Kirsten Vangsness – 50 lbs

Kirsten Vangsness is the actress behind FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the CBS drama series Criminal Minds. She is also a writer who has written at least five episodes of the show. Now aged 48, Vangsness used to be a plus-size person although, she is now promoting a much more healthy figure after getting rid of 50 pounds.

Her inspiration was derived from a book that she read on top of the free podcast series by Renee Stephens. The program goes on for six weeks and reportedly opens up a spiritual path for its listeners to lose weight.