Russell Crowe opens up about impressive 55-pound weight loss transformation

Russell Crowe revealed that a major change in his habits led him to lose 60 lbs. 

The 61-year-old Oscar winner shared that he went from 126 kg (277 lbs.) to 100.9 kg (222 lbs) over the past year, crediting reduced alsohol consumption after completing the filming of the historical drama Nuremberg. 

During his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience on November 5, the A Beautiful Mind actor admitted, "I'm a big proponent for having a drink."

"But as you get older, there are certain things that you start to learn about your capacities," he added.

Continuing, "Now that I'm an older guy, I know that one night a week, if I'm having fun, is plenty. I try to cut out the interstitial stuff."

Russel noted that when he does indulge, he treats himself to a “really nice wine” rather than drinking for the sake of it.

"If I decide I'm going to have a glass of wine with dinner, then it's going to be a really nice wine," he explained. "I try not to have casual drinks now, having a drink for the sake of it. Those add up."

The Gladiator star also credited medical treatment for longstanding injuries as a major factor.

The actor revealed he’s been receiving injections to address “deeply arthritic” problems in his shoulders and knees, which he says have dramatically reduced inflammation and improved mobility.

"It's calmed down my body's inflammation," he stated.

"What was messy a year ago," he continued, "now has just lessened probably by about 70 percent. One area in right shoulder, probably by about 90 percent."

Despite the weight loss, Crowe stressed the process has been gradual, but he has been content with the results.