Despite the proliferation of body positive and self-love posts on social media, it is still a grim reality that much of society gauges a person’s worth on his or her weight. This is especially true for celebrities who are constantly in the limelight as they often come under fire when they so much as gain a pound. We can’t blame them, therefore, why they go through extremes in the name of weight loss; from fad diets to even drastic cosmetic surgery, these stars have done it all in the name of public and media acceptance. Indeed, until the majority of the public starts embracing a more open-minded, encompassing, and accepting view of weight, the whole movement behind body positivity remains no more than lip service.

Rachel Ray – ~ 40 Pounds Lost

Rachel Ray is a celebrity cook who has been educating the audience on how to cook delicious meals at home in 30 minutes for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, talking non-stop for 12 hours a day affected her throat, and she had to take a break to get surgery.

During the month’s recovery period, with nothing much to do, Rachel ended up taking out her frustration in the gym since she had to rest her throat. To this day, she continues her routine workout and includes lots of veggies in her diet to maintain her healthy frame. As a result, the determined woman became 40 pounds lighter, stunning the fans on her return with a slimmer and more radiant look.

Lavell Crawford – ~ 120 Pounds Lost

The funniest man in Tinseltown, Lavell Crawford, has the gift of the gab that he uses exceptionally well to charm everyone he meets. For someone so talented, the comedian has struggled his entire life with excessive weight. From being subjected to unkind jibes during his youth to finding himself heavier than his peers, the ‘Breaking Bad’ actor has been through a lot.

In 2016, Lavell consciously took inspiration from his sister’s weight loss journey and began his own. Since then, the ace comedian has been on a strict diet and exercise routine to stay healthy. He underwent surgery that limits his stomach’s capacity to consume more calories than he needs. Kudos to him for losing 120 pounds.

Jessica Simpson – ~ 100 Pounds Lost

Jessica Simpson is one of the biggest music stars of the ’90s. She is well-known for her songs and her fit and fabulous body. Nevertheless, the singer gained weight during her three pregnancies, but she had no problems losing them. Of course, that is not to say it was easy; hence during Simpson’s recent appearance on The Real, she pointed out that she did not shed 100 pounds overnight.

The singer attributes determination, self-love, and hard work for helping her reach the target weight. The Irresistible singer spilled the details of how she got back in shape, which include five essential habits—including adapting Harley Pasternak’s The Body Reset Diet and walking 14,000 steps daily.