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.

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.

THESE CELEBRITY HEAVYWEIGHTS DROPPED THE POUNDS AND NOW FEEL FABULOUS