Your Jaw Will Drop Once You See The Former Participants Of “My 600-LB Life”

Amber Rachdi

It is pretty impressive to see Amber Rachdi shed 657.6 pounds at only 23 years old. As you might have guessed, it was quite a tall order for her. It was not only the weight that made her life difficult, but she also had anxiety that then led to binge-eating sessions. We are glad that she found the courage to do something about these issues. At the moment, she has a huge following on social media. You should check it out if you want to be impressed by her amazing figure. She has definitely come a long way!

Amber Rachdi

Cillas Givens

As a child, Cillas Givens was depressed and lonely. The young man decided to seek comfort and refuge in food. This is how he ended up with a weight of 729 pounds. With the help of Dr. Nowzaradan and his girlfriend Jessica, he could pull off the unbelievable. Towards the end of his time on the show, he already dropped an incredible 388 pounds. We are sure that you understand how incredible that is. It is nice to hear that he is still working hard on his weight loss journey, even after all of that. Good for him.

Cillas Givens

Paula Jones

When Paula Jones decided to make a change, she weighed 533 pounds. She had to prepare herself in the physical and mental sense of the word to overcome her problem. You might already know that it got emotional for her during the second season of the reality TV show. Fortunately, the mom of four has since faced her inner demons and found confidence. You can now call her a true selfie queen! We do not mind since she worked hard to get to where she now is. It is her goal to help people who are suffering from obesity like she once did. She took social media to say, “[obesity] is so senseless since it is preventable. It just isn’t easy.”

Paula Jones

Chay Guillory

Say what you will, but we think that Chay Guillory had one of the most dramatic transformations among those who appeared on the show. First of all, she started her fitness journey at more than 600 pounds. She wanted to lose all the extra pounds and keep them off. Ironically, losing more than 500 pounds was not even her most intense lifestyle change. In a follow-up episode, she revealed that she is transgender and has since been living her truth. In 2020, she tied the knot with her boyfriend and worked hard towards her goal weight to get gender confirmation surgery in the future.

Chay Guillory

Ashley Dunn Bratcher

In the beginning, Ashley Dunn Bratcher weighed 725 pounds. The first time we were introduced to the mother of one, we saw a person who needed her son’s help with simple house chores due to limited mobility. Things have definitely changed for her for the better! She is now a happy mom who is glad that she took the first step toward a better life. At the moment, she is capable of looking after her son like she always wanted. Unlike other alumni from the show, her husband was proud and supportive of her all the way through. Via Facebook, we learned that they had their tenth anniversary this 2019.

Ashley Dunn Bratcher

David Bolton

We met David Bolton when he weighed 747 pounds. It was awful because he was in such bad shape that he could not do many things independently. Among other things, he was unable to hold down a job. We are sure that he is happy that he took the plunge. Over the course of his time on the reality TV show, he dropped 420 pounds. At the moment, he works hard to improve himself and has since slimmed down some more. When it comes to his personal life, he also proposed to Carrie after a long time together.

David Bolton

Laura Perez

Upon her introduction to the show, Laura Perez was 594 pounds heavy. As an adult, her obesity got so bad that she could no longer look after herself. As a matter of fact, she had to use an oxygen tank and wheelchair. It was a good thing that her husband at the time helped her with everyday tasks. Dr. Nowzaradan said that it was one of the worst cases he had ever seen. By the end of her time on the show, she slimmed down considerably to 182 pounds. Sadly, the relationship was unable to survive the transformation. We are just glad that she knew her worth and pursued independence instead. She went on to follow her dreams of attending beauty school and ditched her unsupportive partner. You go, girl!

Laura Perez

Bettie Jo Elmore

When we first got to know Bettie Jo Elmore, she weighed 654 pounds. Everyone could tell that she was in bad shape and required help to lose all the extra pounds. It took a lot of perseverance and mental strength, but she could drop the excess weight. As you can imagine, it was not easy. For one thing, she learned that there was a growing mass at the base of her spine. She was with a child at the time, so she could not undergo surgery. In the end, she chose to face the problem head one without getting an operation. The good news is that both the mother and baby are doing all right! Whew.

