For many people, one of the most agitating problems in the world today is weight gain. In fact, according to Healthline, over a third of the adult American population suffers from obesity. With the establishment of new food delivery platforms, food is literally only a tap away, and it’s doing a number on the health of the human race.
Just like everyone else, celebrities also struggle with excess weight. They have a bigger burden as their hefty paychecks are highly reliant on their appearance. Many have done something about it, and you’re about to find out. Here are 40 celebrity weight loss transformations that will inspire you too!
Lavell Crawford – 120 Lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Regardless of whether you’ve followed Lavell Crawford for his work, the two photos above will give you a pretty good idea about how much weight he’s lost. The 52-year-old comedian and actor, best known for his portrayal of Huell Babineaux in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, lost 120 pounds by taking an easy way out.
Crawford reportedly underwent gastric sleeve surgery, which usually takes over a year to complete in two stages. He decided to get a handle on his health in order to stick around long enough for both his wife and son. In 2020, Crawford played Farmer Dan in Hubie Halloween and will appear On the Count of Three soon.
Carlos Mencia – 70 Lbs – Working Out
In 2011, TMZ described Carlos Mencia as “half the comic he used to be,” but that didn’t exactly mean that he lost his sense of humor. Instead, it referred to him as being 70 pounds lighter. Mencia’s eyes opened towards a healthy lifestyle after a morbidly obese diabetic friend called him “fat.”
A 53-year-old comedian, writer, and actor, Mencia’s reputation almost went down the drain some years ago after being accused of plagiarism. Luckily, he wasn’t a quitter, and therefore, picked himself up and dusted him off before moving forward. He currently lived in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
Tom Arnold – 100 Lbs – Cardio & Circuit Training
One of Roseanne Barr’s ex-husbands, Tom Arnold, also went through a phase of having more body mass than he could carry. He is an actor and comedian himself and is known for productions like Happy Endings, Sons of Anarchy, and The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
During a tough time battling depression and over-the-top eating habits in 2012, Arnold weighed 287 pounds, which was obviously too much. It’s when he challenged himself to a 100-pound shed, which was achieved by 2014 through cardio, circuit training, and other workouts, as per ABC News. The 61-year-old looks great and has projects like High Holiday and Christmas Thieves lined up for future release.
