John Goodman Weight Loss - How Much Pounds Did He Shed?

Grab all the details on the weight loss of the American actor John Goodman.

The reputed actor John Goodman, who is married t his wife Anna Beth Goodman, is best known for his portrayal of 'Dan Conner' on the ABC TV series 'Roseanne.' For his part in the series, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 1993. He also reprised the role in the sequel series 'The Conners' of the show.

John Goodman worked as a regular collaborator with the Coen brothers in films such as 'Raising Arizona,' 'Barton Fink,' 'The Big Lebowski,' 'O Brother,' 'Where Art Thou?,' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.' Additionally, he also voice-acted for Disney's 'The Emperor's New Groove' franchise, James P. Sullivan in Pixar's 'Monsters, Inc.' franchise, Baloo in 'The Jungle Book 2,' Layton T. Montgomery in 'Bee Movie' and Eli' Big Daddy' LaBouff in 'The Princess and the Frog.' Apart from his work in show business, John Goodman is also gaining the spotlight for his dramatic weight loss in recent years. Here's how he did it.

How Did John Goodman Undergo Weight Loss?

John Goodman (Top-5 Facts) struggled with weight issues throughout his adult life. He used to weigh 400 pounds at his heaviest, which was in 2010, and over time, he was not getting any slimmer. But in 2017, he embarked upon a weight-loss journey, and by 2018, he succeeded in losing 100 pounds of body weight.

John Goodman lost 100 pounds of his weight.
Source: ABC News

According to an article by Delish, John Goodman (net worth) was spotted 'looking nearly half his former size' in public in 2017. He engaged in an intense workout routine with his trainer Mackie Shilstone and supplemented it with an appropriate diet; he was able to drop a quarter of his previous weight.

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The article also mentions how John Goodman's routine of adhering to the Mediterranean diet contributed a lot to his weight loss. John Goodman focused on consuming plenty of plant-based foods, like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, by limiting red meat intake. But following such a healthier eating habit took time and patience, and John Goodman stuck with the routine to ultimately see the results.

John Took Control of His Life By Undergoing Weight Loss

John Goodman made the right decision to take control of his life in 2017. 'I just got tired, sick, and tired of looking at myself, 'he told Express. 'You're shaving in the mirror, and you don't want to look at yourself. It gets dangerous.'

John Goodman's unhealthy eating habit was the major factor of his obesity.
Source: Delish

His unhealthy eating habit was the major factor in his obesity. 'I just stopped eating all the time, I'd have a handful of food, and it'd go to my mouth,' he said. 'I was just eating all the time. I was just eating alcoholically. In the old days, I would take three months out, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then reward myself with a six-pack of bud or whatever and just go back to my old habits.'

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'And it gives me the energy to work,' he added. 'Cause work is very draining.' Since 2019, John Goodman's been starring in the role of Southern megachurch preacher and family patriarch Eli Gemstone on the HBO comedy 'The Righteous Gemstones.'

John Goodman's Weight Loss As of 2022

Although there is no update found on John Goodman's weight loss as of 2022, a couple of months ago Page Six shared some details on Goodman's weight loss progress. As per the site, the 69-year-old star shocked people with his new physique. 

Goodman's weight loss progress was reflected while he was walking down the red carpet for the premiere of Tubi’s "The Freak Brothers." As noted in that article, The Conners' actor dropped his weight by 200 pounds. 

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