Having been introduced to the music industry at a young age, Janet has struggled with her weight publicly for many years. In December 2011, she became a spokeswoman for Nutrisystem - claiming she is still able to eat her favorite foods. She feels dieting is all about moderation and exercise. When getting ready for a tour, she works out 6 times a week and likes to switch it up with activities such as running or biking. She lost a total of 60 pounds!
Unlike most celebs on this list, Matt Damon had to gain weight for his role in “The Informant.” He said he very much enjoyed packing on the pounds by eating like crazy and drinking dark beer. Between meals on set, he would go to McDonald’s and get a #1 Value Meal and eat Doritos. After filming ended, he turned to boxing to help take off the pounds he had gained.
Drew Carey decided to change his eating habits so he could be there to see his son grow up. He decided to cut down carbs, read lots of motivational books, and ate everything in moderation. He hit the gym 6 times a week with 2-3 days per week doing intense cardio. This star lost a total of 100 pounds and now looks amazing as hosting one of the most popular TV game shows “The Price is Right!”
Roseanne has publicly struggled with her weight since starring in her smash comedy “Roseanne” from 1988 to 1997. She decided to have gastric bypass surgery when she had reached over 350 pounds. Along with the surgery, she said she is moving more and eating less. She tries to walk 6,500 steps every day. Having lost a nearly 200 pounds, she is now the “Domestic Goddess” she once joked she was on her sitcom.
Ruben Studdard, winner of season 2 of “American Idol,” is used to yo-yo dieting. He lost 100 pounds in 2008. However, after his split with his wife, he gained it all back. Studdard recently appeared on the show “The Biggest Loser.” He started the show at 462 pounds and ended at 343 pounds, a total loss of 119 pounds! “The Biggest Loser” gave him the tools to keep the weight off and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
