Quinton Aaron, best known for his breakout role in The Blind Side, has dropped 200 pounds — and says his biggest weight lifted was an emotional one.
“Hey guys it has definitely been a tough few years since Covid. Made new friends and lost old ones. However, last year when I married my #puertoriqueña @margaritaleta75 I feel like God started smiling on me and I praise him for his grace and mercy and favor in my life,” Aaron, 41, captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday, October 14, showing off his transformation.
In the slideshow of photos, he posed in a pair of pants that no longer fit him, also sharing a before-and-after shot to showcase the results of his hard work. Aaron beamed with pride while showcasing his slimmer figure and flashing a smile after getting a fresh haircut.
The 6-foot-8 actor revealed that he achieved his results the old-fashioned way, implementing lifestyle changes through diet and exercise as well as incorporating a little cardio in the bedroom, he told TMZ. (Quinton tied the knot with his wife, Margarita Aaron, in December 2024.)
Quinton rose to fame by starring as Michael Oher in the 2009 movie The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw.
“At my heaviest, I was 575 pounds. As of today, I am 370 pounds,” he proudly shared, praising his spouse for being an unwavering support while he focused on his wellness journey.
“Mentally, physically and emotionally, she has been my confidant and shelter through my storms,” Quinton told the outlet. “I truly believe God was blessing me with one of his angels when he sent her to me. She’s helped me get over my depression and so much more. She loves to tell people that she only does 5 percent and I do the other 95 percent but I believe she’s much more important in my life than even she gives herself credit for.”
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Quinton also revealed that he tried Ozempic — a type 2 diabetes medication, which is traditionally used to improve glycemic control, but has gained popularity for its weight loss benefits — about a year ago because he’s diabetic, but stopped using the injectable drug due to an allergic reaction.
Quinton Aaron Ralph Nelson/©Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection
The actor revealed that he gained weight when he turned to food after his mom died in 2008 but has since found healthier ways to cope with hardships in his life.
He spoke more about his binge-eating during an interview with the “Recovery Vow” podcast in September.
Ozempic has become a hot topic when it comes to weight loss — with some stars confirming they have used the drug while others denied it. Chelsea Handler admitted during a January 2023 episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she unknowingly took the Type 2 diabetes medication, which is traditionally used to improve […]
“Food was my drug,” he said at the time. “I was eating when I wasn’t even hungry. Just going out and buying food and sitting in my car in the parking lot, eating it and crying and not knowing why. I’m like, ‘Why do I feel this way?’”
Although he’s made great strides with his overall fitness, Quinton noted that he is not done reaching his goals yet.
“I have 55 more pounds to go to reach my overall goal of 320 lbs,” he shared via social media on Sunday, October 12, adding, “I GOT THIS!!!”
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