People often look up to celebrities when it comes to weight loss. They tend to follow what they do, their routines, and the secrets of achieving that sexy body that they have been dreaming to have. Whether it’s a strict diet, exercise, or even surgery, fans will surely follow what they do.
As celebrities know that their body and looks are their primary investments in this industry, they will do everything to make their appearance look pleasing in the eye. So, here is the list of your favorite celebrities that defy all odds to lose those pesky extra pounds to attain the sexy body they have now.
ADELE
Adele surprised everyone when she revealed her new lean body. So what did she do? Rumor has it that the 31-year-olds tar chose a diet that would still allow her to take wine and chocolate. So how many pounds she shed? A whopping 50 pounds.
After giving birth to her son, Angelo Adkins, the famed hitmaker, reportedly, decided to lose weight by hiring a personal trainer and following a sort of food diet. It seems like she has been following this diet since 2016, and now people can see the effect. From the looks of it, she makes investment in herself, and she now enjoys the result.
MELISSA MCCARTHY
Another star who made everyone’s jaw dropped when she launched her sexier body in public is Melissa McCarthy. The 49-year-old star lost 75 pounds, and she’s now glowing with confidence.
After getting a role for the TV series Gilmore Girls, Melissa decided to opt for a crazy diet. She went on a liquid diet that made her lost 70 pounds in just four months. However, it made her felt hungry and crazy half the time. Don’t worry, guys, she said she would never do it again. She might end up using her health insurance if she continues doing so. Now, she only follows a low-carb diet to maintain her new weight.
REBEL WILSON
To help her lose weight, Rebel Wilson, reportedly, went to VivaMayr Altaussee in Austria to detoxify her body and spirit in 2019. She even posted her getaway on Instagram, showing her slimmer physique and revealing she dropped 14.5 pounds while staying there.
Rebel gave credits to the facility for her dramatic weight loss. She said that VivaMayr Altaussee helped to improve her “digestive and immune system.” She stayed there for two weeks and admitted that she had the most amazing time in her life. At the time, Rebel said that everything she went through was filmed for a health documentary.
DELTA BURKE
Delta Burke made a name as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the television series Designing Women. In the show, fans could see a beautiful and energetic woman. However, in real life, things were very different. The 63-year-old star once suffered from depression and weight gain. To make matters worse, she was even diagnosed with diabetes.
However, when she moved to Los Angeles with her husband, Gerald McRaney, and mom, Jean Burke, everything changed. The degree of love Gerald gives to Delta helps her to heal. She also began taking Byetta to suppress her appetite and monitor the diet that successfully helped her to lose weight.
CHRIS PRATT
Chris Pratt lost almost 14 pounds by only drinking water and urinating three times before 10 a.m. The 40-year-old star was once an overweight, weighing 300 pounds, which was his highest. Thankfully, he underwent a huge body transformation over the years.
When he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe and played the role of Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, he lost 70 pounds. Chris didn’t deny the pressure he felt about staying in shape in the industry. He even revealed that he needed to lose more weight for the new role he was about to do. Thankfully, he doesn’t need to lose much anymore, credits to his water diet.
SUSAN BOYLE
Susan Boyle revealed she had been battling her weight gain since she was young. She was even often bullied in school at the time because of her appearance. As she felt she had nowhere to go, she took comfort in food. Sadly, it only made her weigh even more.
However, when she was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 2012, she knew she needed to be health-conscious, or else she might need to use her health insurance. So, what is the first thing she did? She cut sugar from her diet. Although it was the bane of her life, Susan knew that she had to stop eating sweets and cakes.
ZACH GALIFIANAKIS
Zach Galifianakis has been losing weight since 2013. After Conan O’Brien forced him to spill his secret, he finally revealed that cutting out the booze from his diet helped him a lot to lose weight. When he stopped drinking, the 50-year-old star started to put the weight off.
Zach turned his back from vodka and sausage. This new attitude would not only help him to lose the extra pounds but also save a lot of money that he could use on other things. He might now have a better money management system, along with his new lifestyle. Although he admitted it was delicious, he knew it was bad for his health.
KEELY SHAYE SMITH
Keely Shaye Smith is the beautiful wife of Pierce Brosnan. But she’s not only a simple wife, but she’s also a former model, TV host/correspondent, journalist, and actress. It is no surprise why the 66-year-old actor is so head over heels over her.
However, as Keely continuously gained weight, she became to be an often topic of the rumor mills. So, to stop all the hearsays, she, reportedly, changed her diet and lifestyle, resulting in losing roughly 100 pounds. So when she accompanied her husband at the premiere of Mamma Mia 2 in 2018, she surprised everyone with her new look. Anyhow, the degree of love Pierce has for her will surely stay the same no matter what her weight is.
JESSICA SIMPSON
Jessica Simpson has been working with her trainer Harley Pasternak to lose the pesky weight every after she gives birth. As she gained a lot of weight after giving birth to her third kid in 2019, she once again needed the help of Harley. So what did they do?
Harley revealed that they didn’t follow a certain routine to lose weight. They, too, never used a weighing scale to monitor her weight. He just created a habit for Jessica to follow, and she had to keep up. By making this habit alone, she managed to lose 100 pounds. Jessica gives credit to the holistic lifestyle changes that always work for her.
ANNE HAGERTY
Anne Hegerty revealed that her weight loss opened the door for to date again. The 61-year-old star revealed that when she was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, she already had a hard time going on dates in the past.
But now, due to her weight loss, she gained her confidence back and looked for love again. She even told The Sun that it took her years of psychotherapy before she even considered dating again. So after she lost weight and used contact lenses instead of glasses, she felt confident again. Thanks to her time in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! she lost around four stones. Now, she doesn’t have to use her credit cards much to buy more foods.