Drew Carey lost 80 pounds primarily through a strict low-carbohydrate diet combined with regular exercise. He eliminated almost all carbs from his diet, including bread, pizza, corn, beans, and starches, focusing instead on lean proteins like egg whites and grilled chicken, vegetables, and some fruit. He also drank only water, avoiding coffee, tea, and soda. His exercise routine consisted of at least 45 minutes of cardio daily, including walking on the treadmill, cycling, and swimming, with strength training added gradually. This disciplined approach took about seven months and resulted not only in significant weight loss but also in reversing his type 2 diabetes, allowing him to stop medication
. Carey’s motivation came from health concerns, including a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and the loss of close family members to weight-related heart issues. He emphasized the importance of mental strength, mindfulness, and emotional management in maintaining his lifestyle changes
. His weight dropped from 262 to 182 pounds, and his waist size reduced from 44 to 34, marking a remarkable transformation achieved without surgery