Bettie Jo Elmore

Melissa Morris

Any fan of the show would remember Melissa Morris. She is pretty iconic as the first person to be featured on the show. You might already know that she only had around two percent conceiving a child due to her weight. She revealed this to TLC during her time on the show. Luckily, she was able to solve this issue once she lost a couple of hundred pounds. She has since become a mother. She gave birth to a daughter called Allona on May 1, 2010. Since then, she has become a mother of three.

Melissa Morris

Nikki Webster

Do you remember Nikki Webster from My 600-Lb Life: Where Are They Now? We found it easy to smile along with her during her segment. She went through an incredible transformation on the show by losing 450 pounds with Dr. Nowzaradan. It was a great accomplishment, to say the least. She is thrilled with the state of her life as she could go shopping for pants for the first time in a decade. Not once did she think that it would happen again. In 2017, she also married the love of her life. On social media, she said, “I’ve been able to experience a happiness I never thought possible.”

Nikki Webster

Joe Wexler

It is hard to believe that Joe Wexler used to weigh 800 pounds. His was his weight when he first showed up on the third season of the show. While it was not easy, he could lose 500 pounds with diet, exercise, and mental fortitude. This is an amazing achievement if you ask us. He is now living happily with the love of his life. In the follow-up series, he revealed that he met a woman called Sarah. The two of them now have a child as well. In 2016, the couple tied the knot. What a great ending to a great story!

Joe Wexler

Zsalynn Whitworth

During her time on the show, Zsalynn Whitworth admitted that she had several emotional issues. For one thing, she struggled with loneliness and depression after she got divorced from her husband. At the time, she let the tragedy ruin her life. She eventually realized that she had to change things and kicked off her journey with skin removal surgery. Things went uphill after that. She is now a confident woman after she decided to become more active and put herself out there. You might be interested in checking out her social media profiles if you want to know more about her and her new beau.

Zsalynn Whitworth

Brittani Fulfer

By the end of her time on the show, Brittani Fulfer could lose over half of her original weight. She used to weigh 605 pounds! The TLC alum once had mental health issues. While she used to suffer from depression, she has improved her life after losing the extra weight. She has since gone on adventures and saw her favorite band in person. Not only that, but she is now the proud mom of a baby boy. It is safe to say that she now gets to live her life to the fullest. Good job, Brittani!

Brittani Fulfer

Justin McSwain

At his heaviest, Justin McSwain weighed 688 pounds. He has made a name for himself as one of the most pleasant people to appear on reality TV shows. We are not all that surprised to hear that he has since lost the excess weight. He shed off half of his original body weight by the time he left the show. He is now a graphic designer who continues to lead a healthy life. It is also nice to see that he has been traveling and exploring new places. Isn’t it cool to hear that he has since gotten tattoos as well?

Justin McSwain

Tiffany Barker

Before she kicked off her fitness journey on the show, Tiffany Barker had to rely on her partner for most things. At the time, she weighed 673 pounds. She had a rough time at first, but she could go past any difficulties that appeared in her way. Over the course of her time on the show, she lost 250 pounds. It is nice to see that she is now killing it. She sticks to a diet and exercise regimen to keep in shape. Aside from that, she works so hard at work that her boss has to send her home—what an amazing woman.

Tiffany Barker

Destinee Lashaee

It is not a stretch to say that Destinee Lashaee has gone through a lot of things. She was assigned male at birth but felt confused during the entirety of her adolescence. It did not help that she grew up in the foster care system as well. Sadly, she felt more isolated once she owned her truth as trans. Food became her coping mechanism, but things changed for her when she was on the show. From 669 pounds, she was able to slim down to 229 pounds. It does not even include the weight she has since lost. At the moment, she is happy to be a confident woman who has no qualms about showing off her body.

