9 Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Weight-Loss Transformations You Need To See
No two weight-loss journeys are exactly the same; the process is entirely dependent on the individual. Prominent celebs such as Adele, Rebel Wilson, and Jelly Roll have been refreshingly open about achieving certain weight-loss milestones and the essential steps they took to get there, including adopting healthier fitness, diet, and wellness habits. Here are nine jaw-dropping celebrity weight-loss transformations that deserve major applause.
1. Adele
GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning singer Adele lost 100 pounds through a combination of workout and wellness habits.
When speaking with British Vogue, Adele said that working out served as a major stress reliever. "It was never about losing weight," she shared. "I thought, If I can make my body physically strong, and I can feel that and see that, then maybe one day I can make my emotions and my mind physically strong."
Strength training proved to be a key part of her exercise regimen. According to Gregg Miele, one of the singer's trainers, "She got really turned on to movement, and especially strength training. So turned on that she started doing double sessions."
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2. Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson has shared many parts of her weight-loss journey on social media, and fans seriously love her for it. The actress previously lost an impressive 80 pounds through diet and exercise.
She told Us Weekly, "I'd been on diets [and] I've been really good [about] exercising pretty much my entire life. For me, it was the emotional element that I'd never looked at. I'd kind of been, like, 'Emotions … Ugh, I don't want to talk about things.'"
3. Kathy Bates
Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates revealed to Us Weekly that she turned to mindful eating as a means to lose weight.
"My niece told me this little secret, I guess it's no secret, it's a biological thing, that at some point when you're eating, you have this involuntary sigh and that's really your brain and your stomach communicating that you've had enough," she told the outlet. "The trick is to pay attention to that and push your plate away."
Kathy recently revealed to Variety that she's lost 100 pounds over the years.
4. Jelly Roll
Rapper and singer Jelly Roll achieved a major weight-loss milestone: He's down 120 pounds. Training for a 5k, working out on tour (including shooting hoops), and consuming a high-protein diet helped him get there. The celeb also enjoys hiking.
Earlier this year, Jelly shared an Instagram video of himself on a hike with nutrition coach and chef Ian Larios. He captioned the post, "If you want to join me in this journey to getting healthy, we announced something big on YouTube today explaining just how to do it. 5k on May 4th in Tampa baby LFG."
5. Kelly Clarkson
Singer and American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson lost 60 pounds by getting in her steps, consuming plenty of protein, and taking medication, according to TODAY.
Kelly previously shared with PEOPLE, "Walking in the city is quite the workout. And I'm really into infrared saunas right now. And I just got a cold plunge because everybody wore me down." She added, "I eat a healthy mix. I dropped weight because I've been listening to my doctor—a couple years I didn't. And 90 percent of the time I'm really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. I'm a Texas girl, so I like meat—sorry, vegetarians in the world!"
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6. Oprah Winfrey
Actress, producer, and media icon Oprah Winfrey knows the meaning of working hard to lose weight and being diligent with healthy habits.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Oprah shared an essential tidbit that helped her drop weight: "It's not one thing, it's everything. I was on that treadmill today."
She also revealed to PEOPLE that taking weight-loss medication serves as her "maintenance tool." Oprah said, "The fact that there's a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for. I'm absolutely done with the shaming from other people and particularly myself."
7. Brittany Cartwright
Reality TV star and Vanderpump Rules alum Brittany Cartwright has shared snippets of her wellness journey on social media. The celeb told E! News that she followed Jenny Craig's program to slim down.
"Once you start seeing results, it's so much easier to stay motivated, and the fact that I lost 10 pounds so fast in the very beginning, that was just amazing for me because I was really struggling," she shared. "Now, I would definitely love to lose some weight, but I'm also just trying to maintain and be the best version of myself for my son."
Brittany told Life & Style that she lost approximately 45 pounds while on Jenny Craig.
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8. Megan Thee Stallion
In addition to being a rapper, Megan Thee Stallion is also known for her "Hottie Bootcamp" workout series. She also partnered up with Planet Fitness.
Megan previously spoke about her workout routine in an interview with PEOPLE, sharing, "It goes back to being disciplined and determined, even while on the road. I work really hard to maintain my fitness routine and stay committed to getting the results I want."
The celeb also acknowledged that some days can be challenging to get motivated for exercise, noting, "There are always going to be tough days, but I remind myself that exercise is an investment into my long-term physical and mental health."
9. Jessica Simpson
Singer and actress Jessica Simpson lost an impressive 100 pounds after having her third child. Walking was a key part of her slim-down routine.
She told PEOPLE, "I have been doing a lot of walking—getting my steps in not only burns calories but it also helps me clear my head and get focused."
Jessica also adopted healthier eating habits, including eating lots of protein and fiber—both of which promote satiety.
