‘The Blind Side’ Star Quinton Aaron Loses 200 Pounds In Incredible Weight Loss Transformation

Quinton Aaron^[1] is undergoing a significant transformation as part of his ongoing weight loss journey.

The actor best known for his role as Michael Oher opposite Sandra Bullock in the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” announced that he has now lost over 200 pounds.

Earlier this year, Quinton Aaron suffered a massive health scare and was rushed to the hospital, before it was determined to be type A flu as well as pneumonia.

Aaron has revealed a shocking 200-pound weight loss transformation, but he’s not yet reached his goal and intends to keep pushing forward.

The 41-year-old actor, who stands at a towering 6 ft 8 in frame, once weighed 575 pounds but then realized he was eating himself “into an early grave.”

Aaron now noticeably looks leaner, but still has about 55 pounds to reach his goal weight of 320 pounds.

“Then I will be the same weight I was when I was 14 playing football in high school,” he said, per the Daily Mail^[2].

Aaron’s new look sparked a mix of praise and surprise among fans, who took to the comment section of his Instagram^[3] page, where he shared before-and-after photos, to express their thoughts.

“I’m so proud of you, and I’ve been watching this journey we have both been on since 2013!” a supportive fan said. “Keep it up, my guy.”

Another person said, “This is awesome. You look great. I’ve always loved you, though.”

“Awwww. So proud of you. We are lucky to have been blessed,” a fan added, while many simply wrote “Congratulations.”

One shocked Instagram user said, “How did you do it? I’m asking because I’m severely overweight also and would love to know your secret.”

Another user said, “You look great, bud! What an epic transformation.”

Such a massive drop has sparked rumors that he used the celebrity-loved drug Ozempic to facilitate the transformation.

However, Aaron continues to say he didn’t use the drug, stating that although he tried it last year, he had to stop after suffering an allergic reaction.

He explained that what has worked for him was “intermittent fasting, cutting sugar and carbs, and having a lot of cardio in the bedroom” with his new wife, Margarita.

“Mentally, physically, and emotionally, she has been my confidant and shelter through my storms,” Aaron told TMZ^[4] on Tuesday.

Aaron didn’t hold back while praising his wife, calling her an “angel” who was to him by “God.”

He said, “i truly believe God was blessing me with one of his Angels when he sent her to me. She’s helped me get over my depression and so much more,” he added.

“She loves to tell people that she only does 5% and I do the other 95% but I believe she’s much more important in my life than even she gives herself credit for,” Aaron added.

Earlier this year, Aaron was rushed to the hospital to receive medical attention after coming down with type A flu and pneumonia.

At the time, he coughed up blood and seemed to be a shadow of himself, but after a round of antibiotics, the actor became better.

Aaron’s onscreen mom in the 2009 hit sports drama has previously spoken about the movie, which earned her an Oscar.

In the film, she played Leigh Anne Tuohy, who adopted a homeless teen; however, she was initially skeptical about the project and rejected it several times.

In an interview with the Irish Examiner^[5], Bullock admitted that she didn’t recall accepting the role, which would have meant she would have missed out on bringing her chemistry with Aaron to the screen.

“I kept turning it down, not because I didn’t like it, but because I didn’t know how to do it,” she said.

Bullock noted that she didn’t see herself bringing the character to life. However, despite her fears, the actress admitted that she was glad she took on the role.

“I’m glad I did it. It’s still a scary thought for me. I don’t know how I did it, but I had a lot of time to prepare for it,” Bullock said.