The above photo is the before and after impact that show has had on the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker.

The ex-goal machine had ballooned in size after retiring in 2011 but with the help of the "Fantástico" television show he is now looking better than he ever did while playing.
Ronaldo said he agreed to deal with his weight issue on television as the extra pressure would keep him motivated.

"I'm enjoying participating in the program, because it is an incentive for me to lose weight," the three time FIFA World Footballer of the Year told iG Gente just before the first episode aired.

"Maybe if I didn't have the pressure of everybody watching me trying to lose weight then I wouldn't be able to do it.

"All I can say is that I will work hard, be persistent and not give up until I reach my recommended weight."

"I want people to be inspired by me."

TrezeGent wrote:He's not the fat Ronaldo.

He's the real Ronaldo.

Donuts wrote:So fat while he plays, fit while he retires....
I don't see whats worthy but good for him for getting healthy in life.

Phritz wrote:He can't return to football, his hyperthyroid meds are a banned substance. He retired so he could take his meds and not have to live in pain.

Why do people act surprised that he lost weight after retiring and being able to take meds for the condition that made him gain weight in the first place?

Not trying to undermine his achievements but it's like this forum has no idea what Ronaldo has hyperthyroidism.

Phritz wrote:He can't return to football, his hyperthyroid meds are a banned substance. He retired so he could take his meds and not have to live in pain.

Why do people act surprised that he lost weight after retiring and being able to take meds for the condition that made him gain weight in the first place?

Not trying to undermine his achievements but it's like this forum has no idea what Ronaldo has hyperthyroidism.

Donuts wrote:I don't see whats worthy

Phritz wrote:Nah the discussion was about his joining the weight loss program and I remember being apalled at this forums lack of awareness of his condition.

Still am.

In the other thread there's even someone accusing Ronaldo of taking drugs. Despicable really.

BarrileteCosmico wrote:

Phritz wrote:Nah the discussion was about his joining the weight loss program and I remember being apalled at this forums lack of awareness of his condition.

Still am.

In the other thread there's even someone accusing Ronaldo of taking drugs. Despicable really.

I'm quite certain we discussed his success with the system though, and commented on various pictures of him losing weight.