Last April, Colt Ford almost died after suffering a heart attack after a show in Arizona. Fortunately, he beat the odds and survived. More importantly, he is thriving. He took the near-fatal heart attack as a sign to make some major life changes. Now, Ford is on the road to being healthier than he’s ever been.
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Recently, Ford spoke to People about his plans for the future, his journey to recovery, and more. During the conversation, he revealed that his near-fatal heart attack was a blessing in disguise.
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Colt Ford Has a New Lease on Life
Colt Ford said he has dropped 60 pounds since having his heart attack in April. More importantly, though, he has made some serious life changes that will allow him to continue to live a healthy life.
One of the most important changes Ford has made is his diet. He turned 55 in August and his wife offered to take him to Waffle House to celebrate. However, Ford told her he’d rather do something else. “That’s how I knew I had won,” he told People. “I broke the habit.”
Ford used to live on a diet of fast food, fried chicken, and Mountain Dew. Now, however, that isn’t the case. “I’ve changed everything. If I go by Whataburger, I’ll eat a grilled chicken sandwich. I don’t do all the fries and stuff,” he explained. “McDonald’s used to be my sh*t and I loved it but I haven’t even craved it,” he added.
He has also started exercising more. His wife, Megan, bought a treadmill for their home. “I can get on the treadmill, if the TV’s on, next thing you know, I’m like ‘Oh sh*t! I walked eight miles,” he said of his new habit.
Ford noted that he has dropped more than 10 waist sizes. “I’m wearing a 32-inch waist now instead of 44,” he told the publication. “But I’ve told everybody there’s easier diets,” he added. “I’m looking at it as a blessing. I’m going to be the healthiest I’ve ever been,” Ford added.
Ford will release new music later this month and plans to get back on the road next month. “Complete honesty, I’m feeling a ton of anxiety,” he revealed. “Never was scared of anything before except the Good Lord and my mama. And maybe Megan too. But now I am not a hundred percent back strength-wise,” he added.
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