Why is it so easy to gain weight, while losing it takes so much effort and time? Although it may seem unfair, even the biggest stars struggle with weight fluctuations. Celebrities who are rich and famous are often targets of trolls and critics who comment on their weight gain. Yet despite these negative reactions, these celebrities have access to the best personal trainers, nutritionists, healthy diets, fitness equipment, and weight loss cosmetic procedures and surgeries. So it’s no wonder that with a little time and discipline, they successfully lose the excess weight. Be inspired by the impressive weight loss transformations of your favorite stars!
Ben Zucker – lost 17 kilograms – dietary restrictions and change of exercise routine
During lockdown, pop singer Ben Zucker used the time to get fitter and managed to lose 17 kilograms in just a few months – despite the typical weight gain during this time. With a starting weight of 85 kilograms, he relied on a simple strategy: he walked 20,000 steps through his apartment every day and regularly rowed 2000 meters on a rowing machine. In addition, a diet trick helped him enormously by only consuming sugar on Sundays.
Ben Zucker – 17 kilograms lost – Dietary restrictions and change of exercise routine
Alfons Schubeck – Lose 25 kilograms – More exercise and dietary restrictions
Alfons Schubeck, one of Germany’s best-known chefs and former head chef at FC Bayern, used to weigh 120 kilograms. This was due to his irregular working hours and constant proximity to greasy food. Surprisingly, at the advanced age of 70, the writer and restaurateur lost up to 25 kilograms in just a few weeks. The secret of his success lay in regular exercise, a diet rich in vegetables and reducing his consumption of white flour.
Alfons Schubeck – Lose 25 kilograms – More exercise and dietary restrictions
Erich Klann – Avoiding sugar and a balanced diet
Erich Klann, known for his impressive dance routines on stage and as a celebrity choreographer on “Let’s Dance”, has already won the “Let’s Dance” trophy twice. But now he is not only surprising people with his dancing skills, but also with a remarkable weight loss transformation that he shared on social media. In just 31 days, the dancer has undergone a drastic change and now looks much slimmer. The key to his success was eating a more balanced and nutritious diet, cutting out processed sugar.
Erich Klann – Avoiding sugar and a balanced diet
Matthias Killing – Diet and exercise
Television presenter Matthias Killing, who began his career in the entertainment industry after leaving school, has made a name for himself over the years, most notably as the presenter of the Sat1 show “Frühstücksfernsehen”. He has been in front of the camera for more than a decade, also making a name for himself as a sports specialist and presenter of the reality TV show “The Biggest Loser”. Although he wasn’t part of the show himself, he decided to lose a few kilos and get a 6-pack. Today, his face shows a slimmer line and his suits are more form-fitting to emphasize his new figure.
Matthias Killing – Diet And Exercise
Barbara Schöneberger – Diet and exercise
TV presenter, singer and actress Barbara Schöneberger has been on German television for more than two decades now, allowing us to follow the changes in her appearance over the years. As presenter of “Die Schöneberger Show”, she has now landed another coup to surprise her audience. Barbara has not only adopted a new look, but has also implemented a weight loss plan. Although she didn’t go into detail about how much weight she lost or how she managed it, she shared on her social media that she is thrilled with her new body. She jokes that no one can tell the difference between her legs and arms anymore!
Barbara Schöneberger – Diet and exercise
Reiner Calmund – lost 60 kilograms – gastric bypass operation
The former managing director of the German soccer club Bayer Leverkusen, Reiner Calmund, resigned from his post in 2002 for health reasons. Two years later, however, it became known that his dismissal was due to unexplained cash transactions. The matter has since been cleared up and Reiner can now concentrate on his health. He used to weigh 112 kilograms and had the goal of getting under 100 kilograms. After gastric bypass surgery, he lost an impressive 60 kilograms in just nine months.
