'Blind Side' Star Quinton Aaron Shows Off 97-Pound Weight Loss

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interview with  Monday, Aaron revealed that he's lost 97 pounds, after telling the outlet that he put on some pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.«I used the new year as a way to get a new me,» he said before sharing that he went from 559 pounds to 462 in a matter of just three months.Aaron told  that he switched up his routine, which included ditching chocolate and bread for Cobb salads, and a more strict, keto diet.

In addition to fasting, Aaron has also started walking more and doing stretching exercises to shed the weight.The 37-year-old actor said he wanted to make a change in order to achieve some of his longstanding professional goals, which include working on his production company and music career.A post shared by Quinton Aaron (@officialquintonaaron)Aaron isn't done yet.

He told  that he wants honor his late mother on her birthday and drop another 64 pounds by May 10 — returning to the weight he was when he starred in .Ultimately, Aaron said his goal weight is anywhere between 300 and 325 pounds.Since starring in his breakout role of football player Michael Oher alongside Sandra Bullock in the 2009 film, Aaron has continued his acting career with roles in,, and up next, a film with Haylie Duff.The pair are starring in , which Aaron said is set to be released this spring, while wishing Duff a happy birthday on Saturday.«Sending a happy birthday shout out to a very good friend of mine @HaylieDuff.

I had the pleasure of working with this amazing woman and actress almost a year ago in her film Which should be releasing the spring,» he wrote next to a photo of the pair on set of the film. «Join me everyone in wishing my friend Haylie a Happy Birthday…»A post shared by Quinton Aaron (@officialquintonaaron) 50 Cent.