Friday, 28 April 2023

1 diet trick that helped Buddy Valastro lose 40 pounds

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'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro recently shed 40 pounds — and it wasn't due to a crash diet or anything drastic. Find out what small diet change helped him slim down. Plus, don't let inclement weather sideline you on walking days. We have an indoor walking routine that will ensure you get your steps in on rainy days.

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The 1 diet change that helped 'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro lose 40 pounds

Buddy Valastro is looking pretty svelte these days. The 46-year-old has lost almost 40 pounds over the past nine months. How did he do it? Valastro said it was small diet changes like portion control that helped him slim down.

"Growing up in an old-fashioned Italian house, you didn't eat until you were full, you eat until you couldn't even move. And you were gorged," he said. "And that's the way I would eat all the time. And once I started to shrink my stomach and stop when it's time to stop, you feel better."

Valastro still enjoys his favorite foods — like his wife's pasta — but he's learned to practice portion control. Find out what other small diet changes helped him lose the weight.

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