{"id":448493,"date":"2026-05-14T13:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/448493\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:24:11","slug":"donald-trumps-shocking-diet-and-exercise-regime-in-numbers-from-20lb-weight-loss-to-eye-opening-calorie-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/448493\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump’s shocking diet and exercise regime in numbers: From 20lb weight loss to eye-opening calorie count"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Donald Trump<\/a> approaches his 80th birthday, the 47th President of the United States’ stamina remains a frequent topic of conversation.<\/p>\n

Whether he is crisscrossing the country for rallies or hosting late-night summits at the White House, he insists he’s still one of the most energetic figures on the world stage.<\/p>\n

While his unconventional lifestyle might make a traditional nutritionist blush, his relentless pace is undeniable.<\/p>\n

From his famous soda habit to his battery theory of exercise, HELLO! goes behind the scenes to break down the president\u2019s wellness regime<\/a>…by numbers.<\/p>\n

\"Donald<\/p>\n

Donald Trump sips a Diet Coke from the bottle<\/p>\n

He’s a fan of soda<\/p>\n

12: The diet coke count<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most famous number in the West Wing is his soda count. During his first term, reports surfaced that Trump consumed up to 12 cans of Diet Coke a day.<\/p>\n

While it has since been suggested that he has swapped some of those for water the silver cans remain his signature power fuel.<\/p>\n

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donald trump sitting at desk<\/p>\n

Trump says he’s never needed much sleep<\/p>\n

4: His sleep schedule<\/p>\n

While most doctors recommend eight hours of rest per night, Trump’s physician, Navy Doctor Ronny Jackson admits: “I would say he sleeps four to five hours<\/a> a night.\u00a0He\u2019s probably been like that his whole life. He\u2019s just one of those people who just does not require a lot of sleep.”<\/p>\n

The president said himself that he typically goes to bed at 1am and gets up at 5am to read newspapers, watch TV and eat.<\/p>\n

He has previously called sleep a “finite resource,” preferring to spend his “battery” on work rather than rest.<\/p>\n

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Former President Donald Trump,, seen golfing in Doral, Florida, on Oct. 27, 2022. Authorities said Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, that they detained a gunman who wanted to assassinate the former president using an assault-style rifle at his West Palm Beach golf course<\/p>\n

Getting in his steps<\/p>\n

18: Holes of golf<\/p>\n

You won’t find a treadmill in the president\u2019s personal quarters, instead, his fitness is found on the green. A round of golf involves walking several miles and is a good low-impact workout f<\/a>or a man of his age.<\/p>\n

It also helps his competitive edge, which he believes is the true secret to longevity.<\/p>\n

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photo of donald trump smiling<\/p>\n

Not a fan of a treadmill<\/p>\n

1: Minute of exercise<\/p>\n

It’s no secret that Trump isn’t a fan of workouts. Ironically, while signing an order to bring back a presidential fitness award for children, he revealed: “I work out so much, like, about one minute a day, max. If I’m lucky.”<\/p>\n

\"Donald<\/p>\n

Donald Trump dines on steak stood up eating with a fork<\/p>\n

Steak is a firm favorite<\/p>\n

2,500: Calories<\/p>\n

Despite the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement currently sweeping his administration, Trump’s palate remains classic.<\/p>\n

He is a fan of well-done steaks and high-protein meals. However, 2026 has seen a shift toward the MAHA influence in the White House kitchen, with a new focus on organic, estate-grown vegetables and eliminating artificial dyes.<\/p>\n

Although his favorite McDonald’s Quarter Pounder remains an occasional treat, albeit without the bun!<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump departs the White House on May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. <\/p>\n

He dropped a few pounds<\/p>\n

20: Weight loss<\/p>\n

The president reportedly lost 20lbs between his first and second term in office.<\/p>\n

His medical report confirmed he had dropped from 244lbs to 224lbs.<\/p>\n

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donald trump toasting king charles<\/p>\n

Teetotal<\/p>\n

0: Alcohol<\/p>\n

Despite his many high-stakes toasts and state dinners, Trump does not drink alcohol. He says he’s consumed 0 grams of alcohol throughout his entire life.<\/p>\n

He credits being \u00a0teetotal for his mental clarity and skin health. He also avoids tobacco and coffee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday, the 47th President of the United States’ stamina remains a frequent…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":448494,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[969,499,360,103,61,60,3591],"class_list":["post-448493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-donald-trump","tag-fitness","tag-getty-images","tag-health","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-white-house"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/448493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=448493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/448493\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/448494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=448493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=448493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=448493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}