Weight Loss & Weight Gain

Oprah Winfrey made $45 million Monday ... off of one stock.

Oprah announced this morning she bought 10% of the outstanding shares of Weight Watchers -- a $43.2 million investment.

The stock soared from $6.79 Monday AM to $13.92 at the close of trading, grossing her a cool $45 mil.

The announcement Oprah was investing in the company made investors go crazy ... the volume of shares traded was 70 times more than normal.

Rob Kardashian not only looks like he's lost a lot of weight, there's a not-so-subtle message he seems to be telegraphing.

Rob posted this Saturday, presumably at a restaurant where he was eating a salad.

The phantom Kardashian has resurfaced this week after a long absence, and it's clear he's ready to show the progress he's made in the weight department. Rob's been working with trainer Gunnar Peterson, with the goal of losing 100 lbs.

The drink on the table's interesting ... could be an ice tea, but maybe a red bull and vodka or a margarita. Door number 1 would be the wisest choice.

Good luck Rob.

If Kenan Thompson ever wants to host a late night show, Reverend Al Sharpton says he better drop some major poundage because nobody wants to fall asleep to a puffy porker.

Our photog asked Sharpton which black comedian he'd like to see snag a hosting gig, when out of nowhere he begins blasting Thompson's weight.

It's a strange response from Al -- who was once 305 lbs. himself, but now thinks Kenan is so big ... just seeing him gives people the munchies.

Ooooh-weeee ... what up with that, Al? Check it out.

Mama June is joining a band ... in her lap.

The 'Honey Boo Boo' matriarch is so inspired by her recent 45 lb. weight loss, she's gunning to lose another 50, with the help of the Lap-Band.

We did the math ... she currently weighs in at 276 lbs., and if she achieves her gastric goal she'll go down to a svelte 226.

June made the decision to go under the knife because she's plateaued with her trainer and her relatively healthy diet.

She'll have the surgery this summer, which means she'll just miss bikini season.

WOW!!!!

Check out Magic Johnson's son EJ Johnson ... showing off his physique this week after dropping more than 100 POUNDS over the past year!

The "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" star says he underwent gastric sleeve surgery back in 2014 -- but claims the surgery merely "jumpstarted" him to start living a healthier lifestyle.

Clearly, it's working ... and you can see it in this new pic he took with Rosanna Scotto from FOX 5 in NYC.

In fact, he told Wendy Williams he's absolutely determined to keep the weight off ... and says people like Jennifer Hudson serve as his inspiration.

"It's something that I struggled with and I needed that push in the right direction. And now my mindset is completely changed."

Giuliana Rancic hit the red carpet at the Grammys and everyone noticed.

The TV host hobnobbed with celebs before the show. Saturday, she tweeted about a pre-Grammy feast, saying, "Tons of sushi and finishing off an entire bread pudding. #dinnerofchampions #whateverittakes."

Brandon Marshall is a dad ... TIMES TWO ... 'cause his wife Michi just gave birth to twins last month -- and the NFL star says she's already bounced back to her pre-baby weight!

The Chicago Bears wide receiver says the kids just celebrated their 6 week birthday -- and just like Wladimir Klitschko, he's super impressed with his bad ass wife.

"My beautiful wife is not from this planet," Marshall says ... "6 weeks post baby (×2) and she's already at her pre baby (×2) weight. Her discipline with her diet and mutant genes has her #snapback game #CRAZY."

Congrats!

He's all man and he means business ... and he's none other than Chaz Bono.

Bono has dropped a lot of weight and has transitioned into a healthy and chiseled guy.

It's amazing what hard work, determination and a few surgeries can do.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just appeared on "Mike & Mike" on ESPN radio and told the guys he's got two seats for Chris Christie to attend the game this weekend in Green Bay.

Hopefully, he'll get a third seat ... so Chris can bring a guest.

French Montana admits he packed on a few lbs while he was dating Khloe Kardashian ... but now that they're history, he's transformed his oversized gut into rock-hard abs.

French saw Khloe turn into a fitness machine after their breakup in early September, and he followed suit ... hitting the weights with producer Mally Mall at CrossFit in Sherman Oaks.

We're told Khloe's appearance in workout videos and her obvious weight loss the last couple months has been French's inspiration.

Another motivation ... French also has a new album set to drop in December.

Rob Kardashian, your move.

Former R&B sex symbol D'Angelo has done a lot of growing since his 'How Does It Feel' music vid days -- and we don't mean emotionally. He hit the stage for his latest tour with more than a few extra pounds.

But if you ask some people (larger ones) ... the change is gonna do D'Angelo good.

D'Angelo is in the middle of his first-ever Australian tour, and from the looks of it ... there's way more of R&B's former #1 sex symbol for fans Down Under to love.

The "Untitled (How Does it Feel)" singer was performing at Soulfest in Melbourne last weekend ... and he's no longer flaunting the buff physique he had years ago. Still sounds good though.

The ex-neo soul brother #1 has had huge swings in poundage over the years.

It's an up year.

Val Kilmer is half the man he used to be ... and we're told he shed the pounds the old fashioned way with determination ... and walking his ass off.

We're told 'Iceman' looked in the mirror and realized he had let himself go ... and decided to change everything.

There was no personal chef or magic diet pill ... just healthy eating and exercise, especially long walks on the beach by his home in Malibu ... which doesn't suck.

By the way ... walking on the beach is good exercise ... but not as good as playing volleyball with shirtless dudes.

Al Roker Syndrome -- When you drop a ton of weight and your head is disproportionately bigger than your body. See: Al Sharpton, Star Jones, guy from Blues Traveler.

A.R.S. is for real -- and can affect all sorts of people ... especially in the NFL community ... so says former NY Jets star Bart Scott.

We were talking to the ex-linebacker in NYC yesterday and he explained that head-to-body ratio needs to be a factor when former NFL players decide to drop weight after their playing days.

"You gotta find an equilibrium ... you gotta find a part where your head and your body match."

Ya gotta watch the clip -- Scott is hilarious ... and even calls out one of his former NY Jets teammates who came down with some ARS after dropping more than 100 pounds!!!

Al Roker Fun Fact -- dude once sharted his pants in the White House. For real.

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are gonna wear out opponents even more this season… if diet doc Reggie Miller knows what he's talking about -- and he's a Hall of Famer, so we'll assume he does.

Reggie -- one of the skinniest HOFers ever -- weighed in on the NBA trend of superstars trimming down … and told us LBJ shedding LBs means he won't be carried off the court with cramps anymore.

In fact, Reg explained why 'Melo and LeBron's thin-to-win plan will spell trouble for the NBA … for years to come.

Hard to argue. Reggie Miller knows skinny. And 3s … and Knick-killing.

Chris Brown continues to look noticeably heavier since getting out of jail ... bravely partying without a shirt on while hanging out Wednesday afternoon in glorious St. Tropez.

CB is partying in France while one of his new neighbors in the San Fernando Valley tells TMZ he has no qualms about shooting the R&B singer if he trespasses onto his property.

Based on these photos, it doesn't seem Chris moves with a lot quickness these days ... so he's best to heed the warning.