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!

Shonda Rhimes – 150 Lbs – Clean Living

Shonda Rhimes is a 51-year-old television producer, screenwriter, and author, who happens to be behind amazing creations like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder. Anyone who knows her can hardly recognize her as she’s lost a whopping 150 pounds of body weight.

According to Health magazine, Rhimes’s decision to pursue a healthy lifestyle was triggered after becoming physically weak, unable to climb a flight of stairs without struggling. The mother of three has been pretty open about her weight loss journey. Even though she didn’t necessarily enjoy it, her accomplishments were the results of clean living.

Paula Deen – 40 Lbs – Practicing Moderation