Mariah Carey – 45lbs – Strict Diet & Intense Exercise Routines

Speaking of Randy Jackson, one of his most successful collaborations was with 47-year-old Mariah Carey. Joining the ranks as one of the best-selling female artists of the new millennium, Carey released her first single—Vision of Love—in 1990 and saw her debut album fly off the shelves. Following up the hit with another four chart-topping singles, Carey has spent the last 28 years enjoying ongoing success with 18 chart-topping hits like One Sweet Day and We Belong Together.

After marrying Nick Cannon in 2008, Carey gave birth to twins in 2011 and was welcomed to motherhood with two precious babies and 70 pounds of baby weight that made her barely recognizable. Luckily, within a few months of giving birth, Carey dropped 45 pounds and had continued to shed the weight thanks to diet and exercise. Even after separating from Cannon in 2014 and packing on a few more pounds, Carey is still rocking a killer bod as she films her E! Network documentary series Mariah’s World which is set to premiere in June 2016!

Miranda Lambert – 45lbs – Regular Exercise & Improved Diet

Miranda Leigh Lambert is a popular American country music singer and songwriter whose career began in 2001. She went on to win numerous awards including 2 Grammy Awards. These awards speak volumes about the 36 years old singer. Lambert is a popular and respected country singer who spent almost her entire career as slightly overweight.

Then one day, she wanted more and set herself a challenge to lose weight. A healthier lifestyle accompanied by workout helped her shed 45 pounds with no problems and no plastic surgery. There are two things Miranda did not remove from her menu: vodka and Cheetos – her absolute favorites! However, despite all of it, she has lost a lot of weight and looks flawless. We hope she continues to entertain us, win more awards, and increase her wealth from the current net worth of $45 million.

Chrissy Metz – 100lbs – Strict Diet Plan & Regular Exercise

Christine Michelle “Chrissy” Metz is an actress who made her debut in 2005. The 39-year-old singer walked down the aisle with Martyn Eaden in 2008, but they decided to part ways in 2015. Chrissy had gone through a rough experience before she found success with the This Is Us hit series. She has a net worth of $7 million, and we are sure it will indeed increase with her successful career.

Namely, the American Horror Story star had put on an extra 100 pounds due to her suffering from depression back in the days before her career took off. A panic attack on her 30th birthday was her wake-up call. Since then, she lost 100 pounds and landed a role in This Is Us. She is still on a diet though, still trying to shed a few more pounds. We hope she stays in shape and healthy forever and continues to entertain us endlessly!

Melissa McCarthy – 75lbs – Varied, Balanced Diet & Frequent Workout Sessions

Melissa McCarthy is another actress who has quite the talent for making people laugh. It took a while before she got serious about her weight loss program but when she finally managed to consistently hit the treadmill and eat a balanced diet, she was able to lose around 75 pounds. McCarthy has always been confident about her image, and she even launched her own clothing line called Melissa McCarthy Seven7, specifically designed for plus-sized ladies.

Rebel Wilson – 35lb – Strict Diet Plan

Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson is an actress, comedian, producer, and writer from Australia who rose to fame with Pizza, in 2003. Since then, she went on to be part of numerous other movies and TV shows. This includes The Hustle, Pitch Perfect, Isn’t It Romantic, The Bridesmaids, Pooch Perfect, Super Fun Night, and Bogan Pride to name a few. Throughout her career, she was famous as the obese girl and was typecast in the “fat girl” role.

But looking at her recent pictures, you would agree that this is one seriously impressive weight loss transformation. The actress and comedian from down under, Australia, shed more than 35 pounds in total, almost 20 pounds of which she lost in a 6-week-high-intensity exercise program and a terribly strict diet regimen. On top of that, she took metabolism supplements, natural ones, to make sure that she still burns calories even if she wasn’t exercising. Results are fantastic, and there’s no denying it – Rebel Wilson looks great!

Kathleen Turner – Pilates and Healthy Diet

Recognized mostly for her signature raspy, gritty voice- Turner is a talented actress and director who’s highly confident and secure about herself. Following a healthy lifestyle was a tad difficult at one point, as a result of suffering from an autoimmune disease and rheumatoid arthritis. She added considerable weight, and that fuelled her arthritis condition by several notches.

Not to forget, her continuing arthritis medication led her to gain weight furthermore. Her priority became treating rheumatoid arthritis overweight gain, and that’s obvious. After all, the medication caused serious side effects

Thankfully, it dawned on the 66-year old that instead of taking the wrong route like alcohol for pain, she needed to transform her overall health. However, one day it dawned on her that she had to change her health around. She quit drinking, and weight issues were somewhat managed after she visited the rehab in 2002. Later, she took to pilates, yoga, and other beneficial exercises.

Jorge Garcia — Vegan Diet

Garcia, the talented American actor, and comedian indeed has a strong affair with food! He first came to the limelight after delivering a strong performance as Hector Lopez on the TV show Becker. Besides, who can forget his role as Hugo Reyes in Lost from 2004 to 2010? In fact, it was during this show that he had to lose close to 30 pounds! But yes, he was successful at it.

He often stated how he couldn’t resist the temptation to eat. There was a point when fans were extremely worried about him after his weight rose to 400 pounds. Though medical professionals ruled out any possibility of recovery, till he underwent a gastric bypass; Garcia thankfully tried a healthy vegan diet- which surprised his fans and doctors likewise, after he actually shed off 100 pounds!

Often, we don’t realize this, but a diet based on plants can do wonders in reducing weight and food cravings.