Destinee Lashaee

Nicole Lewis

Anyone who grew up in an unstable household can tell you just how hard it is. Nicole Lewis sought comfort in food when her parents had been unable to provide that for her. This is why she blew up to more than 700 pounds. Once she realized how dangerous it was, she decided to act on the issue right away. She lost 326 pounds during her time on the show. Sadly, she faced a few issues, such as losing her Texan home and turned to junk foods. She overcame this issue and has since kept herself in good shape.

Nicole Lewis

June McCamey

For a good chunk of her life, June McCamey lived with obesity. At one point, she decided that enough was enough and looked for a way to improve things. She had been in grief after losing her son, which is why she weighed 590 pounds at one point. In the follow-up episode, she shared that she lost her other child as well recently. We are glad that she did not wallow in the pain and decided to stay healthy to honor her kids. In 2019, she tied the knot with the love of her life. Happiness sure looks good on her.

June McCamey

Christina Phillips

When she first joined the reality TV show, Christina Phillips weighed 708 pounds. Dr. Nowzaradan was shocked when she learned that the young woman had a daily consumption of 7,000 calories. It was a good thing that this is no longer the case. In the follow-up episode, she revealed that she has since lost 538 pounds. This is the highest figure of anyone who has appeared on the show by then. She now weighs 172 pounds and feels great. Aside from that, she has since completed a 5k run for the first time.

Christina Phillips

Marla McCants

You just know that it is a serious problem when you are among the heaviest people to appear on the show. Marla McCants weighed almost 800 pounds by the time she appeared on the show. She was traumatized when her violent ex was on the run, so she started emotional eating. She has since put her experience to good use by working as a philanthropist and motivational speaker. After she got gastric bypass surgery, she dropped 266 pounds. It looks like this is only the beginning for her. She has not shared her current weight, but you can tell from her photos that she is now happy and healthy!

Marla McCants

Donald Shelton

It was quite heartbreaking to hear Donald Shelton admit that he would be totally helpless if it had not been for his parents. At a weight of 678 pounds, he could barely walk. He lost 300 pounds after getting gastric bypass surgery, but this was not the end of his worries just yet. After a bad fall, he was taken to the hospital and went into a coma. Doctors learned that he was suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome! It led to the fluctuation of his weight, but he has since kept his eyes on the prize and stayed fit.

Donald Shelton

Chuck Turner

We learned that Chuck Turner weighed almost 700 pounds when he joined the show for its second season. His wife looked after not only their son but also him. She later admitted that it sometimes felt like she was his servant, which motivated him to change his lifestyle. He shared that the murder of his first wife had been the reason for his weight gain. He received physical and emotional help, which pushed him to drop almost two-thirds of his weight! He now weighs around 260 pounds. Nice.

Chuck Turner

Olivia Cruz

During her time on the show, Olivia Cruz initially weighed 578 pounds. She went through two weight-loss surgeries, but they proved to be unsuccessful. Dr. Nowzaradan told her to get gastric sleeve surgery, which led to a weight loss of nearly 400 pounds. This was not the end of it, however. She wanted to go down from 200 pounds and undergo skin removal surgery later on. She reached her goals and even healed her knee while she was at it. She can now freely move around and go after her dreams.

Olivia Cruz

Diana Bunch

Like many people on the list, Diana Bunch also gained a lot of weight due to emotional eating. She was abused and had to look for a way to comfort herself. On top of that, she found out that she had lymphedema, although she did not lose hope. By the time she left the show, she could drop 265 pounds with gastric sleeve surgery. This meant that she still had to lose 165 pounds before achieving her target weight. She revealed that she has since achieved her goal weight of 195. Good job!

Diana Bunch

Tara Taylor

When we met Tara Taylor on the show, her weight clocked in at just above 600 pounds. At the time, she did not have a social life and suffered severe joint pain and breathing problems. We later found out that she has since reached 278 pounds. Apart from that, she also said that she finally felt ready to put herself out there. She fell for Eugene Perkins, who she married. Unfortunately, she also said that he cheated on her. We are just glad that she is now a confident woman who can ditch anyone who does not value her. She took to social media to say, “I hope you find what ur looking for, Mr. Perkins!!!”

