Hollywood can often make us feel like we are the only ones that have to worry about a bit (or a lot) of stomach rolls, but plenty of celebrities have struggled with weight throughout their careers. Here are a few of the most inspiring celebrity weight loss stories.

Christina Aguilera - 50 lbs.

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Christina Aguilera liked to tell reviewers when she was younger that she loved late night Taco Bell. It was her way of keeping it real, but judging by these pictures she may have kept it just a little too real. At some point Christina realized she was walking down the wrong path and managed to lose a whopping 50lbs.

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America Ferrera - 55 lbs.

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It's hard not to love everyone's favorite comic/activist, but the star didn't always love herself as she struggled with body image for quite some time. However, when she finally put her mind to it she dropped 55lbs and now has a curvy figure that is the envy of many.

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Jonah Hill - 40 lbs.

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Jonah practically built his career as a comedian around being just another chubby dude with sharp zingers, however, the schtick only worked for so long. Interestingly enough, once Jonah lost the flab he also started picking up some more serious movie roles that show his range.

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Ariel Winter - 30 lbs.

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In all honesty, Ariel Winter was never really fat, but by Hollywood standards the young actress appeared obese. Ariel blames the weight gain on an ineffective anti-depressant and claims that getting off the medication and onto something better has helped her trim off the excess weight.

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June Shannon - 300 lbs.

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Mama June struggled with weight for a good portion of her life in the spotlight, but over the last few years has actually lost 300lbs. Sadly, losing the weight didn't mean losing the drama as her life is just as chaotic and troubled as it was before.

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Kelly Clarkson - 37 lbs.

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Kelly is known for being super down-to-earth, so it shouldn't be that surprising that her weight loss wasn't the result of industry pressure. Instead, she said that she was moved to lose weight following an autoimmune disease and thyroid issue that required a better diet.

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Seth Rogen - 30 lbs.

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Seth Rogen really wanted to star in the Green Hornet, but he had one major issue: he was too fat to play a superhero. Motivated to change his image, he managed to lose 30lbs in just three months which not only helped sharpen his image, but also allowed him to keep his role.

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Wendy Williams - 50 lbs.

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Wendy Williams is a talk show doll, but she went from talking about other people to other people talking about her when she managed to pull off an impressive 50 lb weight loss prior to her 50th birthday. If this is what 50 looks like, sign us up!

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Daphne Oz - 50 lbs.

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Having four children in a row isn't a joke, just ask Daphne Oz the nutritionist who packed on quite a few extra noticeable pounds. However, after her last child she was extremely driven to get her old body back, and now she is 50 lbs lighter and much happier.

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Rebel Wilson - 66 lbs.

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Rebel Wilson has always been a hefty star, but she pledged that 2021 would be her "Year of Health" and boy is it ever. Exercise and healthy eating have paid off as the star is now quite svelte and proud to wear whatever she likes whenever she likes. Which frankly wasn't any different than her attitude before, which is why we love her so much.

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Adele - 100 lbs.

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Adele has always been about her big voice and dowdy clothes, but after losing 100 lbs we are seeing an entirely new side of her. Gone are the days of oversized tunics and peacoats, and in their place are sharp cut tailored clothes and plenty of sass.

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Drew Carey - 80 lbs.

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It's hard to believe that Drew Carey would actually ever fit the description of attractive, but we have to admit that his 80 lb weight loss actually puts him in the category of silver fox. Maybe something good can come from Cleveland after all.

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Janet Jackson - 70 lbs.

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We don't blame Janet Jackson for shame eating a bit after that horrendous malfunction, but it almost hurt to see just how much she ballooned up. After a massive weight loss she is looking more like the Janet we all knew and loved.

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Jessica Simpson - 100 lbs.

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Jessica Simpson has always been quite honest about her struggle with weight, but at one point the former teen pop star realized that things had gotten out of hand. In just six months she lost 100 pounds by increasing her daily walking goals and only consuming lean proteins and veggies.

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Ashley Graham - 20 lbs.

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Ashley Graham is a proud plus-sized model, but after the birth of her firstborn she struggled a bit to lose the rest of her pregnancy weight. In addition to losing her hair, she discovered firsthand that breastfeeding doesn't always result in weight loss. Despite this, she worked hard to lose that last 20 pounds.

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Chris Pratt - 80 lbs.

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Perhaps the most ironic thing about Chris Pratt's weight loss is that it opened the doors for more serious film roles. Once the likeable leader of Mouse Rat, he is now best known for Jurassic films that include dinosaurs or avengers.

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Mariah Carey - 30 lbs.

