Kirsten Vangsness – 40 Pounds

Criminal Minds, now in its fifteenth and final season, is one of America’s favorite crime dramas. And of all the characters, none are as fun and quirky as technical analyst Penelope Garcia, portrayed by actress Kirsten Vangsness.

The actress hasn’t confirmed how much weight she’s lost, but sources say that Vangsness’ lost nearly 50 pounds! How did she do it? Well, unlike other celebrities, Vangsness did not have to go under the knife. Instead, she got rid of the extra pounds by working out more and eating right, specifically staying away from processed foods. We can’t wait to see what the new Vangsness will do after Criminal Minds ends!