Health & Fitness

Lizzo just opened up about the start of her weight-loss journey two years ago -- and says back then, she was in such a dark place she was suicidal.

The singer -- who’s dropped 16% of her body fat -- says she was severely depressed when she first started losing weight in fall 2023 ... especially with the whole world turning its back on her in the middle of what she calls a vicious scandal -- the sexual-harassment lawsuit filed by three of her former backup dancers.

Lizzo wrote in a Substack post this weekend she shut out her loved ones and couldn’t trust anybody ... and was desperate to change how she felt about her body -- especially after years of hanging onto relationships that were deeply toxic and abusive following her dad’s death in 2009.

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Tis the season to be shopping -- and with Amazon's Black Friday Week deals kicking off today, there's no better time to start than right now.

We poured through the thousands of products available at deep discounts and picked out some splurge items going for a fraction of their original price. From Bose headphones selling at 40% off to Korean skincare devices, speakers, luggage and more ... these are some of the best deals out there.

Check out the full Black Friday landing page for more savings.

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• Ancestry DNA kit -- $34
• Solo Stove Bonfire with Stand -- $410
• Aura Digital Picture Frame -- $139
• Shark Hair Dryer -- $230
• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet -- $105
• Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner -- $160
• medicube Mini Booster Pro Pink -- $60
• Sonos Era 100 - White -- $169
• HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor -- $63

Diana Arêas -- a bodybuilder and fitness influencer -- has died ... according to local outlets in Brazil.

Arêas was found dead at her apartment complex in Campos -- a city just north of Rio de Janeiro -- just after noon on Thursday, J3News.com reported.

Strangely, Arêas reportedly went to the hospital with cuts on her wrists and neck in the morning on the day before first responders found her dead in a "common area of the building," the outlet reports.

Just months after Ben Askren was hospitalized with a severe staph infection that led to life-threatening pneumonia and ultimately a double lung transplant ... the former UFC star is back doing what he loves, posting a video of himself hitting the wrestling mats!

Askren shared the video to his social media on Thursday, showing him lacing up a fresh pair of wrestling shoes and getting some training in.

"4 months ago I was on my deathbed," Askren wrote. "3 months ago I couldn't stand unassisted, 2 months ago I was still using a walker."

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Don’t procrastinate and leave all your holiday shopping until the last minute this year! Instead, get a jump start on gift giving by picking up some of our best-selling items of 2025.

We've rounded up everything that shoppers loved this year ... and now you can pick it up before it sells out. Skip those lines on Black Friday and forget about presents not arriving in time because you stocked up early. Your future self will thank you.

• Apple Airpods Max Wireless Headphones -- $496
• Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian -- $227
• Ring Battery Doorbell -- $50
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max -- $40
• Red Light Therapy for Face -- $93
• Medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask -- $19
• SOL DE JANEIRO Jet Set -- $34
• JBL Go 3 -- $30
• BISSELL Little Green -- $85
• STANLEY Quencher ProTour - Cranberry Color -- $40

Teyana Taylor’s got no post-baby struggle story ... she's telling us motherhood is the secret sauce behind those killer abs everyone’s drooling over.

We bumped into the actress Tuesday, and she spilled that after each of her two kids with ex Iman Shumpert, her body bounced back even tighter than before!

Sure, exercise plays a part ... and Teyana says she also keeps her body right by dancing it out.

Victoria Beckham struggled through her eating disorder silently ... not even opening up to her better half, David Beckham, as she clawed her way out of the dark period in her life.

The fashion designer opened up about the trying time during her Wednesday appearance on "Call Her Daddy" ... revealing to host Alex Cooper she felt she could not "trust anyone at all" to help her.

She confirms David knew she was "very disciplined" about how she ate ... but didn't turn to him for advice. Instead, VB says she worked on her relationship with food herself and taught herself it was about balance.

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No, we're not trying to sell you life preservers for your upcoming cruise ... but these weighted workout vests will sure come in handy if you're trying to get your body in shape before your next vacay!

With fall runs and events like the New York Marathon on the horizon, take your workouts to the next level with one of these weighted vests. They all help with strength training, muscle building and weight loss ... and come in a variety of different colors and styles to match your fit.

