Oprah Winfrey
The best example of a rags to riches story is Oprah Winfrey. She is the epitome of the American Dream, having overcome a background of poverty and racial persecution in the South to become one of the world’s richest and most accomplished women. But, she has always had weight issues and chose to join Weight Watchers in an effort to lose weight. She has lost 30 pounds since beginning the program and claims to feel better than ever.
Oprah Winfrey
Kirstie Alley
After landing a pivotal part in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and a career-defining role as Rebecca Howe on the enduring ’80s TV series Cheers, Kirstie Alley quickly rose to fame in Hollywood. Nevertheless, as Kirstie gained weight, her acting possibilities began to diminish. She made the decision to join Jenny Craig and commit to losing weight. The actress kept her promise to fans to appear on Oprah in a bikini after losing an incredible 50 pounds!
Kirstie Alley
