Luke Combs has had a beautiful crazy career.
The singer of “Hurricane” shared that he often struggles with self-doubt about his weight and how he looks, and that this has been an ongoing challenge throughout his rise to fame in country music.
Luke shared on the February 24th episode of The New York Times’ Popcast podcast that he was confident in his ability to perform, put on a great show, and write enjoyable songs. However, he also admitted his biggest fear was being overlooked simply because of his appearance.
The 35-year-old admitted it was difficult to accept because physical appearance is something you can’t alter.
Luke Combs has been focusing on his health, including trying fasting and cutting out gluten, which has helped him lose a few pounds.
Oh my gosh, Luke is just the sweetest! He’s working SO hard, and honestly, seeing him balance everything… it’s amazing. He told everyone his fitness journey feels like a puzzle he can’t solve, and I totally get it! Between his career and being a full-time dad to Tex, Beau, and little Chet – all three of his precious boys with Nicole Hocking Combs – how does he find the time? It’s just… a lot, you know? I’m so proud of him for even trying!
He shared that he’s always had difficulty with his weight, but he’s determined to lose it by going to the gym. He doesn’t want an easy path in life, and actually prefers a challenge.
The singer, known for his song “One Number Away,” also shared that he’s wary of using weight loss drugs like GLP-1s.
Luke admitted he’s more worried about the risks than excited about any potential rewards. He’s found it incredibly difficult, almost impossible, to achieve his goal, and while he’s determined to succeed, he’s committed to doing it through healthy, sustainable methods, not quick fixes.
He clarified that there was nothing wrong with other approaches, emphasizing it was a matter of personal preference. However, for himself, his priority was to win and overcome his own limitations.
Luke isn’t the only celebrity who’s talked about losing weight. Here’s what other stars have shared about their experiences.
The Bravo host detailed his health and fitness journey using an Ozempic-like drug.
During a September 2025 episode of his SiriusXM radio show, Andy Cohen Live, the 57-year-old revealed he’d lost a significant amount of weight this summer by using a GLP-1 medication. He explained he’d been unhappy with his weight and, after discussing it with his doctor last year, decided to try the medication. His doctor had previously suggested it to address both his weight concerns and underlying health issues like plaque buildup in his arteries and high blood pressure, noting it offered broader health benefits. He ultimately agreed to start the treatment.
He explained that it significantly reduced his cravings, which had been a major struggle, and motivated him to be more consistent with his diet and exercise routine.
The singer shared in November 2024 that he had lost 120 pounds.
I’ve always admired Jelly Roll’s honesty, and he really showed it when he opened up on my wife Bunnie XO’s podcast, Dumb Blonde. He explained he wanted to be upfront with everyone about the challenges he’s faced, and I think that takes a lot of courage. It’s so important to me that he’s willing to share his struggles publicly.
He explained that his success wasn’t because of his weight, but rather despite it. He wanted everyone to understand that he overcame that challenge to achieve his goals.
The talk show host has been feeling healthier and has lost weight recently. She learned she was pre-diabetic and started following her doctor’s advice, something she hadn’t done consistently for a couple of years, she told People magazine. She’s been successful with a protein-rich diet about 90% of the time, which she already knew was good for her.
She is a Texas girlie after all, “so I like meat—sorry, vegetarians in the world!”
The mother of River and Remington is settling into her new life in New York City and enjoying the change of pace. She joked that walking around the city is great exercise, and she’s been focusing on wellness, recently getting into infrared saunas and even a cold plunge – after a lot of encouragement from friends and family.
You know, as someone who talks to people about wellness all the time, I’ve been hearing a lot about these weight loss drugs lately. I recently shared with Kelly Clarkson that my doctor actually tried to get me to try one for almost two years, but I wasn’t comfortable with it, especially since I have a history of thyroid issues. And it wasn’t even Ozempic, which is what everyone assumes! It was another medication that helps your body process sugar – something mine just isn’t doing very well on its own.
Everyone’s getting health advice! The media personality is feeling fantastic and sharing what’s helped her stay healthy. She told Entertainment Tonight it’s not just one thing – like her treadmill workouts, hikes, drinking plenty of water, and healthy diet – it’s a combination of everything.
Oprah Winfrey recently shared that she’s using a weight loss medication, which she described as a welcome relief. In an interview with People magazine, she explained that having a medically approved option for managing weight feels like a gift, and she’s no longer willing to feel ashamed – either from others or herself.
