TL;DR
- Post Malone will perform at the NFL's Thanksgiving game between the Chiefs and Cowboys.
- He has lost over 50 pounds, attributing it to diet changes and becoming a father.
- Malone clarified his weight loss is not drug-related, stating he feels healthier.
- His diet includes grilled chicken, carrots, white rice, and hot sauce, avoiding fried foods.
Post Malone will be in the spotlight for the NFL's premier Thanksgiving game.
During the break of the much-awaited Kansas City Chiefs versus Dallas Cowboys game, the artist, who transitioned from rap to country music, is scheduled to perform. Malone, a vocal supporter of the Cowboys, has established himself as one of America's top musical acts in the last ten years.
Fans might observe that when Malone performs, it's not only his music that has evolved but also his appearance compared to the past. He's recently spoken about his efforts to lose weight, mentioning he shed more than 50 pounds at one stage.
Here's what to know about Post Malone's weight loss.
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Post Malone weight loss
Malone has recently confirmed his commitment to a diet and weight loss journey. In April 2023, he posted on Instagram to explain his significant weight loss, which had prompted some fans to worry it was drug-related. Malone was hospitalized in September 2022 and later revealed he had been experiencing breathing difficulties due to "stabbing pain".
"Hello everybody, I hope you're having a great night. I wanted to say that I'm not doing drugs," Malone wrote in the caption. "I've had a lot of people ask me about my weight loss and I'd suppose, performance on stage. I'm having a lot of fun performing, and have never felt healthier."
The renowned performer stated that he initiated dietary adjustments in May 2022, coinciding with the arrival of his daughter with his fiancée.
"I guess dad life kicked in and I decided to kick soda and start eating better so I can be around for a long time for this little angel," Malone wrote. "Next up is smokes and brews, but I like to consider myself a patient man."
During August 2023, Malone was a guest on "The Joe Rogan Podcast", where he discussed his journey with weight loss.
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Post Malone's weight fluctuations
During his appearance on "The Joe Rogan Podcast" in August 2023, Malone estimated that by then, he had achieved "like 240 [pounds], and now I'm like 185 [pounds]."
Here's a photo taken of Malone at a concert in 2021:
Here's a photo Malone shared of himself in September 2023 after losing weight.
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Post Malone diet
During August 2023, Malone was featured on "The Joe Rogan Podcast", where he discussed his weight reduction journey and dietary changes. He specifically highlighted that cutting back on his soda consumption played a significant role.
"Soda is so bad. It’s so good but so bad," he told Rogan.
During October 2023, Post Malone shared with Howard Stern that while touring, he opted for grilled chicken, carrots, and white rice accompanied by hot sauce. He also mentioned that he ceased consuming fried foods and pizza during his tours.
"Hot sauce has no calories in it. I was blown away," he said.