“Aaaaaah I’m a Celebrity” was an interesting show, wasn’t it? Not a fan of reality TV, but hey, that’s why there’s something for everyone, right? Anne Hegerty, who appeared on the show, has been sporting a noticeably slimmer figure – and we think it might have something to do with the show! During her time in the series, contestants were basically only able to eat rice and beans. Despite the protests (not very mild), they had to just put up with it – and hey, Hegerty’s probably not regretting signing up given the positive side effects.
Within three weeks of her near-starvation diet, Hegerty dropped almost 20 pounds! Sign us up! But the media frenzy following her exit from the show was something else – people couldn’t believe the incredible transformation!
Carnie Wilson - 150 Pounds
Best known as a member of the 80s girl group Wilson and Phillips, Carnie Wilson has music in her blood! How so? Did you know Carnie is the daughter of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson? Pretty cool to say, “hey, that’s my dad!” Whilst Carnie Wilson didn’t have any weight issues as a kid and teen growing up, it was just after the band fell apart that the pounds piled on.
Wilson ballooned due to comfort eating, reaching almost 300 pounds. But it was once she reached that tipping point that she realized she had to snap out of it and make a change! The singer’s best option was gastric sleeve surgery. However, this, too, made things difficult – eventually, she underwent lap band surgery in 2012, which helped her lose 150 pounds!
Marie Osmond - 50 Pounds
If you saw her today, you’d not think Marie Osmond had ever had a weight problem, nor an age problem for the matter! These days, Osmond sports a trim and very fit figure, as though she’s found the elixir of youth. Please, share.
It seems, however, that there’s a certain something she owes her great look to – Nutrisystem. The singer and performer became a spokeswoman for the brand in 2007, which also helped her lose a crazy 45 pounds! The personalized diet program helped her shed weight, and she didn’t end up needing a tummy tuck! Not bad at all. But there was also a financial incentive – it’s rumored Osmond scored a cool $1.65 million for the deal.
Kevin Smith - 85 Pounds
Sure, he may not be super successful on the screen as of late, but he’s certainly been successful in losing a crazy 85 pounds! Kevin Smith has a bit of a rep, for, well, not being exactly a Hollywood A-Lister. At one point, the actor hit 320 pounds and could barely fit into an airline seat.
That was the moment when everything changed – a real wake-up call! Kevin decided to make a change because there was more at risk than fitting into an airplane seat. Speculation was that Smith hired a trainer and coach to help along the way – but insiders say that Smith did his own thing, cutting back on sugar and following a much healthier plan, which has led to some awesome results!
Dawn French - 98 Pounds
Ever-popular English actress, comedian, and writer Dawn French always had a little bit of a weight problem. For years she battled with her weight, but one day she finally had enough and was ready to change. But there was something that happened first, which really motivated her to change her lifestyle habits. Dawn French was diagnosed with cancer and had to have a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Pretty huge wake-up call.
Following her surgery, French was forced to drop her daily calories in order to assist with her recovery and a quicker one at that. Surgery again wasn’t an option considering the procedure she’d just endured, so she worked on exercising regularly and cutting her cables. Safe to say it worked a treat, shedding almost 100 pounds!