains like pasta and bread as well as animal products. Now he has said he’s at a comfortable weight and is feeling better overall.
Penn Jillette
Adele
Adele is definitely a talented woman and the multiple Grammy Awards under her belt serve as proof. The singer succeeded in burning extra pounds when she took out sugar from her regular diet.
Adele
Adam Richman
It’s not surprising to hear you’re a fan of food if you are a star on Man Vs. Food. However, enough is enough and Adam Richman knew it was time for a lifestyle change. This was the reason he went vegan. He certainly looks amazing after making the switch!
Adam Richman
America Ferrera
America Ferrera from Ugly Betty has never been ugly, though she decided it was time to embark on a weight loss journey. Apparently, she did not only do this to lose extra pounds. She wanted to feel comfortable in her skin. Good job, America!
America Ferrera
Rosie O’Donnell
Well, we all know that Rosie O’Donnell always received a lot of criticism when it comes to her weight and physique. Only recently did she shut everyone up when she dropped an impressive amount of weight. Overall, she lost 70 pounds!
Rosie O Donnell