Tara Taylor

James Jones

During the second season of the show, the heaviest contestant was James Jones. At the time, he weighed 750 pounds. He decided to change his lifestyle after his sister and father died from obesity. After dropping 53 pounds in only two weeks, he got gastric bypass surgery. He kept working hard at the gym and got skin removal surgery. At the moment, he weighs 239 pounds. This means that he has lost a total weight of 511 pounds. Even though he claims to be “not into all the attention,” he did say that he “went on the show to inspire people.” We are sure that he is proud that he got to do such a thing.

James Jones

Angel Parrish

The weight loss journey of Angel Parrish started when she was 570 pounds heavy. She talked about how her bad eating habits started after giving her child up for adoption at 14. This trauma resurfaced while she was suffering from postpartum depression after delivering her son. In 2016, she talked about how she slimmed down to 230 pounds. She said, “I wake up, and it’s not to eat — it’s to get Andrew ready for school!” In recent photos, you can easily just how much healthier she now looks.

Angel Parrish

Susan Farmer

When she first appeared on the reality TV show, Susan Farmer weighed 607 pounds. She got gastric bypass surgery and lost 267 pounds. After this, she had to go through another operation to get rid of her stomach’s lymphoma. “This whole belly just needs to go. Having it gone will be like being set free from prison,” she said. It took some medical attention and a lot of hard work, but she now weighs 210 pounds. She also revealed that she managed to slip into a pair of jeans for the first time in her adult life.

Susan Farmer

Pauline Potter

What makes Pauline Potter so special is that she was pretty famous before she even appeared on the show. In 2011, she made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the heaviest woman alive. She was even featured in Dr. Phil because of it. For a while, she was in denial about the state of her body, but she eventually faced the reality head-on. She had lost 149 pounds by the time the season came to a close. In the follow-up, she reportedly shed 300 pounds and could now avail of skin removal surgery.

Pauline Potter

Chad Dean

Even when he was young, Chad Dean was already a big boy. He was even called “Dean Machine” during his high school days. A back injury stopped him from pursuing his dreams of becoming a chef, so he began to drive trucks cross-country instead. This was how he grew to become 700 pounds. He knew that something was wrong when he could no longer drive due to his weight. During his time on the show, he dropped 260 pounds. With hard work and two skin removal procedures, he slimmed down all the way to 300 pounds. He is now driving trucks once more and making his own meals instead of eating fast food.

Chad Dean

Dottie Perkins

Fans of the show were touched when they heard the story of Dottie Perkin. After learning that her son had cerebral palsy, the father left the family. She had no choice but to look after her son by herself, and this was how her weight ballooned to 640 pounds. Even though it was hard, she managed to lose 149 pounds! In the follow-up, she said that her son died in 2016. She did not revert to old habits and instead stayed strong. This amazing mother honored her son by staying in shape. She now weighs 194 pounds.

Dottie Perkins

Gideon Yeakley

Can you believe that Gideon Yeakley weighed 650 pounds when he was on the show? His wife had been looking after him with the help of their son back then. While he experienced depression due to the new diet, he managed to lose 221 pounds while he was featured on the show. The following year, the couple welcomed a little girl into the family. He kept losing weight and now weighs 330 pounds. In 2019, he went to the hospital for unknown reasons but had since recovered. After that, he attended the college graduation of his wife, who is now pursuing a new career in the field of counseling.

Gideon Yeakley

Teretha Hollis-Neely

At the beginning of the fourth season, we learned that Teretha Hollis-Neely weighed nearly 800 pounds. For two years, she could not get out of bed. In only two months, she dropped over 200 pounds. While she lost 340 pounds over the course of the show, she still could not stand up on her own. When she appeared on the follow-up, she got approval to get a lymphedema operation for her legs. After the surgery, she started to get cellulitis therapy. We are glad that she has stayed positive through all of this.

