Hall of Famer and NBA on TNT host Charles Barkley has struggled with weight issues throughout his years in the NBA. However, the 60-year-old is determined to lose weight at this stage of his life. Revealing insights about his weight loss plan during his most recent appearance on 'Pat McAfee Show,' Chuck admitted to having lost 62 Lbs, to be exact. Not only is the 1992-93 MVP working out, but he is also taking Mounjaro.
He told Pat McAfee, "I started taking this drug called Mounjaro about six months ago. It's been amazing. My doctor...is amazing. I know a lot of people take Ozempic, but my doctor prefers Mounjaro. I started at 352, and I'm down to 290. It's been great, I've been starting to feel like a human being - not a fat-a** anymore.
"I want to lose. I can't get to my playing weight, which was 250, but I'm gonna get to 270. My doctor told me, 'There's a lot of fat young people. There aren't a lot of fat old people. They're all dead!'"
To bring everyone on the same page, Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, which works in an individual's mind to impact satisfaction. For those unaware - Mounjaro is a drug used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, a phenomenon that Barkley boasts. Doctors strictly recommend avoiding the same medication if you don't have diabetes.
After the 11-time All-Star revealed his weight loss journey, host Pat McAfee issued a concerning voice asking Barkley if he was aware of the side effects Mounjaro is leaving on his body since he has lost 62 Lbs in mere six months. As always, the response of our beloved Hall of Famer left everyone cracking on the floor.
Barkley confessed, "I have zero idea what it does! I'm not gonna lie! I have zero idea. Everybody keeps asking me. (My Doctor) did say that she wanted me to eat a little bit better, so I probably have been, but I got zero ideas what the hell this drug does."
While his ultimate goal is to reach 270 Lbs, it is positive to witness Barkley properly use such a risky drug. And who knows, we might soon witness Barkley making a similar entry as Russell Westbrook on the sets of NBA on TNT.