20 Drastic Body Transformations That You Need to See

People all around the world have now become conscious regarding their health. Some of them needed to lose some weight in order to be healthy, but some of them were too skinny and needed to gain some. We were browsing the web for drastic body transformations because we think that these people need to be appreciated and their stories must be shared. We also found some drastic transformations of actors who struggled with their weight in order to get a role in a movie. It’s clearly isn’t about their health, but celebrity or not, we must appreciate everyone’s effort. Below is the list of 20 most amazing body transformations that we have shortlisted just for you.

20. DeAndre Upshaw: 150-Pound Weight Loss

Weighing 400 pounds with a height of 6’7”, Upshaw had always been the gigantic being of his surroundings. However, Upshaw was too busy to care. However, one day he decided to loosen up a few pounds by consulting his doctor and adopting a simple calorie in calorie out plan. Upshaw kept on the healthy regime till he lost 150 pounds.

19. Andrew Kam: 90-Pound Weight Loss

Things took the wrong turn when in freshman year Andrew’s mother died battling cancer. Andrew joined a therapy club to deal with his grief and emotions. However, Andrew found comfort in food, and thus overeating began. He also got an office job, sitting all day. It’s not a surprise that one day, when Andrew saw his old pictures, he decided that enough is enough. Through ketogenic diet, Andrew lost 90 pounds in 10 months.

18. Hilary Swank: 20 Pounds in 90 Days

The gorgeous actress Hilary Swank tells that for her role in the Million Dollar Baby, she had gained 20-pounds within 90 days to fit in the part of a female boxer. Hilary went through 2.5 hours of boxing every day, along with 1.5 hours of weight lifting six days a week.

17. Matt Damon: 40 Pounds for Courage Under Fire

The heartthrob of the universe, Matt Damon lost around 40 pounds to fit into his role in Courage Under Fire. At the mere age of 25, Matt only weighed 139 pounds. Without any proper trainer or a high-class diet, Matt managed to lose weight by running 13 miles every day.

16. Clair Maxwell: 13-Pound Loss

Just when the nurse Claire fainted out and broke her jaw, she didn’t know that she’d be losing 10 pounds instantly. At first, Clair thought it to be a good thing considering the societal dilemma, however, upon seeing her old photos, she decided to get a hold of weightlifting along with an excellent diet as she needed to gain weight back.

15. Katherine Salom: 20-Pound Loss in 5 Months

Katherine knew that she needed to lose some pounds, but the scale is a nasty thing which only discourages. Katherine lost over 20 pounds in four to five months. Katherine threw away the scale and used her clothes as a sign of progress. Katherine weight trained herself for five to six days a week, lifting for an hour along with cardio twice or thrice in a week.

14. Gordon Gauss: 165-Pound Weight Loss

Living up a long life with his perfect little boy was Gauss’s goal. However, weighing around 400 pounds, the chances were dim. Gauss was always highly overweight which often led to depression, thus in return not caring. But when Gauss reached 437 pounds, he decided to burn pounds with the help of a mental health practitioner to fight depression. Gauss’s wife, son and practitioner helped him in his journey and just in ten months, Gauss had lost 165 pounds.

13. Barry Parkes: 122-Pound Weight Loss

Barry had always set 300 as his limit. However, that limit came and went in a swift, and that was the alarm for Barry. Barry started to take one step at a time through Fitbit and counting calories in and out for a permanent change. Barry lost 122 pounds with his healthy regime.

12. Renee Zellweger: 20-Pound Weight Gain for Bridget Jones

The prettiest Renee Zellweger had to gain over 20 pounds to fit in the portrayal of Bridget Jones in the movie Bridget Jones’ Diary. Renee tells that she had to eat over 4000 calories every day to achieve the goal weight within a few months. However, Renee has now gone from putting on weight to getting skinny again.

11. Tom Hanks: 55 Pounds in 4 Months for Castaway

The evergreen Tom Hanks had to drop up massive numbers to fit into the Castaway movie role. Tom Hanks dropped around 55 pounds within four months and even didn’t shave or trim his hair. The movie had shot the scenes beforehand where Tom was completely fit, and then took a year off so that Tom could lose the weight.

10. Kae Jones: 160-Pound Loss

Kae lost 160 pounds in three years. She started her regime first with MyFitnessPal through which she found out her overeating habits and thus was able to drive a perfectly balanced diet. After losing 100 pounds in a year, she added running in her plan, which she kept on increasing with time. Now she runs for 30 minutes to 4+ hours for six to seven days a week.

9. Sheila Viers: 35-Pound Loss

Through a restrictive diet, Sheila lost 35 pounds first, but as she could not handle restrictions, she gained ten back. She then decided that rather than telling herself what she can’t eat, she’d instead focus on what she can. Sheila stayed on nutrient-packed meals most of the time, pardoning a little time for extra treats. She added different exercises to her routine, and instead of depriving her body, she started nourishing.

8. Jess: 25-Pound Weight Gain

According to Jess, a single number cannot define who she is. It is more important to feel happier and healthier about yourself rather than society. Jess who weighed only 115 pounds three years ago, managed to gain 25 pounds, which makes her of around 140 pounds now. Jess not only feels better about herself, but she is much stronger and happier than before.

7. Chris Hemsworth: 20-Pound Gain for the Role of Thor

Whether if we talk about the actor or the character, we love them both. Chris Hemsworth for the role of Thor had to work on his physique and gain up a few extra pounds so that he could perfectly fit into the part of the gigantic Thor. Chris gained around 20 pounds so that he could portray the biceps and physique of Thor with perfection.

6. Christian Bale: 63-Pound Loss for Playing The Mechanist

We all had some sympathy with Trevor in the Mechanist. The insomnia patient who was extremely thin. To do the role justice, Christian Bale had to lose over 63 pounds and become extremely thin, so thin that one could see the ribs and bones. Bale went from 173 pounds to 110 within four months by only having 260 calories per day.

5. Chris Pratt: 60 Pounds Minus for the Guardians of the Galaxy

When Chris auditioned for the role in the Guardians of the Galaxy, it complimented him with a personal trainer. Chris had to lose around 60 pounds to be fit for the role. With consistent hard work and controlled diet, Chris was able to make this happen within six months.

4. Jonah Hill: Losing and Gaining

Hill’s weight has always fluctuated from healthy to heavy in the past years. Hill had lost incredible weight and became super lean for his role in 22 Jump Street. However, he gained 40 pounds for the movie War Dogs. Hill has now maintained a perfectly healthy figure, keeping the weight battles aside.

3. Natalie Portman: 20 Pounds Minus for the Black Swan

The diet for Natalie Portman, to fit into the role of a ballerina in the Black Swan, was punishing. Natalie says that there was a time when she thought she’d die. Natalie lost over 20 pounds by just eating carrots and almonds, and spending more than eight hours in the rehearsals. The role had drained her out emotionally and physically. However, her hard work was paid by winning an Oscar for the position.

2. Bobby Parker: 40 Pounds in 3 Months

Bobby started his plan with a weight of 182 pounds and ended up losing 40 pounds in 12 weeks. Bobby had always been the gym guy. He loved the weights and exercises. However, he had no consistency regarding the diet. Bobby started portion controlling and a healthy diet which along with the right exercises helped him cut the pounds.

1. Jordan Grahm: 160-Pound Weight Loss

Jordan, who weighed 380 pounds in 2008, was in an accident which was his turning point. Due to his weight, Jordan was unable to fit into the MRI machine. That is when he decided to adopt a healthy routine with the right diet and exercise that made him burn the fats and calories and bring them down to 220 pounds by 2011.