John Goodman was ‘eating alcoholically’ before starting weight loss journey at nearly 400 pounds

John Goodman has described how his struggles with alcoholism and weight led him to seek lasting change. He said he became sober in his 50s, after repeated cycles of losing and regaining weight, and was nearly 400 pounds when he decided to address his health.

Goodman said he continued to eat in a way he likened to his former drinking after quitting alcohol, and had stomach surgery; he also experienced anaemia and loss of a layer of fat beneath his skin. He traced his drinking to 1978, describing how it became a habit and eventually led to hospitalisation. In 2023, he said his fitness routine included boxing practice and daily walks.