John Goodman is a well-known American actor who has appeared in television and movies. He is best known for his role as Dan Conner on the hit TV program Roseanne, which ran from 1988 to 1997 and was recently resurrected in 2018.
Goodman has appeared in several films throughout his career, including Raising Arizona, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Monsters, Inc. He has been on TV shows such as Community and Treme and Roseanne.
He is also well-known for his voice work in animated films and television shows. He has provided the voice of characters in films such as The Emperor’s New Groove, Cars, The Princess and the Frog, and TV shows such as American Dad! and The Simpsons.
John Goodman, well known for his roles in Roseanne and The Big Lebowski, has struggled with mental health disorders and substance misuse his whole life.
Goodman disclosed publicly in 2007 that he had been diagnosed with depression and had battled alcoholism for many years.
He began drinking heavily in his early twenties, and his addiction eventually led to many health concerns and personal troubles. He entered a treatment facility in 2007 to manage his alcohol addiction and has been sober ever since.
Goodman has also fought depression in addition to his alcoholism. At some point in his life, he was diagnosed with depression. He describes it as a “chemical condition, a brain thing” that manifests as “broad discontent with everything.”
He has spoken frankly about his experience with mental illness, describing it as a daily battle. Despite this, he has maintained a positive attitude and continued working and participating in the entertainment sector.
In recent years, he has made a serious effort to emphasize his health and well-being. He has remained sober and has committed to his mental health. He has also prioritized his physical health by being active and eating a nutritious diet.
The Story of John Goodman’s Weight Loss
John Goodman is famous for his husky physique. But, somewhere in the 2000s, he realized that his girth posed a health danger. He admits to “pushing 400 pounds… somewhere up near there” in a 2010 interview with David Letterman.
Goodman asserted that his weight has yo-yoed and had no problem losing (and regaining) 60 pounds at a time. It was, however, not the healthiest cycle. Friends and family asked him to “lighten up” since his massive frame was shattering furnishings.
Goodman is a candidate for gastric bypass or lap band surgery based on his significant weight loss. However, he never relied on modern treatment to attain his new look.
He stressed portion control in many interviews; the less he drank, the less he ate to the point of agony. Nevertheless, learning which foods would benefit him necessitated the assistance of his trainer, Mackie Shilstone.
Shilstone defines the Mediterranean diet as “mainly plant-based, with a lower intake of red meat, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and a heavy emphasis on olive oil.”
He also works out six days a week. “Get some exercise,” Goodman said to Peter Travers. “I’m coming to the point when I can’t afford to be idle any longer. It gives me the energy to work because it is quite exhausting.”
Goodman has lost over 100 pounds. And, since returning to his role as Dan Conner in 2018, he hasn’t shown any signs of weight gain. He appears to attribute his success to a 12-step philosophy.
