Rebel Wilson Shares Inspiring Weight Loss Post

Rebel Wilson started her fitness journey in 2020, and has inspired fans in a major way. Not only did she reach her goal weight in less than a year, but the Pitch Perfect star maintains she is the healthiest she has ever been. In a new Instagram post, the 41-year-old delves into her fitspirational journey, even sharing a photo of herself at her “unhealthiest.” Read on to learn about Rebel’s weight loss journey—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

“Okay so I know that I normally post flattering photos of myself…but found this old photo in my emails and was like: whoa!” she started in her caption of a photo of herself standing next to tennis pro Novak Djokovic.

“I remember this was when I was at my most unhealthiest - being overweight and indulging way too much with junk food. Using food to numb my emotions,” she continued. “My father had passed away of a heart attack and it was such a sad time. I didn’t think highly of myself and wasn’t valuing myself how I should have. It’s interesting that I’m still smiling and still trying to be active - this was taken at a charity tennis tournament event (ps @djokernole is such a nice guy) - despite being in so much pain.”

She continued to talk about how she has so much pride in herself, encouraging others to start their own health journeys. “I look back now at that girl and am so proud of what she’s become and achieved. And just wanted to send out some encouragement to everyone out there struggling with weight or body issues or emotional eating. I feel you. I know what it’s like. But it’s never too late to start improving yourself and trying to be the best version of YOU possible. It’s not a race and it’s not a competition - it’s about respecting yourself and doing what’s best for YOU. So if you’re out there and reading this today, I just wanted to say: keep smiling and keep trying to be active! Love you guys.”

In January 2020, Rebel declared it her Year of Health. "For the last few years, I've been theme-ing my years. So I had the 'Year of Fun,' last year I had the 'Year of Love,' and this year it's gonna be the 'Year of Health' because I turned 40 this year in March," she explained during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. "I never really focused on my health, which was probably obvious. I was going all around the world jet-setting everywhere and eating a ton of sugar. That was kind of my vice. I have a very sweet tooth. I love desserts." In February 2021 she told People that she had hit her goal weight. "I'm feeling great and I lost 60 pounds last year," she proudly stated. For more fitspiration, don't miss these 50 Celebrity Women Proud of Their Fit Figures.

Rebel Wilson’s total health transformation is one of the most inspiring of the decade. The Pitch Perfect star, who first declared she was on a mission to become the healthiest version of herself possible in early 2020, initially dropped 60 pounds in less than a year. And, according to the actress during a July 26 Instagram Live , she is now down "like 70 pounds, 75 pounds, maybe a bit more." This weekend, the star celebrated her belated 41st birthday by showing off her fit figure during a tropical birthday bash, looking incredibly svelte and happy. How exactly did the actress shed all that weight? Read on to see 7 ways Rebel Wilson lost 75 pounds and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Focused On Getting Healthier, Not Losing Weight

Rebel kept her focus on health, not the number on the scale. “To me what the year of health was, was just being a healthier version,” she recently explained to Jamila Rizvi on The Weekend Briefing per Yahoo Australia. She also noted that she was motivated by improving her fertility and also curbing emotional eating. “It wasn't about losing a set amount of weight, although I did put a goal originally of 75 kilos so I could have something tangible to work towards. But it's not about a number or a dress size, or anything like that.'It was just about being the healthiest version of me and I dedicated all of 2020 to doing that, and I'm proud of myself,” she said.

2. She Kept Herself Accountable

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While she admits she did “annoy some people” by regularly posting about her health journey on social media, Rebel claims it helped keep her accountable. “I feel really good within myself and I like to celebrate the journey,” she explained. “And also, why I did it publicly was for accountability as well, because it’s all good and well just having a little experiment and if you don’t tell people about it you could just easily fail, whereas if I tell the whole world on social media, then that's pretty good motivation.”

3. She Understands That Self-Confidence Shouldn’t Come with a Clothing Size

While Rebel is proud of her journey, she told The Weekend Briefing that it hasn’t impacted her self-esteem. “I think people are beautiful in all different sizes, and I would feel just as confident rocking my size 16 dress as I do now. I’m about a size 8 now,” she said. “I loved being bigger and it never stopped me from achieving anything in my life.”

4. Sleep and Hydration Are Key

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During her Q&A, Rebel revealed a few of her health secrets. "Adequate sleep, walking, hydrating, [and] drinking water," she said. "You'll always see me with a FIJI [water] in my hand, and balance it with the nutrition," she said.

5. She Approaches Health From the Inside Out

Rebel understands that health has as much to do with the mind as it does the body. “I think because I approached it from all areas ... the biggest thing that I haven't ever worked on was the emotional side, what I suffered from, I guess, as classical emotional eating … so I really worked on that side," she told Extra about her weight loss.

6. She Found a Diet Plan That Worked For Her

Rebel relied on the Mayr Method as a blueprint for her weight loss. The star has stayed at their clinic, VivaMayr, a few times, detoxing via spa treatments, mental health sessions, and undergoing diet and fitness revamps. One of the major changes she has made? Reducing gluten and dairy, eating high alkaline foods like veggies and fish and altering her dietary approach—including when and how she eats.

7. She Prioritizes Fitness

Rebel knows that exercise is a fundamental component of overall health. "This week was super busy but I got up super early 3 times (6am 😜) and went on a hike...even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher (although my 'sprint' is probably someone else's 'slow jog' 😝) but I felt proud of myself and now only 3kg's away from my goal weight!" she wrote on Instagram.

