Lisa Riley – 140lbs – Radically Altered Her Diet, Cut Out Alcohol & Implemented Regular Exercises

You might remember Lisa Riley from the hit TV series Emmerdale, but you would definitely not recognize her now! Riley was morbidly obese and she slowly headed towards some serious health issues, until she decided to do something about it. She drastically changed what she ate, and though she never skipped any meals, she ate less and much healthier. She also exercises now and then but not too harshly. Amazingly, she managed to drop 140 lbs, without even opting for a weight loss procedure. In 2017, she even wrote about her weight loss journey through the publication, The Honesty Diet. 

Jennifer Hudson – 80lbs – Portion Control & Healthier Meals

Jennifer Hudson stole the show when she won the 2004 American Idol singing contest, and she also managed to land a role on Dreamgirls alongside Beyoncé. She had to gain 20 pounds for that role, but she subsequently managed to drop 80 pounds. In the meantime, she also welcomed her first child with David Otunga, with whom she broke up in 2017. Hudson revealed that she doesn’t like exercising that much, and that she also doesn’t have the time to do it. It’s all about her nutrition, as she has focused on portion control and healthier meals, without restricting herself too much at the same time.