John Goodman looked unrecognizable after losing 200 pounds.
The actor’s weight John Goodman It’s been a talking point in Hollywood for decades. When obesity peaked, Goodman reached a weight of 180 kilosAnd of course there was constant criticism and derisive comments.
In 2007, when the actor was at one of his highest weights, he decided to start one drastic change in habits. The first step was stop drinking but his personal trainer, Mackie Shilstonehelped him to implement his diet to the last consequence, and By 2018, Goodman had lost 100 pounds.
By 2018, John Goodman had lost 100 pounds (AFP)
Although this change came as a surprise, the actor didn’t want to stop there and now, during the black carpet of the 62nd edition of the Monte Carlo Television Festival, John Goodman showed up with an extraordinary weight loss of 200 poundswhich leaves event participants and Internet users speechless.
Goodman strutted the black carpet in a tailored navy blue jacket paired with a white shirt and yellow tie. Below the waist, the actor wore beige pants and brown loafers. Laurent PuonsFestival organizers told Variety how emotional it was to have John Goodman on the jury, affirming that he was one of the most important actors of recent years.
During the last edition of the Monte Carlo Television Festival, John Goodman appeared with an extraordinary weight loss of 90 kilos (Getty).
“John Goodman is an absolute legend. With his extraordinary film and television career, he has won the hearts of several generations. If it weren’t for his role as President of the Jury, we would certainly be honoring him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.“.
Goodman’s transformation wasn’t easy, requiring discipline as well as patience. As mentioned above, John started by quitting drinking; He later chose a Mediterranean cuisine Consisting primarily of whole foods and nutrient-dense grains. The exercise was also fundamental to his change, because to this day The 70-year-old actor works out six days a week.
The actor had to develop consistency, because at first he “rewarded” himself after losing several kilos by drinking dangerous amounts of beer or eating a lot of junk food.
“I’m tired, I’m tired of looking at myself. You shave in the mirror and don’t want to look at yourself. It’s going to be dangerous,” John Goodman told Getty in 2016
“I used to take three months off I’d lose 30 or 40 pounds and then treat myself to a pack of beers or whatever and go back to my old habits.‘ Goodman revealed to ABC in 2016. In this interview, the actor also admitted that looking in the mirror is becoming increasingly difficult, so it is necessary to change your habits as soon as possible.
“This time I wanted to take it slow, move, work out. I’m reaching an age where I can no longer afford to sit still. And it gives me energy for work, because work is very tiring. I got tired, I got tired of looking at myself. You shave in the mirror and don’t want to look at yourself. it’s getting dangerous“.
What led him to eat and drink uncontrollably, the actor who brought Fred Flintstone to life in the acclaimed 1994 live-action adaptation affirmed that he was trying to fill a void that he could now fill with spirituality.
John Goodman felt that the reason he gorged himself on food and alcohol was because he wanted to fill a void.
“I think you are trying to fill a hole that cannot be filled unless filled with kindness, a kind of spirituality.I don’t say religion. Just believing in something bigger than yourself, a purpose. But instead of filling it with alcohol, cocaine, or food, just acknowledge it’s there. you can’t fill it And you move on and live with it.”
Goodman is working on the acclaimed series The honest gemswhere a family of television evangelists led by Goodman’s character, the dr Eli GemHe tries to survive the slanders that result from a life of excess funded by donations to the church. On June 18th, the series’ third season premiered and so far it has received the highest rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an overwhelming 100% from critics and audiences alike.
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