Normally celeb weight loss occurs in the months leading up to summer, especially for women, and they survive on low-calorie meal plans while showing off amazing bodies during the hot months. However, these five male celebrities have decided to use their summer to get it right and get it tight. If you think it’s too late to whip yourself into shape before the end of summer, think again. Find out how these celebrities are sporting a slimmer and toned physique as we go into the autumnal months.
Kanye West
Kanye has been working out five times a week with personal trainer Harley Pasternak and drinking three vitamin-packed smoothies and eating two healthy snacks a day. The new father and husband thought his wife Kim Kardashian could use some encouragement losing those last few pounds of baby weight, after giving birth to their daughter North West. So instead of cheering her on from the sidelines, he decided to get into better shape, himself, to stick around for a longer time with their daughter.
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo was listed at 235 pounds in his New York Knicks profile earlier the 2013-2014 NBA season, but he’s obviously not clocking in at that weight anymore. The 30-year-old small forward and his trainer Idan Ravin are working together to ensure that his body can maintain the stress and rigors that playing professional basketball puts on the body. As Ravin told ESPN News, “When you’re driving a Lamborghini you’re going to put the most expensive gas in it. It’s important. They’re not 18 years old anymore.” Carmelo and his trainer won’t release how many pounds he’s lost or his training regimen, but we can say the weight loss looks good on the baller.
Rick Ross
Rick Ross may have dropped 100 pounds since he started taking his health seriously, but he’s still the “biggest boss that you’ve seen thus far.” The Miami-based rapper who once said, “The most I used to do for exercise was stand up to count the money,” made changes to his diet and exercise regimen. He started working with Crossfit trainers as a part of his Reebok deal last fall. But fans started taking notice this summer of just how much those “little workouts” were paying off for Ross. Never one to shy away from taking off his shirt for the cameras, Ross showed off his weight loss alongside Chris Brown and Usher in the video for “New Flame.”
Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat baller Dwyane Wade has taken the news of Lebron James’ departure from the team as a challenge to step up his game and eating habits during the off-season. Ray Allen has been an inspiration in helping his former teammate cut back on foods high in starch and dairy products. Instead of traveling the world and eating foreign cuisine, Wade has opted for veggies and foods that fuel his intense workouts. Last season, Wade spent a considerable time away from the court to maintain his knees and overall health. With less weight on his body, he’s hoping to assist his teammates in earning another NBA title. Seemingly shy about the number of pounds he’s dropped, he only said that he’s not at the weight he was during training camp.
Lebron James
After announcing he is going home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lebron James is determined to return as the best player he can physically be. Over the summer he’s been working with nutritionist Dr. Cate Shanahan to manage his sugar intake and work on a lower-carbohydrate diet. Shanahan has taught James to rely less on carbs that turn into sugar, which in turn slows down his performance. Shanahan said that by limiting the number of carbs James consumes daily, his body can burn fat first and increase his weight loss. James is in on the joke that his 6′ 8 frame is slimmer than before, posting viral memes of himself on Instagram. Let’s see if that work pays off during his comeback season with the Cavs.