Pressures Of Presidency: Obama Loses 30 Pounds Since Taking Office
Posted on Feb 14, 2011 @ 06:37AM
The pressures of presidency are apparently taking their toll on Barack Obama, and RadarOnline.com has the photos of his shocking weight loss.
He's only been President for two years, but his body is already showing the tell tale signs of stress, with experts now predicting he has lost nearly 30 pounds.
"It is really quite a difference," said host of TLC's Freaky Eaters, Dr. Mike Dow Psy.D, after comparing photos of a muscular looking Obama frolicking in the surf in 2007 and photos of him looking thin and drawn from his Hawaiian vacation last month.
PHOTOS: Celebrity Weight Loss Winners
"He has clearly lost a significant amount of weight. I would go as far as to say I think he has lost about 30 pounds and a lot of that is muscle mass.
"The problem is that even in the heavier pictures he didn't have much fat on him so he can't afford to lose much.
PHOTOS: Drew Carey's Dramatic Weight Loss
"As the American President he has the most stressful job in the world, so it makes sense. At the same time, he is the only president that has made exercise a priority.
"I've no doubt that it's stress that has caused this change in his body. And while his health is important to him he has to be very careful not to lose too much weight because that carries health risks in itself."
PHOTOS: President Obama Through The Years
The commander-in-chief has recently quit smoking, but even that hasn't caused him to put on some pounds.
Two years ago, he was forced to defend his figure when he was branded 'Barrack n' Bones'. At the time he insisted he wasn't skipping meals and that the political pressures were a privilege not a burden.
PHOTOS: The Obamas Attend A Parent-Teacher Meeting
He has also convinced his supporters that while he is skinny he is 'tough' at the same time.
But Melissa Lorch -- a leading fitness and nutrition expert -- says he needs to continue his exercise regime to avoid further complications from the stress he is under.
"He looks like he has lost a considerable amount of weight," said Lorch, who is a personal trainer and owner of fit4mum.com. "He looks gaunt around the face and I would put that down to stress more than exercise or a healthy eating plan.
PHOTOS: Stars Who Have Battled Eating Disorders
"With this in mind he needs to continue to follow an exercise routine as stress can also increase blood pressure and his heart rate too."
RELATED STORIES:
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Meet Barack Obama
PHOTOS: Indecent Exposure! Stars Bring Little Too Much To Beach
- Beyonce's Returning To The Stage For The First Time Since Becoming A Mom — Huffington Post
- Sienna Miller & Her Baby Bump Are All Smiles — The Frisky
- Jay-Z To Score New "Annie" Movie Starring Willow Smith — Global Grind
- Simon Cowell Asks 'What Was I Thinking?' After Choosing Britney Spears & Demi Lovato for 'X Factor' — Celebuzz
- Anne Hathaway's Ex Raffaello Follieri Released from Jail — Just Jared
- Age Appropriate? Kylie Minogue, 43, Dons Racy Webbed Dress — Celebuzz
- Click Here & Join Our Facebook Page — Facebook
Sample Header
The Daily Juice
Oct 21, 2011 @ 09:00
I believe he eats what he wants,and his wife have nothing to do w/his weight lost..That great he lost the weight..
Posted Tue, 02/15/2011 - 7:26am
Oh well, he only has two more years left, then he can forget about the "pressures" and gain the 30 lbs. back...out of the White House.
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 1:17pm
Don't count on it per Gallup poll's Feb poll.....50 % approve while only 43 % disapprove. Besides, who is going to beat him....Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush?? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:19pm
Maybe his wife is in charge of what he eats like she wants to
do to the rest of the country...to bad she doesn't practice what she preaches...
ever see the size of the caboose on her
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 12:36pm
Michelle Obama tells the country what to eat the way Laura Bush told the country to read books. What a ridiculous staement
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:18pm
Maybe his wife is in charge of what he eats like she wants to
do to the rest of the country...to bad she doesn't practice what she preaches...
ever see the size of the caboose on her
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 12:36pm
it needs a sign on it... W I D E L O A D
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 3:07pm
????? She wants to be in charge of what the county should eat like Laura Bush was in charge of making the country read. What a stupid statement.
Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 2:53pm