6 Nov 2026 11:14

Two Celebrities Lost 100 lbs Each: HOW????

Reading about Kevin Smith and Penn Jillette, what strikes me most is how ordinary the turning point was. There was no trendy gadget, expensive program, or viral trick. Each of them lost about 100 pounds, and the change that started it was deciding to eat differently.

The Potato Diet

For two weeks they ate PLAIN potatoes. Keep in mind they did this under a doctor's supervision. So I find that kind of weird.

Then They Ate FOOD

For me, the real lesson is what came after the potatoes. Both men lost less than 20 pounds during those two weeks. Most of the weight came off later, once they settled into a more balanced way of eating. Jillette built his diet around whole foods and cut out processed foods, added salt, and sugar, and he has kept the weight off for years. Smith also broadened his diet after the first two weeks and lost more than 100 pounds over the following months. The potato phase got them started, but the lasting change in how they ate is what made the difference.

I'm using the Strides App

If there’s one thing Kevin Smith’s and Penn Jillette’s stories taught me, it’s that the big results come from the habits you keep after the first push. That’s why I want to point you to Strides, a goal and habit tracker for iPhone and Android.

'You can track almost anything: daily habits like drinking water or walking, a target weight by a certain date, or a bigger project broken into milestones. It keeps you going with reminders, streaks, and charts that show whether you’re on pace.

There’s also a Daily Goals view that shows only what needs logging today, and you can invite an accountability partner to follow your progress. If you’re ready to turn a fresh start into something that sticks, it’s worth a look at stridesapp.com

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