The HGTV personality demonstrated a remarkable life change by sharing details of his two-year fitness journey in an Instagram post from July 2023.
Okay, so Tarek just gets it, you guys. He posted this thing about how you can think you’re on the right path, but sometimes you just need someone to point you in a better direction to actually improve. And honestly? It totally resonated. He admitted he was just kinda winging it before – a hot yoga class here and there with Heather Rae, which is adorable, but no real plan, no tracking what he ate, no coach… nothing! It’s like he finally realized he needed some guidance to really level up, and I’m SO here for it! It’s amazing to see him prioritizing his growth like this.
Nutritionist Sean Torbati emphasizes the importance of both a healthy diet and regular exercise, like hot yoga, for overall well-being. As a father of three, he believes staying motivated and persistent are key to maintaining a good mental and physical state.
He had a turning point when he truly understood how much he desired to feel good and stay healthy – not just for himself, but for his family and future. That’s when he fully committed and started working towards it!
The cohost of The View shared that she used Mounjaro, a medication for type 2 diabetes, to lose weight after gaining weight in 2021.
She revealed on a recent talk show that she once weighed close to 300 pounds. She explained that after using steroids in the past, she’s been able to lose weight with the help of a medication called Mounjaro, which she currently uses.
The Grammy-winning artist is aware people noticed her impressive body transformation, which she achieved through a combination of diet, exercise, and a weight loss medication that works with the GLP-1 receptor.
In a March 2025 Instagram post, she shared that she’s feeling fantastic after making significant changes to her lifestyle following her second pregnancy. These changes included working with a nutritionist, starting an exercise program with a trainer, and utilizing medication (specifically mentioning Mounjaro) with professional support.
The reality star is confident in herself, with or without anyone’s approval. She recently addressed rumors about weight loss, posting on Instagram in February, “I really don’t like talking about this, but I haven’t had any surgery or medical procedures to lose weight.”
She’s lost 100 pounds, bringing her weight down from 385 to 285, with 50 of those pounds lost after her mother, Barbara “Babs” Thore, passed away in December 2022. She’s maintained this weight of 285 pounds for nearly a year.
Ultimately, she said, she appreciated the compliments but wasn’t comfortable focusing on appearances – either her own or anyone else’s.
The actress, knowing she’s considered attractive no matter where she goes, recently shared her thoughts on body image in an Instagram post last February.
The Food Network host shared a 2014 bikini photo and explained she weighs 150 pounds despite being 5’4″. She doesn’t weigh herself anymore, saying that while this might be considered overweight by some standards, she doesn’t care and regrets paying attention to those standards for so long.
Honestly, getting away from all the diet rules has been incredible. I’ve finally realized who I truly am – a kind, funny, and thoughtful person! And it’s made me realize something really important: please, please remember that your worth isn’t tied to your size or weight. Your character is what matters, and you are absolutely enough, exactly as you are right now.
As for anyone that might not agree, she summed up, “F–k ‘em.”
The musician says he feels fantastic and like a rockstar after losing 55 pounds. In an Instagram post from April 2023, he admitted people have been asking about his weight loss and how it affects his performances. He shared that he’s really enjoying performing and feels healthier than ever.
He explained that becoming a father in 2022 was a major turning point for him. He decided to give up soda and improve his diet, wanting to be healthy and live a long life for his daughter. He plans to quit smoking and cut back on alcohol next, but says he’s taking things one step at a time.
She admitted feeling a lot of pressure to lose weight after giving birth to her son, Sidney, in November 2022. She told TopMob News that losing 85 pounds became her main focus. “I became fixated on it,” she explained, “because I just wanted to avoid people talking about my body and be left alone.”
She’s not suggesting everyone follow her intense method, but she’s pleased with how it worked for her. “It took a lot of effort and wasn’t enjoyable,” she admitted. “I was constantly hungry, but I’m really happy with the outcome.”
The actor, known for his role on Roseanne, has experienced many ups and downs with his health. He used to drastically lose weight for a few months, then fall back into unhealthy habits, admitting in 2017, “I’d lose 60 or 70 pounds and then reward myself with junk food.” This time, however, he’s taking a different approach, focusing on gradual changes like exercise, realizing he needs to stay active as he gets older.
