Chaz Bono’s Weight Loss Journey: See Before and After Photos of Cher’s Child and Former ‘DWTS’ Contestant

2005

Before undergoing a female to male transition starting in 2008, Chaz was heavier and appeared on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club reality show in 2005 in hopes of losing weight. “I don’t need to be skinny in order to be comfortable. I just want to be healthy,” Chaz told Entertainment Tonight at the time.

2009

Chaz was seen attending the Outfest opening night gala of LA Mission. In June of that year, his publicist, Howard Bragman, announced that Chaz “has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity and began the transition process earlier in the year.” He added that Cher’s eldest son hoped “that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue.”

2010

The aspiring actor wore a dapper suit to the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards. In 2005, Chaz revealed he took after late father Sonny Bono’s side of the family, as members battled “weight problems.”

2011

Chaz was seen wearing a white tank top and shorts while leaving a DWTS rehearsal session. He and partner Lacey Schwimmer finished in 7th place during season 13.

2012

The former reality star started his slimdown in November 2012 after tipping the scales at 250 pounds, making an appearance on the syndicated daytime show The Doctors to discuss losing weight.

2013

The LGBTQ activist initially lost almost 50 pounds before upping his goal to 80 pounds.

Chaz said of his appearance on The Doctors, “That episode was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever been on television in my life. I had been wanting to lose weight. It was something I had been trying to do and failing at. This opportunity just kind of came in, and my initial reaction was ‘absolutely not.’”

“And after that, the more I thought about it, I realized I’ve been wanting to deal with this issue and somebody’s willing to help me do it, so I decided to throw my pride away and get help,” he told People in February 2013.

2014

The key to Chaz’s weight loss involved eating a diet primarily of meats and vegetables while avoiding starchy food.

“I really feel very satisfied and comfortable with the way I eat now, which is amazing, and for me, kind of a miracle,” he told People in 2013, “I just have a lot more confidence and that feels really cool. I really like what I see in the mirror,” he added.

2015

The weight stayed off! Chaz wore a black fitted T-shirt and jeans while heading to an appearance on Extra.

“There haven’t really been any bad parts to this so far, except certain stuff that I miss eating,” he said in 2013 of his diet. “But ultimately, I would much rather look and feel better than eat those things. Everything else has been really great. I feel better and when I look in the mirror, I like what I see better.”

2019

The American Horror Story star rocked a stylish dark suit while attending the opening night of Little Shop of Horrors at the Pasadena Playhouse.

2021

Still looking fit! Chaz wore a gray shirt and jeans to a Los Angeles film premiere.

2022

While Chaz hasn’t addressed his weight in years, he must still be adhering to his healthier eating habits, seen looking fit while attending the Hollywood premiere of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans.