Christopher Schwarzenegger is breaking down his lengthy weight loss journey.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s son shared during a panel at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit in Los Angeles that his weight loss journey has been significant. He mentioned that he began the process in 2019 while living in Australia, realizing how his weight was holding him back from daily activities. When he planned a trip to Australia, he intended to enjoy various experiences, but his weight became a hindrance.
One activity he missed out on due to his weight was skydiving which he expressed disappointment about. His friends were skeptical about him being able to skydive, highlighting the physical limitations he faced. Christopher acknowledged that he had made numerous attempts to address his weight issues in the past, reminiscing about using meal delivery services in high school and feeling out of place with his unconventional lunches.
Reflecting on his weight loss journey, Christopher stated that it has been a journey of trial and error. He emphasized that achieving weight loss is not an overnight process and that he doesn’t feel like he has reached his ultimate goal yet. Despite the progress he has made, Christopher doesn’t consider himself an “after” in before-and-after scenarios, indicating that he believes there is still work to be done.
He also revealed that he lost 30 pounds in less than two months after choosing to give up bread for the Christian season of Lent this year. “I was like, ‘Well, if I’m giving up bread, I might as well just take the opportunity and I’m a good Catholic boy, so I’m not going to break it,’” he stated. “And that was my one rule. I was like, ‘I’m not going to break Lent.’ And so, I lost 30 pounds just through that.”
Christopher showed off his body transformation at Saturday’s event by sporting a simple white button-up shirt, black trousers and white sneakers. The panel marked one of the first times Christopher has publicly opened up about his weight loss.
Christopher’s comments come after a handful of recent outings with his famous family after staying under the radar over the years. Christopher is the youngest of Arnold, 77, and his ex-wife Shriver’s four kids, including Katherine, 35, Christina, 33, and Patrick, 31. Arnold also shares his son Joseph, 27, with Mildred Patricia Baena.
Back in February, Christopher supported his older brother Patrick at the season 3 premiere of The White Lotus in Los Angeles. The siblings posed for red carpet pics with their sisters, Shriver, 69, Katherine’s husband, Chris Pratt, and Patrick’s fiancée, Abby Champion.
Katherine shared a sweet Instagram snap with her three younger siblings in honor of National Siblings Day last month. “My favorites forever and always,” she captioned the April 10 photo, which saw Christopher sporting a navy T-shirt and grey athletic shorts.
Days later, Christopher was spotted attending an Easter brunch with his family at the Restoration Hardware in Los Angeles. He kept things casual for the April 20 outing, wearing a long-sleeved navy shirt, khaki pants and white sneakers.