He’s kept off 200 pounds by focusing on a healthy lifestyle: lots of walking and a diet similar to what people eat in the Mediterranean, with plenty of fish, vegetables, and nuts. He told Men’s Health that it feels like ongoing recovery, but he enjoys it and considers it worthwhile.
Following a type 2 diabetes diagnosis and the loss of his father and brother to heart attacks, the host of The Price Is Right decided to improve his diet and focus on healthy eating.
He told Entertainment Tonight that his secret to success was cutting out all carbohydrates. He explained he avoids everything from bread and pizza to corn and beans, and even things like crackers. He usually starts his day with egg whites or Greek yogurt and a little bit of fruit, though he’s had a cheat meal or two.
And to wash it all down, “I don’t drink anything but water,” he said. “No coffee, no tea, no soda.”
After losing an incredible 440 pounds, the star of 1000-lb Sisters has experienced some amazing new things. Her TLC show has captured her first time flying, being able to fasten her seatbelt on a plane, riding in the front seat of a car, going up in a hot air balloon, and enjoying rides at Disney World.
In a recent TikTok video, Slaton shared how much it means to her to be able to do everyday things like buckle a seatbelt without needing an extension. She explained that she hadn’t been able to do simple tasks like that for years, and doesn’t take these abilities for granted.
I’m really proud of what I’ve accomplished,” the reality star shared. “I’ve worked hard to lose weight and now I’m finally enjoying life to the fullest.”
The Vanderpump Rules star is focusing on health and wellness. She’s back on the Jenny Craig plan and hoping to see positive changes, but she also wants to be a good role model for her son. She shared with TopMob News in February that while losing weight would be great, prioritizing healthy habits for herself and her son, Cruz (with Jax Taylor), is what truly matters.
The future star of The Valley explained, “I really want to model a healthy lifestyle for him. Taking care of my body and working out is crucial for my well-being, both physically and mentally. It’s something I value a lot, and I think it’s important for him to see that.”
All her hard work and dedication to strength training has really transformed the musician’s physique.
In a 2023 interview with People, the star shared how proud they are of their progress. They explained that fitness is now a consistent part of their life, thanks to dedication and regular workouts focused on their overall health.
She’s been working really hard, and mentioned she might start offering intense fitness classes, which she playfully calls ‘Hottie Bootcamp.’ She described one workout as a challenging combination of exercises like deadlifts, jump rope, lunges, and mountain climbers. In a video, she jokingly said the workout is incredibly tough, ‘but you can see the results in your thighs!’
When the pandemic began in March 2020, just a few months after the Pretty Little Liars actress had her first daughter, Atlas, she admitted to TopMob News that she felt incredibly unmotivated. With everything stopping, she decided to just let go and not worry about it.
She abandoned her workout routine and healthy eating habits. After a few months of having a baby, she fell into a pattern of unhealthy eating throughout 2020, which negatively impacted how she felt about her body and she wished she felt better.
She was excited but also a little doubtful when she first heard about trying Openfit’s 4 Weeks of Focus program with trainer Kelsey Heenan.
After consistently starting her days for a month with warm water and lemon, plus a 30-minute workout – a mix of HIIT, cardio, and strength training – she’d become a believer in the routine. She explained she allows herself indulgences, like pizza, but balances them with healthier choices, such as adding spinach. She was genuinely surprised by the results, admitting, “I’ve been active my whole life, but I’d never lifted weights that heavy – 40 or 50 pounds!”
The fitness influencer, known online as Fat Girl Fed Up, recently shared on Instagram that she didn’t reach her weight loss goal of dropping below 200 pounds. However, she decided to focus on her progress and still celebrate her achievements, emphasizing that setbacks shouldn’t diminish positive efforts.
She reminded herself that even small steps forward still count. Despite a tough week of hard work, she stayed positive, knowing that losing weight would take time – she didn’t gain it all at once, so she wouldn’t lose it quickly either. Her mantra was to just keep moving forward, regardless of the challenges.
She’s confident she can achieve her health goals. “I’m going to reach my ideal state,” she declared. “It might take a week or a year, but we’ll get there eventually. Just keep moving forward, believe in yourself, and focus on making progress, not achieving perfection.”
The Queer Eye star was determined to improve their fitness to take on more challenging gymnastics moves, and they’ve made incredible progress on their health journey.
In an August 2022 TikTok video showcasing their impressive weight loss, they revealed they’d been working with a nutritionist since April and had lost 35 pounds. They explained their motivation was to improve their physique for gymnastics and their career.