Teretha Hollis-Neely

Randy Statum

When his daughter told him that he was “too fat to be a father,” it was clear that something was wrong. Randy Statum had been suffering from weight issues his entire life, but things got worse once he was 640 pounds heavy. He wanted a change. After getting gastric bypass surgery and working hard, he was clocked in at 350 pounds. If you check out his social media, you will see that he is now much slimmer.

Randy Statum

Lupita Samano

You can call Lupe Samano one of the most successful people to appear on the show. For a few years, she could not get out of bed and weighed 700 pounds. It is amazing to think that she lost over 400 pounds during her time on the reality TV show. Even though she has been successful, there was a surprise for her at the corner. She lost her boyfriend to kidney failure in January 2020. It was a difficult ordeal, but she did not let it dictate her life. At 200 pounds, she is now very close to her goal weight of 180 pounds.

Lupita Samano

Brandi And Kandi Dreier

In the fifth season of the show, we became acquainted with a pair of twins called Kandi and Brandi Dreier. The two of them weighed 600 pounds and had a terrible childhood. After getting weight loss surgery, they each lost 200 pounds. They later revealed that they lost more weight and could now get skin removal surgery. Things got complicated when Brandi learned that there was a bun in the oven. She has since welcomed a baby girl into the family and married her partner. We are so happy for them!

Brandi And Kandi Dreier

Doug Armstrong

When Doug Armstrong joined the cast of the show, he weighed 648 pounds. He then slimmed down to 462 pounds, which we learned from the follow-up. While he has seen a lot of success in health and fitness, his wife said he lacked motivation. And so, he chose to return to therapy after this. It looks like things are going well for him! At any rate, he is now in much better shape.

Doug Armstrong

Henry Foots

In the first season of the show, we got to know Henry Foots. He weighed 715 pounds at the time. He went on to win over viewers, although he found it hard to hold onto his longtime partner. They both got gastric bypass surgery and exchanged vows. At the end of his time on the show, he lost 440 pounds and weighed 275 pounds. We are sad to say that he died in 2013, but it had nothing to do with his weight.

Henry Foots

The Year Of Health And A Celebrity Weight Loss Journey

Thanks to her wit and charm, Rebel Wilson made a name for herself as a global star. Even so, she had one thing that she was looking to change. In 2016, the funny woman shared with everyone that she had already lost 3 pounds but wanted to keep going. Her goal at the time was to reach a weight of 165 pounds. It can be difficult to rush something like that, but she decided to stick it out no matter what! She is so inspiring. We are sure that she was glad that she powered through all of it, come rain or shine.

The Year Of Health And A Celebrity Weight Loss Journey

Rebel Wilson Lost Weight While Working On Cats

Rebel lost even more weight when she worked on the set of Cats. It was a musical that called for a lot of dance practice. The actress talked about something that made the rehearsals even more exhausting. She spoke to Entertainment Tonight and said that the thermostat was on a high the whole time, so they could not cool down. “These people are like, the best dancers in the whole world, so they can’t cool their muscles down, or they could get an injury, and they’d be out of the film,” she said.

Rebel Wilson Lost Weight While Working On Cats

It Motivated Her To Keep Moving When 2020 Rolled In

Once the movie came out in December 2019, she felt even more motivated to reach her weight loss goal. The tiring rehearsals and high heat ensured that she would stay in good shape. Once she was on her way, it only made sense to wait for the momentum to keep going. At the beginning of 2020, Rebel looked like she was glowing. By then, you could tell that she wanted to commit to her new lifestyle.

It Motivated Her To Keep Moving When 2020 Rolled In

It Was The Year Of Health For Her

Rebel Wilson told her followers on Instagram that 20210 would become her “Year of Health.” As you can imagine, things did not go as planned with the pandemic. However, it is possible that this was what motivated her to work hard on her body. We are sure that her fans enjoyed watching something this inspirational during such a difficult year. For many people, her commitment served as a bright light when nothing else was going right. She could not let them down now that they were cheering her on.