Reiner Calmund – 60 kilograms lost – gastric bypass operation
Jeremy Pascal Wollny – lost 65 kilograms – healthy eating and training
Dieter and Silvia Wollny, who had eight children together, were given the opportunity to improve their financial situation when they took part in the reality series “Die Wollnys – Eine schrecklich große Familie”. One of their children, Jeremy, was part of the show for the first four seasons and was considered quite overweight. After moving out of the family home, he realized that his family’s diet was not optimal and made changes. He started working out at the gym with heavy weights. In about three years, he reduced his weight from 145 kilograms to 80 kilograms, but then built up muscle mass and ended up at 115 kilograms.
Jeremy Pascal Wollny – 65 kilograms lost – Healthy eating and training
Thorsten Legat – lost 24 kilograms – intermittent fasting and 600-calorie diet
Former footballer Thorsten Legat was last seen on the reality show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!”. Although he has always been active in sports, he wanted to use the time during the lockdown to continue building up his muscles. To do this, Legat implemented a strict diet program that included intermittent fasting and alternating days with a liquid diet and a 600-calorie diet. This radical approach combined with intensive strength training led to impressive results – Legat is now much more muscular. He thanks his wife for always motivating him.
Thorsten Legat – 24 kilograms lost – Intermittent fasting and 600 calorie diet
Miyabi Kawai – Diet and exercise
Miyabi Kawai, host of the Vox show “Cabinet Alarm” and fashion designer, was previously a prominent advocate of the body positivity movement and founded her own plus-size clothing line, which she wore herself. But after breaking up with her partner of 14 years, Manuel Cortez, she underwent an amazing transformation. She used her heartbreak as motivation to develop a “revenge body” – a decision she implemented through a combination of diet and exercise. Today, she looks completely transformed and has reinvented herself.
Miyabi Kawai – Diet And Exercise
Daniel Fehlow – Positive mindset
Daniel Fehlow, known from the series “Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten”, is a celebrity who had little interest in losing weight, but nevertheless became slimmer without consciously trying. The voice actor for films such as “The Book of Life” and “Shark Tale” doesn’t like to talk about this topic. When he was around 40 years old, he started hearing comments about his increasing weight, but he ignored them as he didn’t feel overweight. Instead of worrying, he stayed positive, gave himself encouraging affirmations and also changed his appearance – he looked browner and even seemed a little slimmer.
Daniel Fehlow – Positive mindset
Sam Eisenstein – 24 kilograms lost – diet and fitness training
Sam Eisenstein, known from “Rennschwein Rudi Rüssel” and “Alles was Geht”, is a popular German actor who has been in front of the camera for many decades. His work has caused him to put on a lot of weight over the years, but he has been able to lose it just as quickly. The actor proudly reports that he has lost 24 kilograms in a healthy way by following a balanced diet and exercising regularly. Although he is already over 50 years old, he was in no hurry, but in just four months he managed to get rid of the excess weight – an impressive achievement!
Sam Eisenstein – 24 kilograms lost – diet and fitness training
Axel Stein – 50 kilograms lost – exercise and healthy diet
The young actor Alex Stein is best known for his role as Tommie Krause in the TV series “Hausmeister Krause”, where he played the somewhat chubby little fool. But that has long since changed: In the almost 10 years since then, Alex has undergone an impressive transformation. Today he weighs 50 kilos less and has lost almost half his body weight over the years. He owes this success above all to sports such as soccer, running, swimming and cycling, which have helped him not only lose weight but also keep it off. He has also swapped currywurst for a healthier diet.
Axel Stein – 50 kilograms lost – Exercise and a healthy diet
Detlef Soost – 90 kilograms lost – portioned meals and exercise
The former “Popstars” judge and “Dancing on Ice” participant Detlef “D!” Soost is not only a brilliant choreographer and dancer, but also struggled with increasing weight as he got older. This led to breathing problems and heavy sweating during his dance routines. After years of unhappiness and being ashamed to take his shirt off in the pool, Soost decided to follow a strict diet and exercise program. By changing his diet, which included eating lots of fried chicken, fruit and cabbage soup, he lost 30 kilograms and built up considerable muscle mass at the same time.
