Yo-yo dieting is somewhat of a sport among celebrities. While weight fluctuation is normal it seems each week a new diet trend is being spruiked by Hollywood celebs that will see you drop a dress size so easily you won’t even break a sweat.
While some showbiz dieters have managed to maintain their new super-svelte figures, there are other stars who have become famous for their yo-yoing waistlines.
Here are a few famous faces who have been open about their battle with the bulge.
Talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey has always been honest about her weight struggles and puts her weight fluctuations down to a thyroid issue which she now seems to be keeping in check.
Britney Spears has been a tabloid punching bag for more than a decade and her weight battles have only made for more fuel for the media fodder. After some recent song success Britney is looking fit and healthy and her life looks to be back on track.
Singer Christina Aguilera’s buxom appearance (middle) at the 2012 AMA’s seemed to shock many. Of late the Dirty singer is looking slim and svelte again.
Geri Halliwell is looking fabulous at 41! The former Spice Girl is rumoured to have struggled with eating disorders before and now maintains an enviably healthy frame.
Janet Jackson’s weight struggles have made headlines since she was a teen. The pop star, who admits to gaining and losing weight for movie roles, seems to be sporting just the right amount of curves at the moment.
Fat Actress star Kirstie Alley was signed on as a Jenny Craig ambassador 10 years ago but she was unable to maintain her goal weight after she dropped several dress sizes. Kirstie has since developed her own diet program, Kirstie’s Organic Liaison Weight loss program and diet plan.
Comedy queen and Jenny Craig ambassador Magda Szubanski has been open about her struggle with weight and is back on the diet bandwagon after falling off her health kick in recent months.
Serial yo-yo dieter Mariah Carey is always keen to flaunt her figure, no matter what her weight is.
Former Spice Girl Mel B is looking better than ever after getting super-fit and shedding all her excess kilos.
Fuller figured actress Rebel Wilson certainly hasn’t let her weight stop her from being successful. The Aussie actress, who is a darling of Tinseltown, is star of her own show Super Fun Night.