It Was The Year Of Health For Her

She Made Sure To Keep Her Fans Up To Speed

The actress did not only discuss her plans to become healthy and then forget about it. Rebel Wilson kept her fans up to date along the way. If you find it difficult to pick up a new habit, it might help assign a partner of sorts. After all, accountability is important and can make things easier for you. We are sure that the comedian found a sense of community with all her fans’ support.

She Made Sure To Keep Her Fans Up To Speed

Waking Up With Determination

If all of us were this determined, things would be a lot different. Rebel Wilson has her fists up in the air as if she just won a contest. She stood on her couch to really get the feeling that she is rising above. She was also facing the window as if saying, “I’m ready to tackle you, world!” Her tip is to wake up early to ensure that she has plenty of time to get her daily exercise out of the way.

Waking Up With Determination

Her Very Own Celebrity Personal Trainer

It would not have been the same if Rebel Wilson did not work with her personal trainer. Jono Castano is a celebrity trainer based in Sydney. He is also the owner of the Acero Training Series. In November 2019, she kicked off her fitness journey by hiring him. He has shared that they work nearly every single day. She only gets a day off each week! He is a former pro football player, so the regimen must be tough.

Her Very Own Celebrity Personal Trainer

The Regimen Has A Ton Of High-Intensity Interval Training

Jono said that her workout plan said that Rebel Wilson does high-intensity interval training or HIIT on the first, third, fourth, fifth, and seventh days of the week. It involves short bursts of taxing exercise in the hopes of getting the heart rate up. This often includes aerobics and resistance training. It is said to be more effective at losing weight than regular cardio! While it can get intense, it usually takes less time.

The Regimen Has A Ton Of High-Intensity Interval Training

Rebel Wilson Trains With Weights As Well

On the other hand, the workout plan has her doing resistance and weight training on day two. The fifth day might just be the most difficult day of the week since it mixes both weights and HIIT. Their goal is to build strength and endurance at the same time. While it is great to burn calories by working out, it is just as important to grow muscle that will help you move more quickly and burn more calories. You can see Rebel Wilson showing off those muscles after Jono made her run up and down the steps of the Sydney Opera House with Australian star Hugh Sheridan.

Rebel Wilson Trains With Weights As Well

Her Workouts Are Not Her Only Exercise

While her workouts can get strenuous, she does not limit her exercise to them. Jono explained that he encourages his clients to take 10,000 steps every day as well. Rebel Wilson likes to walk outdoors and go on hikes to accomplish this. This photo came with a caption saying that she finished her workout during such a busy week by waking up early to hike. She went on a sprint as well to keep her heart rate up.

Her Workouts Are Not Her Only Exercise

She Mixes Things Up Every Now And Then

Rebel Wilson already has an intense workout regimen with her trainer, but this does not stop her from getting creative now and then. This photo shows the actress flipping a tire while working out with Liam and Chris Hemsworth. There are many fit celebs in her circles, so we bet that she never runs out of workout pals. Jono trains her balance and core with a piece of equipment called the TRX System too.

She Mixes Things Up Every Now And Then

It Was Not Just About Exercise

The actress has shown us that she has truly come a long way by posing in Gym Shark’s athleisure outfit. This was taken while she was hiking in Florida. Even though her workout routine is a big part of her success, there is more to it than that. There is a reason they say, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” Diet is a big part of weight loss. A brand-new diet was actually what inspired Rebel to turn things around!

It Was Not Just About Exercise

All Of It Started With A Trip With Carly Steel

There are reports that what made her change her lifestyle was an Austria trip. Rebel Wilson went to a wellness center with a TV host called Carly Steel in 2019. She was reportedly impressed by the results that people could attain there. The establishment is called VivaMayr and has been named after Dr. F.X. Mayr. The medical treatments by the late physician make up the root of their philosophy. It involves a holistic system that combines medical treatment, diet, and exercise to make a difference.

