Charles Barkley has dropped 50 pounds with the help of a GLP-1 after gaining around 100 pounds after undergoing a hip replacement.
The basketball icon, 63, played 16 seasons with the NBA. Now a sports broadcaster that’s a frequent face at the games, the star made it clear that he never had to worry about his weight or health back when he was playing pro.
“When I was 25 years old, my pregame meal was two fish filets, a large fry, and I washed it down with a Diet Coke. You know, I think tartar sauce is one of the greatest inventions of all time,” he told PEOPLE. “It’s probably not the healthiest meal in the world, but I loved it.”
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But when he had two hip replacements in 2016 and 2018, Barkley discovered that “things started going downhill quickly.”
“I ended up gaining like 100 pounds when I got my hips because you’re kind of laid up for months and months,” he told the publication. “You can’t do any physical activity and like I said, I’m always gonna eat.”
After tipping the scales at 355 pounds, Barkley’s doctor told him he needed to make a change.
“I said, ‘Let’s do it. I’ll try anything. I wanna be here,’ ” he said, explaining that his doctor introduced him to a GLP-1. He first tried Mounjaro, then switched to Zepbound. Now, he’s appearing in commercial as a spokesperson for Ro. The same drug also counts Serena Williams as a spokesperson.
“Next thing I know, I’m down 50 pounds., but I know I’ve actually lost more than that,” he said. “It’s been not only a game-changer, it’s been a life-changer.”
Check out Barkley’s 50 pound weight loss transformation below:
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What’s Charles Barkley’s Workout Regimen These Days?
In addition to using a GLP-1 to keep his weight down, Barkley has changed up his workout regimen.
“I’m working out every single day, running up and down the court for two hours a night. You can pretty much get away with eating anything,” he told the publication. “And then Father Time starts knocking on your door.”
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