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Rick Ross had two seizures in a single day, sending him to the hospital three years ago.
Health didn't concern the 300-pound rapper then, but he's shed nearly
100 pounds in the last seven months by eating healthier foods and
embracing a high-intensity workout plan.
Ross, 37, says he continues to work long hours creating music, including
his seventh album, "Hood Billionaire," released Monday. It's the second
album Ross has put out this year after the March release of
"Mastermind," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
But in the middle of making music and running his Maybach Music Group record label, Ross has made his health a main priority.
And now, he believes if he can drop pounds, you can, too. In an
interview with The Associated Press, the Grammy-nominated rap star
offered tips on how to lose weight.
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NO SODA ON THE SIDE
Ross has given up a few things since changing his lifestyle.
First, the rapper stopped drinking soda, unless it's diet. He also said
it's better to eat heavier meals earlier in the day. As a result, he
said he's able to burn calories faster.
"I used to eat big meals at 2 a.m. and base it on my schedule," he said. "But I don't do that no more."
Ross said you should drink water throughout the day. He also said to treat yourself when you work hard.
"I just went to Prime 112 (in Miami) the other night, and I had some
fried Oreos and fried velvet cake," he said. "I treated myself. You wake
up in the morning, you might regret it. But you got to get back to
work."
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EVERY DAY HE'S HUSTLING
Ross credits a CrossFit program introduced to him by Reebok last year ?
calling it "Ross Fit" ? with helping him lose weight. It's a highly
active workout plan where Ross completes a series of exercises within a
20-minute span, including pushups, sit-ups, boxing, squat jumps and
Olympic-style weightlifting.
"CrossFit overall is more of an intense workout," he said. "So instead
of doing 20 minutes on the treadmill, you'll (do) a 20-minute CrossFit
workout and you'll be not only building your endurance, but also muscle
simultaneously."
Ross said the number of people who work out with him has grown from four
to 20, including hitmaker DJ Khaled and producer E Class.
Enduring a tough workout isn't foreign to Ross, who played offensive line at Albany State University in Georgia.
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WINNING WITH WINGS
Ross stopped eating certain foods such as bread, white rice and fish
fillets, and began drinking less alcohol. But he hasn't eliminated one
of his favorite foods: lemon pepper wings.
The rapper, who owns nine Wingstop franchises around the country, said
he stops by the restaurant at least twice a week when he's in town. He's
trying to keep a good balance, though, by eating foods like Branzino
and fruits such as pears.
"I'm not under no stress of what I'm eating," he said. "There are no
restrictions. I'm not trying to make a particular weight. I'm just
working out and doing what's best for Rozay."
