Alright, alright, alright. Yes, okay, it’s probably one of his most famous lines, but something that’s bigger than that is the astonishing weight loss Matthew McConaughey underwent for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club.” Known for his southern charm and tousled blond locks (oh, and that debonair smile), he’s certainly known for his blockbuster success. Oh, and his unwavering commitment to any job role once he’s signed on!
Like Christian Bale, McConaughey had a deadline to get in shape for his character – just several months. With the expert help of a fitness trainer and dietitian, McConaughey was whittled down to well, a stick, really. Sure he was on a healthy diet, just limited calories. Not really a necessary weight loss for health reasons – but certainly a crazy transformation!
Ricki Lake - 100 Pounds
So if you don’t rate, just overcompensate; at least you’ll know you can always go on Ricki Lake… hehe. The celebrity actress and former TV show host Ricki Lake has had an ongoing struggle with her weight.
So when she made it her mission to lose a serious amount of weight, fans were both impressed and amazed at her wonderful transformation. Did you know she lost almost 100 pounds?! Sure, she had a little help via gastric sleeve surgery, but she’s healthy and fighting fit now, and that’s what matters!
Adele - 42 Pounds
Adele is gorgeous inside, no matter what the scale says, but it certainly is hard to look past her recent transformation. The "Someone Like You" singer was recently spotted on vacation with fellow British stars Harry Styles and James Corden, looking stunning. According to the "Mirror," Adele lost about 42 pounds, but it looks more like a hundred.
The songbird has been public about her weight in the past, saying that she knew she " had to change." Another source claimed that Adele underwent this healthy change just so that she could be the best mom possible. Sweet, Adele!
Oprah Winfrey - 26 Pounds
The woman who pretty much-inspired half of America, next up is the incomparable Oprah Winfrey. The ever-motivational Winfrey, who changed America with her own show "Oprah," was true to her can-do attitude and figured she had to lose weight and would do it on her own. Not resorting to sleeve surgery or any procedures, Oprah took it slow and decided to team up with the people at Weight Watchers. It’s safe to say it was a success! All you need is consistency and self-belief; that’s it!
Following the famed points system, Oprah even became a spokeswoman for the program, losing over 25 pounds from the partnership! Also, um, can we talk about the fact that the endorsement made her $65 million richer? Not like she needed MORE money, but hey, knowing Oprah, she’s probably donated it to a worthy cause. A true legend.
Ed Sheeran - 50 Pounds
The "Shape of You" singer wasn’t well, so in shape. We apologize profusely for that terrible pun – but it was there for the taking, so we went for it. Anyways, Ed Sheeran is known for his one-man-band style of performance, and it seems that the same was true for his amazing weight loss transformation!
No magic pills, no magic exercise regimes – just consistency, hard work, and dedication. When you’re trying to lose weight, you’re literally a one-man band. Heh. But Ed Sheeran followed the tried and true path – eat less and exercise more and dropped around 50 pounds. When there’s a will, there’s a way!