Many of Blake Shelton’s followers observed noticeable changes in his appearance when he recently took part in an online concert. The 44-year-old country music artist wasn’t just showing off his amazing physical transformation—he had a major health issue.
Shelton claimed that in the early months of his indoor seclusion, he developed unhealthy habits like overeating, binge drinking, and binge eating. Because of his bad habits and the fact that the epidemic kept him from working or touring, Shelton put on a worrying amount of weight.
Shelton talked about how his unhealthy lifestyle has left him feeling anxious and lonely in a Zoom interview. A feeling of powerlessness and defenselessness overcame him. He was stuck at home, unable to get himself out of there or get help from a professional.
With the help of friends and family, he managed to get back on track with healthier eating habits and an exercise routine that helped him lose the excess weight.
The singer had a small heart attack while trying to take care of some household responsibilities. It dawned on him at this time just how detrimental his lifestyle had become to his health.
Beer and cheeseburgers had late at night with friends were negatively affecting his health, and the weight in his chest indicated that something wasn’t right.
His doctor had advised him to lose weight immediately to avoid consequences from his heart ailment. To adopt healthy living choices and keep his strength and fitness for years to come, this means making long-term routine changes in addition to short-term ones.
After his scary health crisis, Shelton realized he needed to take charge of his health and make some big adjustments. After talking with Kelly Clarkson, a judge on The Voice and his close friend, he made the decision to give the ketogenic diet a try.
This diet drastically limits the intake of carbs in attempt to induce a state of ketosis, a metabolic process in which the body transforms fat into molecules known as ketones, allowing the body to use fat as an energy source rather than carbohydrates.
The country music artist asserts that the dietary adjustments he took are what have caused his health to improve—even beyond what it was before the small heart attack. At a time when many individuals are struggling to keep healthy due to the epidemic, Shelton’s tale is a tremendous source of motivation and inspiration for people seeking to make good lifestyle adjustments.
Simple adjustments like eliminating processed foods high in carbs, increasing leafy greens, and lowering portion sizes can help someone begin a healthy regimen similar to Shelton’s.