Rebel Wilson’s health journey has been all sorts of inspiring. In 2020, the Pitch Perfect star declared it was her “Year of Health,” documenting her mission to become her healthiest and happiest self. Through eating right, exercising, and taking care of her mental health, the star went on to drop 66 pounds in less than a year. What exactly did she do to achieve her goals? Read on to learn about all of Rebel Wilson’s go-to weight loss tips—and the photo she posted today showing off those abs—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Keeps Herself Accountable

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Rebel’s first step in getting healthy was publically setting her goals. "For the last few years, I've been theme-ing my years. So I had the 'Year of Fun,' last year I had the 'Year of Love,' and this year it's gonna be the 'Year of Health' because I turned 40 this year in March," she said an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. "I never really focused on my health, which was probably obvious. I was going all around the world jet-setting everywhere and eating a ton of sugar. That was kind of my vice. I have a very sweet tooth. I love desserts.”

2. She Celebrates Small Achievements

Rebel admitted to People that she shows off her weight loss "on Instagram shamelessly.” However, in the process she is staying accountable and celebrating each victory -- which helps motivate her to reach her next goal.

3. She Addressed the Mental Aspect of Physical Health

Rebel realized that physical health has a lot to do with mental. “I think because I approached it from all areas ... the biggest thing that I haven't ever worked on was the emotional side, what I suffered from, I guess, as classical emotional eating … so I really worked on that side," she told Extra about her weight loss.

4. She Found a Diet She Likes

Rebel found success with the Mayr Method was a relatively unknown diet. The star even stayed at their clinic, VivaMayr, where she detoxed via spa treatments, mental health sessions, and underwent a diet and fitness revamp. This included reducing gluten and dairy, eating high alkaline foods like veggies and fish and altering her dietary approach—including when and how she ate.

5. She Prioritizes Exercise

Rebel makes sure to get her workouts in. "This week was super busy but I got up super early 3 times (6am 😜) and went on a hike...even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher (although my 'sprint' is probably someone else's 'slow jog' 😝) but I felt proud of myself and now only 3kg's away from my goal weight!" she wrote on Instagram.

6. She Is Proud of Herself

In a recent social media post including a photo of herself at her “unhealthiest” Rebel gave herself a major pat on the back. “I look back now at that girl and am so proud of what she’s become and achieved,” she wrote. “And just wanted to send out some encouragement to everyone out there struggling with weight or body issues or emotional eating. I feel you. I know what it’s like. But it’s never too late to start improving yourself and trying to be the best version of YOU possible. It’s not a race and it’s not a competition - it’s about respecting yourself and doing what’s best for YOU. So if you’re out there and reading this today, I just wanted to say: keep smiling and keep trying to be active! Love you guys.”

Rebel Wilson is a 1950s pin up girl! The Pitch Perfect offered fans a blast-to-the-past swimsuit moment over the weekend, sharing a stunning photo of herself bathing in tropical waters wearing a retro-style black swimsuit with oversized sunglasses. The 41-year-old recently revealed that she has dropped possibly more than 75 pounds in 1.5 years. How exactly has she gotten into the best shape of her life? Read on to see 7 ways Rebel Wilson dropped 75 pounds and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. Her Focus Has Always Been on Her Health

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Rebel’s first secret to weight loss is focusing less on the number on the scale and more on her overall health. “To me what the year of health was, was just being a healthier version,” she told Jamila Rizvi on The Weekend Briefing per Yahoo Australia. “It wasn't about losing a set amount of weight, although I did put a goal originally of 75 kilos so I could have something tangible to work towards. But it's not about a number or a dress size, or anything like that.'It was just about being the healthiest version of me and I dedicated all of 2020 to doing that, and I'm proud of myself.”

2. Accountability Has Been Key

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Rebel constantly shares photos of her health journey on social media, even though it may “annoy some people,” she explains. “I feel really good within myself and I like to celebrate the journey. And also, why I did it publicly was for accountability as well, because it’s all good and well just having a little experiment and if you don’t tell people about it you could just easily fail, whereas if I tell the whole world on social media, then that's pretty good motivation.”

3. Rebel Loves Herself No Matter Her Clothing Size

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Rebel explained to The Weekend Briefing that her weight loss hasn’t made her love herself any more than she already did. “I think people are beautiful in all different sizes, and I would feel just as confident rocking my size 16 dress as I do now. I’m about a size 8 now,” she said. “I loved being bigger and it never stopped me from achieving anything in my life.”

4. She Hydrates and Sleeps

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During her recent Q&A, Rebel revealed that a few healthy habits help her stay in shape. "Adequate sleep, walking, hydrating, [and] drinking water," she said. "You'll always see me with a FIJI [water] in my hand, and balance it with the nutrition.”

5. Health Is An Inside Job

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Physical health is an inside job, per Rebel. “I think because I approached it from all areas ... the biggest thing that I haven't ever worked on was the emotional side, what I suffered from, I guess, as classical emotional eating … so I really worked on that side," she explained to Extra about her weight loss.

6. She Is On a Diet

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Rebel follows the Mayr Method diet, even visiting the VivaMayr clinic a few times, detoxing via spa treatments, mental health sessions, and undergoing diet and fitness revamps. One of the big changes she made to her diet was reducing gluten and dairy, and amping up high alkaline food intake like veggies and fish and altering her dietary approach, which includes when and how she eats.

7. She Exercises

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Rebel makes sure to slip in a workout, even when she is extremely busy. "This week was super busy but I got up super early 3 times (6am 😜) and went on a hike...even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher (although my 'sprint' is probably someone else's 'slow jog' 😝) but I felt proud of myself and now only 3kg's away from my goal weight!" she wrote on Instagram.