9 Stunning Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations

Jill Scott Jill Scott admitted she would never be a stick figure, but the soul singer is the fittest she has ever been. The "Golden" singer recalled the impetus for her desire to lose weight came after the birth of her son, Jett Hamilton, in 2009 and her inability to walk up nine steps before losing her breath. On her exercise routine, Scott told US Weekly that she does 60 minutes of cardio and strength-training exercises three times a week with her trainer, Scott Parker. This includes kickboxing, boxing and biking outdoors. Her diet consisted of three low-fat meals and two snacks per day. In 2011, at the time of the interview, Scott had already dropped 63 lbs. Earlier this year, 'Jilly from Philly' shared a current photo, showing off an even more svelte figure. (see below) Jennifer Hudson Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson may have parted ways with Weight Watchers but not after losing up to 80 lbs. with the popular diet company. Hudson joined Weight Watchers as a celebrity spokesperson after giving birth to her son, David Otunga Jr. in 2009. Two years later, and 80 lbs lighter, Hudson told Redbook, "I’m at the weight I want to be." Despite reaching her goal, Hudson remained with the program until earlier this year. According to the "Where You At" singer, it was important to find a program that allowed her to continue enjoying her favorite foods. Weight Watchers, she added, "Taught me how to eat, how to measure my portions, and know what I was putting in my body." Chaka Khan Veteran singer Chaka Khan famously showed off her new figure in a stunning catsuit at the 2012 "American Idol" finale. Media sources were clamoring for the "Through the Fire" singer's weight loss. Khan, who dropped 60 lbs., revealed to Access Hollywood soon after, “I started out fasting … for four months. I did nothing but liquids; me and my VitaMix were best friends." She added, "In the morning I’d have a high protein smoothie and in the afternoon I’d have a vegetable smoothie and in the evening I’d have another protein smoothie.” The 59-year-old singer also shared her inspiration for losing weight with Huffington Post that same year. "My weight loss had to occur, because I was diagnosed with Type-2 Diabetes and I also had high blood pressure. And I have a new little daughter to raise , I adopted her so I have to be here." Mo'Nique Mo’Nique was once known as the comedian who proudly declared she was “fat and fabulous”. The Oscar-winning actress even released a book titled “Skinny Women are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World” in 2004. Now the former talk-show host is serving as an inspiration for her fans, while still assuring them it's OK to be big, just be big and healthy. In a 2009 interview with Jet Magazine, Mo'Nique revealed that her husband, Sidney Hicks, was her inspiration. She went on to lose 40 lbs. The comedian's weight-loss journey continued and took on a life of its own on social media for much of 2013, as Mo'Nique shared photos of her many workout sessions. "I tweet every morning," she said in an interview last year. "Because I want women to see — especially us big women — that you don't have to let them cut you and suck it out." She has since lost more than 80 lbs. Sherri Shepherd "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd shared her desire to lose weight with her audience and millions of fans after receiving a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes at age 40. Shepherd's mother died at the young age of 41 due to complications of diabetes. The now 46-year-old comedian also vowed to get healthy for her then 8-year-old son, Jeffrey. During an interview on "Good Morning America" earlier this year, Shepherd revealed her more than 40 lb. weight-loss secret via a new book “Plan D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It).” In the book, the Emmy award-winning comedian recommends adding veggies to your breakfast, involving your family in your weight loss, planning your meals and strength training. Shepherd now weighs 157 pounds, down from 197 pounds several years ago, and according to her book is off her diabetes medication. Aretha Franklin Soul singer Aretha Franklin has been notoriously quiet about her recent weight loss secrets. Fans could not help but notice the difference in her a remote appearance at the 2011 Grammy awards. The following year, the "Respect" singer told The View, "I feel wonderful, I've got more energy, I've changed my diet, going to Whole Foods now, getting the best stuff … Dropped the chitlins, drop the ham hocks, getting some — I won't say better food, I'll say other food." It was rumored that Franklin's 85 lb. weight loss was due to a gastric bypass surgery after her agents were tight lipped following a string of show cancellations and an unidentified surgery. The rumors were never confirmed. Ruben Studdard "American Idol" champ, Ruben Studdard reportedly packed on an additional 100 lbs. after winning the singing talent show in 2003. At his heaviest, Studdard tipped the scale at a hefty 462 lbs. During an interview earlier this year with Billboard.com to promote his latest album, Studdard revealed a 2008 attempt to lose weight was for "other people." This time, Studdard turned to the "Biggest Loser" to lose weight for himself. He lost over 100 lbs. and ended the season at 343 lbs. During the finale in February, Studdard stated, "This show has given me a second chance to live the best life I can live. I am going to be the healthiest Ruben Studdard I can be.” Marsha Ambrosius Singer Marsha Ambrosius, who played basketball before hitting it big as an artist, lost nearly 70 lbs. by returning to her once active lifestyle and a change in diet. The former Floetry singer revealed to motherofcolor.com in a 2012 interview that losing her breath while playing a few minutes of basketball served as motivation. She added, "I drink diet sodas now, fresh juices that I squeeze myself, eat brown rice instead of white rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked or grilled chicken instead of fried chicken, and the fat-free bleu cheese dressing instead of the full-fat one on my wings like I like em.’” Jordin Sparks Jordin Sparks is the third "American Idol" alum to land on this list. The 2007 winner was once a size 14, but has since dropped over 55 lbs to reach a rumored size 6. Sparks revealed to Women's Running magazine last year, “I was carrying a 5-year-old. It’s insane. Fall 2010 through March, that's kind of when I lost the first 30 pounds. By March of last year, I lost 50. And then I maintained it for the rest of the year.” “I was in the gym all day long. When I got up I would hike, then I would go to the trainer. At night, I would go to my Latin dance fitness class,” she added. Sparks added to Shape magazine, that while she maintains the same diet, she now eats for fuel.

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