25 Shocking Celebrity Weight Changes

Mariah Carey

Left: Mariah Carey enticing her fans with her famous sleek figure. | Toru Yamanaka/Getty Images, Right Mariah Carey and her fuller figure. | Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The “Queen of Christmas” fell into the spotlight for another reason when recent photos from a show in Las Vegas surfaced, prompting a lot of body shamers to call her out on her weight gain.

Next: This actor relied on the McDonald’s value menu to gain weight for a role

Mariah Carey getting ready to go sailing |

Mariah Carey via Instagram

Weight lost: 25 pounds

How she did it: gastric sleeve

Mariah Carey’s weight has fluctuated over time, but she took the surgical approach for her recent slim-down. Entertainment Tonight reports Carey had gastric sleeve surgery back in November 2017.

Since then, she’s lost a lot of weight. As one source says, “She truly feels her weight loss surgery paid off because she is at her happiest when she is thin.” Carey reportedly struggled with the “dieting roller coaster” and is doing better now that she’s more focused on her music and move to Vegas.

Next: His heart condition made him want a change.

Kelly Clarkson

Left: Kelly Clarkson during her thinnest (and unhappiest) days. | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Right: Kelly Clarkson after ditching her diet and image obsession. | Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Attitude Magazine recently quoted the Season 1 American Idol winner as saying, “When I was really skinny and unhappy, I wanted to kill myself.” Clarkson since refuted that quote, saying she was never suicidal about her weight.

Next: This pop-star-turned-designer’s baby weight improved her clothing line for the better

Kelly Clarkson for a July 4th celebration |

Kelly Clarkson via Instagram

Weight lost: 37 pounds

How she did it: The Plant Paradox book

As a star who consistently promotes body positivity, fans were surprised when Kelly Clarkson showed off a 37-pound weight loss in 2018. She noted that her autoimmune disease and thyroid issues were the reason for her fluctuating weight over the years, Country Living says.

Next: This mother of three believes in intermittent fasting.

11. Jenna Jameson

Jenna Jameson showing her weight loss |

Jenna Jameson via Instagram

Weight lost: 60 pounds

How she did it: diet and intermittent fasting

Jenna Jameson looks better than she has in years, and she credits her new lifestyle post-pregnancy for her look. People reports Jameson meal preps and typically eats the same thing every day to keep her on track.

Next: This Teen Mom star is looking great these days.

12. Tyler Baltierra

Tyler Baltierra showing off his weight loss |

Tyler Baltierra via Instagram

Weight lost: 30 pounds

How he did it: diet

Teen Mom fans love Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra — and they’re also familiar with the couple’s struggles to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Tyler Baltierra took recent steps to shed a few pounds, however.

People reports the 26-year-old shed 30 pounds in just two months by changing his diet and cooking healthier meals. He tweeted, “The cool thing is, I’m actually learning how to cook pretty decent now!

Next: This rapper looks even better now than she did in her prime.

13. Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott on Instagram |

Missy Elliott via Instagram

Weight lost: 30 pounds

How she did it: diet and exercise

She’s known for her absolutely iconic music videos and catchy rhymes — but now, Missy Elliott has also made a name for herself for her new look. Hollywood Life reveals back in 2014, Missy first lost 30 pounds by eating a healthy diet and exercising using Shaun T’s “Insanity” workout videos.

Next: Here’s another Kardashian who is looking ultra-thin.

14. Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian signing a photo |

Kim Kardashian West via Instagram

Weight lost: 15 pounds

How she did it: low-carb diet

Though Kim Kardashian is known for her curves, she’s now turning heads thanks to her tiny frame. Recently, it was revealed that she weighs just 119 pounds — and she was also criticized by fans for “glorifying anorexia.”

As for how she’s shedding the pounds, Daily Mail Online explains Kardashian is a huge fan of the Atkins diet and has utilized it for weight loss in the past. She’s also known for hitting the gym on a consistent basis.

Next: Fans were shocked by how much weight she lost post-pregnancy.

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At his heaviest, Goodman weighed nearly 400 pounds. When he realized how heavy he was, he decided to make a change. His first step to weight-loss: cutting out alcohol. Then, he cleaned up his diet, eating lean meats, fruits, veggies, and protein shakes, and eventually hired a personal trainer. He’s lost (and kept off) more than 100 pounds.

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There are so many good reasons to make healthy snacking a part of your weight loss plan. Wholesome nibbles and noshes can help you stay satisfied between meals, making you less likely to feel ravenous and overeat or indulge in unhealthy temptations. A healthy snack can also quell cravings and ward off feelings of deprivation, helping you ignore junk foods’ siren song. The only catch: It’s not always obvious which snacks are actually satisfying and good for you.

So what exactly counts as healthy when it comes to a snack? Generally, you want to aim for a snack with around 200 to 250 calories, around 10 grams of protein, and five grams of fiber, recommends Sarah Pflugradt, RD, nutrition expert and author of You Get One Body. That amount of calories is enough to fill you up without sending you over your daily budget. Plus, the combo of protein and fiber will help you stay fueled until your next meal.

