Celebrity Weight Loss: Want To Know Their Secrets?

Raven Symone – 35 Pounds – Eating Smaller Portions The star of the Disney Show That’s So Raven has grown up before our very own eyes. Losing 35 pounds during her adulthood has gained her a different kind of attention than she used to. She finds herself to be more confident and appreciative towards her body. Atta girl! Despite her fluctuating weight over the years, she has managed to find an emotional proximity where she is comfortable with with the way her body looks. Her secret to weight loss is far from complicated: eating smaller portions and watch that waist lose a few inches. Chrissy Metz – 50 Pounds – 2000 Calorie Diet Chrissy Metz’s weight loss was actually credited to an acting role which required her to lose weight. The This Is Us starlet was recorded saying in an interview that it is indeed human nature to excel in things one is expected to do, when asked about her weight loss. She began by endorsing a 2000 calorie diet. She’d walk for 20 minutes daily and as every person who wishes to lose weight would do, she kick-started her diet by eliminating unhealthy foods from her daily meal plans. In order to lose weight, it certainly helps to be given an external boost either from our sense of obligation or simply a little push from the people around us, as perfectly displayed by Chrissy Metz and her incredible weight loss story. Amy Schumer – 10 Pounds – Diet & Workout Amy beautiful feature is not the only thing that is interesting about this celebrity. Try hearing her stand up comedy and you will be laughing off your chair. Although this comedy queen seems to have it all, Amy has been struggling with her weight for years after starting to gain weight in 2015 and in 2017, she weight around 160 pounds. In order to get her amazing figure back after her pregnancy, Amy went on a diet and her diet plan consisted of eating healthier food and tweaking her breakfast routine. She then workout with a personal trainer and her go to workout is by running. She posted in her Instagram about losing 10 pounds with a hashtag “no rush” to spread body positivity and telling her fans to take time on losing weight and love themselves. Adele – 70 Pounds – Sirtfood Diet Adele’s sudden and dramatic weight loss has both shocked and awed fans all over the world. It comes as a surprise as Adele has always been the kind to be content with her body type. No matter the motivation behind her weight loss, Adele has certainly proved that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. The soulful singer has reportedly been following the Sirtfood Diet, in which it focuses mainly on plant-based foods. Adele has also taken pilates session, although her personal trainer has mentioned that Adele’s weight loss is largely attributed to her dieting, as she is not one to like exercises very much. Nonetheless, she still works out at the comfort of her own home by watching high intensity workout and training videos by Joe Wicks and Dalton Wong. Kelly Clarkson – 37 Pounds – Healthy Diet Kelly Clarkson’s weight loss may have been a medically driven decision, but the singer’s message of body positivity is something we can all take inspiration from. Another shocking fact about her weight loss is she did it with absolute absence of any work outs! So how did she manage to lose that much weight? She eradicated so many things from her diet, including starchy foods, refined sugars and many others. In one of her tweets, she confessed to still eating what she usually eats, only substituting the bad ingredients with healthier options. All in all, her journey to weight loss was largely influenced by The Plant Paradox, a book by Steven R. Gundry in which she learned a lot about nutrition. So want to lose weight? Simply go ahead and read a book! Kevin James – 80 Pounds – Gym Exercises Kevin James was never one to make the topic of his weight be an issue, and oftentimes he’d even go as far as incorporating his overweight figure in his comedy. However, as an actor, he’d sometimes be required to make physical alteration to better suit the roles he takes on. Thus when he showed up 80 pounds lighter following the filming and release of his movie Here Comes The Boom, the public was pleasantly surprised to see Kevin in a much slimmer figure. Safe to say The King Of Queens star looks unrecognizable! In a good way, of course. Duane “Dog” Chapman – 17 Pounds – Eating Less While most celebrities’ weight loss are their own deliberate attempts, Duane “Dog” Chapman weight loss’s story echoes a little differently. Experiencing loss of any kind is a battle no one is ever prepared for, and often times grief overshadows hope. After losing his beloved wife, Chapman struggled with maintaining his appetite as he would go days without a bite. After a period of time, he realized that even thought he was losing weight by method of negligence, it took a positive impact on his health somehow. Since then he vows to continue losing his weight in a healthier way in order to bounce back. Chapman’s strength