40 Celebrities Whose Lives Took a Good Turn After Losing Weight

Shonda Rhimes, Greys Anatomy, 150 Pounds

Some people, like author Shonda Rhimes, have lost a lot of weight—150 pounds!—while others find it hard to shed 10 pounds every six months. We believe this is the best example of the well-known statement, "If you set your mind to it, anything is possible."

So what made her do it? Putting on a seat belt on a plane! They didn't have any extenders on board, so she demanded one. So when they got there, Shonda knew she had to shed the additional weight or she would be thrown off the next time she tried to pass a border. It's understandable that the woman chose the first choice; good for her for making it work!

Chaka Khan, Angels, 75 Pounds

Chaka Khan is definitely one of the biggest music singers of our time, with huge hits like "Through the Fire" and "I Feel for You." The singer let her health go for a while during her 40-year career. But one day, Chaka decided to stop, and in the last few years, the famous singer has shed more than 75 pounds. Wow, that's great! Chaka is positive that she is currently living the best life after her change. When the "Angels" singer realized that her food and way of life needed to alter, she made big changes by adopting a rigorous liquid diet and eating lean meats.