Jordin Sparks – 50lbs – Daily Exercise Routine and Healthy Eating

Jordin Brianna Sparks is a singer, actress, and songwriter who made her debut in 2006 and rose to fame in 2007. The American Idol contestant to join the ranks is Jordin Sparks, daughter of former NFL star Phillippi Sparks. Winning the sixth season of Idol at 17 years old in 2007. The success from her music career went on to raise her net worth to a whopping $10 million. She walked down the aisle with Dana Isaiah in 2017 and the two have a happy life together!

She is one of the most successful contestants of all time. Only later, in 2013, she decided she needed to lose weight, and by 2015, she had lost 50 pounds thanks to healthy eating and training five times a week. The Right Here Right Now singer Jordin looks breathtakingly beautiful after this weightloss and we couldn’t be happier about her transformation!

Raven Symone – 70lbs – Home Gym Workouts and Nutritional Diet Routine

Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman is popular by her stage name Raven-Symoné or mononymously by the name Raven. The actress, singer, producer, and songwriter began her career as a child actor. Raven Symone started her acting career at only four years old on The Cosby Show before she became a famous singer. In 2003 the Disney Channel offered Raven to have her own show – That’s So Raven – where she became an idol for teens all over the world.

Next, to singing, she stars now in the series, Empire. Ashamed for being overweight Raven decided to change her eating habits started to exercise on set or in her private gym at home. She managed to lose more than 70 pounds and says that she still cheats on her diet from time to time. We just can say: The transformation is amazing and we hope she continues to shape for several more years to come!

Lisa Marie – Lifestyle Changes

The daughter of legendary singer Elvis Presley has been a recognized model herself, besides being a singer-songwriter. Despite having the right to use her father’s huge estate and the surname, Lisa thought it was better to carve her own identity.

For a long time, Lisa Marie stayed active and vocal about the need to maintain a very healthy lifestyle. The fact her father passed away as a result of a short lifespan and then getting overtly dependent on prescription drugs, her concerns have stemmed from all these. Never did she shy away from the camera to accept her weight gain issues or the fact she wanted to shed off those extra kilos!

Soon after, the 52-year old who married four times in her life incorporated some drastic lifestyle changes and stuck to healthy diets only. Naturally, the weight loss happened fast and she literally looks like a teen at present!

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson – Avoid Greasy Food and Adopt Healthy Lifestyle

15-year old reality TV personality Alana Thompson had gained quite a lot of extra weight, which is something she shares with her mother Mama June. Better known as Honey Boo, she started off her TV career in 2011 with Toddlers and Tiaras. Though her mother underwent a rigorous therapy to shed weight, it’s quite early for Thompson to resort to the same measure.

With a net worth of $800,000, she can fall back upon her finances to do herself a great makeover. Currently, she’s sticking to a no grease diet and is banking on it, so as to be able to get back in her new avatar! She’s just a teenager and there’s a long way that she has to go, which is why we’re hoping this new journey will prove fruitful.

However, it is noteworthy that many of her family members battle weight issues, so this could be something to do with her genes. 

Rachael Ray — 40 Pounds — Strict Workout and Controlled Diet

Rachael Ray is a whiz when it comes to quick and easy meals, more so if you’re one who has a strict budget and a busy schedule. She skyrocketed to fame when she started hosting her famous cooking show on the Food Network titled 30 Minute Meals. Since then, she has moved on to bigger projects and received a variety of opportunities to showcase her cooking skills to people from around the world.

With other shows like Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels, $40 A Day, and Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-off, Ray is constantly surrounded with food, and anyone who’s got an appetite and passion for food can’t avoid to sample everything, so it came as no surprise when Ray started gaining a couple of pounds because of her job. We wouldn’t be able to help ourselves either if we were in her position!

However, Ray has the kind of determination that shows results, and that was the case when she had decided to lose weight. By incorporating a strict workout regimen in her busy schedule as well as following a controlled diet, Rachael Ray managed to shed off 40 pounds in total! She fitter and absolutely looks more fabulous these days, and her huge smile shows how pleased she is of the results. We are, too, Rachael!

Rachel Frederickson – 155lbs – Extreme Exercise Routines & Complete Shift In Diet

Rachel Frederickson is a popular television personality who rose to fame with her role on Miss Stevens. She went on to steal hearts with her charming smile stole numerous hearts across the globe. She then went on to feature in numerous shows which made her a household name. However, with her professional success came her weight gain issues. But Rachel Frederickson wasn’t someone ho would give up easily.

The Biggest Loser is probably one of the reality TV shows that is at least good for something. When Rachel joined the show, she had to fight hard against her pounds and equally willing competitors. She walked out as a contestant winner with incredible 155 pounds less. Still, many doctors do not agree with the rigorous methods and quick weight loss, arguing that they could lead to various health issues. The show is primarily popular for encouraging natural weight loss without any plastic surgery procedures.

Roseanne Barr – 140lbs – Protein-Based Diet, Diet Pills & Gastric Bypass Surgery

Roseanne Cherrie Barr is a lady of many skills. She is a successful actress, writer, comedian, and producer who was also a presidential candidate. Roseanne was a controversial figure in American TV history because she broke the ice regarding many idealistic housewife views with her harsh, but funny sitcom Roseanne that aired in the 1980s and 1990s. Roseanne dramatically changed her looks after a gastric bypass surgery in 1998, which triggered a 350-pound loss.

Such surgeries have to be combined with healthy food if one wants visible results. Luckily, Roseanne switched to healthy and protein-rich food, but she swears by her Garcinia Cambogia diet pills. Looks like the pills have done wonders to her body as she has lost a significant amount of weight. She continues to maintain it and stay in great shape. We are guessing it’s also because of her healthy lifestyle choices.