Detlef Soost – 90 kilograms lost – portioned meals and exercise
Chethrin Schulze – 20 kilograms – diet control and going to the gym
Reality TV star Chethrin Schulze became famous in 2016 through the show “Curvy Supermodel”, in which she confidently presented her voluptuous figure. Two years later, she appeared on the show “Fitness Diaries”, where she proudly showed off her 20 kilogram weight loss. After a break-up, Schulze decided to lose weight for her health and well-being. She realized that she was eating too many sweets, had no hobbies and was spending far too much time indoors. As a result, she changed her habits: She only drank water, cut out sugar and dairy products and started going to the gym three times a week.
Chethrin Schulze – 20 kilograms – Diet control and going to the gym
Angelina Heger: – 20 kilograms lost – participation in ‘jungle camp’
Former Bachelor star Angelina Heger is now a successful social media influencer, and it is striking how much weight she has lost, especially after her participation in the show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!”. Before the show, Angelina had already started a fitness program and achieved success in losing weight, but the rigors of the jungle camp were too much for her. Due to concerns about her extremely thin appearance, she decided to leave the show voluntarily as she was just skin and bones.
Angelina Heger – 20 kilograms lost – Participation in ‘Jungle Camp’
Moritz A. Sachs – 34 kilograms lost – Controlled calorie intake and increasing physical activity
Moritz A. Sachs, known for his long-standing role as Klausi Beimer in the series “Lindenstraße”, played this character for over 32 years. During this time, we not only saw him age in the show, but also gain weight. Today, however, he has lost an impressive 34 kilograms – down from 120 kilograms! Moritz began his weight loss by reducing his calorie intake to just 800 calories a day, which also helped to stabilize his high blood pressure. After making rapid progress in the first few weeks, he stayed motivated and incorporated cycling and exercise into his daily routine. Today, he looks both happy and healthy.
Moritz A. Sachs – 34 kilograms lost – Controlled calorie intake and increasing physical activity
Silke Remus – 20 kilograms lost – Weight Watchers Diet
Marcel Remus is a famous entrepreneur and TV personality and if you get to know him, you will also know the lady behind his success, namely his mother Silke Remus. She became famous together with Marcel through her role in the Vox show “Rent, Buy, Live”. Before 2017, Silke tried all kinds of tricks to lose weight and finally found something that worked for her – the Weight Watchers diet program. In the end, she lost 20 kilograms and now looks so much more confident and younger.
Silke Remus – 20 kilograms lost – Weight Watchers Diet
Harald Glööckler – 20 kilograms lost – diet and exercise
Harald Glööckler is a celebrity you simply can’t miss. The flamboyant fashion designer is known for his glittering fashion collections and designs, as well as the numerous cosmetic operations on his face. But his most recent weight loss was natural. Harald lost 20 kilograms by changing his diet and working with a dedicated personal fitness trainer. He worked up a sweat three times a week with intense training sessions and kept his daily calorie intake to less than 2000 calories. He found the motivation to do this through the support of his fans on social media, who encouraged him on his weight loss journey.
Harald Glööckler – 20 kilograms lost – diet and exercise
Frank Schambor – lost 70 kilograms – gastric bypass operation
Frank Schambor, the well-known radio presenter from Radio FFN and host of the infotainment program “FFN Morgenmäan Franky”, has always humorously made fun of his own weight – 177 kilograms. He tried various diets, from the Atkins diet to the low-carb diet, to lose weight. But in 2017, he decided to have gastric bypass surgery. Just two years later, he had lost an impressive 70 kilograms! The dramatic weight loss was not only an aesthetic goal, but also a health necessity due to his osteoarthritic knees and other health issues. Frank later underwent further surgery to remove excess skin.
Frank Schambor – 70 kilogram weight loss – gastric bypass surgery
Birgit Schrowange – lost 9 kilograms – Moderate lifestyle, diet and exercise
Birgit Schrowange, known as the presenter of “Inas Nacht”, was always slim, but over the years she became dissatisfied with her reflection in the mirror and her scales. With a targeted diet plan, she began to lose 9 kilograms – just before her 60th birthday! She achieved this impressive change in just 4 months. She increased her water intake, cut down on smoking, gave up unhealthy snacks, started counting her daily steps and worked out three times a week at the gym.
