Lil Rel  Weight Loss Journey 

Lil Rel Weight Loss Journey

The comedian posted a picture on Instagram from the red carpet premiere of his new film,

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"Harold and the Purple Crayon," showing his noticeably thinner and leaner physique.

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Dedication to health: Rel credited his transformation to quitting drinking,

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Eating healthier, and focusing on his spiritual and emotional well-being over the past five years.

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Encourages others: He emphasized the importance of hard work and

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not taking shortcuts, urging followers to put in the effort for themselves.

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Rel encouraged fans to watch "Harold and the Purple Crayon," releasing on August 2nd.

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Comments on his Instagram post ranged from praise and inspiration to skepticism about the naturalness of his weight loss.

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