Many people are stepping into the new year with new fitness goals. This includes some of your favorite celebrities too. If you’re looking for gym-spiration, then you may want to look to some of your favorite Black women celebrities for some motivation.
Oprah Winfrey is one of many Black female celebrities who went through a very public weight loss journey. Prevention.com reported that she maintains her shape with regular exercise and a healthy diet.
Some fans noticed that Lizzo slimmed down in a January 2 social media post while showing off her YITTY pieces from her shapewear line. One fan wrote in the comments, “We see u shedding pounds love. Even tho u were beautiful before.”
Jennifer Hudson is another celebrity who dropped from a size 16 to a size 6. She credits changes in her diet and not hours in the gym for maintaining her weight loss over the years. “I don’t really have time to do much [working out], so I really just watch what I eat,” she said in a 2017 interview with British talk show Lorraine. “I’m very careful and cautious of what I’m eating, so I just try to pace those meals throughout the day.”
Actress and comedian, Mo’Nique lost over 80 pounds in 2013. She told People magazine that she credits her diet and exercise and the support of her family with helping her throughout the journey. Other celebrities such as Sherri Shepherd, Janet Jackson, Shonda Rhimes, Chaka Khan, Missy Elliot, and Sheryl Underwood, among others.
Slay fitness!
Celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion, Victoria Monet, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Kerry Washington have been sweating it out in the gym. The best part is that they’re not gatekeeping. They’re actually sharing some of their workout routines with fans and gym rats alike.
Check out some of their inspiring workouts below. They’ll be sure to inspire you to step it up in the gym this year.