Shaquille O’Neal, the former NBA star, recently opened up about his impressive weight loss journey. Shaq visited a doctor’s clinic after more than a decade and he was completely thrown off by the strident reality of his laidback lifestyle. Shaq never actually paid attention to what he was eating or his daily routine after he retired, so the medical reports were an eye opener for him. Instead of ignoring the issue, Shaq took charge of his fitness. His dedication has resulted in him losing over 40 lbs and counting.

One of the key factors in O’Neal’s transformation has been his diet. According to People magazine, growing up as an athlete, Shaq admitted how he did not care whether his meals provided any value to his health. However, as he aged, he realized how he should take care of himself. 

Shaquille O’Neal talks about his transformation

Shaquille O’Neal now follows a well-thought-out diet of diverse and nutrient-rich foods that support his weight loss goals. He eats in small portions throughout the day and combines a proper diet with workout. His workout is pretty simple, including activities that pump the heart rate in combination with weight-training, a duo known for boosting metabolism. Shaq has seen impressive results. “I have more energy. I feel really good, I get to do stuff that I haven’t done. And it helps you discipline yourself much more,” said the Big man.

Shaquille O’Neal shared his meal plan in the interview and highlighted how 80% of his daily meals used to be unhealthy food earlier. Shaq has now started to make conscious choices about his diet. He can proudly admit now that most of his meals are healthy. “Okay, meal one is a shake, and then I’m going to go work out. Meal two will probably be little egg wraps. Meal three will be a salad, and then meal four and five will be chicken and steak,” informed Shaq.

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Shaq admitted how he still eats junk food but he makes conscious choices to keep on track. He cannot binge on processed goodies, though – they’re cut out completely. He also noted the importance of discipline in his entire journey towards transformation. Weight loss needs persistence, dedication and an equal amount of hard work, Shaq maintained. He appreciated the fitness influencers on social media, who served as an inspiration for his transformative journey.

Shaq gets ‘jealous’ seeing young guys on Instagram

Shaquille O’Neal’s diet is not just about losing weight, but also about being healthy and disciplined. According to O’Neal, he is a highly focused individual with a clear objective: to appear in an underwear advertisement alongside his sons. Shaq just wants to show off his muscles – at the age of 51. “I get a little jealous when I see these young guys on Instagram with their little six-packs,” he quipped. 

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By cutting out the junk food and replacing it with healthy options, he’s been able to achieve his goals and feel better about himself. Shaq’s weight loss transformation was something that left the NBA world awestruck – let us know your thoughts about his succes.