When Anthony Anderson was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, it was his wife, Alvina Stewart, that motivated him to get healthy. "My wife's become an avid gym rat, and she inspires me," he said (via YourTango). "My children are fit too and also help me keep going." He added that he "watched my dad slowly die from this disease. And I vowed never to let that happen to my wife and children, and it jump-started me into becoming healthier," (via PureWow).
Through healthy eating and exercise, Anderson transformed his body and lost 47 pounds! "This is what I'm supposed to look like," he told People. And in 2021, the actor even participated in Will Smith's weight loss challenge, frequently posting videos of himself on social media boxing, doing sit-ups, and lifting weights. "Throwing punches for three straight minutes ain't no joke! Planking for a minute with 32 pounds on your back ain't no joke! I'm getting it in! What about you? Where you at @willsmith @richforever I see you boxing! All this in 2 1/2 hours. Doing it again tomorrow! Meet me at the gym!" he wrote (via Atlanta Black Star).
