Phylicia Rashad

Many recognize Phylicia Rashad as Claire Huxtable in the hit 1980s NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. She was seen on TV as a thin woman with a slender figure, which was far from her appearance in 2009. Rashad, through the years, gained a few pounds due to working in theatre and not minding her diet. She eventually started to realize that she should go back to her old figure. She was climbing up a few stairs and realized that she has difficulty in breathing. This prompted her to seek consultation and start her journey of losing weight.

Rashad was able to lose 38 pounds and more of her weight with the help of choreographer and director Debbie Allen, who also underwent a weight loss journey alongside her. The actress revealed that she has learned a few tricks on losing weight, including eating 4 to 5 small meals a day and hitting the gym regularly. After this, she felt a degree of empowerment and a lighter feeling.