But they also warned not to expect immediate results. The author of Love That Story shared that it took three weeks of consistent effort before they noticed any difference. So, if you’re trying to change your fitness or diet, give it at least three weeks of working out and eating differently to see results.
Before turning thirty in 2022, the former Disney Channel star decided to start a new workout plan.
The actor, who is married to model Barbara Palvin, shared an Instagram post in April explaining that he used to be self-conscious about his body as a child and wore a shirt while swimming. He decided in his late twenties to transform his physique and embrace weightlifting, calling the post his ‘meat head post’.
He said it was a tough journey getting in shape with weights and kettlebells, but he’s proud of how far he’s come and still has more to achieve.
Everyone has ups and downs, and life isn’t always flawless. This was clear when the actress openly shared on Instagram in January 2024 that she had regained about 13.6 kilograms after successfully reaching her goal weight of 75 kilograms back in 2020.
Wilson admitted she’s been struggling to maintain her healthy habits due to a busy filming schedule. She’s previously discussed overcoming emotional eating and switching to a diet focused on protein instead of carbohydrates, but now finds it difficult to fit in her boxing and hiking workouts.
Wilson confessed that stress caused them to gain weight, which negatively impacted their self-esteem. They acknowledged it wasn’t logical to feel this way, but admitted it was true.
Giving up his favorite beers? Okay. And dedicating himself to intense daily workouts – as he told Men’s Journal, he was committing to three to four hours of P90X, kickboxing, and running? Absolutely.
For Chris Pratt, the most challenging aspect of his 60-pound weight loss—going from his role as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation to a superhero in Guardians of the Galaxy—was drinking a gallon of water each day. He consumed one ounce of water for every pound he weighed.
“I was peeing all day long, every day,” he explained. “That part was a nightmare,”
Even though he was already somewhat known, like Cher Horowitz might say, the former star of Clueless realized why people were surprised to learn he’d be playing the new Marvel hero, Ant-Man.
Oh my gosh, I remember when they announced Paul Rudd was going to be in a superhero movie! Everyone was SO shocked, honestly. I mean, Paul Rudd?! A superhero? It was all anyone could say – ‘Huh? Seriously?!’ He even admitted it himself in an interview with Variety back in 2015, saying that was pretty much everyone’s first reaction. It was amazing, though – he totally proved everyone wrong!
He realized what needed to be done. He described his training as following the “Chris Pratt method” for action films: cut out all enjoyable activities for a year, and then you can convincingly play the hero.
After having her older children, the author of the Just Eat book returned to the South Beach diet to help her feel like herself again. She told TopMob News that the protein-rich plan worked quickly. “I started the program, exercised, and immediately felt better,” she said.
Before anything else, she’s fully embracing the time after giving birth. Decker, a mother of four – Vivianne, Eric Jr., Forrest, and Denver (born February 2024) – emphasizes, “Moms, please prioritize recovery, not weight loss. Focus on feeding your baby, showering them with love, and letting your body heal. You’ll naturally know when you’re ready to be active again. Ignore any pressure to lose weight and listen to your body – it will tell you when you have the energy to start moving.”
He’s been enjoying the results of his workouts, including a noticeable six-pack. He’s been training for 90 minutes at a time and eating a much healthier diet, focusing on lean protein, plenty of vegetables, and avoiding sugary drinks like soda, as he explained to People magazine.
What really motivates him is achieving a long list of personal goals. He’s particularly passionate about outdoor adventures. “I have a lot of goals outside of acting that involve being outdoors—like climbing challenging rock faces in Yosemite, so I’m working on getting in shape for that,” he said. “I also really want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs along the West Coast from Mexico to Canada.”
After giving birth to her daughter Kingsley in September 2022, the former Twilight star realized something important: her body had changed, and she was working on accepting that. She shared this in an Instagram post in January 2023, saying she didn’t think her body would ever be exactly as it was before, and she was learning to be okay with that.
If she ever feels overwhelmed, she has a coping strategy that’s just as valuable as getting back into her exercise routine after having a baby.
She told TopMob News that looking into her daughter’s eyes – whom she affectionately calls her ‘sweet angel’ – helps her feel grateful instead of focusing on her own flaws. She considers this a helpful trick, because it’s easy to be overly critical of yourself, no matter what you do.
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