Weight loss is not such a big deal for adults but when you are nearing your 80s and have lost more than thirty pounds and still wants to lose ten more pounds is really hard one. Here we discuss the weight loss story of former US speaker and veteran American politician Newt Gingrich. Everyone is shocked by the new look of the republican and how even lost so much weight and still one of the active politician in the current American politics. Let's see how our veteran Newt Gingrich lost 30 pounds?
Newt Gingrich weight loss.
Newt Gingrich was born on june 17, 1943 to Kathleen and Newton Searles McPherson. Gingrich mother was 17 and father was 19 when he was born. Soon their relationship ended. Gingrich mother then married to a war veteran Robert Gingrich who served in Korean and Vietnam war. Due to his position Gingrich family have to move to different places. From England, France and Germany. Due to which Newt Gingrich doesn't have a proper friends and school life.
In 1961 Gingrich graduated from Baker high school, Georgia where he fell in love with his own maths teacher. Gingrich later proposed to his own teacher and married. Gingrich finished his B.A history from Emory university in 1965. Gingrich also have M.A and PhD in history. From the very young age Newt Gingrich was interested in American politics and was the strong supporter of republican party. Newt Gingrich was actively participating in all the meetings and promoting republican ideas.
Newt Gingrich first political life started when he fought for the Georgia's 6th congressional district where he lost to the party's veteran Jack Flynt by two thousand votes. Newt Gingrich was a advisor for Ronald Reagan and active in the politics for more than fifty years. In 1998 he was appointed as the 50th speaker. Beyond differences Newt Gingrich is still considered as the veteran politician of America.
Who is Newt Gingrich's coach?
As Newt Gingrich is nearing his 80s he knew he need to change something big in his life. Newt Gingrich was weighing around 240 pounds and need to lose weight. It was really hard especially if you are in your 70s and want to lose weight. It's really hard. That was the time when the famous bodybuilder from Florida helped him out. John DeFendis famous bodybuilder and dietician helped the former speaker to lose weight. DeFendis strongly believed in burning fat and staying fit. So technically eat less carbs foods and do plenty of exercises is the advice John DeFendis gave to Newt Gingrich. John DeFendis now run a gym at South Carolina.
Newt Gingrich weight loss diet.
For the aged people weight loss diet should be different like you can not go for hard diet or do hard exercises. You have to be simple in eating and exercises. For Newt Gingrich the very first thing he did is that he focused on less carbs foods.
• Newt Gingrich completely avoided all the junk foods and quit smoking. He understood taking healthy foods is very important in life. He took plenty of fiber rich foods and vegetables. Newt Gingrich believed lifestyle change is the only way to weight loss.
• Newt Gingrich took plenty of oats and beans. Beans are so rich in fiber and protein both helps in healthy weight loss. Protein also has all the essential minerals and nutrients to support your body.
• Newt Gingrich also took a lot of oats. Oats is one of the best foods for weight loss. Oats help you in maintaining low glycemic index. Oats also helps in insulin secretion.
• Newt Gingrich had plenty of sleep and rest. Gingrich is active in politics. He is actively opposing Biden policies. Still he managed to keep his health.
• Newt Gingrich does plenty of exercises. Most of them are jogging and stretches. Stretches help you greatly in weight loss and to be stay active.
• It was John DeFendis who helped the former speaker to lose weight with his advices.
Newt Gingrich on weight loss surgery.
Newt Gingrich denies the rumors of the weight loss surgery. Newt Gingrich said, "How can i go for the weight loss surgery at my 80s". Newt Gingrich strictly followed the advice of John DeFendis and followed them faithfully. Newt Gingrich is now 230 pounds and want to lose 20 more pounds. Newt Gingrich weight loss follows a strict less carbs diet and mild exercises.
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