40 Celebrities Whose Lives Took a Good Turn After Losing Weight

Caitlin Van Zandt, The Sopranos, 90 Pounds

In 2008, American actress Caitlin Van Zandt had lap band surgery to assist her keep her weight under control, which had become out of hand. She lost an amazing ninety pounds in the year after the surgery, and she has been doing well ever since!

After her medical treatment went well, Caitlin went on tour to teach others all across the US about the benefits of gastrointestinal surgeries. Many others have been impressed by her success and honesty, and they still are today!

Patrick Stump, Fall Out Boy, 60 Pounds

Patrick Stump is the lead vocalist of a punk band, so he knows how stressful it can be to be the frontman of a popular band. But he worked hard to reach his goals and shed an amazing sixty pounds by controlling his portions and working out! Patrick says that he didn't like being the center of attention and that his weight was a way to hide from it. But he knew that he couldn't allow that stand in the way of his long-term health, so he changed his way of life. We're delighted he did because we're terrified of what punk music would be like without "Fall Out Boy!"