Jordin Sparks

The singer who has recently added actress to her title of talents inspired us all this year with her 50 pound weight loss story.

After changing her diet, incorporating a healthier lifestyle, and working with a personal trainer, Sparks has dramatically transformed her body and celebrated her achievement in a swim suit on the cover of SHAPE magazine.

Jordin is adamant that there was no secret to her weight-loss. She took her time and stayed consistent:

“There is no secret. It’s just eating better and working out! It’s definitely a daily thing. My mom’s best friend is a Zumba instructor and I loved it. I started with walking then went to jogging and then Zumba. I started [working with a trainer] and we did 30 minutes of circuit training so I didn’t feel like I needed to be in the gym for two hours.”

Now that’s change we can believe in …