Let's start things off with the ZELUS Weighted Vest, which comes in various different colors and weights up to 30 pounds!

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With summer ending, you may not need your six-pack for the beach -- but maintaining that fit physique is an all-year commitment.

Four-time Super Bowl champ Rob Gronkowski and "The Bachelorette" fan-favorite Jason Tartick were tapped by Amazon to share their ultimate fitness picks -- and it's clear these boys know what it takes to get buff.

From workout equipment to supplements and trackers .... here's what they suggest!

Best place to start your fitness journey is with a Fitbit Inspire 3, which will help you track your progress every step of the way ... literally!

Jillian Michaels is coming out swinging -- telling TMZ the entire 'Biggest Loser' documentary is a giant lie ... and she’s already lawyering up.

The celeb trainer says she’s meeting today with powerhouse attorney Bryan Freedman to plot her next move -- which could include going after Netflix, the producer of the doc, Bob Harper, and Dr. Robert Huizenga in court.

Jillian isn’t stopping there either ... she points out Brandon Riegg -- the exec who bought the doc for Netflix -- was one of the top dogs at NBC during the last several seasons of "The Biggest Loser." Translation: he knew exactly what went down behind the scenes.

Brock Lesnar’s track and field star daughter, Mya, isn’t wasting time by using words to respond to her haters ... instead, she's letting her muscles do the talking!

The NCAA shot put champion shared the powerful message in an Instagram video ... confidently walking toward the camera before turning around to strike a pose and show off her impressive back muscles.

"But they talk behind my back," Mya wrote in the video on Monday.

Famous runner Fauja Singh -- believed to have been the oldest marathon finisher in history -- was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident. He was 114 years old.

The fatal incident happened on Monday in Singh's home village of Beas Pind in India ... when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross a road. He succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

His son, Harvinder Singh, told Asia News International the driver of the vehicle that struck his father drove off ... and law enforcement is now gathering details.

Adele's weight loss surprised many of her fans when she debuted her slimmed-down figure by sharing a post on Instagram in 2020.

And the hitmaker showed her dedication to fitness over the past few years, as she's managed to keep off the pounds and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Here's a look at how the singer dropped -- and kept off -- the pounds while staying completely under the radar!

Adele set the record straight about her impressive weight loss during an interview with British Vogue, and cited concerns about her "anxiety" as the reason why she started working out.

She noted she became "addicted" to working out, during which her focus was on "becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone."

The performer then remarked that she'd remained quiet about her weight-loss journey, which happened over a period of two years.

When asked why she'd remained quiet about her physical changes, she said they were "for myself and not anyone else."'

Adele gave her fans a bit of insight into her fitness plan, and said she'd work out up to three times a day, with her routine consisting of a mixture of cardio and strength training.

The hitmaker confessed she was only able to do so with the help of personal trainers, and quipped that, due to the time commitments involved, she was "basically unemployed" for the duration of her weight-loss program.

The songwriter then said she was aware of the attention surrounding her body, and alleged several individuals had falsely claimed to have served as her trainers, which she described as "disgusting."

Adele added she truly didn't care about the public's view of her physique, as she'd gotten used to being on the receiving end of various comments for well over a decade.

The singer's also been open about how she wasn't always the most consistent during her weight-loss journey -- she's only human, after all!

Adele gave a bit more information about her ups and downs while speaking with Vogue, and stated that after having a night out with friends, she would "wake up like a tsunami was coming for me."

However, she also noted that, despite her occasional slip-ups, she remained committed to maintaining her mental and physical well-being.

Richard Simmons is getting one final standing ovation -- this time from collectors and fans around the world as his personal items have hit the auction ... TMZ has learned.

Bonhams Auction House in Los Angeles says it's auctioning off over 200 of the famous fitness instructor's personal items -- bedazzled tank tops and branded VHS tapes to memorabilia from his workout empire. The collection celebrates Simmons' four-decade legacy.