and resilience in going through the toughest transition of his life and continuing his days now without the presence of his wife, is certainly uplifting. Lisa Riley – 168 Pounds – Calorie Deficit Apart from her role in Emmerdale as Mandy Dingle, Lisa Riley has also been prominently known for her weight loss which leaves constant flood of fans congratulating and admiring her new figure on all her social medias. According to Lisa, her journey started by simply replacing her plates with smaller bowls when it comes to eating. It helped her to control her portion and eventually lose weight the realistic way. She further visualized her weight loss journey in her book, Honesty Diet. Apart from watching her portions, she also made the effort to incorporate regular exercises which she would start with walking at least 30 minutes per day. Her realistic methods is what captivates her fans and anyone who is striving to have a better physique. Mama June – 84 Pounds – Keto Diet June Shannon, or better known as Mama June rose to fame after Here Comes Honey Boo Boo premiered on TLC back in 2012. She made headlines following her weight loss transformation that deemed her unrecognizable! Overall she has managed to lose 84 pounds and has now gone from size 18 to 4. She owes her hard-earned figure to Keto diet, active lifestyle as well as support from her dearest family. Always having to struggle with eating greens, she resorted to drinking green smoothies and that worked very well in her favors. She also steered clear of sugary food and drinks to further aid in her process of losing weight. Apart from her deliberate effort in changing her lifestyle and dietary routine, the role of a strong support system played a significant role in keeping her constantly motivated. It goes to show that external encouragement could do wonders to anyone looking to lose weight. Anne Hegerty – 35 Pounds – Low Sodium Diet Anne Hegerty’s new found confidence following her recent weight loss is vividly evident as she talked about once again venturing into the possibility of new romantic relationships. Her accidental weight loss following her involvement in the reality television show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” is what kick started her weight loss. While most celebrities who joined bounced back on their original weight, The Chase’s star chose to soldier on and continued to shed off some steady pounds. According to her, lack of sodium in her diet helped immensely in her weight loss. Khloe Kardashian – 40 Pounds – Dairy-Free Diet In recent years, Khloe Kardashian has been rather active in changing her physique. It is relatively easy to follow a weight loss regime when you view fitness as a form of therapy, as Khloe would later admit on stylecraze.com. The Reality Television Star’s utmost goal was to gain more strength rather than to set a particular amount of weight to lose. Her dairy-free, low calorie diet contributed greatly to her new figure, on top of her daily workout routine. Over the years, Khloe has shown us time and time again that the recipe for weight lose comes from our own desire to change. Truly motivational. Chaz Bono – 60 Pounds – Dancing with the Stars To say that Chaz Bono is an inspiration would be an understatement. From becoming a talented actor despite living in the shade of his famous parents, to his publicized gender transition surgery, Chaz has showed the world that when he wants something – he works hard to get it. Same goes for his weight loss process. Chaz based his diet mainly on meats and fruits in order to achieve a drop of 60 lbs (and still counting). He also did a whole lot of exercising to go along with it, including taking part in the 13th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’. And the most amazing part? He originally intended on dropping only 50 lbs! Way to go, Chaz! Mark Labbett – 35 Pounds – Healthy Diet The Chase star, often nicknamed The Beast, is now looking far from beastly in his newly improved image. Out of his own health concerns, he started taking his life more seriously and that led to him adopting a healthier lifestyle. Like any other person expecting to lose weight, he took on the trick of portion control and low sugar consumption to encourage his weight loss journey. He finds running after his own child is an exercise in its own, and we must say the simple routine has paid of considering how significantly different he looks now. Looks like The Beast has successfully conquered his own demons. Gabourey Sidibe – 150 Pounds – Workout and Diet Plans After being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Gabourey Sidibe came to a realisation that health is indeed a luxury. The Precious actress underwent Laparoscopic Bariatric surgery soon after she was informed of her diagnosis. While weight loss transformation is often governed by the desire to appeal to a certain standard of appearance, Sidibe’s motivation was rather highly influenced by the possibility of her health slowly fleeting away. In an interview with People, she had