CHECK OUT THESE CELEBRITIES AND THEIR INSPIRING HEALTH JOURNEYS
Leslie Jones (40 pounds) – Cutting Out Soda & Exercise
Leslie Jones has been a writer and cast member of “Saturday Night Live” for five years, and her performance has earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In 2017, Time magazine even named her among the 100 most influential people in the world.
That same year, Jones transformed her figure after switching to lighter food and tough workouts and managed to lose 40 pounds which is no easy feat. Her tip is to avoid sugary juices and soda. Fans and critics alike loved her performance as Spanish Jackie in the 2022 TV Series “Our Flag Means Death.”
Anne Hegerty (14 pounds) – Diet
Anne Hegerty has been a Chaser on the ITV game show “The Chase” since 2010, but competing on the 2018 ITV show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” gained her an entirely new fanbase. Hegerty had always lacked confidence due to her weight issues, so during her time on the reality series, she dropped 41 pounds. She started with small steps by controlling her diet and drinking lots of water.
Hegerty is a magazine writer and editor by profession, and she ranked 55th in the 2016 World Quizzing Championships. In 2022, she took a break from “Beat the Chaser,” and Issa Schultz filled in for her.
Sam Smith – 50 Pounds
English singer-songwriter Sam Smith, celebrated for their deeply emotive music, also embarked on a deeply personal weight loss journey. Sam set out to reconcile their discomfort and enhance their self-esteem by confronting lifelong challenges with body image.
This transformation commenced in 2015 with traditional dieting and rigorous exercise but soon shifted towards sustainability with the guidance of a nutritional therapist in 2017. Sam’s regimen evolved to embrace balanced eating habits and consistent physical activity, which led to a significant weight loss of over 50 pounds by 2018. This journey wasn’t just about shedding weight but also about gaining a harmonious relationship with their body and well-being.
Jennifer Hudson (80 pounds) – Weight Watchers
Jennifer Hudson has wowed the fans with her singing as well as acting skills and became a global superstar ever since she won “American Idol” in 2004. She has bagged numerous accolades for her acting and singing skills and even won the coveted Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her debut acting role in “Dreamgirls” the 2006 musical film.
Hudson put on a few extra pounds after giving birth to her son David. So she enlisted the help of Weight Watchers and shed 80 pounds. In 2021, she was part of the musical drama “Respect” as an actress as well as executive producer.
Drew Carey (100 pounds) – Strict No-Carb Diet & Cardio-Packed Workout Routine
Initially gaining stardom with his comedy series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and the sitcom “The Drew Carey Show,” Drew Carey expanded his screen credits to include several films and music videos. As multi-talented as he is busy, he’s also been hosting “The Price Is Right,” the CBS game show, since 2007.
When Carey decided to take control of his health in 2010, it took him a year to go from a size 44 to 34. His trick to losing 100 pounds is drinking plenty of water and cutting down on carbs. In 2022, he made a guest appearance on the TV series “The Kendall K. & Friends Show.”
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