All Of It Started With A Trip With Carly Steel

Something Called The Mayr Method Diet

While there are various programs in the center, they are all on the pricey side of things. There are cooking classes, oxygen therapy, and more. On top of that, there are only a few treatment centers of its kind. There is one in London, as well as three in Austria. Dr. Harald Stossier is the medical director of the program and co-author of “The Viva Mayr Diet: 14 Days to a Flatter Stomach and a Younger You.” It turns the century-old philosophy of Dr. F.X. Mayr into a comprehensive diet plan that goes on for two weeks.

Something Called The Mayr Method Diet

It Is Not Your Typical Diet

Unlike other diets, this plan does not have a lot of restrictions on what to eat. In general, it simply emphasizes eating fish and veggies. It also encourages folks to avoid dairy and gluten. The diet is more focused on habits. Dr. Maximilian Schubert is the medical director of VivaMayr. He shared a few critical aspects of the diet with Today. The guidelines simply involve drinking water between meals, chewing the food at least 40 times, avoiding snacks, and avoiding eating once it is past 4 or 5 p.m.

It Is Not Your Typical Diet

With A Focus On Gut Health

The Mayr diet also focuses on our gut health. The program’s habits are not meant to restrict dieters but help them repair the state of their gut and improve their relationship with food. For one, chewing more often helps them break down the food more. This then gives the gut an easier time. The brain knows when they are full as well! Dieters are also instructed to steer clear of distractions while eating.

With A Focus On Gut Health

The Results Are Amazing

Rebel Wilson was clearly committed to her exercise and diet. This is the reason she has since witnessed amazing results. Even though she has not shared her weight with the world, she has told us that she is now close to her weight goal of 165 pounds. The most important thing, however, is the way she feels. We can see why she referred to 2020 as the Year of Health! She does not obsess over her appearance and instead focuses on being as healthy as she possibly could.

The Results Are Amazing

She Beat Her Deadline By A Month

The comedienne had said that her goal is to slim down to 75 kg or 164 lbs before the year came to an end. Rebel Wilson said that she “needed a tangible measurement” to kick off a healthy lifestyle. With the help of her health coaches, she has decided that this would become her goal. In late November 2020, she took to social media to share that she accomplished it. The best part is that she did so a month before her deadline!

She Beat Her Deadline By A Month

Inspiring Her Fans And Beyond

As you can imagine, her fitness journey has inspired a lot of fans as well. It served as the final push for those who wanted to seek a better lifestyle. Plenty of celebrities use expensive treatments to improve their looks, but any of us can follow the exercise and diet plan that she used. On Instagram, her fans have commented stuff like “Looking healthy and gorg!” and “You’re so inspiring.” Some tried to solicit her advice and ask her for tips on how to lose weight.

Inspiring Her Fans And Beyond

She Is Writing A Book Called Bella The Brave

It was truly an impressive transformation, no matter how you look at it. We are sure that it took a lot of courage to pull this off. How perfect is it that she has worked on a children’s book of her own? The title is Bella the Brave, and it is going to be a picture book that draws from her personal experiences. The website says that her goal is to teach children valuable life lessons that she has learned along the way as a “shy girl from Sydney” to a global phenomenon. We can’t wait to see how it will turn out!

She Is Writing A Book Called Bella The Brave

Rebel Wilson’s transformation is incredible. Here are other celebs who have also shed the pounds and completely transformed their look.

Weight-control is a constant battle for many, this even includes famous people. Celebrities are forever in the spotlight, thus their weight change can be easily monitored by the people. Perhaps this means celebrities work harder at keeping those pounds low! We’ve rounded up the celebrities who discovered the right weight-loss strategy for them and lost a whole lot of weight. #6’s transformation will surely stun you!

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson single-handedly transformed the meaning of the Super Bowl half time show forever. She is also changing herself however, having shed 60+ pounds already with the goal of being physically fitter. Go Janet go!

Janet Jackson

50 Cent

Next up we have rapper 50 Cent. Recently, 50 has even delved into acting, and it came as a surprise to fans when we found out that he had lost over 50 pounds in order to play the part of a cancer patient for a film! We have to say.. his weight loss transformation is impressive, but super uncomfortable.