stated that she’d much rather avoid being in constant anxiety about losing her toes or other effects associated with diabetes. Aside from the surgery, much of her weight loss contribution also came from her carefully curated workout routine and meal plans. Proud of you, Gabourey! Susan Boyle – 50 Pounds – No Sugar Diet Susan Boyle’s life changed the moment she made herself known in Britain’s Got Talent. Captivating fans worldwide with her profound vocal prowess, she took the throne of having the best selling debut album in the UK when hers came out in November 2019. What’s even more fascinating about Boyle was of course, her recent weight loss. She managed to lose almost half of her starting weight! Here’s how: by making necessary nutritional changes to her diet and incorporating a workout regime suited to her physical ability. Throughout her slimming process, she avoided sugar in her day to day food consumption, which is a big secret to her weight loss. Her dedication and hard work came into fruition as she is now looking as fantastic as ever with her new, hard-earned body! Jorge Garcia – 100 Pounds – Gave Up Bad Habits The adorable Star of Lost and Hawaii Five O was determined to change his image after a comment made by one of his directors, advising him to shed a few pounds. In pursuance of weight loss, he confided in the expertise of nutritionists and personal trainers. To achieve his weight goals, he adapted to a low carbohydrates and high proteins diet and he coupled it with daily exercises. His determination did not stop there as he also deliberately put his other unhealthy indulgences to a complete halt. He is now the best version of himself and that right there is proof that hard work pays off. Valerie Bertinelli – 47 Pounds – Portion Control Her weight loss journey has witnessed ups and downs but she no longer beats herself up for it. So many women struggle with weight loss and many more tend to resort to unhealthy mediums in hope for instant result. The Host of Valerie’s Home Cooking intends to put a stop to this misconception towards weight loss and wants to prove to her fans and viewers that you do not need to punish yourself for every downfall you face in regards to losing weight. According to her, you do not need to restrict on your indulges as long as you train yourself to take it in moderation. Apart from that, keeping an active lifestyle even if it means taking a walk everyday. Valerie makes it compulsory for herself to take 10,000 steps each day to keep her body moving as well as other light physical activities her body is capable of. Valerie is a testament to the fact that you do not have to make drastic changes to your lifestyle to lose weight; consistency is key! Austin “Chumlee” Russel – 200 Pounds – Healthy Juices Austin “Chumlee” Russel or better known as Chumlee was one of the television personalities birthed from the History Channel’s reality series, The Pawn Stars. Having dealt with weight issues his whole life, he was determined for a change. His weight loss started in 2013 in which he began putting effort into bettering his lifestyle and eliminating his bad habits. Practicing abstinence from red meat, keeping himself disciplined in his workout routine, and incorporating healthy juices in his diet all contributed to his drastic physical change. He had also undergone a bariatric surgery, which aided his weight loss tremendously. Apart from that, His wife contributed her much needed expertise in nutrition and has helped him in planning his daily meals. Delta Burke – 20 Pounds – Healthy Diet Who could forget Delta Burke’s glistening character in Designing Women? Her sudden departure from the show may have been influenced by many factors, weight gain being one of them; nonetheless that did not hinder Burke from constantly trying to get her life together. With the support of her beloved husband, Delta Burke is now looking as healthy as she is radiant. After consistent visits to the gym and elimination of refined foods in her diet, she has managed to lose much of the weight she gained. Despite her rare presence on the screen, she is enjoying life more now that she has bounced back from her less than desired lifestyle. Kirsten Vangsness – 150 Pounds – Vegetarian Diet One may recognize her as Penelope Garcia in the television series Criminal Minds, but she has recently been associated with her drastic weight loss journey. Contrary to most assumptions surrounding her weight reduction, she completely opted out of swift shortcuts to losing weight such as surgeries or dieting supplements. Instead she focused on on bettering her eating habits which was made easier through her vegetarian lifestyle as well as deliberately switching to a healthier and more active lifestyle. According to Vengsness, much of her weight loss was attributed to Renee Stephen’s free podcasts in which she learned to practice the spiritual method of losing weight. She even tweeted and further endorsed Renee Stephen’s weight loss methods saying it was the main reason behind her transformation.