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!
Carnie Wilson – 150 Lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery
In 1999, Carnie Wilson underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost a whopping 150 pounds in the subsequent months. However, after she had the two children, she’d been longing for, losing the 60+ pounds she’d regained was quite the challenge. Well, she took the easy way out once more and had lap-band surgery a dozen years later.
For anyone who doesn’t know, Carnie Wilson is a 52-year-old singer known for her work with the pop group Wilson Phillips. Even though medical conditions like Bell’s palsy have tried to pull her down, Wilson shines through. She is currently co-managing Love Bites by Carnie in Sherwood, Oregon, with a childhood friend.