Despite Being a Fitness Icon All His Life, Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Why He Never Lied About His Unhealthy Habits in Public

Arnold Schwarzenegger does not lie about his habits! On the back of a strong work ethic and discipline, and by being his harshest critic, he went from bodybuilding to acting, to politics. All of this only enhanced the Hollywood icon’s public image as a hardworking and dedicated professional. Despite that, a thing to note about ‘Austrian Oak’, is that he never put up a mask to conceal anything. When a Reddit user asked Schwarzenegger if he found himself more comfortable as the person he presented to the world or the person he was in private, the 75-year-old obliged with a reply.

He used the Arnold Pump Club and talked about never hiding his bad habits, despite being a “fitness guy,” to show his honesty.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wears his heart on his sleeve

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s reply to the Redditor’s ‘general question’ showcased his true persona to his legion of fans and subscribers. The seven-time Mr. Olympia answered, “I am pretty much the same me, all the time. So it’s natural. The goofiness you see in interviews? Me. The strategy you see in Pumping Iron? Also me.” ‘The Last Action Hero’ actor said he never had a different persona for the public and explained the reason for the same. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger said he thinks projecting a different image to the public “gets you in trouble,” and that’s why he doesn’t hide his bad habits. “It’s why when I got asked if I smoked pot when I ran for office I said ‘yes, and I did inhale.’ It’s why I smoke stogies even though I’m a fitness guy. I don’t want to lie to you.” 

Having two personas could definitely be a task and project a false reality to fans, or rather his now growing ‘village’ of fitness enthusiasts. Should the truth emerge, it could be problematic, which is why the actor opted to always be upfront.

Apart from his newsletter reply, the actor has showcased what some sections would define as bad habits. What are they?

Arnold Schwarzenegger once shared two outrageous inventions

Admitting to smoking pot and his love for different kinds of cigars, Schwarzenegger also revealed some other bad habits. Despite being a bodybuilding and fitness legend, the seven-time Mr. Olympia doesn’t shy away from the occasional alcoholic beverage. Two of his favorites seem to be tequila and schnapps. ‘Austrian Oak’ has even combined healthy and unhealthy ingredients to create outrageous but unique combinations. 

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The first of two such combos Schwarzenegger shared with the public is adding alcohol to his protein shake. He said, “I add a little bit of schnapps or tequila — tequila is also good.”

The second is dipping cigars in tequila before smoking them. While the first one might have been a joke, Schwarzenegger still offers tequila-dipped cigars to some of his guests.

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