Wayne Knight Lost 110 Pounds and These Simple Habits Helped Him Transform His Body
If you're a diehard Seinfeld fan, you're quite familiar with Wayne Knight's iconic character Newman. Jerry's neighbor—and constant presence—never failed to make the audience laugh. He had much to say about food. In fact, he shared his dislike of broccoli in one episode, spitting out the "vile weed" in that only-Newman kind of way. But he had a liking for jambalaya, and fans loved his character.
In real life, the actor lost an impressive 110 pounds—and we learned the healthy habits he adopted to transform his body and overall well-being.
He Battled With Emotional Eating
Knight battled with emotional eating and weight gain for quite some time, referring to himself as a food "addict." At one point in his life, he weighed over 300 pounds and learned he was at serious risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. His doctor told him he was "heading towards death," and it "scared me, literally to life," according to Prevention.
He Recognized That His Weight Was a Health Risk
Recognizing his weight was a health risk was a giant step. Knight called his eating habits an "addiction" and wants to leave that part of his life behind.
"I was eating for reasons that have nothing to do with hunger. I was eating to numb myself, and when I began to have to look at the fact that I was eating as an addiction and treat it as such, that's when I turned a corner," the actor told CBS.
He Recruited the Help of Experts
Knight has worked with a personal trainer, a psychiatrist, and a support group. The actor even signed up for a gourmet meal delivery service to revamp his diet and keep his daily calorie count in check.
He Didn't Have Surgery
Knight wasn't interested in having weight-loss surgery.
"I believe that you can eat through a gastric bypass. I believe that, in my previous self, I might have tried," the celeb told CBS.
He Worked Out
Knight reportedly performed The Exercise Coach workouts to maintain his fitness (via Men's Journal). According to the official website, these sessions involve 20-minute workouts, two times a week, and take place in a private atmosphere. They're backed by science, great for every fitness level, and particularly appealing for those who don't prefer a traditional gym scene.
For more weight-loss success stories, check out Jennifer Hudson Lost 80 Pounds Without Ozempic and Here Are 5 Daily Habits She Still Swears By.
