I’ll never forget that morning. I stepped on the scale, and there it was—230 pounds staring back at me. Man, I couldn’t believe it. I’m 67, standing there in my bathroom, feeling the weight of every extra pound. My shirt was tight, my energy was low, and I knew something had to give. Over the next 18 months, I dropped 30 pounds—no gym, no fancy equipment, just me making some real changes. It started with a moment in front of the mirror, seeing a guy I didn’t recognize anymore, and deciding I wasn’t gonna let age win. Here’s how I did it, step by step.
The Wake-Up Call
It wasn’t just the scale that shook me up. My wife, Marjorie, hit me with a zinger one day. “Steve, you’re starting to waddle like an old man,” she joked, laughing over her coffee. I laughed too, but deep down? That one stung. Then came the doctor’s visit. “Steve, your blood pressure’s creeping up,” he said, looking over his clipboard. “You need to get this under control.” That was it—the push I needed. I didn’t want to be the guy who just let himself go. I wanted to feel good again, you know? So I made up my mind right then: time to change.
The No-BS Method
I didn’t mess around with complicated stuff. No gym memberships, no personal trainers—just simple, practical moves that stuck. Here’s what I did.
Diet Changes
First thing I tackled was the food. I used to love my pastries in the morning—croissants, donuts, you name it. But I swapped ’em out. “I started having a protein shake or some eggs with veggies instead,” I recall. It wasn’t about starving myself; it was about eating smarter. I got into portion control too—weighed my food so I wasn’t piling on more than I needed. According to Closer Weekly, I cut out salt and junk, which helped me drop about 10 pounds in the first three months alone. “Man, cutting salt was rough, but it worked,” I laugh.
Daily Habits
I didn’t have time to hit the gym, and honestly, I didn’t want to. So I found other ways to move. Walking became my thing. “I’d tell myself, ‘Steve, just get it right,’” I emphasize. Even if it was just to the mailbox or around the block, I kept at it. I also started chugging water like it was my job—kept me full and gave me a boost. Little habits like that added up over time, you know?
Mindset Shift
The real game-changer was up here, in my head. I stopped thinking of it as a diet. “I’d say, ‘I’m eating clean for the next 14 days,’” I explain. Made it feel doable, not like some endless punishment. I’d mess up sometimes—grab a burger or something—but I didn’t sweat it. “You’re gonna get off track sometimes. Just get back on,” I’d tell myself. That shift kept me going, even when life got busy with Family Feud and everything else.
Proof It Worked
Man, the proof was in the pudding—or the lack of it, I guess. I went from 230 pounds down to 200, and it took about 18 months. My clothes told the story too—dropped two sizes, and my shirts stopped strangling me. “You’re looking good, Steve,” Marjorie said one day, grinning like she’d won the lottery. Even the crew at work noticed. One of my producers said, “Steve, you’ve got a spring in your step now.” Best of all, my doctor was happy—blood pressure came down, and I felt lighter, sharper, like I’d shaved a decade off.
A buddy of mine, James, tried some of my tricks too. He’s 62, and after three months of walking and cutting salt, he lost 15 pounds. “Steve, you were right about the water thing,” he told me. Seeing it work for someone else just proved this wasn’t a fluke.
Steal His Tricks
If you’re thinking about shedding some weight, especially after 60, here’s what I’d tell you to try. These aren’t your usual “eat healthy” tips—these are the real deal.
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Start your day with a glass of water. Sounds simple, but it fires up your system and cuts that morning hunger.
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Find a walking buddy. Keeps you accountable, and it’s more fun when you’ve got someone to talk to.
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Use smaller plates. Tricks your brain into thinking you’re eating more—I swear it works.
FAQ
How much did Steve Harvey lose in 3 months?
I dropped about 10 pounds in the first three months. “It wasn’t fast, but it was steady,” I recall.
Did he really not exercise?
Not in a gym, no. I walked a lot, though. “I’d say I was ‘getting it right,’ not working out,” I laugh.
What’s his go-to breakfast now?
It’s usually a protein shake or eggs with veggies. “I swapped the pastries for something that fuels me,” I emphasize.
Can you lose weight after 60 without a gym?
Yeah, I’m living proof. “You don’t need fancy equipment—just consistency,” I say.
How do I stay motivated like Steve?
Start small and don’t beat yourself up over slip-ups. “Give yourself a break and keep going,” I’d tell you.
Why This Matters After 60
Losing weight after 60 ain’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling good. For me, it was shedding the sluggishness, getting my blood pressure in check, and proving to myself I could still take charge. I didn’t need a gym to do it, and that’s the beauty of it. Life’s busy—between hosting shows, family, and everything else, I had to make it work with what I had. Walking instead of driving, eating clean instead of eating big—it’s those little tweaks that turned into big wins.
Take my cousin, Linda, for example. She’s 65, and after hearing me talk about this, she started walking with her neighbor every morning. Six months later, she’s down 20 pounds and says she’s sleeping better than ever. “Steve, I didn’t think I could do it at my age,” she told me. That’s the thing—age is just a number when you’ve got the right habits.
The Family Factor
Having Marjorie and the kids around kept me honest too. She’d nudge me if I reached for seconds at dinner, and my daughter would say, “Dad, let’s go for a walk.” That support made a difference. “You need people in your corner, man,” I laugh. It wasn’t about them policing me—it was about them cheering me on. Find your crew, whether it’s family or friends, and let ’em help you stay on track.
Keeping It Real
I’m not gonna lie—there were days I wanted to quit. I’d stare at a slice of pizza and think, “Why not?” But then I’d remember how far I’d come. “I’d tell myself, ‘Steve, you’ve already dropped 20 pounds—don’t mess it up now,’” I recall. That self-talk kept me grounded. And the results? Worth every skipped dessert. My energy’s up, my confidence is back, and I’m not waddling anymore.
Your Turn
Look, if I can drop 30 pounds at 67 without a gym, you can make a change too. Start with something small—swap one soda for water, take a 10-minute walk today. Build from there. You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight; you just need to get moving. “It’s about getting it right, one step at a time,” I’d say. So what’s your first step gonna be? Grab a glass of water and let’s get started.
