John Goodman's Weight Loss Journey
John Goodman is a well-known actor, famous for his roles in tv shows and movies like Roseanne, The Big Lebowski, and Monsters, Inc. He had always used his weight to his advantage in his past roles, playing it for humor or intimidation. His weight once ballooned close to 400 pounds. During the 90s, he would struggle with yo-yo diets, losing up to seventy pounds before gaining it all back shortly.
One day in 2007, at 55 years old, he committed to living better by eating healthier and exercising more. Three years later, he lost 100 pounds by cutting out alcohol and sugar and working out six days a week. His exercise routine would focus on walking at least 10k steps daily; the treadmill and elliptical bicycle would also factor in.
In 2023, John would reveal he had lost more than 200 pounds altogether since 2007; another 100 pounds since 2010. Things that worked for him included boxing, daily walks, and going on the Mediterranean diet, which involved eating a lot of fish, vegetables, and fruits.
- 400 lb -> 300 lb
- 100 lbs
- 2007 - 2010
- 36 months
- Total calorie deficit
- 350,000
- 300 lb -> 200 lb
- 100 lbs
- 2010 - 2023
- 149 months
- Total calorie deficit
- 350,000
Quotes
This didn’t happen overnight — it’s been an ongoing process,
Mackie Shilstone
Then I got too fond of the barleycorn. I'd gain it back and then some, every year. It's going to be an ongoing process for the rest of my life,
John Goodman
I know it sounds sappy, but it was a waste, It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your ass and figure out what you’re going to eat next, I wanted to live life better.
John Goodman
References
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John Goodman says he's lost 200 pounds. He follows the Mediterranean diet and loves boxing.
In a 2010 interview with David Letterman, Goodman said he'd once weighed 400 pounds and struggled with yo-yo dieting while playing Dan Conner on "Roseanne."
Insider
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John Goodman Isn’t Angry Anymore. Unless He Watches the News
he hasn’t had time for the little things, like following up on medical appointments and getting back to the boxing gym, just a few years after he shed more than 200 pounds. “It’s like I didn’t have any time off,” he tells Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone
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How John Goodman lost 100 pounds
That change was a long time in coming, says fitness guru Mackie Shilstone, who helped Goodman drop the weight with diet and exercise.
New York Post
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John Goodman: How I Lost 100 Lbs. – and Counting
Mission accomplished: The Treme actor has lost more than 100 lbs. thanks to his healthy new lifestyle. He quit drinking three years ago and hired Mackie Shilstone – a health coach who has trained many athletes including tennis player Serena Williams
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