Hallmark Stars Weight Loss Photos: Before, After Pictures

The stars of Hallmark certainly know how to charm viewers with their captivating romance films and juicy dramas. Outside of their characters on screen, many of the network’s leading actors and actresses like Danica McKellar, Allison Sweeney, Chad Michael Murray and more have opened up about their weight loss transformations and fitness routines.

Danica starred in her first Hallmark film in 2015 called Perfect Match. In the years that followed, she appeared in more than a dozen other movies on the network. While cementing her status as one of the most recognizable faces on the channel, The Wonder Years alum began a health and wellness journey.

“Always exercise within safe limits for your body and remember that even a couple minutes of a little cardio or even stretching is helpful for getting your circulation going! And music can be a great motivator,” Danica wrote on Facebook in January 2020 about her exercise routine.

Fans began taking notice of Danica’s transformation as she posted photos working out in athleisure and showing off her abs in swimsuits. Her Instagram account is full of pictures and videos captured during her workouts along with inspirational messages. Danica, who is a mom to one son, Draco, from her marriage to Mike Verta, announced she was leaving Hallmark in October 2021 to join GAC Family.

Several other Hallmark stars also revealed they were moving to the family-oriented television network, including Trevor Donovan, Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Metcalfe, Cameron Mathison, Jen Lilley and more. After competing on season 31 of Dancing With the Stars, Trevor revealed he was noticing some big changes in his appearance.

“I’ve definitely lost a few pounds,” the Two for the Win actor told Us Weekly in November 2022. “[I’ve] lost a lot of weight, but I still feel like pound-for-pound body weight strong. So, it’s going to be interesting when I can actually get back in the gym. But I feel great.”

He and pro partner Emma Slater finished the competition in sixth place. After the season finale, the 90210 alum shared several shirtless photos on Instagram showing off his toned physique along with a glimpse of his workout routine.

“This is something I do in my hotel room when I’m filming out of town,” he captioned a shirtless February 2023 video. “It’s four basic movements: squat, pushup, lunge and plank. All moves can be modified depending on your strength and flexibility.”

Keep scrolling to see photos of Hallmark stars’ weight loss transformations.

Danica McKellar

Danica shared insight about her diet when one fan asked about the secret to maintaining her toned abs.

“I eat a lot of food, but I’m super strict — no dairy, coffee, almost no alcohol, sugar, bread and nothing artificial,” she wrote on Twitter in April 2018. “I only drink water and I mostly eat vegetables, brown rice, clean meats like chicken breast and I snack on very healthy things like bananas and rice cakes.”

Allison Sweeney

Allison unveiled her 30-pound weight loss in 2011 and reflected on keeping the weight off years later.

“I love mixing it up,” the Biggest Loser host told Run Eat Repeat in December 2022 of her workout regimen. “I’m running to enjoy being outside, hiking with my family and doing a bunch of strength training work. Soon I’ll be back on the ski slopes and can’t wait to add that to my workout routine.”

Candace Cameron Bure

Candace has very openly shared details about her diet and staying fit over the years.

“I eat a very plant and grain-based diet,” the Fuller House alum told People in February 2017. “I follow a more Mediterranean diet, so I eat lots of fresh vegetables and whole grains and fish. I don’t eat dairy very often, and I’ve cut most of the sugar out of my diet — I see the biggest effect from not eating as much sugar.”

Chad Michael Murray

Chad once dropped 25 pounds for his role in the 2015 film Other People’s Children. These days, he enjoys working out in his home gym and eats relatively the same thing every day.

“I’m not a foodie, so that helps. I eat out of necessity, not out of desire,” the One Tree Hill actor told GQ in October 2020. “I bring my own food to work — have done for the last 10 to 15 years. I live on the same thing every single day: nuts, coffee, Kind bars. I bring tuna to work every day for lunch with some wheat thins – American wheat thins.”

Jesse Metcalfe

While competing on season 29 of DWTS, Jesse shed some weight during his time in the dance studio.

“I’ve lost 8 pounds since I started rehearsing. I’m getting super lean,” the Chesapeake Shores actor told Us Weekly in September 2020. “I feel like my shoulders are kind of going back and it’s improving my posture overall and I love it. It’s great.”