50 Cent

John Goodman

John Goodman is definitely a Hollywood legend, but don’t be naïve in thinking Goodman’s incredible weight loss happened overnight. Goodman is a self-confessed ‘problem-eater’ and is always eating ‘crap’ throughout the day. Well cheers to you John, because you look great!

John Goodman

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt has become a superhero (in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), but he seems to have super-powers when it comes to rapid weight loss! Pratt played the part of loveable Andy Dwyer earlier in his career on Parks and Recreation, the hit tv show starring Amy Poehler. It was after this that he went on to become the sci-fi action star, Starlord, of Guardians of The Galaxy. We think he looks great and love the look.

Chris Pratt

Christian Bale

Bale is one of the most decorated actors currently in Hollywood! It comes as no surprise to learn that some of his roles required some weight change (loss and gain). Bale’s rapid weight loss for the lead in movie The Machinist all the way to being somewhat buff for the role of Batman in the Dark Knight franchise is mightily impressive.

Christian Bale

Alec Baldwin

Doesn’t it seem as though Alec Baldwin has been in the film industry forever? The Hollywood veteran turned to weight loss programs after receiving a diagnosis, revealing that he was prediabetic. From that moment onwards, the Hollywood star dropped 30 pounds and looks great!

Alec Baldwin

Mariah Carey

Once a superstar who we truly saw as larger-than-life, Mariah went through a stage of simply being ‘large’. Carey certainly put herself to work and set out on a road to becoming healthier. To this moment she has already shed over 70 pounds and she looks much happier, and healthier now.

Mariah Carey

Al Roker

Al Roker once weighed 340 pounds, it was at this point he chose to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight once this was achieved. Currently, the host is looking more suave and cool at a healthy 190 pounds. Nice one, Al!

Al Roker

Gabourey Sidibe

Sidibe became a great influence in the entertainment industry as a result of her fantastic performance in the motion picture, Precious. We can see though that she was certainly uncomfortable with the image she had. Having lost 50 pounds since the film, Sidibe continues on her weight-loss journey and we wish her all the best.

Gabourey Sidibe

Kirsten Vangsness

Perhaps you know Vangsness best for her role as Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, but you might not even recognize her after her impressive weight loss transformation! Vangsness credits her success to a healthy diet and exercise from a personal trainer.

Kirsten Vangsness

Beth Smith

Having possessed a reputation for being quite large, she made a remarkable transformation, losing a large proportion of excess weight. She was thrust into the limelight as the fifth wife of Dog the Bounty Hunter- Duane Chapman.

Beth Smith

Chrissy Metz

Despite having fought depression and low energy whilst filming American Horror Story: Freakshow, Chrissy Metz seemed to be doing well when she got her big break with This Is Us. Having lost an incredible 100 pounds, fans were both shocked and ecstatic!

Chrissy Metz

Susan Boyle

Scottish singer Susan Boyle was first thrust into the spotlight in 2009 when she appeared on hit TV show Britain’s Got Talent. Boyle received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes not so long ago and doctors advised her on losing weight. So, she did exactly what she was told! Boyle went on to lose 30 pounds and looks super different already! To do this, Boyle cut out every single sugary food in her life, like cakes and sweets to rid the weight. She also began taking 2-mile walks. This is certainly what commitment looks like! She looks fantastic.

Susan Boyle

Keely Shaye Smith

Smith might not be a big-time film star, but she is definitely a supporter of one of the all-time best! Smith is Pierce Brosnan’s second wife and is an American journalist. However, she has actually graced our screens a couple of times, featuring in films such as Poisoning Paradise and The Opponent.

Keely Shaye Smith

Celine Dion

The music industry certainly owes a lot to Celine Dion and she deserves all the praise she gets. Many will best associate her with her hit single, “My Heart Will Go On” – the theme song for Titanic. Dion lost lots of weight after losing her husband, but she looks as though she is doing much better now.

Celine Dion