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!

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.

Lavell Crawford – 120 Lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery