N.J representative Chris Christie is losing weight steadily, according to a medical report released Friday.
Dr. Rachana Kulkarni, a cardiologist attending Christie, reported that the N.J governor’s medical results are all normal.
"Governor Christie has normal blood work, normal cardiovascular test results, and good functional capacity," Kulkarni reported. "He has no medical limitations and is fit to serve as the Governor of the state of New Jersey."
Christie’s weight loss is results of him being proactive in managing his health by taking on a healthy diet and exercising at least four times a week. The report didn’t share how much pounds the governor shed but he told in a CBS interview that he is “more than halfway” to his goal.
The improvement in his weight is positive news for Christie who publicly admitted that he was having difficulties fighting obesity. He underwent a weight-loss surgery in February called “lap-band surgery.”
Lap-band surgery can help patients cut between 30 to 50 percent of the body weight. However, it was only proven effective to 10 percent of those who tried it. Christie was 350 pounds, as estimated by Dr. Philip Schauer, a bariatric surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, before the surgery but he was still overweight even after the procedure. He proceeded with the surgery as he had to return to work immediately and among all weight-loss surgeries, lap band is considered the safest and less dramatic option.
Christie, who is often subject of fat jokes, remained positive. His weight-loss activities include aerobic exercises and resistance training which he do at least one hour per session.
The governor is running for re-election in 2013 and was challenged by Democrat Barbara Buono who questioned his medical information if he is still fit for office. Buono first released her own medical information in October 15 showing she is fit to serve as she never smoked, maintains a healthy diet, and runs regularly.