Birgit Schrowange – 9 kilograms lost – Moderate lifestyle, diet and exercise
Patricia Blanco – lost 60 kilograms – stomach reduction surgery, diet and exercise
Patricia Blanco, the daughter of pop star Roberto Blanco, is not only known as a musician, but also for her appearances on reality shows such as “Dschungelcamp”. Although her musical career is rather middling, she has made a name for herself in the public eye. Always a curvy woman, Patricia began her weight loss journey with a stomach reduction operation that resulted in an impressive loss of 60 kilograms. To maintain her weight and even lose a few more kilos, she relied on the tried and tested combination of diet and exercise.
Patricia Blanco – 60 kilograms lost – Stomach reduction surgery, diet and exercise
Manuela Reimann – lost 15 kilograms – Clean Eating
When Konny Reimann, the German reality TV personality and entrepreneur, moved to the tropical island of O’ahu in Hawaii with his wife Manuela, Manuela’s lifestyle habits began to change drastically. The fresh air, island life and clean eating choices had a positive impact on her health. She started eating organic fruit and vegetables and incorporated more healthy alternatives into her meals. Manuela not only grew her own food, but also raised chickens on her farm and harvested fresh organic eggs. These changes boosted her metabolism and she lost 15 kilograms, taking her from a size 40 to a size 32.
Manuela Reimann – Lose 15 kilograms – Clean Eating
Hella von Sinnen – 20 kilograms lost – Balanced diet
Entertainer and presenter of “Genial oder Daneben” Hella jokes that she has “lost her mind”, but she is referring to her weight, not her mind. She has changed considerably since then and is now 20 kilograms lighter, which gives her a much younger look. While her signature blonde hairstyle remains unchanged, Hella is now fitter thanks to a more balanced diet. What is particularly impressive is that the weight loss of 20 kilograms took place over a period of almost two years, during which she reduced her weight from 85 kilograms to 65 kilograms – all while still in her 50s.
Hella Von Sinnen – 20 kilograms lost – Balanced diet
Keely Shaye Smith – 47 kilograms lost – diet and exercise
Keely Shaye Smith was a real catch when she met James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan in 1994, as she was working as a model and TV personality at the time. The two began a relationship, and after Brosnan was ready to partner up again three years after losing his wife to cancer, they became a couple and eventually married in 2001. Smith began gaining weight when she became pregnant with her oldest child by Brosnan, and later again with her second child. She reportedly weighed about 260 pounds when she decided to lead a healthier lifestyle. Her weight loss has been slow, but she is happy with it. According to reports, Smith has already lost 105 pounds.
Keely Shaye Smith – 47 kilograms lost – diet and exercise
Jorge Garcia – 45 kilograms lost – Diet
The American actor and comedian Jorge Garcia first became known for his role in the TV show Becker. But it was the hit series Lost that fans around the world remember him best. Garcia had always struggled with being overweight, but he reached an all-time high when his weight exceeded 400 pounds. At the urging of his doctor, he decided to lose weight for his health. Since then, he has lost an impressive 100 pounds thanks to a lifestyle change. The secret of his success? He became a vegan and has been eating an exclusively plant-based diet ever since.
Jorge Garcia – 45 kilograms lost – Diet
Aline Bachmann – 130 kilograms lost – gastric bypass surgery
When singer Aline Bachmann, known for her hit “Ganz Allein”, first applied for the reality show Deutschland sucht den Superstar, she weighed almost 200 kilograms, which took a heavy toll on her health and well-being. After a break-up, she decided to change her life and get fit. She underwent gastric bypass surgery and transformed herself into a completely different person. Over the years, Aline lost an impressive 130 kilograms and reached her target weight of 68 kilograms. After her rapid weight loss, she recently underwent another operation to remove the excess skin.
Aline Bachmann – 130 kilograms lost – gastric bypass operation
Beatrice Egli – 8 kilograms lost – Standing on stage, watching her diet and exercising more
If you remember the season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar from 2013, you might think of the self-confident Beatrice Egli, who encouraged many girls to love their shapes and not be ashamed of them with her natural charisma and curvy body. Beatrice admitted at the time that she could never go on a diet even if she tried. But shortly before her participation in the RTL show Ninja Warrior, the pop singer made the decision to lose weight. She had already become visibly slimmer after DSDS. Beatrice began to exercise more and change her diet by eating more fruit and vegetables. The results of her efforts are clear to see.
