7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us

With the help of diet and exercise (and in some cases, surgery) these celebs have gone through amazing, life-altering transformations for the better.

By Kimberly Wilson · Updated October 23, 2020

It seems like every other day you can log on to Instagram and see a stunning transformation from someone shedding the pounds in pursuit of living a healthier life. And it’s a beautiful thing. More than ever, Black women are realizing the importance of living their best, most healthy lives. And celebrities are also jumping on this bandwagon. With the help of diet and exercise (and in some cases, surgery) these celebs have gone through amazing, life-altering (for the better) transformations. Here are the most extreme weight loss transformations of famous celebs that inspire all of us to continue our own health and fitness journeys.

Jazmine Sullivan

The only thing we “need bad” is this outfit, and Jazmine’s workout regimen.

Shonda Rhimes

Shonda made it her mission to say “yes” to a healthier lifestyle for her children.

Syleena Johnson

Syleena isn’t alone in her weight loss journey: Her sisters Dr. Syleecia Thompson and Sylette DeBois made it a family affair and collectively they’ve dropped 125 pounds.

Janet Jackson

After giving birth at 50 years old last year, Janet Jackson lost 70 pounds working with trainer Paulette Sybliss.

Gabby Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe revealed she underwent weight loss surgery last year — and today, the 35-year-old actress is looking (and feeling) better than ever.

Monique

Recently hitting a milestone of less than 200 pounds of the scale, Monique transformation has been truly admirable. She’s no longer than “fat b*tch” that she once proclaimed to be.

Riley Burruss

Although Riley has lost more than 50 lbs. since last fall, the teen admitted that her “journey is not over.“