While many people gain a lot of weight over the holiday season, Hollywood heavyweight Anthony Anderson lost a significant amount of weight for his upcoming film, Mortal Engines. Here’s a breakdown of his body transformation.
Muscular Changes
The actor previously appeared in The Room, where he played Garrett, a fanatical fitness enthusiast who takes obsession with working out to unhealthy extremes. Naturally, fans of the comedy were curious if Garrett had changed as much as he claims, so they started a Twitter campaign to see if the hunchback of Notre Dame had indeed slimmed down. According to Anderson, it’s all thanks to his love for working out and cutting back on the bad food. He credited his mother for preparing him healthy food during the making of The Room, which he followed religiously. His mother also attended some of his workouts to provide feedback and encouragement.
After appearing in the comedy, Anderson decided to up the ante and work on his body even more. He hired a trainer and shed his extra weight, dropping from 215 lbs. to 190 lbs. He credited the trainer with changing his eating habits and helping him to establish new workout routines and supplements. The actor also mentioned that he felt a lot more comfortable in his own skin after losing the weight. He has now maintained a weight range between 190 lbs. and 215 lbs., though he stopped doing routine physicals due to being type-cast as a thin character. He wants to avoid being type-cast as a character with a ‘thinness problem’ as he feels that this could limit his choices as an actor.
Fat Loss
Before the holidays, Anderson was over 300 lbs., and though his body mass index was normal, it’s safe to say the entertainment industry’s No. 1 ginger had a lot of excess body fat to lose. He decided to put his massive size on paper in a rare act of honesty, posting a photo of himself on Instagram with the following caption:
“Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. I didn’t want to beat around the bush either. So here goes… I wanted to let you know that I’ve been struggling with my weight for a long time. It’s affected my health…I’ve got high blood pressure, which they tell me is a result of being overweight. It’s also caused depression and anxiety. I’ve been feeling better since I’ve been lighter, physically and mentally. I’ve also been able to put a lot of my energy into my craft, which has made me a happier person. So, in conclusion, I just wanted to say that I appreciate your support. And, as always, thank you for reading. ”
The post clearly shows the extent of Anderson’s unhealthy addictions to fried foods and sweets, as he proudly displays his (now) svelte figure in a series of photos alongside co-star Ania Buongiorno. While many people lose weight over the holiday season, it’s safe to say that Anderson went the extra mile to create a lasting impression on fans and bring a different side to his character than we’re used to seeing. He has now embraced his hunchback and opened up about his weight issues in a rare act of candor. Is his openness to help other people struggling with their health and wellbeing? We’ll have to wait and see.
Though many people gain a lot of weight over the holiday season, it’s safe to say that Anderson lost a significant amount of weight for his upcoming film, Mortal Engines. Here’s a breakdown of his body transformation.
Muscular Changes
The actor previously appeared in The Room, where he played Garrett, a fanatical fitness enthusiast who takes obsession with working out to unhealthy extremes. Naturally, fans of the comedy were curious if Garrett had changed as much as he claims, so they started a Twitter campaign to see if the hunchback of Notre Dame had indeed slimmed down. According to Anderson, it’s all thanks to his love for working out and cutting back on the bad food. He credited his mother for preparing him healthy food during the making of The Room, which he followed religiously. His mother also attended some of his workouts to provide feedback and encouragement.
After appearing in the comedy, Anderson decided to up the ante and work on his body even more. He hired a trainer and shed his extra weight, dropping from 215 lbs. to 190 lbs. He credited the trainer with changing his eating habits and helping him to establish new workout routines and supplements. The actor also mentioned that he felt a lot more comfortable in his own skin after losing the weight. He has now maintained a weight range between 190 lbs. and 215 lbs., though he stopped doing routine physicals due to being type-cast as a thin character. He wants to avoid being type-cast as a character with a ‘thinness problem’ as he feels that this could limit his choices as an actor.
Fat Loss
Before the holidays, Anderson was over 300 lbs., and though his body mass index was normal, it’s safe to say the entertainment industry’s No. 1 ginger had a lot of excess body fat to lose. He decided to put his massive size on paper in a rare act of honesty, posting a photo of himself on Instagram with the following caption:
“Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. I didn’t want to beat around the bush either. So here goes… I wanted to let you know that I’ve been struggling with my weight for a long time. It’s affected my health…I’ve got high blood pressure, which they tell me is a result of being overweight. It’s also caused depression and anxiety. I’ve been feeling better since I’ve been lighter, physically and mentally. I’ve also been able to put a lot of my energy into my craft, which has made me a happier person. So, in conclusion, I just wanted to say that I appreciate your support. And, as always, thank you for reading. ”
The post clearly shows the extent of Anderson’s unhealthy addictions to fried foods and sweets, as he proudly displays his (now) svelte figure in a series of photos alongside co-star Ania Buongiorno. While many people lose weight over the holiday season, it’s safe to say that Anderson went the extra mile to create a lasting impression on fans and bring a different side to his character than we’re used to seeing. He has now embraced his hunchback and opened up about his weight issues in a rare act of candor. Is his openness to help other people struggling with their health and wellbeing? We’ll have to wait and see.
Though many people gain a lot of weight over the holiday season, it’s safe to say that Anderson lost a significant amount of weight for his upcoming film, Mortal Engines. Here’s a breakdown of his body transformation.
Muscular Changes
The actor previously appeared in The Room, where he played Garrett, a fanatical fitness enthusiast who takes obsession with working out to unhealthy extremes. Naturally, fans of the comedy were curious if Garrett had changed as much as he claims, so they started a Twitter campaign to see if the hunchback of Notre Dame had indeed slimmed down. According to Anderson, it’s all thanks to his love for working out and cutting back on the bad food. He credited his mother for preparing him healthy food during the making of The Room, which he followed religiously. His mother also attended some of his workouts to provide feedback and encouragement.
After appearing in the comedy, Anderson decided to up the ante and work on his body even more. He hired a trainer and shed his extra weight, dropping from 215 lbs. to 190 lbs. He credited the trainer with changing his eating habits and helping him to establish new workout routines and supplements. The actor also mentioned that he felt a lot more comfortable in his own skin after losing the weight. He has now maintained a weight range between 190 lbs. and 215 lbs., though he stopped doing routine physicals due to being type-cast as a thin character. He wants to avoid being type-cast as a character with a ‘thinness problem’ as he feels that this could limit his choices as an actor.
Fat Loss
Before the holidays, Anderson was over 300 lbs., and though his body mass index was normal, it’s safe to say the entertainment industry’s No. 1 ginger had a lot of excess body fat to lose. He decided to put his massive size on paper in a rare act of honesty, posting a photo of himself on Instagram with the following caption: