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Stallone: My Body Image Obsession and Steroid Abuse
27 Sep
Summary
- Stallone developed an eating disorder and abused steroids during peak fame.
- He reached 2.6% body fat for Rocky III, unable to keep food down.
- Years of steroid use led to nine back and multiple other surgeries.
Sylvester Stallone recently opened up about his past struggles with body image, revealing a period of intense obsession in the 1980s. During the filming of "Rocky III," the actor pushed his body to extreme limits, reaching a mere 2.6% body fat. This intense regimen led to an eating disorder, making it difficult for him to keep any food down.
Stallone also admitted to abusing steroids to maintain his physique, stating that such extreme results are impossible without performance-enhancing drugs. He explained that his steroid use took a significant toll on his health, resulting in nine back operations, two shoulder surgeries, and three neck fusions. Reflecting on his current health, Stallone stated he takes numerous pills to manage and remains fit, but acknowledges the considerable price he has paid.
