Best Tips and Secrets for Weight Loss From Celebrities

Do you ever wonder how celebrities manage to stay in shape? They often have very hectic schedules, and yet they always look amazing. It turns out that many of them use diet secrets to help them stay lean and healthy. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most popular celebrity diet secrets. We will also talk about how you can apply these same strategies to your own diet plan. So if you’re looking for some inspiration, read on!

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish revealed in People magazine that she had lost 40 pounds in 2020. The comedienne acknowledged to People in December 2020 that she had dropped 40 pounds this year. On her 40th birthday, the actress quit smoking and started working out. She’s decided to up her fitness regimen and overhaul her diet by participating in a 30-day fitness program, and she has shed another 10 pounds since then. Haddish stated on Instagram Live that she was getting up at 2 a.m. to do exercises, focusing on plyometrics, cardio, and strength training. She also consumes plenty of protein and vegetables.

Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson lost more than 60 pounds by adopting a new diet and fitness plan in order to make her 2020 “Year of Health” declaration. The Mayr Method, which eliminates dairy, gluten, sugar, and caffeine, is said to have been her starting point. Previously, Wilson has spoken about battling emotional eating. Now that she’s accomplished her goal, she believes in the notion that “nothing is forbidden” when it comes to food. “I’m just trying to maintain overall balance,” she told People magazine.

Adele

Adele is a private woman when it comes to her personal life, which explains why she hasn’t spoken about her weight loss outside of a small joke regarding her “different” appearance on Saturday Night Live in October 2020. The British singer has hired a personal trainer and has been doing 60-minute workouts that include cardio, circuit training, and Pilates, according to Us Weekly. Adele is said to be eating Sirtfood well. “She really wants to be healthy so she can set a good example for her kid,” says an associate of Adele’s.

Ree Drummond

In an honest essay for The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond revealed that “skinny was never my primary objective,” but she wanted to feel better and have more energy. She made it clear that she didn’t use keto or any other fad diets. Instead, she just concentrated on eating fewer calories, weighing out her portions, doing daily walks, Pilates and her rowing machine to gain muscle, and loading up on protein rather than sugar and alcohol. She claims that “feeling great is all that matters… the weigh-ins are becoming less significant to me.” After losing 43 pounds, she insists that “feeling fantastic is all that matters… the weigh-ins are becoming less significant to me.”

Tim McGraw

After Tim McGraw’s daughter noticed how sick he was in 2008, the country star decided to make some changes and stopped drinking alcohol. He told Men’s Health that he started exercising with modest walks in the morning before graduating to 20-minute runs and, eventually, heavy lifting. “It wasn’t like I was aiming to lose 40 pounds; I just wanted to become healthy,” he explained in People. “For me, it is more about feeling good than losing weight.”

Ayesha Curry

Ayesha Curry is well-known for being a chef and knows a thing or two about making tasty food, which she demonstrated when she posted on Instagram that she is influenced by a mindful diet. “I’m a big believer in portion control over any type of diet, and I try to stick to nutritious, delicious meals in moderation,” Curry added. Fitbit connected with Curry to improve her fitness via cardio, strength training, and HIIT bodyweight exercises. The end result? In September 2020, Ayesha Curry revealed that she had lost 35 pounds as part of her mission to help others do the same thing.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera has lost 50 pounds this year and was a judge on The Voice. Her technique: taking a break from her hectic schedule. “Christina can focus on her music, as well as her son, most importantly herself,” says a source in People. “It’s incredible what getting some personal time can do for the body and mind, not just physically but also mentally and spiritually. She’s been trying new cuisines and exercising methods to put it simply.” It’s not about weight or diet; it’s more about her mind and a general sense of good health.

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Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson revealed on Instagram in September 2019 that she had lost 100 pounds after giving birth to her daughter, Birdie Mae, in June. She worked with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, who gave the 40-year-old singer five things to focus on every day to help her stay accountable. The steps included walking 12,000 each day, getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, eating three complete meals and two snacks daily, and doing circuit training workouts three to four days a week

Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Life! revealed that he lost 12 pounds in three months after giving up alcohol and making some lifestyle modifications. So if you believe drinking less will not help you lose weight, think again. “In the summer of 2019, I had a moment where I was like, ‘I really feel like my suits are getting tight,’ and it was beach season and I was wearing button-downs to the beach,” said Cohen while co-hosting Today with Hoda Kotb. “Since then, I’ve been more conscious about what I eat.”

Simon Cowell

In 2019, Simon Cowell said that he had lost around 20 pounds in order to be healthier as a result of a frightening fall he took in 2017 owing to low blood pressure. Since then, America’s Got Talent judge has cut out dairy, wheat, and sugar from his diet and become vegan. “I got rid of a lot of the things I shouldn’t have been eating—particularly meat, dairy, and wheat,” Simon told The Sun during an interview.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore revealed on Instagram in February 2020 that she had lost 20 pounds and “trained as a mother” with trainer Marnie Alton, who assisted her to restructure her diet and exercise regimen. In an Instagram post dedicated to “Wellness Week,” Drew said she focuses on full-body workouts that include cardio, abs, bands, weights, and stretching. Despite all of her effort, the actress confessed on Instagram that her weight fluctuates—and she’s fine with it. “I rise and fall. The rollercoaster of my body is a difficult yet beautiful ride,” she added, expressing the desire to raise her children. “So whatever the consequences are on my body, bring them on!”

