Jason Segel – 35 Pounds

Jason Segel will surely do everything he can when a role calls for it. The famed How I Met Your Mother star reportedly forced to lose weight for his character in the movie, The Five-Year Engagement. The 39-year-old actor revealed that Ron Meyer, president of Universal Pictures, forced him to lose weight for the movie. So how did Segel do it? He got a trainer who guided him to work out twice a day. He also went for a diet, as his trainer monitored everything he ate throughout the day.

Segel could also use online classes in dieting if it is still needed. Segel continues to answer questions about his “How I Met Your Mother” stint to a certain degree. But, he’s currently focused on the next projects ahead of him. Over the past few years, the “How I Met Your Mother” alum has been trying out other things: directing, writing, and producing. He certainly has the knack and skill to learn the different facets of showbusiness.