Insane Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations: Beyoncé, Britney Spears & More
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – 40 Pounds
Snooki became renowned as the full-figured party animal from the hit reality TV show Jersey Shore. The TV star, who is also a dancer and had stints as a professional wrestler, decided to lose weight to be healthier.
Her first attempt was in 2010 and involved the quick fix cookie diet by Dr. Sanford Siegel. It helped her lose 20 pounds, but she has since moved on to a more organic approach to weight loss. Since 2016, Snooki has been focusing on health instead of weight, eating proper portions of healthy food while also exercising regularly.
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.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – 40 Pounds
Snooki became renowned as the full-figured party animal from the hit reality TV show Jersey Shore. The TV star, who is also a dancer and had stints as a professional wrestler, decided to lose weight to be healthier.
Her first attempt was in 2010 and involved the quick fix cookie diet by Dr. Sanford Siegel. It helped her lose 20 pounds, but she has since moved on to a more organic approach to weight loss. Since 2016, Snooki has been focusing on health instead of weight, eating proper portions of healthy food while also exercising regularly.
Al Roker – 140 Pounds
As NBC’s weatherman, Al Roker became well known for his weight as much as his weather forecasts. But while the recognition was good, Roker’s weight led to his friendships and marriage breaking down. Ultimately, he decided to take drastic action to solve his weight problem.
Roker had gastric sleeve surgery, and the procedure helped him lose 100 pounds. But not being satisfied with the result, Roker changed things up some more. He started following the ketogenic diet, and this low carb high-fat diet has already seen him drop another 40 pounds more.
Aretha Franklin – 100 Pounds
The late great songstress Aretha Franklin was renowned as the Queen of Soul, and she was also considered a diva. This label is about being big in personality, voice, and in some cases, body too. It’s probably why Aretha Franklin didn’t mind being a large woman.
But after she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, she got a team of experts to help her switch up her lifestyle. They scrutinized her diet and came up with one that helped her drop 85 pounds. There are rumors that she went for bariatric surgery as well, though those rumors were never proven true.
Kelly Osbourne – 50 Pounds
Kelly Osbourne shot to fame thanks to her family’s reality show The Osbournes. While she never bothered about her weight before the show started, the spotlight made her more image-conscious. This was mostly due to the cyberbullying she went through for her weight and image.
Osbourne went through a weight loss journey that saw her weight fluctuate before it eventually dropped and stabilized. She attributes this weight loss to her vegan diet and regular hikes in the Hollywood Hills. Osbourne also has a personal trainer who trains both her and her mother, Sharon, leading to her 50-pound weight loss.
Dr. Dre – 50 Pounds
Being the man behind the scenes has its perks and drawbacks. You don’t need to worry too much about image, but at the same time, that can lead to you letting go. Dr. Dre experienced all this as he struggled with weight throughout his life.
Eventually, Dr. Dre decided to take his health and his weight seriously. He hired a celebrity trainer to help him slim down. His workouts involve a mixture of cardio, weights, and calisthenics that has helped him drop 50 pounds. All his efforts have lowered his blood pressure as well!
Jerry Ferrara – 55 Pounds
For eight years, Jerry Ferrara was renowned as the short and round driver for a big movie star in the hit HBO series, Entourage. But after the show ended, Ferrara decided to take control of his health, not for Hollywood, but his well-being.
Ferrara began by quitting smoking before moving onto a diet overhaul. Then came an exercise regiment that saw him return to playing sports, albeit in what he calls old man versions of basketball and boxing. He also went from walking on a treadmill to running on one.
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