Beatrice Egli – 8 kilograms lost – Standing on stage, watching her diet and exercising more
Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt – Lose 30 kilograms – Exercise and conscious nutrition
Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt, a German master confectioner and judge on the reality show Das große Backen, is known for her skill in making sweets. Given the array of decadent treats she prepares and tastes on a daily basis, it’s hardly surprising that she struggled with obesity. But since 2016, Bettina has decided to get fitter and has taken the challenge seriously. She focused on conscious nutrition and intensive training. To date, she has lost an impressive 30 kilograms, looks younger and is more radiant than ever!
Bettina Schliephake Burchardt – Lose 30 kilograms – Exercise and conscious nutrition
Dana Schweiger – lost 14 kilograms – hydrate and eat consciously
Former model and TV personality Dana Schweiger, known as a judge on Deutschland sucht den Superstar Kids, recently caused a stir when she appeared on the red carpet looking like a true vision. But it wasn’t just the clothes that made her look younger – it was the impressive weight loss she had achieved. Til Schweiger’s ex-wife used the summer of 2020 to shed some excess kilos. Her method? She decided to eat only what her body really needed and cut out everything else. Daily walks of 30 to 40 minutes and drinking lots of water helped her lose a kilo every week.
Dana Schweiger – 14 kilograms lost – Hydrate and eat consciously
Andrea Kiewel – Diet and exercise
Andrea Kiewel was a celebrated German competitive swimmer who went on to become a television presenter for ZDF. She can be seen on ZDF’s “Fernsehgarten” and “Willkommen”. She also hosted the ProSieben show “Talk X” for some time. When viewers recently turned on their TVs and switched to ZDF’s “Fernsehgarten”, they noticed that Andrea had lost a surprising amount of weight. She doesn’t talk about her rapid weight loss and how she achieved this result, but she looks beautiful!
Andrea Kiewel – Diet and exercise
Christine Neubauer – lost 15 kilograms – dancing and diet control
Christine Neubauer, known from The Captain and The Old Man, is an established German actress who has appeared in many German TV shows and films. in 2017, she took part in the show Let’s Dance, and although she was perceived to be heftier at the beginning, she left the show weighing significantly less. Christine explained that the challenging dance moves and intensive training sessions took such a toll on her that she slimmed down from a size 44 to a size 34. As she suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, it is important to maintain her mobility, and dancing and exercise help her to do this.
Christine Neubauer – 15 kilograms lost – Dancing and diet control
Iris Abel – 45 kilograms lost – gastric bypass surgery
Former Bauer sucht Frau reality TV participant Iris Abel has not only undergone a new hairstyle, but also an impressive transformation! After taking part in the reality show Das Sommerhaus der Stars, she lost 45 kilograms of her original body weight. Iris underwent gastric bypass surgery, which helped her lose the weight and now makes her look like a completely new person. She lost the first 15 kilograms in just 5 months, which gave her extra motivation. With her new self-confidence, she even started a career as a model.
Iris Abel – 45 kilograms lost – gastric bypass operation
Menowin Fröhlich – 20 kilograms lost – Going to the gym with a personal fitness trainer
Former Deutschland sucht den Superstar and Big Brother celebrity Menowin, a pop singer, is known for his frequent appearances on television. It’s no secret that he struggled with fluctuating weight. After his early exit from Big Brother, he decided to lose weight. With the help of a personal trainer and intensive training sessions, Menowin lost 20 kilograms. He documented his journey and progress on social media. He trained for two hours a day, without missing a single day. The result is impressive: Menowin now looks much slimmer and more muscular.
