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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.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
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.
01
Jazmine Sullivan
The only thing we “need bad” is this outfit, and Jazmine’s workout regimen.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
02
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda made it her mission to say “yes” to a healthier lifestyle for her children.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
03
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.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
04
Janet Jackson
After giving birth at 50 years old last year, Janet Jackson lost 70 pounds working with trainer Paulette Sybliss.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
05
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.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
06
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.
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us
07
Riley Burruss
Although Riley has lost more than 50 lbs. since last fall, the teen admitted that her “journey is not over.“
7 Celebrity Women Whose Weight Loss and Fitness Journeys Have Inspired Us