He won the World’s Strongest Man 2017 competition and scooped a 2016 world record as a deadlift holder, lifting 500kg under strongman rules. But now, Eddie Hall has retired from competing in the sport professionally. Since announcing he would be moving away from the strongman competitions, the 31-year-old lost a huge amount of weight. Overhauling his diet plan and fitness regime, the athlete’s new lifestyle saw him lose an astounding six stone.
He previously weighed in at 32 stone.
And, Eddie was well aware that he had been putting his health at risk.
“I knew that I was pushing the boundaries,” he exclusively told Express.co.uk.
“I knew that I was basically risking my life with all the health factors – it’s very unhealthy being that big.”
In an exclusive interview, Eddie, who hails from Stroke-on-Trent, explained he had cut out a lot of carbohydrates in order to slim.
His new diet plan saw him instead focus on eating protein and fats.
Exercise also played a huge role – with Eddie working several boxing sessions and a land-based work out into his training schedule each week.
And, he also went swimming in a bid to beat the bulge.
At 26 stone, now, Eddie has explained that he’s content with his weight and is now looking to maintain his slimming results.
In the third part of an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Eddie revealed: “I’m happy at this body weight.
“I’m currently at 26 stone, about 165 kilos, and I feel really good at this weight.
“I’ve got a six pack, and I’m quite happy to stay at this until I get a bit older and maybe I’ll have to reduce the weight a little bit more maybe when I get to my late 40s and 50s.”
So, how will he continue staying in the shape he’s currently at?
It seems he’ll continue limiting his carbohydrate intake and ensuring he doesn’t falter when it comes to his new training routine.
“I’m just going to carry on as I’m doing really,” Eddie said. “It’ll just be carrying on controlling my diet and making sure I get enough exercise in.”
Eddie also exclusively shared some top tips on how his fans could shift the pounds, should they wish to embark on their own weight loss journey.
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