Ricki Lake – 130 Pounds – Clean Eating, Regular Exercise

At 19, actress Ricky Lake was glad about her size and weight of 200 pounds; after all, she was cast as Tracy Turnblad in the hit ’80s movie Hairspray. Because of this, she felt proud of her body at one point. Since she was a child, the actress admitted she was obsessed with food, contributing to her weight gain.

Eventually, Lake, who recently got engaged, noticed she ran out of roles, and it became a wake-up call for her to change her ways. Regular exercise and clean eating enabled her to lose over 100 pounds in just six months, and looking back, she now feels better than before.

Mama June – 84 Pounds – Intense Workout, Diet

June Shannon, commonly known as Mama June, rose to fame for TLC’s reality shows Toddlers and Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. The TV personality has always been open about her struggles, including her weight, before Sugar Bear’s wedding in 2017. To fit into a red dress, she sought the help of a trainer.

Mama June ended up losing 84 pounds through intense sweat sessions and a liquid plan for three months. She also had gastric sleeve surgery, veneers, and chest augmentation to complete her transformation, as documented in Mama June: From Not to Hot.

VALERIE BERTINELLI – 50 POUNDS – JENNY CRAIG PROGRAM, CONSISTENT WORKOUTS

Made famous for the sitcom “One Day at a Time,” Valerie Bertinelli hosted the cooking shows “Kids Baking Championship” and “Valerie’s Home Cooking” in 2021. She’s been involved with cooking programs for years, which makes it even more impressive that she once managed to slim down by dropping a whopping 50 pounds.

Her headlining weight loss story was made possible thanks to regular workouts and the help of a Jenny Craig program. While these programs don’t always work, Bertinelli decided to give Jenny Craig’s a chance and was delighted with the result.

Keely Shaye Smith – 134 punds

It was Keely Shaye Smith’s battle with a few extra pounds that caused the media to attack her harshly and the only reason was her weight loss efforts. Keely took to everyday exercise and a healthier diet, and she managed to lose weight.

GABOUREY SIDIBE – BARIATRIC SURGERY

Gabourey Sidibe is known for her incredible talent as displayed in “Precious,” “American Horror Story,” and “Empire.” She is equally popular for embracing her body unapologetically but away from the spotlight, her attempts to shed off a couple of pounds were proving unsuccessful. That’s why in 2017, she decided to get laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Going under the knife kickstarted the process and she managed to shed 150 pounds from her former 300-pound frame. However, she told Refinery29 that while comments about her weight loss are well-intentioned, she would still prefer to be recognized for her talent. Sidibe has been showcasing her skills in 2021 productions like “The Harper House” and “Asking for It.”

Kelly Clarkson – 37 Pounds – The Plant Paradox

In 2020, The Voice coach Kelly Clarkson released the song I Dare You, which talks about fully embracing oneself. It took years before the American Idol alum came into terms with her body and realized that she loves whatever size she is. The Since You’ve Been Gone singer also learned to quash away the pressures of society.

At one point, Clarkson lost 37 pounds after she followed the book The Plant Paradox, which advises readers to use organic and non-GMO food. The talk show host also admitted she is not a fan of exercising, so she simply ate better.

Kaley Cuoco – Unknown – Yoga

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco, who recently got nominated for an Emmy for her show The Flight Attendant, may have always looked her best during outings and red-carpet appearances. Still, it took years before she finally found the routine that works for her. She has experimented, too, trying running, spinning, and Pilates.

Cuoco found that she dislikes running and fell in love with yoga, which she credits for her toned body. She has also learned to take it easy with eating, especially with her athlete husband Ryan Sweeting, who she said eats too much for fuel.