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The Most Inspiring Celebrity Weight Loss Stories

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Sometimes celebs need to lose weight, like us. Here are some inspiring celebrity weight loss stories, including Alec Baldwin, Jessica Simpson, and more!

Ricki Lake – 130 Pounds Lost

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Ricki Lake earned her start as the large-but-proud character Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ 1988 cult-classic, Hairspray. Afterward, Lake hosted her iconic, or infamous, depending on who you ask, self-titled talk show. The show, which featured extreme guests, paved the way for the likes of Dr. Phil.

While Lake played someone proud of their weight in Hairspray, behind the scenes was another story. Lake suffered from eating disorders for years before attempting to lose weight. However, she’s an inspiration, having lost over 130 pounds now! “To have almost 130 pounds on top, I mean, almost twice what I weigh, I can’t fathom what that feels like today,” Lake told ABC News. “Being a size 6 feels better than being a size 24.”

Chris Pratt – 60 Pounds Lost

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When actor Chris Pratt appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy, he definitely caught the world off guard. The actor, who rose to fame on the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation, had dropped about 60 pounds for his superhero role in the film, gaining a six-pack in the process.

Of course, the next natural question on everyone’s mind was: how did he do it? For Pratt, the answer is pretty basic: diet and exercise. “I eat that hamburger, and that’s 1,200 calories, and I’m gonna work out tomorrow and burn 800 calories. I may as well eat a salad here, still do that workout, and then I’m actually making progress,” the actor told magazine Men’s Health. Well, you can’t argue with that kind of logic!

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