We sometimes get so familiar with celebrities that it is almost as if we know them personally. Many of us feel that way about John Goodman and even though we have never sat with him in the same room, it’s almost like he is a close friend or relative.
You probably remember John Goodman because of his work in various films and on television shows. For example, if you can remember back as far as the TV series Roseanne, he played her husband from 1988 until 1997. He also played in movies, such as Raising Arizona, Monsters Inc., and The Big Lebowski..
Although he is known for making us laugh and he certainly can make us enjoy a good show, he revealed in 2007 that he had depression. He also suffered from alcoholism and battled those two problems for quite some time.
His alcohol addiction started when he was in his early 20s and it resulted in a number of disorders. He was in a rehab center in 2007 and he has remained sober since that time.
Depression was also a difficulty for Goodman for many years. He claims it is a chemical issue, a ‘brain thing’ which leaves him unhappy with everything. Despite the fact that he deals with depression, he also speaks about it openly and says that it is a struggle that never comes to an end.
He has always worked hard on his health and tried to be as healthy as possible, even though he was heavy for many years. He stayed sober, struggled with his depression and tried to be active whenever possible.
When he realized that his weight was causing physical problems and putting his health in danger, he decided to do something about it. At one point he was close to 400 pounds but now, he has trimmed down significantly.
Goodman never went under the knife to lose weight. Many people his size would’ve had some type of gastric bypass surgery, but he relied on portion control and continued to eat and drink less until he was uncomfortable. He also had a trainer that assisted him.
One of the diets that he relied on was the Mediterranean diet. It is primarily plant-based but it also includes some meat and focuses on olive oil. He works out six days a week and in his words, he can no longer afford to be a couch potato.
Goodman has lost over 100 pounds and he continues to hold onto his lighter physique. We hope that his health benefits as a result of his efforts.