Ever since pictures from Blake Shelton’s and Gwen Stefani’s wedding surfaced, showing Shelton has lost weight, clients have been coming in and asking how he did it.
I’ve been doing hours of research on Shelton’s workout routine — from what he eats to what workouts he likes to what supplements he takes.
Here’s everything you should know about how Blake Shelton got in the best shape of his life.
Blake Shelton’s Diet
Raised in the country, 44-year-old Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is People magazine’s sexiest man alive and a judge on the show The Voice.
His weight has been fluctuating for years, and he’s been called fat by the media more than once.
He spent quarantine with Gwen and her children on his Oklahoma ranch before moving to a new home for her children to start the school year.
This was when Shelton started gaining weight.
As a public figure and because his wedding to Gwen was approaching, he wanted to take care of his appearance.
He promised his friends and family that he'd lose weight, so he hired a diet coach to help him lose at least 10 pounds.
"I feel like if I say 10, I have to do it. So, 10. It's out there now; I can't let people down."
- Blake Shelton, Country Singer
His Meal Plan
Here’s all he eats in a day:
Breakfast
- Protein shake
- 5.3 ounces of nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup of strawberries
Snack
- Granola bar or an apple
Lunch
- Lean chicken or turkey
- Brown rice pasta
- ¼ cup marinara
- Steamed vegetables, such as broccoli
Snack
- Red bell pepper with guacamole
- Dinner
- Grilled steak tortilla salad with chili powder and fresh lime juice
Blake, a self-proclaimed country boy, prefers simple cooking, starting his day with eggs in coconut oil or oatmeal with flaxseeds and blueberries.
Though he is not a diet enthusiast, he maintains a healthy lifestyle, opting for straightforward meals like grilled chicken or fish with vegetables. He balances his meals, avoiding overeating if he has a heavier lunch like avocado salad.
In my experience coaching clients, replacing high-calorie foods with healthier alternatives, such as nuts or whole-grain crackers, is effective.
Blake, who dislikes traditional exercise, finds motivation in rewards. He enjoys a whey protein shake or fat-free frozen yogurt post-workout, aiding in fat loss.
What He Eats for Weight Loss
- Eggs
- Greek yogurt
- Lean meat: chicken, turkey, steak
- Flaxseed
- Nuts
- Fruits
- Vegetables
In my experience, clients who incorporate these foods into their diet see significant improvements.
What He Avoids
- Fast food
- Processed products
- Fried foods
- Foods full of sugar
Blake Shelton’s Workout Routine
Many people come in thinking cardio is the holy grail for burning fat.
I always tell my clients, just like Blake Shelton, that while cardio is effective, there are other exercise categories that can yield even better results.
This is something Shelton is aware of, and even though he’s not a fan of going to the gym, by sticking to his diet and this exercise routine, he had excellent results.
Shelton’s pro tip for days when you don’t want to get out of bed: call your friend and train together.
Work a specific body part, such as the chest, if you aren’t in the mood for an all-in workout.
His workout routine is all about concentrating on specific body parts.
Other workout routines:
Day 1 — Compound lower-body exercise (e.g., deadlift, squat)
The key to compound lower-body exercise is to lift heavy, as everybody wants to get the biggest muscles in their body to respond.
There aren’t any finite reps or sets, but to burn fat, Shelton did five reps during a session.
Keep your mind focused, start with a lightweight, and gradually increase until you hit a weight where you can do only five reps with good form
Day 2 — Upper-body superset
Day 2 is all about the upper body:
- Dumbbell bench press
- Push-up
- Single-arm bent-over row
- Dumbbell curl
For the best slimming results, Shelton superset the moves — he did a set of the first exercise and then immediately the other.
Do 3 sets of 12 reps each.
Day 3 — Lower-body/core superset
Day 3 is for the lower body and core:
- Reverse lunge
- Step-up
- Plank
- Russian twists
Work one leg at a time, 3 sets of 12 reps, without resting between the exercises.
Day 4 — Metabolic finisher
On day 4, Shelton usually gets the cardio in:
- 3 minutes of rope jumping
- 15 burpees
- 10 mountain climbers
- 10 plank ups
It's also worth noting that mental health plays a crucial role in fitness.
For celebrities like Blake Shelton, the relationship between mental well-being and physical fitness is significant. Regular exercise, as part of a balanced lifestyle, can have a profound impact on mental health, enhancing mood and reducing stress.
His Weight Loss Supplement
After his incredible results, Shelton revealed he’s been using Garcinia Cambogia.
He’s not a fan of dieting, so this weight loss supplement for losing weight helped him curb his cravings.
According to studies published by the Journal of Obesity, Garcinia Cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped fruit. Because it’s too sour, it’s not normally eaten, but it’s used as a supplement by people who want to slim down [1].
This weight loss supplement is made from fruit peels, and it has many benefits, as shown by WebMD [2]. They include:
- Reduces appetite
- Reduces cholesterol
- Increases metabolism
- Gives energy
Similarly, a few of my clients have experimented with supplements like Garcinia Cambogia.
While results vary, I always emphasize the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and mental well-being as the foundation of any weight loss journey.
References:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/garcinia-cambogia-weight-loss
About The Author
You May Also Like
