We tend to view celebrities as showbiz gods who can actually use their wealth and fame to achieve anything they could possibly want. However, when it comes to struggling with unnecessary weight, they’re human beings, just like us, and they struggle just the same. There have been countless celebs who’ve tried to get slimmer for many years without much success, and this goes to show you how hard it can be for everyone. Though there are some who became thinner using the traditional method, others opted for some weight loss surgery. Today, you’ll find see some celebs who struggled with their extra pounds and what they did to get rid of them.

Chrissy Metz – 100lbs – Strict Diet Plan & Regular Exercise

Had To Lose Weight For This Is Us Role & For Health Reasons

Chrissy Metz’s weight went out of control before she landed her role on This Is Us. Reportedly, when she turned 30, she suffered a serious panic attack that worked as a wake-up call. Moreover, her contract with the This Is Us executives demanded that she lose weight, just like her character did in the series. Metz didn’t undergo any procedure, but instead, she opted for the traditional way. By shifting her diet and exercising as often as possible, she shed a whopping 100 lbs! Metz, whose transformation has been widely discussed, started appearing on Superstore in 2019.

Ed Sheeran – 50lbs – Cut Beer Out Of His Diet & Started Going To The Gym More

Ed Sheeran is known for his ability to write the hit tunes the audiences are listening for at least a year afterward, but we didn’t know he was also capable of dropping some extra pounds so easily. While on tour, Sheeran revealed that he mostly ate pizza and drank beer, but he kept that habit when he returned home in 2017, eventually gaining weight. That was when his girlfriend, hockey player Cherry Seaborn, stepped in and acted as his personal trainer. He started exercising daily while he also quit drinking, and the result was a swift 50-lb weight loss. In 2019, Sheeran will play in a comedy film regarding The Beatles titled Yesterday. 

Christina Aguilera – 47lbs – Diet

Wanting To Become Healthier & Stress-Free

Christina Aguilera is the voluptuous pop vixen we all love, but when she had her second child, she quickly packed up some unnecessary pounds. At the time, she also served as a coach in The Voice. She took a break from television and came back 49 lbs lighter like a real pop princess. Aguilera teamed up with a meal service called The Fresh Diet and had healthy meals delivered to her daily. Her eating had a major impact on her body, and she instantly started losing excess pounds. She claimed that her stressful schedule had led to her unhealthy physique. Aguilera released her most recent studio album Liberation in 2018.

Gabourey Sidibe – 150lbs – Weightloss Surgery, Intense Workouts & No Fats & Sugar Diet Plan

The Precious star Gabourey Sidibe underwent a real transformation in the last couple of years. She reportedly underwent bariatric surgery in 2016 and has since lost a lot of weight. Of course, she had to modify her diet plan as well. However, Gabourey does not want to share her scale number nor does she want people congratulating her on losing weight. However, she did admit that the reason she decided to undergo this transformation was that she was seriously concerned about preventing possible illness and complications later on through her life.