Food addicts understand the agony of resisting their favorite foods. And losing weight is like a battle against temptation.
The Mixon brothers from The Nutty Professor were once known for their excess weight but are now an inspiration to many. They had to control their food temptation to reach a milestone—being healthy.
Key Takeaways
- Jerod and Jamal Mixon, the two Mixon brothers never got the versatile roles as they like, why?, because of their weight.
- Losing over 100 pounds in a single year, both brothers did their best to achieve it.
Once big-bodied actors, the two brothers are pretty much fit now in their 40s. The big brother Jerod shed 300 lbs., while the little brother Jamal shed over 150 lbs. in a single year, A SINGLE YEAR!!!
And why is that?
Both had health concerns!
Here is what we know about two brothers’ weight struggle, and how their attempt to avoid their favorite foods saved them.
Jamal and Jerod’s Struggle With Their Weight
Both Jamal and Jerod are known not just for their acting, but their fat-guy roles.
Jamal had serious obesity, just imagine 437 lbs. of total weight. Cleveland Clinic says that adding even a little weight as 5 pounds can give a person a heart attack. This posed a serious threat to his life.
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Jerod was also no better. Apart from affecting his professional life, the obesity didn’t even let him breathe properly.
Then It All Started…
When both brothers started facing health issues, they did what would anyone do… CONSULT!
After consultation, Jamal and Jerod were given a serious task to which they should adhere at any cost.
And the RESULTS? Wait!
Mixon Brothers Overcoming Food Temptation
Foods—junk foods, spicy foods, high-carb foods, high-calorie foods—they had to quit it all.
Jamal and Jerod loved eating more than anything, so they had to adjust their lifestyles and switch from tasty foods to bland foods.
Jamal had to quit chips, high-carb foods, sugar, and alcohol completely and had to eat proteins only. On the other hand, Jerod had to limit his alcohol and sugar intake.
As someone who had weight struggle myself, I know how hard it is to say uh… uh… (nope) to the fries 😭😭
Back to the Mixon brothers’ case, they, too, had doubts about whether they were going to achieve it all through diet.
Well, NOT, duh!
Heavy Workout For A Change
Can you lose weight just by limiting yourself to a healthy diet? YES! But, NO if you’re in level 2 obesity or more.
Jamal and Jerod had to sweat off their bodies for a year and more, not just for a few months.
They started their day with cardio, and to conquer their overweight issues, three hours of gym time became their daily routine.
Jamal’s 150 lbs. and Jerod’s 300 lbs. Weight Loss
The younger brother Jamal and the elder brother Jerod maintained their eating and workout regimen for almost a year. It took a toll on their body and also helped them achieve their goal.
Jamal before and after losing 150 lbs. of his weight (the left shows how he was before changing lifestyle and the right is his transformation)
Jamal shed 150 lbs. of his body weight, while his brother Jerod lost 300 lbs. (OMG) of his body.
Jerod before and after losing 300 lbs. of his weight (the left photo shows how he was before changing lifestyle and the right photo shows his transformation)
Surely, that had to overcome the fatigue, a physical/mental condition in which you feel constant exhaustion and lack of energy. But, they made it possible and proved people who doubted them.
How To Achieve What The Mixon Brothers Did?
HEALTH is important!
And to have a fit and healthy body, you have things you can consider.
Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only and consider it as a reference only. Please consult with a healthcare professional/dietician for medical advice.
You can opt in for low-carb diets if you are overweight, and limit your fat intake.
- 20ml fat intake at most.
- Drink 2.5 to 3 liters of water daily (consult your doctor first as people with some medical conditions like kidney disease, heart disease, and liver disease are not allowed to have more water).
- Limit spice intake to once a week
- Say no to smoking/alcohol.
As for the workout, you can go slow on that.
Mayo Clinic says walking 150 minutes a week can reduce the risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression.
- 30 minutes walk after eating.
- Use of vibrating plates (no more than 20 minutes a day).
Plus the most important – PATIENCE and CONSISTENCY!
That’s how you can start your regimen to lose weight. Consider it as your FIRST STEP!
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