The best method for effective weight loss results is no secret. In fact, following a healthy, balanced diet, and regularly exercising seems to be one of the most highly recommended ways to slim. And, it seems that Will.i.am is well aware of this. The Voice UK coach, 43, has lost an incredible 20lbs, and now, he’s revealed what helped him to shift the pounds. His decision to slim came after he discovered he had high blood pressure and cholesterol – prompting fears about his health in the future.
Spilling all on his weight loss, Will.i.am spoke to Graham Norton on the self-titled programme, The Graham Norton Show, on how he had previously been hiding his larger figure.
He said: “I used to layer up to hide everything and wear big brimmed hats – I have big brimmed hat for when I am a little plump to make me look smaller.
“But now I just eat rabbit food and have lost 20lbs.”
Determined to get in shape, Will.i.am switched up what he was eating, by beginning to follow a plant-based diet.
This means he tucks into foods derived from plants, including vegetables, nuts, legumes, and fruits, but with few or no animal products.
While it’s similar to a vegan way of living, a plant-based diet differs in that vegans abstain from eating any animal products in a bid to exclude the exploitation of and cruelty to animals.
But, that’s not all, as in addition to tucking into his greens, the rapper also began to work out.
The DJ, record producer, and philanthropist has even got into the saddle, and started cycling to work.
And, while riding a bike isn’t necessarily a surprising way of losing weight, seeing the multi-millionaire travelling to his job on a bicycle could certainly come as a shock for some fellow commuters.
The star also makes sure he cycles in style too, wearing a special outfit.
He continued: “I ride my bike and have a bike outfit. I wear a mask, my glasses, a helmet and a hoodie – I look like a ninja!”
It seems that his efforts to slim have paid off, as Will.i.am lost more than an entire stone in just one month.
Fellow coach on The Voice UK, Tom Jones, now 78, has also slimmed by a huge amount in the past.
Back in 2011, the singer sought out help from a dietitian as he overhauled his diet.
The hitmaker took on the paleo diet, which saw him consume fresh, raw foods rather than processed options.
Tom also cut down on his alcohol intake – ditching drinking for a few months.
And, in just five months, the star lost two stone and seven pounds.
The Voice UK continues tonight on ITV at 8pm.