And if you’re looking for some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. These fast, tasty expert-backed picks fit the bill.

Sure, you’re trying tolose weight, but being negative along the way isn’t going to do you any favors.

“Before they make any changes, I recommend that my clients choose a mantra,” says Ashley Reaver, RD, a registered dietitian at Ashley Reaver Nutrition LLC in Oakland, California. “It should be positive and focus on the process not progress. Process-oriented mantras help to strengthen our habits. In the long run, our habits will be what matter the most for behavior change and sustained success.”

Beyond the how, you should also focus on the why, adds Mackenzie Banta, an ACE-certified health coach and personal trainer with the app Trainiac. “Dig in deeper. Why is reaching this goal important to you? Write it down,” Banta says.

Once you’ve selected your sentence, incorporate it into your routine for a continual reminder. For example, take a photo of the quote and make it the background on your phone. Or write it on a sticky note that hangs in your bathroom. Here are 25 expert-backed mantras that will keep you motivated, even during the most challenging moments.

Studies show that eating, whether it’s having dinner or snacking, close to your bedtime can increase your caloric intake and lead to weight gain. A 2017 study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that eating during the rise of melatonin levels can lead to increased body fat.

“Your body is designed to function best during the daytime hours when you are most active. Therefore, you don’t metabolize food as efficiently at night,” explains Meghan Donnelly, MS, RDN.

Instead, Donnelly recommends eating your last meal three to four hours before bedtime to prevent weight gain.

Focus on protein

Protein is one of the most important macronutrients for your body. It’s not only the building blocks of healthy hair and nails, but it also aids in weight loss by keeping you satiated, boosting your metabolism, and repairing your muscles post-workout. Go for lean protein such as eggs, chicken breasts, salmon, and grass-fed beef. For plant-based protein, reach for beans and legumes, quinoa, and tofu and tempeh. Check out these delicious high-protein recipes you can meal prep for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Looking to update your wardrobe? Blake Lively‘s got you covered. Need motivation to stop plucking your brows? Head to Lucy Hale‘s Insta. And if you need advice on literally anything else, there’s always Rihanna.

The point: The internet is downright filthy with celeb inspo—and that’s especially true when it come to their weight loss journeys. True, many (if not all) have trainers and personal chefs and assistants to make their lives so much easier, but when it comes down to it, they set out to drop pounds—and they did it.

These 15 celebs are just a few who have shed some serious weight over the years, but their stories are inspiring AF and can offer up some extra motivation when you’re feeling ugh about the whole dieting thing.

When you go for a run with your friend, does it drive you crazy if they’d rather toss in headphones than chat through the miles?

Yeah, you’re probably an extrovert.

Extroverts, by definition, get energized by being around other people. A solo gym sesh might feel womp, womp while a CrossFit WOD with teammates will get you ~*amped*~.

These seven workouts will satisfy your need to toss out high-fives and coordinate post-gym drinks plans while you sweat.

15. Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner posing outdoors |

Kylie Jenner via Instagram

Weight lost: 25 pounds

How she did it: diet

Kylie Jenner was open and honest about her love of In-N-Out during her pregnancy with Stormi — and she gained quite a bit of weight as a result of her love for fast food. As soon as her baby was born, however, she lost an incredible amount of weight.

Some reports claimed she lost a whopping 25 pounds in just two weeks post-pregnancy. Her 1,500-calorie-a-day diet and cutting out all carbs and sugar certainly helped her jump back to her thin physique.

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2. Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith showing off his current weight loss |

Kevin Smith via Instagram

Weight lost: 43 pounds

How he did it: Weight Watchers

This director had a serious health scare in February 2018 when he suffered a massive heart attack, E! News reports. This became the catalyst for change Kevin Smith needed. Just four months later, he revealed he lost 43 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers. In June, he revealed he’s only 10 pounds away from the goal weight his doctors recommended.

Next: Her revenge body is looking better than ever.

Dramatic Celebrity Weight Loss

When Basketball Wives star Tami Roman quit smoking, she saw the number on the scale shoot up. After reaching 185 pounds, the 5’9″ star knew she had to do something and turned to yoga and weight-loss supplement NV Clinical to shed pounds in a healthy and sustainable manner.

«I lost seven pounds in the first week of taking NV without making any major changes to my life,» Roman says. «But in the second week, I thought to myself, Tami what would happen if you added a little light exercise to your routine? So I started at 10 minutes of working out. That soon became 15 minutes, then 20, and then it became 30.»

Now 40 pounds lighter, Roman is seen here practicing yoga (and showing off her svelte physique) at the Santa Monica Pier, where she was working out with her daughters.

The self-proclaimed «Queen of All Media» celebrity blogger slimmed down by eating healthier and gradually adding gym workouts, dropping over 60 pounds in three years.

What started as simple 30-minute daily walks became 7-days-a-week training sessions, and, eventually, Hilton, 35, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira Jr., opted for delivery meals. In October 2010, he even launched a new site, called FitPerez.com, focused on fitness and the healthy habits of his favorite A-listers.

