When American actress Gabourey Sidibe was regarded as the world’s heaviest black girl, she knew that she had to make a change. Her breakthrough role in Hollywood was tied to a bigger physique, but she didn’t want to be relegated to those kinds of roles anymore. In addition, she discovered she was suffering from a dangerous illness she couldn’t ignore. So she decided to change her ways and began eating better, exercising more, and loving herself to the fullest. And her efforts paid off, because you should see what she looks like now!