Austin “Chumlee” Russell – 75 Pounds, Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery isn’t for everyone, but it sure was a big help for ‘Pawn Stars’ alum Austin “Chumlee” Russell to get to his weight loss goals. He used to be over 300 pounds when he realized diet and exercise alone wouldn’t work.

After trying to follow that route for years, the reality star took matters in his own hands and went ahead with the surgery – and it’s the best decision he’s ever made! Chumlee still keeps the momentum going by making better food choices and sticking to a workout routine he can manage regularly.

Lavell Crawford – 120 Pounds, Surgery, Diet, and Exercise

During his three-decade career, Lavell Crawford has established himself as a gifted actor with an exceptional talent for making people laugh. His single-minded focus to get his life on track by losing 120 pounds has been inspirational for many. A few years ago, he began his weight loss journey with utmost dedication and persistence.

The ‘Breaking Bad’ actor weighed 475 pounds in early 2016 and wasn’t feeling too great about it. When the excess weight started affecting his health, he needed to do something to stay alive for his lovely wife and kid. So, he went in for surgery that helped him on his way to healthy living, which he continues to maintain with diet and regular exercise.

Jorge Garcia – 100 Pounds Lost, Vegan Diet

In people’s lives, the resolution to lose weight comes up at least once, but it is rarely ever followed through – Jorge’s was no different. The actor tried many times to get rid of the excess fat but always resorted to his old habits of unhealthy eating.

Garcia was always chubby and was comfortable in his own skin, but things soon got out of control. The inevitable fear of contracting scary medical conditions started haunting him. Soon, the ‘Lost’ star buckled down, adopted a vegan diet, slashed the intake of dairy, and lost a good 100 pounds.

Joaquin Phoenix – 52 Pounds Lost, Dieting

Joaquin won over critics’ and fans’ hearts after the phenomenal performance in ‘Joker.’ To really get into the groove of the part, he had to look hungry and unhealthy as per the director. Given the actor’s dedication, he went on to lose 52 pounds instead of using prosthetics or makeup.

The Academy Award winner underwent a carefully restrictive diet under the watchful eyes of doctors. He wanted to make sure that the process was safe. His transformation involved controlling carbohydrates and calories, which ultimately results in the burning of fat. Phoenix has admitted that the process wasn’t easy physically and required a lot of effort, but it eventually paid off!

Chaz Bono – 85 Pounds, Eating Healthy

Among the trailblazers for the global trans community, musician and philanthropist Chaz Bono is a well-known name, for his very public and well-documented gender transition. The only child of the world-renowned singing duo ‘Sonny & Cher,’ Chaz underwent gender reassignment surgery that resulted in a sudden weight gain.

He began his weight-loss regimen by just eating healthy, focusing primarily on meats and vegetables while shunning sugar, carbs, and processed foods. Though initially dropping several pounds quickly, the tail-end of his diet was hard. However, even though his progress plateaued, Chaz Bono persisted in his efforts and managed to lose a whopping 85 pounds.