John Goodman Demonstrates His 200-lb. Weight Reduction in Monaco

John Goodman is still weighing 200 pounds. weight loss as a result of his 2007 fitness journey.

The actor, who served as the president of the jury at the Monte Carlo TV Festival in Monaco on Sunday, made an appearance on the red carpet wearing a suit that was cut to a slim fit. Goodman, 71, has stated that he wants to lead by example by maintaining his weight loss, and it appears that he is doing so.

The actor, who has starring roles in both HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones and ABC’s The Conners, said that portion control helped him lose weight. At the time, he said, “I was just shoving everything into my mouth.”

David Letterman caught the actor at 6’2″ announcing that he was “pushing 400” pounds. 2011 was when he was at his heaviest.

The actor told PEOPLE that his desire to “live life better” was all that drove him to make the decision to get healthier.

He stated to PEOPLE, “I know it sounds sad, but it was a waste.” To sit on your arse and decide what to eat next takes a lot of creative energy.”

Besides, as he told ABC, “I just got drained, weary of checking myself out. You don’t want to look at yourself as you shave in the mirror. It becomes risky.

Goodman said he stopped drinking, hired a health coach, and started doing regular workouts in addition to portion control.

However, Goodman has stated that consistency was ultimately the key to his success. In the past, he explained to ABC, “I would take a break for three months, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then I would reward myself with a six-pack of Bud or whatever, and then I would just go back to my old habits.”

The following time, I wanted to move slowly and exercise. I’m getting to the point where I can no longer afford to sit still. Additionally, it gives me the motivation to work, as work is extremely draining.

Goodman has made the analogy between his weight problems and his alcoholism, which got so bad that he said, “I was drinking at work — my speech would be slurred.”

“When I was high on liquor, my cheeks would turn bright red, and I thought I was fooling people. I merely resembled a stop sign.

However, according to the actor’s explanation to ABC, “I think you’re trying to fill a hole that can’t be filled unless it’s filled with goodness, some kind of spirituality, not religion…but just a belief in something higher than yourself, a purpose,” However, you simply acknowledge that it exists rather than stuffing it with food, booze, or cocaine. It cannot be filled. And you continue to deal with it.