Charles Barkley, the former professional NBA basketball player, has recently garnered media attention after losing 60 lbs. Charles struggled with his weight during his B-Ball career, but things worsened after he retired. Barkley claims that he did not opt for weight loss surgery and has changed his health and dietary habits to achieve his goal.

Basketball enthusiasts were taken aback when the “Round Mound of Rebound” looked slimmer.

This article will explore whether Barkley has undergone bariatric surgery or whether his regime routine was responsible for tremendous weight loss.

Charles Barkley Binge Eating

Why Did Charles Barkley Decide To Lose So Much Weight?

Charles was criticized by his peers, like Michael Jordan, for his eating habits and heavy body. Even Marcus Allen, an NFL running back, advised him to get in shape to improve on his tournaments. His doctor also recommended he lose the extra pounds from hip surgery to prevent future health issues.

Chuck’s good friend Shaq told him to “get his a** in shape.”

Charles Barkley was motivated to shed extra pounds to enhance his performance on the golf course, a sport that he has tried to make a new hobby. Getting trimmed should help him cure his YIPS Golf swing. He also wanted to be prepared for his daughter, Christian Barkley, Jewish wedding dance: the hora.

Did Barkley Have Weight Loss Surgery?

Chuck dropped quite a bit of excess weight in a rather short time. The rapid and sustainable weight drop is a characteristic of bariatric procedures, such as a mini gastric sleeve or mini gastric bypass. Superstars are often not upfront about how they get skinny, and they say their success is due to diet and exercise.

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Of course, proper nutrition and fitness training are beneficial even after weight loss surgery. But losing substantial pounds quickly and keeping it off long-term by watching calories is not feasible.

Charles Barkley on TNT-Mexico Bariatric Center

Did Charles Barkley do Weight Watchers?

Yes, Charles joined a Weight Watchers program in 2012 that offered informational support on dieting, exercise, and live coaching sessions. Barkley lost 27 pounds through the program by cutting out junk food and eating more greens like asparagus and Brussels sprouts.

After losing 42 pounds, he showed getting trimmed by dressing like a woman in the Weight Watchers “Lose Like A Man” campaign. The idea of the advertisement was to suggest that Weight Watchers was not just for women.

Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they both have support and are accountable, and Weight Watchers can be a good choice for both of those. For example, the 2009 Shape Up Rhode Island campaign (SURI) produced an average 7 lbs drop in all overweight/obese participants. The results suggest that social connections, such as teammates, played a role in individual weight loss.

Did Charles Barkley get Weight Loss Injection Shots?

Chuck pointed out that he started using Mounjaro (similar to Ozempic) and following a doctor-prescribed regimen about six months ago. His doctor told him that there are many fat young people but not many old ones.

“I am like, ‘Yo man, I wanna be here.’ I am gonna get down to 270 because man, I wanna be here,” the former NBA star told the reporters.

Eating better, exercising, and using the shot once a week have helped him drop 62 pounds. Weight loss injection shots are a possible way Charles Barkley lost weight, but it is not known completely.

Charles Barkley’s Weight Loss Routine

Charles contributes his extreme makeover to diet and exercise, “It Tastes Good, Then I Just Spit it Out,” he says.

In “The Steam Room” podcast with Ernie Johnson, Barkley revealed that he fixed his meal time between 5 pm and 8 pm and fasted the rest. “I’m down about 50 pounds. I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, where I’ve been eating once daily. I’m down 52 (pounds), but I gained 94 when I got my new hips. I just got to get in better shape.”

  • Intermittent fasting– This diet involves switching between fasting and eating regularly. In this case, Charles Barkley only eats one meal a day.
  • Exercise– To get in shape, he does moderate cardio workouts, such as running on the treadmill at the gym.

Higher fat burning can be achieved by combining exercise with intermittent fasting. A study with 34 resistance-trained males showed that males assigned to a time-restricted feeding decreased by 20% more fat than males assigned to a regular diet.

Charles Barkley Stats:

Charles Wade Barkley, nicknamed “Sir Charles,” “Chuck,” and “the Round Mound of Rebound,” was born February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama. Barkley played in NCAA college basketball at Auburn for three years before joining NBA.  Barkley played in NBA for 16 years in notable teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets and retired in 2000. Charles appeared in 11 All-Star games and was named MVP. He also played for the USA “Dream Team” at Barcelona in 1992 alongside Michael Jordan and Atlanta in 1996.

Charles is hilariously funny and quick-witted – “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.”

With Kenny Smith, Shaq, and Ernie Johnson, Sir Charles has been integral to “Inside the NBA” on TNT. Charles Barkley’s 2023 net worth is estimated at around $70 million. He has been with his wife, Maureen, for over 30 years. Charles’s daughter, Christina, got married on March 6, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nike has a signature sneaker line called the “Nike Air Force Max” for Chuck.

Height: 6’6
Highest Weight: 350 lbs
Current Weight: 290 lbs
Goal Weight: 252 lbs

Charles Barkley NBA Career Stats

Weight Loss Surgery Trend Among NBA Players and Owners

All professional basketball players, current and former, are slimming down. Today’s game requires players to be fast and speedy to run up and down the court. The former ones are following suit: Magic Johnson (Hall of Famer), Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq), and Dennis Scott (3D) are some well-known names that are getting in shape.

Charles mentioned in a podcast interview that he still to need to lose another 30 pounds to get to his ideal weight.

Others affiliated with the National Basketball Association, like Mark Cuban and Stan Van Gundy, have slimmed down too. Mark, owner of Dallas Maverick and an investor on the panel of the Shark TV show, is claiming he lost weight with his daily exercise routine and Keto gummies!

Injectable Weight Loss

An injectable medication used to treat diabetes called Ozempic (Semaglutide) is now popular among celebrities and influencers. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine with 1,961 adults resulted in the mean change in body weight at−14.9% in the semaglutide group compared with −2.4% in the placebo group.

Ozempic is for diabetic patients and is not FDA-approved for casual weight loss. It is not a proven measure to keep weight off.

Some side effects of Ozempic include the following:

 

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