TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has cut more than the state budget his first year in office: The heavyset head of state also has dropped a few notches in his belt.
Exactly how much he has lost he’s isn’t saying, but his suits have been getting noticeably baggy.
“I’m not going to put any numbers on it because you just set yourself up for failure,” the 48-year-old Republican said.
Christie credits his recent weight loss to working with a trainer for three mornings each week, along with eating better.
The governor long has struggled with his weight, which he says he started putting on after high school when he stopped playing organized sports. He has tried dozens of diets over the years with varying success.
Christie said the motivation to lose weight is his four children, who range in age from 7 to 17 years old.
“I need to be around for them,” he said.
The Associated Press