Among the star items hitting the block are his signature "Sweatin' to the Oldies" ensemble, worn during a 2012 Slimmons class, a bedazzled "Hummingbird" tank top worn at the 2013 MTV VMAs, a custom "Pom Pom Ball" tank from a 2011 appearance and over 100 glittering tank tops and shorts, each estimated between $200-300.

Sharon Osbourne's no stranger to body modification, and many of her changes in recent years have been related to her physique.

However, the reality television mainstay has made no secret of the extremes she reached while changing her body.

We're going to take a look at just how far she's pushed herself in the past and see how her actions could impact her future.

Osbourne's been open about the causes of her size issues in the past, and she told E! News a longstanding eating disorder had been the root of many of her body-related concerns.

The wife of former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne recalled undergoing gastric band surgery, which restricted the top part of her stomach in an effort to reduce her appetite.

She's also undergone a sleeve gastrectomy, during which a portion of her stomach was removed in order to form it into a tube-like structure.

However, Osbourne -- who confessed her weight peaked at 230 pounds -- pointed out she doesn't judge anyone for turning to weight-loss methods ... including medications.

She went on to state that, while she had attempted exercising, she ultimately determined that she was "too lazy for that."

Osbourne has also been transparent about her use of the celebrity-favorite weight-loss medication Ozempic, which she started using in 2022.

Although she utilized the GLP-1 medication for a few months, she stopped taking the jab after she found herself in a place where she "couldn't stop losing weight," according to the Daily Mail.

Osbourne also admitted she couldn't "afford to lose any more" weight, as getting any lighter would be dangerous for her body.

She then described the weight-loss drug as "very dangerous" if used in excess, as she found it to be "addicting."

Osbourne added she wanted to warn teenagers away from using GLP-1 drugs, which are "too easy" to abuse.

While Osbourne's been clear regarding her feelings about Ozempic usage, she doesn't think less of anyone for utilizing the medication, and she told E! News users shouldn't view their use of weight-loss drugs as "a dirty little secret."

The reality television mainstay has since revealed she's come to terms with her body-related concerns in recent years, and claimed she was "through with the weight loss and all that cosmetic stuff" during an interview with The Guardian.

She did admit, however, that she had used what she described as "too much" of the GLP-1 medication, which left her in a position where she "can't put on weight."

Osbourne added that, after going through various physical changes and ceasing her use of the weight-loss drug, she had "finally become more accepting of my body, my looks."

Kathy Bates has become an example of self-determination paying off -- as she was able to drop an impressive 100 pounds over the past few years.

However, a lot of hard work went into her physical transformation, which was spurred by a harrowing health scare.

We're going to look into the "Misery" star's impressive weight loss and see why her newfound interest in wellness has greatly improved her quality of life.

Bates was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017, and she told People the disease had been prevalent within her family.

The performer told the publication several of her family members had been dealing with various complications from the condition, and her own diagnosis "scared me straight."

She stated that being told she was going to be living with the disease inspired her to start making changes in her diet and wellness routine.

Bates recalled having to completely switch up her diet, and admitted she "used to eat terribly," and at odd hours.

She remarked her niece had advised her she'd experience "an involuntary sigh" after becoming full, and she would stop eating after noticing the reflex.

Bates went on to tell the outlet that in addition to making changes with her eating habits, she started prioritizing her own fitness and became more serious about working out.

But she maintained she was committed to remaining independent while working out, and remarked she didn't want "anybody over my shoulder."

While Bates claimed that 80 out of the 100 pounds she lost were due to changes in her lifestyle, she admitted she shed the final 20 through the use of Ozempic.

The performer stressed that, although she was aware of claims her weight loss was achieved solely through her use of the celebrity-favorite medication, she wanted her fans to know she truly is dedicated to her health.

Bates remarked that the physical aspect of her lifestyle change "was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic."

The actress then expressed her life had greatly improved following her weight loss, as she became "capable" of working long days on set.

Bates added she'd become able to "do so many things that I couldn’t before" while working on the set of "Matlock," in which she stars.

Another benefit of her weight loss is the effects on the symptoms of her lymphedema, which causes swelling in various parts of her body.

The actress said she felt "such a thrill to be able to put my arm into a jacket and it fits."