Backstreet Boys heartthrob, Nick Carter, has done a 180-degree turn when it comes to lifestyle choices. During the Backstreet Boys European tour last year, Nick started to feel the physical pains of an unhealthy lifestyle and overweight body and began to suffer from chest discomfort. He went to a cardiologist to discover he suffers from cardiomyopathy, a weakening of the heart. Being only 28 at the time, he knew he had to act fast and leave behind the booze and drugs and drop a considerable amount of weight. He did not want to end up like two other stars that died from cardiomyopathy, singer Andy Gibb at 30 years of age, and actor Chris Penn at 40.

Over the past year, Nick made drastic changes in his lifestyle and dropped 57 pounds, he now weighs a healthy 167 and looks drop-dead gorgeous! Looking at his picture it is evident that this handsome singer has learned some hard life lessons and now glows because of it. Hopefully we’ll soon learn how he dropped the weight and got back into shape.

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Nick Carter, the former Back Street boy heart throb, is back after losing 44 lbs according to US weekly. He tipped the scales at 224 lbs last year while on his reality series, House of Carters. He says, “I’d become depressed. Something deep down inside of me said, I’m tired of being this person, and I’m a good looking guy!” Nick is now near his goal weight of 175 lbs dropping his waist size from 38 to 34. How did he do it?

Nick Carter’s Diet
He eats every 3 hours and limits calories to 1,400 per day which includes lots of power bars and salads. He also limits alcohol intake, but does allow himself a cheat day for ice cream.

Nick Carter’s Workout
At the start, he hit the gym 6 days a week lifting weights and using the elliptical. Since March he began working out with a trainer, Mike Hazard. His regimen now includes weights, boxing, and cardio workouts 5 times a week.

Celebrity Diet Doctor Weigh in
Nick was very aware of every calorie he consumed. In addition to counting calories, he used a food journal to keep track. This is one of the most effective weight loss strategies. Studies show that the more you journal your food intake the more weight you’re likely to lose. Limiting alcohol, which contains beau coup calories, was another smart move. Check out Nick’s video clip describing his weight loss.

He told US weekly that dieting was “a job” but enjoys “people looking at me now and not recognizing me.” Watch the stores for his upcoming slim down video and book he plans on developing…