Al Roker

Al Roker lost over 150 pounds after undergoing gastric bypass surgery, and now the Today host eats mostly a high-protein and low-carb diet. “I used to look at a pint of Häagen-Dazs and think it was my serving size. Now I know that I can have a couple of spoonfuls and I’m done,” he said in an interview with U.S. News. He also told Runner’s World that he started running in 2010 and completed the New York City Marathon the same year. “Exercise is essential for my metabolism as well as a better sense of well-being,” he told U.S. News.

Drew Carey

According to People, Carey discovered that giving up alcohol was his fast route to better health and weight loss. Now, he’s living out his life-long desire to cut back on drinking as well as carbohydrates, working out for 45 minutes of cardio five days per week. He’s lost 100 pounds since 2010 as a result of this decision.

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe, who has had bariatric surgery, praised the procedure as a way to “transform your life right now.” The actress said that her decision to get surgery was influenced by her diabetes diagnosis and years of effort to lose weight. She told People, “I’m relieved that I finally understood that the operation wasn’t a simple solution.” “I wouldn’t have been able to lose as much weight without it.”

Jennifer Hudson

Hudson has been beaming on the red carpet and at award shows for years. She dropped 80 pounds after Idol and has kept the weight off. According to Good Housekeeping, she is particular about what she consumes, with a special interest in portion control.

Jimmy Kimmel

Intermittent fasting is becoming a popular diet nowadays, but it’s also the method used by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to maintain his weight. He follows the 5:2 strategy, which means he eats 500 calories or fewer on two days each week, according to Men’s Journal.

Jordin Sparks

After winning American Idol, Jordin Sparks lost 50 pounds in 18 months. She told Redbook that it boiled down to putting more emphasis on healthier options than attempting to attain a particular weight. She started going for walks (and eventually began working out with a trainer) and monitoring portion sizes.

John Goodman

Over the last 10 years, Goodman’s weight has leveled out. His first step to weight loss was eliminating alcohol. After that, he changed his eating habits by eating lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and protein shakes. He’s lost (and kept off) more than 100 pounds in total.

Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson has openly stated that she lost 37 pounds following The Plant Paradox, which is a rather disputed book. Clarkson claims she followed the regimen for medical reasons rather than weight reduction. “I did it for this autoimmune disease that I had and I had a thyroid problem, and my levels are now back to normal because of this book,” she told Today in an interview.

Janet Jackson

Even at 54, Janet takes it easy during a tour. Paula Sybliss, the trainer of the star, told E! News that six weeks after giving birth to Eissa in January 2017, they began preparing for life on the road (with a goal of getting in shape). Jackson lost 70 pounds as a result of weight training (not to mention hours spent performing on stage).

June Shannon

Mama June is a 41-year-old reality star from Toddlers and Tiaras or Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. After having gastric sleeve surgery, the reality star revealed on another program, Mama June: From Not to Hot, that she lost 300 pounds. (She also had skin removal surgery.) According to People, since the operation, June has focused on portion control and fitness as much as possible.

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Kelly Osbourne

Many celebrities lose weight on Dancing with the Stars, and Kelly Osbourne is one of them. In 2020, however, the star told People that she had gastric bypass surgery in 2018, resulting in an 85-pound weight loss. “It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done,” she added.“The type of surgery I had… you put on weight if you don’t exercise and eat properly. All it does is push you in the correct direction.” She keeps exercising, eating a nutritious diet, and abstaining from alcohol as a result.

Khloe Kardashian

Rachael might be a seasoned vet, but she still isn’t immune to the Kardashians’ motto of “if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” Her love of fitness developed in recent years, and she has no interest in slowing down. “If you asked me five years ago if I ever imagined myself being completely devoted to fitness and health that I would be an inspiration to others that I would be the push others needed to find their way—I would’ve laughed in your face,” Rachael wrote on Instagram. “No way! But I can’t imagine ever stopping now!” she adds. People report that, according to her, one of the reasons (as well as breastfeeding and a high-protein, low-carb diet) she shed more than 30 pounds after welcoming True in April 2018 was because of how many people have complimented her on how great she looks.

Kristie Alley

Alley has struggled with her weight for many years. She has had good and bad days when it comes to her weight. In 2011, she lost more than a hundred pounds. Despite the fact that she regained some of it, Alley was down another 50 pounds in 2017. She said that she restricted some of her trigger foods, such as sugar cookies and brie cheese, in order to lose weight. She also keeps track of how many calories she consumes. She also works out now more often, frequently riding around on her bike throughout town.

Marie Osmond

Osmond’s self-esteem took a hit as she grew up in a famous family and rose to fame on Donny & Marie. She told Oprah that she’d tried every diet (and has bulimia) to lose weight. And upon losing weight healthfully, she danced on DWTS for NutriSystem. “We can lose weight for a variety of reasons,” she said to Oprah. “To appear attractive or to get into those tiny little jeans are two examples I’ve given you before. But I’m telling you right now: health is the only way to go. Not just physical health, but mental well-being as well.”

