“Saw What It Did to My Dad”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Stays Away From This Unhealthy Habit Due to His Family History

Arnold Schwarzenegger loves to interact with his fans at any given moment. So far, he often resorts to organizing AMAs and accepting fan questions to answer and share his experiences. These not only give a detailed insight into the star’s life but also act as a motivating factor for fans to get on track. In a recent Reddit AMA, Schwarzenegger accepted questions from fans after receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from his newsletter. He encouraged his audience to ask him questions and tips for fitness and maintaining a routine.

However, just like any other detailed conversation, Schwarzenegger brought up a bad habit that he gave up due to his family.

Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about alcohol and his family

Amidst the plethora of questions that the former bodybuilder answered, one of them asked about the effects of alcohol when combined with training. The fan was mostly concerned about the ill-effects alcohol could have on their training routine. Schwarzenegger, unfortunately, did not have a straight answer to this.

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The star explained that he didn’t have a lot of idea about alcohol’s effects on training since he didn’t indulge a lot. Although he accepted that he would have a few beers and glasses of wine here and there, these small portions of alcohol didn’t cause harm. However, Schwarzenegger didn’t like being drunk. The main reason for this was Schwarzenegger’s family history.

Schwarzenegger’s family had a troubled history with alcohol. During a public address, he once spoke about how his father would get drunk and not be himself. Similarly, his brother Meinhard Schwarzenegger suffered an untimely demise due to a drunk driving car accident. The fan query prompted him to share his take on alcohol. He confessed, “I’m not a big drinker because I saw what it did to my dad and brother, so I can’t help you much”. Which is also why Schwarzenegger followed a healthy lifestyle.

Arnold’s unique approach to his diet and health

For a former bodybuilder who won 7 Mr. Olympia titles, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a primitive plan when it came to his diet. Nowadays, one may have a personalized nutrition plan to suit their body’s needs, which also restricts certain foods. However, Arnold had a special approach to this.

The star did not count his calories or macros. Instead, whenever he wanted to get cut, he’d resort to cutting down on carbs. The logic was simple – eat whatever you want as long as you know your limits. This helped him stay fit without any constraints over what he could or could not eat. Now that he’s 75 years old, the star’s healthy habits have kept him in shape.

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