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Mariah Carey has always been a curvy vixen, but for a bit there she let things go and her curves entered the territory of rolls. However, after putting in the work and losing 30 pounds her figure is back to its former glory and she is probably much more comfortable.

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Missy Elliott - 30 lbs.

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Missy Elliott lost 30 pounds while working on her latest album, which she says has helped her in her battle against Graves Disease. Her weight loss secret: she cut out all forms of bread and didn't drink anything that wasn't water.

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Rick Ross - 75 lbs.

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During the height of his career, Rick Ross was close to 300 pounds. It didn't seem to bother him then, but now that he is feeling the effects of aging he is concentrating on a healthier diet plan. His 75 pound weight loss is mainly due to his high-intensity workout plan combined with better food choices.

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Shonda Rhimes - 150 lbs.

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If you are Shonda Rimes you can look however you want, but the star executive realized that she needed to better her life and lost over 150 pounds. Unfortunately, she was more disappointed to note that people treated her better after the weight loss, calling it the wrong type of attention.

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Shannon Beador - 40 lbs.

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Shannon Beador gained quite a bit of weight during her time as a Real Housewife of Orange County, which she attributes to stress-eating. However, she lost 40 pounds by focusing on fitness and wellness and likely putting down the uneahlthy treats.

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Ethan Suplee - 200 lbs.

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Ethan Suplee's weight loss is nothing short of amazing, but the actor claims that he didn't have weight loss surgery to lose over 200 pounds. Instead, he adopted healthier eating habits and rode his road bike into the ground.

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Kim Kardashian - 25 lbs.

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We wouldn't want Kim K to lose too many of her luscious curves, but the reality star did admit to packing on a few unwanted pounds as a result of pregnancy. However, her intense workout routine combined with a healthy diet helped her lose that last 25 pounds.

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John Goodman - 100 lbs.

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Funny man John Goodman was on his way to becoming the next Chevy Chase, but the actor turned his life around by losing more than 100 pounds. He did it by strictly following the Mediterranean diet and reducing how much red meat he was consuming daily.

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Teddi Mellencamp - 80 lbs.

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Teddi was so inspired by her weight loss that she created a workout plan for other women. Her workout program called ALL IN, involves completely vegetarian meals and no dairy. In addition, participants must exercise 60 minutes a day which sounds crazy, but given her 80 pound weight loss must work.

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Busta Rhymes - 100 lbs.

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Busta Rhymes was getting close to busting a seam, which is why he found himself focusing on his health for once. The rapper neglected his weight for so many years that a polyp on his throat actually could have killed him. These days he is 100 pounds lighter and in the best shape of his life at age 46.

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Lauren Alaina - 25 lbs.

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Lauren Alaina lost 25 pounds in a very fun fashion, by dancing it away. The singer credits Dancing With the Stars for her weight loss which also led to muscle gain and her just feeling better in general.

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Simon Cowell - 20 lbs.

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Simon Cowell has never looked overweight, but the strict America’s Got Talent Judge now boasts a much more chiseled look due to his strict no-sugar diet that also excludes red meat. However, he is free to enjoy as much white meat and craft beer as he likes.

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Kelly Osbourne - 85 lbs.

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Kelly Osbourne has done a lot to overhaul her look from goth reject to one of America's favorite talk show hosts. Part of that rehab includes losing a massive amount of weight that has dramatically improved her jaw line and appearance.

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Kate Hudson - 25 lbs.

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Kate Hudson has always been cute, but there was a brief moment of time when mommy hood took over her svelte appearance. As the owner of FabFit, it's only logical that she eventually got back to her workout routine and lost a very shape-defining 25 pounds.

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Sherri Shepherd - 30 lbs.

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Sherri Shepherd faced a lot of personal tragedy all at once, but the star bounced back by taking care of herself for once. Healthy workout and dieting plans helped the talk show host drop a very defining 30 pounds once and for all.

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Kevin Smith - 51 lbs.

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Kevin Smith is almost unrecognizable after a stunning 51 pound weight loss that has him looking more like the Fat Man and more like another suburban dad. Although we suspect that living next door to him is a lot more fun than any other dad on the block.

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Gabourey Sidibe - 150 lbs.

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Gabourey Sidibe recognized that her weight was actually increasing a lot of health risks, which is why the Precious star chose to undergo bariatric surgery to assist with weight loss. Even after surgery she still had to do a lot of work to lose the last 50 pounds, but is looking better than ever now.

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Sara Rue - 100 lbs.

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Sara Rue is honest about her weight loss journey explaining that it is very hard, but as a spokeswoman for Jenny Craig she stays focused anyhow and to-date has managed to lose a total of 100 pounds so far. While we think she looked fine before, her transformation is nothing short of amazing.

