Photo: Richard Blais/Instagram; Daniel Zuchnik/GettyChefRichard Blaisis opening up again about his dramatic weight loss.On Tuesday, theTop Chef All-Starschamp shared a throwback photo on Instagram from when he was heavier.“Here I am many years ago plus 60 pounds at least from where I’m at today,” Blais captioned the photo. “I remember just waking up uncomfortable; all the time. Posting this today to inspire some resolutions to keep going, namely mine.“Blais has previously talked to PEOPLE about his path to getting in shape while working in the culinary industry.At 230 lbs., he said he had to shed some pounds once he met his future wife, ex-trainer Jazmin.“To get the girl, I had to turn it around,” says the owner and chef ofThe Crack Shack, a chicken restaurant with five locations and a sixth on the way.He attributes his weight loss to letting go of his late-night binges and going for runs in the morning.RELATED VIDEO: Bizarre But Delicious: Richard Blais' Yogurt & Cheese Apple Pie"The same feeling I would get from eating a whole pizza and bottle of wine, I get from running now,” he said.Blais also switched up his diet and added more healthy choices.“I eat more grains and quinoa now,” he said. “Having kids [daughters Riley and Embry] helps me maintain better eating habits too because we’re mindful of what they eat.”
Photo: Richard Blais/Instagram; Daniel Zuchnik/Getty
ChefRichard Blaisis opening up again about his dramatic weight loss.On Tuesday, theTop Chef All-Starschamp shared a throwback photo on Instagram from when he was heavier.“Here I am many years ago plus 60 pounds at least from where I’m at today,” Blais captioned the photo. “I remember just waking up uncomfortable; all the time. Posting this today to inspire some resolutions to keep going, namely mine.“Blais has previously talked to PEOPLE about his path to getting in shape while working in the culinary industry.At 230 lbs., he said he had to shed some pounds once he met his future wife, ex-trainer Jazmin.“To get the girl, I had to turn it around,” says the owner and chef ofThe Crack Shack, a chicken restaurant with five locations and a sixth on the way.He attributes his weight loss to letting go of his late-night binges and going for runs in the morning.RELATED VIDEO: Bizarre But Delicious: Richard Blais' Yogurt & Cheese Apple Pie"The same feeling I would get from eating a whole pizza and bottle of wine, I get from running now,” he said.Blais also switched up his diet and added more healthy choices.“I eat more grains and quinoa now,” he said. “Having kids [daughters Riley and Embry] helps me maintain better eating habits too because we’re mindful of what they eat.”
ChefRichard Blaisis opening up again about his dramatic weight loss.
On Tuesday, theTop Chef All-Starschamp shared a throwback photo on Instagram from when he was heavier.
“Here I am many years ago plus 60 pounds at least from where I’m at today,” Blais captioned the photo. “I remember just waking up uncomfortable; all the time. Posting this today to inspire some resolutions to keep going, namely mine.”
Blais has previously talked to PEOPLE about his path to getting in shape while working in the culinary industry.
At 230 lbs., he said he had to shed some pounds once he met his future wife, ex-trainer Jazmin.
“To get the girl, I had to turn it around,” says the owner and chef ofThe Crack Shack, a chicken restaurant with five locations and a sixth on the way.
He attributes his weight loss to letting go of his late-night binges and going for runs in the morning.
RELATED VIDEO: Bizarre But Delicious: Richard Blais' Yogurt & Cheese Apple Pie
“The same feeling I would get from eating a whole pizza and bottle of wine, I get from running now,” he said.
Blais also switched up his diet and added more healthy choices.
“I eat more grains and quinoa now,” he said. “Having kids [daughters Riley and Embry] helps me maintain better eating habits too because we’re mindful of what they eat.”
source: people.com
