‘I Stopped Eating Food…Lost Muscle’: After Losing 25 Pounds, Phil Mickelson, 52, Names His Biggest Health Motivator

Mickelson, who won the Masters thrice, left fans worried after he stayed silent throughout the 2023 Champions dinner. On Thursday, however, Mickelson made some major revelations about his form and health following the opening round of the 87th Masters.

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Phil Mickelson clears up doubts regarding his appearance.

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Mickelson had a decent outing at the Masters opening round on Thursday.

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The LIV golfer, looks significantly skinnier than before.

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he has lost 25 pounds in the past couple of months.

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Mickelson has clearly drawn inspiration from his golfing compatriots, as he complimented their amazing form.

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“I’m just going to keep it going this year and continue down that path because, if you watch like some of these guys out here today, how far and how fast they’re able to swing the club, it’s really amazing.”

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Mickelson's reply when asked about whether there was any health benchmark that the golfer was looking forward to achieving?

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“I want to be healthy and well and not have any issues and not have any cardiac issues and not have any — like I want to be fit and be able to enjoy life because this is a really fun chapter right now for Amy and I,” said the golfer, noting that it is an exciting time for him and his wife, Amy.

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‘I Stopped Eating Food…Lost Muscle’: After Losing 25 Pounds, Phil Mickelson, 52, Names His Biggest Health Motivator

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Mickelson, who won the Masters thrice, left fans worried after he stayed silent throughout the 2023 Champions dinner. On Thursday, however, Mickelson made some major revelations about his form and health following the opening round of the 87th Masters.

Phil Mickelson returned to Augusta National after missing last year’s edition of the Masters. The 52-year-old golfer is one of the eighteen LIV golfers competing for this year’s highly-coveted green jacket.

Phil Mickelson clears up doubts regarding his appearance.

Mickelson had a decent outing at the Masters opening round on Thursday.

The player noted that there were “a lot of positives” because he hit many nice shots. The golfer’s comments about his appearance also cleared up fans’ confusion.

The LIV golfer, looks significantly skinnier than before.

he has lost 25 pounds in the past couple of months.

“I stopped eating food, that was a big help. I lost 25 pounds. Then I had — I also lost muscle, so I had to start lifting, and I’ve been lifting and slowly have been getting my speed and strength back to where I need it to be,” revealed the golfer.

Mickelson has clearly drawn inspiration from his golfing compatriots, as he complimented their amazing form.

“I’m just going to keep it going this year and continue down that path because, if you watch like some of these guys out here today, how far and how fast they’re able to swing the club, it’s really amazing.”

Mickelson's reply when asked about whether there was any health benchmark that the golfer was looking forward to achieving?

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