10 Tips for weight loss from celebrities

1. Eat salad at every meal

After giving birth to her daughter, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi credited lowering carbohydrates and increasing vegetables as the reason for her postpartum weight loss. “Salad is always on the menu with whatever meal I’m cooking,” she told People.

2. Write what you bite

Carrie Underwood is a long-time MyFitnessPal user who keeps track of everything she eats using the app. Otherwise, she claims, her brain would never receive the message that she had enough to eat. “It helps me make better decisions and pay more attention to what I’m eating,” says Underwood.

3. At restaurants, order two appetizers instead of a starter and a main

If your sweet tooth is on fire, you could also go with the main dish and a shared dessert. This was Jennifer Lawrence’s former trainer Dalton Wong’s suggestion that assisted her in getting in shape for body-baring parts like Mystique in X-Men: First Class. In the foreword of his book The Feelgood Plan: Happier, Healthier & Slimmer in 15 Minutes a Day, Jennifer acknowledged him for instilling life-changing weight-management lessons.

4. Plan ahead for hunger when you’re out and about

Candace Cameron Bure avoided allowing hunger to surprise her when she was traveling frequently between Los Angeles and New York City for work on The View by planning her meals and snacks carefully: She’d eat before long-distance flights to avoid consuming airline food and carry protein bars as snacks. It’s one explanation of why the actress achieved her peak physical form during this time period.

5. During workouts, stick to the Bs

The “Four Bs” are four exercises that Britney Spears’s trainer Tony Martinez had her work on ahead of her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood: Basketball jump shots, Backward walking, Balancing on one leg while performing medicine-ball slams, and Bicycling. But there’s a fifth “B” in Britney’s regimen, and it stands for Basics. She’s done push-ups, core training, bar curls, and squats — activities that anybody can do on Instagram.

6. Strive for a diet that’s pretty good — not perfect

She didn’t try to live a life devoid of pizza or pasta (or joy) or count a single calorie to reach her objectives, despite giving birth to her daughter in December 2014 and having to shape up quickly to play Nancy in The Shallows the next year. Instead, she stuck to a mostly homemade, balanced diet that included proteins, vegetables, fruits, slow-burning carbohydrates like sweet potatoes, as well as healthy fats like avocado oil and grass-fed butter. Her target: to satisfy 80 percent of her cuisine with nutritious foods — and to allow for specialties such as mac and cheese when temptations beckon (as they often do!).

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7. Make wellness — not weight loss — your goal

It worked for Lena Dunham, who, for the record, is not attempting to lose weight — much! “I’m fighting endometriosis now by eating a healthy diet and exercising,” she highlighted in an Instagram caption recently. Despite an appetite that’s hampered by stress linked to recent events, the young businesswoman is exercising with Tracy Anderson, doing yoga, and attempting to eat. The same may be said for Melissa McCarthy, who mentioned Life & Style in 2015 that training for fight sequences in Spy helped her lose weight. “I think there’s something to relaxing up and not being so uptight about it,” she added.

8. Include protein in every meal

If you’re looking to shed pounds and lower your calorie consumption, skipping protein in favor of low-calorie veggies may seem like an appealing option. It’s difficult to resist food cravings when you’re always hungry — which is precisely what happens when you don’t get enough protein. Kim Kardashian, for example, lost her baby weight by eating a 6-ounce serving of protein with each meal of the day, including cheesy eggs for breakfast, fish for lunch, and lean chicken breast for dinner. If her diet appears to be rich in food, that’s because it is.

9. Avoid eating late at night and early in the morning

After teaming up with Weight Watchers in 2010, Jennifer Hudson reduced from a size 16 to a size 6 and has since kept her 80-pound weight loss. In an interview recently aired on the U.K. television program Lorraine, she said one of the keys to her remarkable weight loss is having good sense when it comes to food timings. “I’m extremely careful and cautious about what I eat,” she explained. She told me that if she’s feeling tempted to eat early in the morning, she reminds herself, “OK, I would still be asleep right now. So I’m not going to eat.” And while she didn’t specify meals or fast hours, her approach appears to follow recent research suggesting restricting your eating hours might help you lose weight.

10. Hire help

According to Chrissy Teigen, who dropped this truth bomb on a Today show cameo in November 2016, childcare, personal training, and nutrition counseling may not be cheap. On the show, she revealed what may be the most famous celebrity weight-loss secret available: “We have nutritionists, dietitians, trainers, and nannies who make it possible for us to get back in shape. But no one should feel like that is normal or achievable,” she added.

Conclusion

Celebrities have plenty of tricks up their sleeves for weight loss, but the diet secrets they share with us are attainable and sustainable. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, Jennifer Hudson, and Melissa McCarthy all offer a variety of tips that anyone can do to lose weight without sacrificing too much happiness or food. Whether you’re looking to reduce your calorie consumption by skipping protein in favor of vegetables at every meal or seeking help from professionals who make it possible to get back into shape after childbirth (or anything else), celebrities provide realistic approaches to losing weight sans stress.

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