HEALTHChristopher Schwarzenegger's Epic Weight Loss Journey Revealed
Christopher Schwarzenegger revealed how giving up bread for Lent helped him in his weight-loss journey.
May 14 2025, Published 8:30 p.m. ET
Christopher Schwarzenegger has finally opened up about his remarkable weight loss transformation, leaving fans both surprised and inspired. The son of Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver broke his silence during the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit, where he shared the motivation behind his impressive journey.
Christopher Schwarzenegger opened up about his remarkable transformation.
"I started in 2019 when I was living in Australia. I was on this big trip," the 27-year-old revealed, speaking to Sharon Osbourne and Jeff Beacher at the Los Angeles event on March 10.
Christopher explained how his weight impacted his ability to enjoy life's adventures. "I made it a big [deal] like, ‘Oh, I'm going to go out and do all this stuff, be in Australia,' and I just saw how much my weight was prohibiting me from doing the everyday activities."
Christopher's candid reflection paints a vivid picture of his past struggle. He recalled a moment during his Australian escapade when he wanted to skydive but was stopped in his tracks. "And my friends were like, ‘Yeah, no shot.' I was like, ‘Yeah, I can't skydive,'" he lamented.
During a trip to Australia, Christopher Schwarzenegger wanted to skydive but admitted he couldn't.
Though he has recently flaunted a slimmer physique, Christopher is open about the long and winding road that led him to this point. "I tried everything. I was doing meal delivery things in high school, and I remember feeling like a weirdo when I was bringing weird lunches to school," he said.
The University of Michigan graduate has certainly faced his fair share of trials and tribulations throughout his weight loss journey.
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His eye-catching results didn't come overnight, and he emphasized the ongoing nature of his transformation. "It took a lot of trial and error," he admitted. "And even still to this day…when you're saying, oh, before and after photos…I don't feel like I'm an after yet. I don't feel like I'm at the point."
Christopher Schwarzenegger pictured (above) with his family.
One unexpected secret to Christopher's success? His commitment to his Catholic faith. With a surprisingly humorous twist, he shared, "Weirdly enough, I gave up bread for Lent. I don't know if anyone's Catholic in here, but I gave up bread for Lent."
This simple act led to a stunning revelation: he shed 30 pounds in less than two months by ditching bread. "I was like, ‘Well, if I'm giving up bread, I might as well just take the opportunity and I'm a good Catholic boy, so I'm not going to break it,'" he said.
Christopher Schwarzenegger's family has cheered him amid his journey.
Despite keeping mum on his health journey for some time, Christopher's family has cheered him on from the sidelines. In a since-deleted Instagram post from 2021, brother Patrick Schwarzenegger celebrated Christopher's transformation: "Proud of you. New job. Crushing in the gym. Whole new person."
