2. Aretha Franklin
Some of Aretha Franklin´s famous hits are Respect, Think, and You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman etc. She is now recognized as one of the best-selling artists of all time. Fans of the singer were extremely concerned when her weight climbed over to 300 pounds and she was diagnosed with diabetes. Hence, she had no choice but to cut down on fried and processed foods. Since the diagnosis, she has shed 85 pounds.