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Ricki Lake - 130 lbs.

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Talk show host Ricki Lake has never shied away from talking about her weight, but after years of yo-yo weight loss she finally found a way to lose the weight and keep it off. Ricki credits a food delivery service as the only way she was able to finally take control of her weight.

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Zach Galifianakis - 50 lbs.

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We have to admit, before Zach lost the weight it was hard to take him seriously in any role that didn't involve Vegas, a hangover, or weed. It turns out his weight loss secret was simple however, he cut booze out of his life and the pounds followed.

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Mo'nique - 80 lbs.

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Winning an Oscar wasn't enough for Mo'nique, she also wanted to look and feel better than she has in years. For her, that meant losing 80 pounds through a combination of healthy eating and fun exercise such as jumping rope, weight lifting, yoga, swimming, and a bit of hula-hooping.

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Drew Barrymore - 20 lbs.

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Much like her personality, Drew's weight bounced back and forth for years as she faced down her demons and worked on rehabbing her image. Taking control of her life also meant taking control of her life and today Drew is 20 pounds lighter and a lot happier.

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Ricky Gervais - 22 lbs.

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The original Office manager Ricky Gervais lost 22 pounds simply by incorporating a steady stream of exercise into his day. He says that when he is in London he does 40 minutes of running everyday along the Hampstead Heath and then 20 minutes of weights at his home. The combo allows him to have all the wine and cheese he wants without gaining anything back on.

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Jennifer Hudson - 80 lbs.

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Jennifer's rise to fame happened almost synonymous with personal tragedy, so it's no surprise that by the time she was postpartum she had gained a fair amount of weight. However, the determined singer and actress joined Weight Watchers and diligently lost the weight via exercise and portion control.

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Melissa Joan Hart - 75 lbs.

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Forever known as Sabrina, Melissa Joan Hart gained a lot of weight after marriage and kids, but she knew she wanted to feel good again which led to her adoption of the Nutrisystem weight loss program. Apparently it works because she now looks better than ever.

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Kirstie Alley - 75 lbs.

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Outside of being a controversial star, Kristie Alley has struggled with yo-yo diets for much of her adult life. Her biggest success however came when she recognized that she needed to avoid fatty foods and started to concentrate on organic vegetables and fruits.

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Action Bronson - 125 lbs.

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At some point, TV host Action Bronson recognized that his weight was sending the wrong message to viewers, and then as the pandemic grew he realized that he didn't want to die early. He embarked on a strict exercise and diet program that continues to help him lose an amazing amount of weight.

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Khloe Kardashian - 40 lbs.

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After the birth of her daughter, Khloe realized that she may have been indulging just a little too much, which is why the celebrity went on the QuickTrim program which helped her lose a very noticeable amount of weight.

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Lena Dunham - 35 lbs.

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Between her split from Jack Antonoff and a hysterectomy, Lena Dunham started stress eating in a very serious way, but she started using a food diary to track her diet and adjust the way she viewed food. Now 35 pounds lighter she feels better than ever before.

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Roseanne Barr - 80 lbs.

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At her heaviest Roseanne weighed a shocking 300 pounds, but the sitcom star finally took control of her unhealthy weight and underwent gastric bypass surgery. after surgery she struggled to keep the weight off at first, but since then she bases her diet on "more and eat less," a philosophy that appears to be working.

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Kevin James - 80 lbs.

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America's favorite Mallcop knew he had to lose weight before tackling his role in "Here Comes the Boom." Through a combination of running and a low-carb diet he was able to drop over 80 pounds and become a much thinner version of his previous self in the ring.

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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi - 42 lbs.

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Snooki's weight loss plan is not out of reach for most people who are heavily motivated. The Jersey Shore star claims to eat only 1,300 calories a day which she consumes in small mini-meals throughout the day to prevent hunger from sneaking in.

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Miranda Lambert - 20 lbs.

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Miranda is not shy about admitting that she hates eating veggies and running, but she does both because she knows she needs to be healthy. As a compromise, she practices interval running and chooses green juice over veggies.

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Melissa McCarthy - 75 lbs.

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Melissa had tried to lose weight in some unhealthy ways prior to her actual weight loss, such as attempting an all-liquid diet. However, she didn't find success until recently when she started to concentrate on a protein heavy diet aided by supplements.

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Jorge Garcia - 100 lbs.

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Arguably the reason the plane crashed in Lost due to overloaded cargo, Jorge lost an amazing 100 pounds off his almost 400 pound frame via a strict diet and exercise regime that he is still following.

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Carrie Underwood - 30 lbs.

