basketball in 2011 and promptly fell into bad habits.His weight reportedly ballooned up to more than 23 stone earlier this year, and the 49-year-old's fitness struggles were compounded by experiencing personal tragedy - losing his sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, and former Lakers teammate, Kobe Bryant.However, 'Shaq' has now swapped bread and cakes for "fruit, protein shakes, salads, fish, chicken and asparagus or other vegetables” - a diet supplemented by intense gym sessions in a bid to shed pounds.Daily training now consists of 20 minutes of cardio, weights, and sit-ups, with the 7ft 1 icon even pledging to soon start jogging.His new-found discipline is paying off, with his weight now said to be around 21 stone, and the two-time Olympic