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The self-proclaimed «Queen of All Media» celebrity blogger slimmed down by eating healthier and gradually adding gym workouts, dropping over 60 pounds in three years.

3. Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian showing her thin figure |

Khloe Kardashian via Instagram

Weight lost: 33 pounds

How she did it: working out five to six days per week

She’s fluctuated in weight over the years, but after having her child, the host of Revenge Body wrote, “I just wanted to get back to my regular routine from before I got pregnant, which was working out five to six times a week,” Hollywood Life reports.

Next: This funny woman lost a ton of weight this year.

4. Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy on Instagram |

Melissa McCarthy via Instagram

Weight lost: 75 pounds

How she did it: AtraFen diet pill

Fans were shocked when Melissa McCarthy dropped a lot of weight. The actress dished to TMZ that she could thank her 75-pound weight loss on AtraFen diet pills, StyleCraze notes. “No, I didn’t need to exercise every day.

AtraFen claims they can be used safely and effectively to suppress the appetite and burn fat. They seem to work for McCarthy so far.

Next: She’s worked hard to keep her weight off since 2015.

6. Blake Lively

Blake Lively with her personal trainer |

Blake Lively via Instagram

Weight lost: 61 pounds

How she did it: personal training

Blake Lively has always been thin, but she shared on Instagram that she gained a whopping 61 pounds — and explained how she lost it.

“Turns out you can’t lose the 61 lbs you gained during pregnancy by just scrolling through Instagram and wondering why you don’t look like all the bikini models.” Lively credited her personal trainer for getting her back into shape.

Next: No one expected this Dance Moms star to make this kind of comeback.

7. Abby Lee Miller

Abby Lee Miller from Dance Moms |

Abby Lee Miller via Instagram

Weight lost: 100 pounds

How she did it: gastric bypass

You may recall when this Dance Moms star was incarcerated for bankruptcy fraud back in 2016. Now that she’s released, Abby Lee Miller looks quite thin. According to Entertainment Tonight, Miller lost a whopping 100 pounds after undergoing gastric bypass surgery in April 2017. She says she feels great and is looking into skin removal surgery now that she’s a free woman.

Next: We never expected this celebrity chef to lose weight.

8. Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay at the beach |

Gordon Ramsay via Instagram

Weight lost: 56 pounds

How he did it: cut out dairy

You know Gordon Ramsay as the swearing, no-nonsense, Michelin-star winning chef. But, in 2018, he fought battles of his own regarding weight. Ramsay claims his fit, healthy wife inspired him to drop over 50 pounds, the Daily Express says.

Next: This celeb is finally under 200 pounds for the first time in over 30 years.

Alec Baldwin

Left: Alec Baldwin looking trim and fit in 2017. | Theo Wargo/Getty Images, Right: A look back at Baldwin’s heaviest year. | Stephen J. Boitano/Getty Images

Some think Baldwin’s 2015 weight gain stemmed from drama with his daughter, Ireland, who entered rehab for emotional trauma the same year. Baldwin, famous for films like The Hunt for Red October and The Departed, seems to have dropped some of that weight and looks much slimmer in his well-liked role as Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live.

Next: This 1970s movie star recently battled with the ups and downs of weight loss

Anna Nicole Smith

Left: Anna Nicole Smith showing off her infamous slim figure and curves. | Carlo Allegri/Getty Images, Right: Smith during one of her heaviest days. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Although we lost this former Playboy model 10 years ago, Smith’s weight was always looked at as one of the most extreme cases of weight gain and weight loss in Hollywood. Smith’s weight reportedly fluctuated from 140 pounds to 224 pounds between 1992 and 1996, then again from 138 pounds to 200 pounds from 1997 to 2002. Smith lost about 80 pounds once again, before she died of a drug overdose in 2007.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Left: Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a gray suit at a movie premiere in 2006. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Right: Schwarzenegger looking a bit heavier in 2017. | Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

Primarily known for his role in the Terminator films, Schwarzenegger also made headlines when he became California’s 38th governor. Since his professional bodybuilding days, Schwarzenegger has let his perfect physique slip away — possibly because he’s now 70.

Next: This TV mogul’s weight loss journey goes back 30 years

Brad Pitt

When you’re a handsome Hollywood star who’s been casted as an illegal bare knuckle boxing gyspsy champion, there’s going to be some work that needs doing. Brad Pitt was every bit as amazing as you would have expected him to be in Snatch.

Charlize Theron

Sexy Charlize Theron was on a mission to lose the weight she gained for movie Monster in time for the Acadamy awards. She lost more than a stone in a month against doctors orders to look her best.

Christian Bale

It’s one of the most iconic images when you think of Hollywood stars who shed weight for a role. Christian Bale shrunk down to a breakable FOUR STONE. If you consider that 50 Cent lost a total of Christian’s entire body mass for his role – it makes it even more unbelievable. Christian had to bulk up soon after for Batman.