Menowin Fröhlich – Lose 20 kilograms – Go to the gym with a personal fitness trainer
Maite Kelly – 26 kilograms lost – diet, sport and exercise
The singer and actress Maite Kelly, known for her hit “Einfach Hello”, appeared on Schlagerchampions – Das große Fest and presented a much slimmer version of herself. The talented artist has lost a total of 26 kilograms, which has taken its toll on her. Her weight loss journey began with her participation in the show Let’s Dance. By giving up fast food and bread, Kelly has already managed to lose 15 kilograms. The rest of the weight loss was achieved through sport and intensive training with a personal trainer. Maite hopes to lose another 10 kilograms!
Maite Kelly – 26 kilograms lost – Diet, sport and exercise
Ilka Bessin – 26 kilograms lost – More physical exercise
Although she has decided to retire her most famous stage character, Cindy from Marzahn, actress and comedian Ilka Bessin will always be inextricably linked to this role. Both Cindy and Ilka often made jokes about their weight, which tended to be on the heavier side. A few years ago, Ilka made the decision to get fitter, especially after reaching the semi-finals of Let’s Dance. She lost about 10 kilograms, but gained the weight back. After the death of her father, she stepped up her efforts and eventually managed to lose 26 kilograms. Her secret to keeping the weight off is regular cycling through Berlin and the support of a personal fitness trainer.
Ilka Bessin – 26 kilograms lost – More physical exercise
Thomas Drechsel – lost 28 kilograms – healthy eating, gym and sport
There was a time when fans of Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten saw Thomas Drechsel in the series with excess weight. But those days are long gone, thanks to the actor’s drastic weight loss. It all began when his character suffered a heart attack on television. Thomas was worried about his health and his life. Doctors warned him that if he didn’t change his lifestyle, he was at high risk of diabetes and stroke, and advised him to lose a significant amount of weight. By changing his diet and increasing his exercise, Drechsel successfully lost 28 kilograms!
Thomas Drechsel – 28 kilograms lost – Healthy diet, gym and sport
Daniel Hartwich – lost 50+ kilograms – diet control and exercise
TV presenter Daniel Hartwich was overweight in his youth and weighed 140 kilograms at the age of 18. His weight fluctuated over the years, but finally the Let’s Dance presenter decided to get his health back under control. Since his youth, Hartwich has lost more than 50 kilograms. Now he has successfully removed the old cobwebs from his running shoes and managed not only to lose the excess weight, but also to maintain his 85-kilogram figure. Very well done, Mr. Hartwich!
Daniel Hartwich – 50+ kilograms lost – diet control and exercise
Tine Wittler – More physical exercise
German actress Tine Wittler, best known as writer and presenter of the RTL show Einsatz in 4 Wänden, has always been known for her curvy physique. She believes in positive body image and has even developed a clothing line specifically designed for overweight people. Tine tried diets in the past to lose some weight, but these often only led to a yo-yo effect. She therefore decided to give up dieting. If she looks a little fitter today, it’s thanks to the new fitness program, which includes water aerobics.
Tine Wittler – More physical exercise
Andrea Ballschuh – lost 8 kilograms – diet and exercise
TV and radio presenter Andrea Ballschuh began her television career at the age of 11. Thanks to her many years of experience in front of the camera, she knows how important it is to always look good. When she developed a small tummy in middle age – which is completely normal – she decided to do something about it. Andrea wanted to get back in shape and feel more comfortable with her appearance and body. In 2017, she proudly shared a before and after photo showing a weight loss of around 8 kilograms. Her new goal is now to maintain her current weight in the long term.
Andrea Ballschuh – 8 kilograms lost – diet and exercise
Tetje Mierendorf – lost 70 kilograms – diet and exercise
When comedian and actor Tetje Mierendorf was diagnosed with diabetes in 2005, he weighed around 180 kilograms and was warned by doctors that he was susceptible to life-threatening illnesses. But even this warning did not initially prompt him to take his weight loss seriously. The turning point came in the same year, however, when his daughter was born and his colleague Dirk Back died. Tetje decided that he wanted to live long enough to see his daughter grow up. He rejected his doctor’s suggestion to undergo gastric band surgery and instead opted for a change in diet and more exercise. Within a year, he lost 42 kilograms. He was able to lose even more weight in the following years.
Tetje Mierendorf – 70 kilograms lost – diet and exercise