- John Goodman showcased his 200-lb weight loss in a selfie with David DeLuise, sparking amazement and praise from fans on social media.
- Goodman attributed his weight loss to quitting drinking, embracing a sober lifestyle, following the Mediterranean diet, and practicing portion control.
- The actor’s decision to stop drinking was motivated by the toll it was taking on his health and relationships, leading to a life-changing transformation.
John Goodman flaunted his 200-lb weight loss in a new selfie with Wizards of Waverly Place star David DeLuise, shared to DeLuise’s Instagram on August 8th, with many fans deeming him truly “unrecognizable.”
The Roseanne alum, 74, could be seen posing at a supermarket in a blue shirt with a white T-shirt underneath alongside a smiling DeLuise. And many of their fans couldn’t get over how good he looked, and how much weight he had lost, in the comments!
TheRighteous Gemstonesactor has spoken openly about his weight loss in recent years, and revealed that one of the biggest lifestyle changes he made was quitting drinking, which ultimately contributed significantly to his weight loss. Keep reading to find out what else he has said about his epic transformation…
Fans React To John Goodman’s Selfie And Weight Loss On Social Media
“Is that John Goodman? @daviddeluise he’s unrecognizable,” commented one fan. “Dude lost a little weight,” observed a second, as a third exclaimed: “The best back then! He’s so skinny!”
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“He’s so much skinnier than I remember seeing him!” echoed a fourth, followed by the hand-clapping and heart-eyes emojis. “I love John Goodman! Yes he looks very different but I bet he feels great!” noted a fifth
“Wild! Doesn’t even look like the same guy he was 30 years ago!” thought a sixth, as a seventh praised: “John Goodman is still looking good.” “John Goodman is a living legend,” gushed an eighth, followed by the red heart emoji, as a ninth said it was an “iconic photo” of the two actors. “See legends meeting legends,” concluded a tenth, followed by the hand-clapping emoji
What Has John Goodman Said About His 200-Lb Weight Loss?
Goodman sat down for a rare new interview for London restaurant Simpson’s in the Strand last month, and touched upon his weight loss transformation
The Monsters, Inc.icon explained how quitting alcohol was a major part of the lifestyle overhaul that helped him shed the pounds, saying: “I don’t grill anymore because I don’t drink anymore. And that was a good excuse to get drunk and stand in front of something hot.”
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Along with embracing a sober lifestyle, Goodman has reportedly followed the Mediterranean diet and adjusted how much he was eating. He previously credited “portion control” for his transformation, telling AARP magazine that it was a major change from his former tendency of “just shoving everything into my mouth.” We love how open he is!
The Flintstones star reportedly embarked on a weight loss journey to improve his health in the early 2000s, and has been very open about it over the years. His decision to stop drinking went beyond weight loss, however, as he previously revealed just how serious his relationship with alcohol had become…
While speaking to The Guardian in 2012, Goodman said: “It was getting to be too much. It was 30 years of a disease that was taking its toll on everyone around me, and it had gotten to the point where, every time I did it, it was becoming more and more debilitating. It was life or death. It was time to stop.”
In a 2010 interview with People, Goodman revealed that his breaking point came when he was nearing 400 lbs. and could no longer handle looking at himself at such an unhealthy weight. “I just got tired, sick and tired of looking at myself,” he admitted, adding: “You’re shaving in the mirror, and you don’t want to look at yourself. It gets dangerous.”
