Insane Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations: Beyoncé, Britney Spears & More
Melissa McCarthy – 70 Pounds
Known for movies like “The Boss” and “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” the American comedian Melissa McCarthy rose to stardom when she landed the role of ‘Sookie St. James’ in “Gilmore Girls.” To appear in the series, however, McCarthy was forced to commit to a radical eating regimen that changed her looks but also took a heavy toll on the way she felt.
She managed to lose a whopping 70 pounds in just four months after visiting a doctor who recommended her an all-liquid diet. According to Women’s Health magazine, McCarthy hated it and felt “crazy and starved half the time.”
John Goodman – 100 Pounds
John Goodman was renowned as a big hilarious man who, at one point, topped 400 pounds. But the star of films like The Flintstones and 10 Cloverfield Lane decided to take a stance with his weight, changing his entire lifestyle in the process.
Goodman quit drinking and has attended daily Anonymous meetings since 2007. He also switched to a Mediterranean diet focusing on plant-based foods and limiting the red meat that he eats. Goodman has reprised his role as Dan in the Roseanne spinoff called The Conners. He will also be voicing his Monster’s Inc character in an upcoming series called Monsters At Work.
Jordin Sparks – 50 Pounds
Although Jordin Sparks never had any issue with her fuller figure, she did have a problem with her health. To improve her well-being, she decided to pursue a healthier approach to life, with the knock-on effect being weight loss.
Eighteen months after making a lifestyle change, Sparks had lost a total of 50 pounds. Her approach was to be more conscious of what she eats and also to hit the gym for both fitness and toning. An excellent start to her mornings is essential for Sparks, too, as she kicks off her day with a protein shake or some fruit.
Queen Latifah – 30 Pounds
Queen Latifah has always been a big woman, and she never had a problem with her body. But at some point, not caring about one’s health can start taking their toll. This is what happened to Queen Latifah, so she decided to change her way of living.
One of the fundamental changes she did was following a weight loss program. Latifah started doing the Jenny Craig diet but is now just using her common sense and self-discipline. She eats in moderation and exercises regularly. Her eating plan includes eating vegetables and lean meat and drinking lots of water.
Ricky Lake – 130 Pounds
Ricki Lake has no problem sharing her issues with her weight to the public. She even made no secret of it on her tabloid talk show called The Ricki Lake Show. Before she started taping for the program, she went on a diet and lost 100 pounds in six months.
Still, Ricki’s weight continued to fluctuate, especially after having children. After her second child in 2001, Lake pursued her weight loss journey with vigor and lost 30 pounds. She did so by managing her diet through a healthy food delivery service and getting regular exercise.
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