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Carrie openly admits to attempting to lose weight the long way in the past, but now as a fitness guru who owns her own fitness program, she believes keeping it simple is the best way to lose weight. She regularly switches up her routine to fit her mood, and obviously it's working.

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Jordin Sparks - 50 lbs.

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Jordin is a pint-sized burst of energy, but the young star found success in the weight loss game when she stopped worrying about what size her jeans were and started to concentrate on just finding exercise plans she enjoyed. The result was a whopping 50 pound weight loss.

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Ree Drummond - 43 lbs.

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Ree Drummond didn't get too complicated with her weight loss, which is hardly surprising since her entire product range is about keeping it simple. She simply tracked her calories and aimed at having a calorie deficit by the end of the day.

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Ross Mathews - 50 lbs.

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After his mother's death Ross Mathews felt he had to do something to restore his health, that something was losing 70 pounds. While he doesn't claim to have done anything special, he clearly did something right.

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Star Jones - 100 lbs.

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A diagnosis of morbidly obese was enough to finally convince her to have gastric bypass surgery, however over the last few years she continues to struggle to maintain a healthy weight and believes her weight will always be a challenge.

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Kendra Wilkinson - 55 lbs.

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In the past Kendra lost weight by using fat-burning supplements and eating natural foods, but after gaining weight while pregnant she once again found herself struggling to lose weight. This time around she credits the Atkins diet and a low-carb diet with bringing her success.

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Penn Jillette - 105 lbs.

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The famous magician lost weight in a very unconventional way, he chose to eat nothing but potatoes for two weeks. While it was probably a very bland experience- it does appear to have worked. We are waiting everyday to see if spuds pop out. Now that would be a cool trick.

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Jaret Winokur - 60 lbs.

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The pandemic opened up Jaret's eyes to her current health condition, and spurred her to get on Zoom and work with a trainer. In just six months she was able to drop 50 pounds and feel better about herself than ever before.

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Peter Facinelli - 30 lbs.

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Peter is ready to come out of the dark and celebrate his transition from shadowy creature to stunning male specimen after losing 30 pounds during the pandemic. He credits eliminating sugar from his diet and moving away from his takeout habits as his diet secrets.

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Tiffany Haddish - 40 lbs.

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Most people put on weight after they quit smoking, but not Tiffany Haddish who does everything her own way. Instead, as part of an effort to overhaul her health she started exercising daily and now weighs 40 pounds less.

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Alec Baldwin - 100 lbs.

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In 2019 Alec Baldwin was told by a doctor that he was pre-diabetic, which forced him to look at his lifestyle. He soon quit back on his sugar intake and as a result lost a stunning of 100 pounds over the last couple of years.

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Honey Boo Boo - 35 lbs.

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Honey Boo Boo has always been on the chubby side, but it wasn't until she was a teen that she finally got serious about losing the weight. A gluten-free and dairy-free diet seems to be doing the trick, as well as help from Mama June who is following the same diet.

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Dr. Dre - 35 lbs.

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Did you forget about Dre? Because the producer sure didn't and is working harder than ever to be his best self which he credits to high intensity workouts and a high protein diet that leans on plant-based proteins.

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Chrissy Metz - 100 lbs.

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Playing a character struggling with weight loss has forced Chrissy to think about her weight on a nearly daily basis, but after a panic attack the This is Us star finally did something about it. By strictly following a 2,000 calorie a day diet and walking 20 minutes a day she was able to watch 100 pounds melt off.

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Graham Elliot - 147 lbs.

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MasterCher judge Graham Elliot knows food, perhaps a bit too much as he weighed in once at 400 pounds. In 2013 he finally underwent surgery and since then has adopted a healthier lifestyle that has led to the loss of almost 147 pounds.

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Paula Deen - 40 lbs.

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After a diabetes diagnosis Paula Deen knew that she had to make some adjustments to her diet. This led her to reduce her carb intake and stop eating anything white in her kitchen. 40 pounds later, it seems like it's working out quite well for her.

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Chaz Bono - 60 lbs.

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A lot of Chaz's weight gain was likely due to his struggle with his gender association over the years, but in 2012 he had enough of being the chubby, and has since lost over 60 pounds just by sticking to a meat and vegetable based diet and cutting out the fatty snacks.

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Briana Culberson - 55 lbs.

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Briana has always struggled with lupus, which also affects her ability to keep a consistent weight sometimes. However the Keto diet has been a godsend and together with her husband, the pair have lost almost 100 pounds strictly by changing the way they eat.

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Jason Alexander - 30 lbs.

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Although he will always be George to us, Jason Alexander knew he had to lose weight which he was able to do by working with Jenny Craig to become an astoundingly svelte man that we never knew was in there.

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