Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Christopher stuns with thinnest frame yet after dramatic weight loss

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Christopher Schwarzenegger looked noticeably slimmer while enjoying a casual day in Malibu on Friday.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, the 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, recently displayed his noticeably fitter body while wearing a navy sweatshirt and light-colored sweatpants.

His toned-up muscles could clearly be seen in spite of the loose-fitting leisurewear.

He bears a remarkable resemblance to his father, a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, and people often point out how much he looks like his half-brother, Joseph Baena, who is also a bodybuilder.

Christopher started his remarkable weight loss journey in 2019 while living in Australia. He had a major realization: his weight was preventing him from fully enjoying his life, and that became the catalyst for change.

Over five years, he transformed his health by losing 250 pounds. He achieved this through a better diet and a regular workout routine that included weight training, boxing, and hiking.

Christopher explained at last year’s Happy & Healthy Summit in Los Angeles that it was a lengthy undertaking, according to Page Six.

He explained to host Jeff Beacher, along with guests Dr. Robert Huizenga and Kelly Osbourne (who has also lost a significant amount of weight), that his weight was making it difficult to do normal, daily tasks.

I suddenly decided I wanted to try skydiving, but my friends immediately said it was a terrible idea. I quickly realized they were right – I definitely couldn’t do it.

Christopher, a University of Michigan psychology graduate, remembered struggling with his body image since high school.

He explained that he’d always been resourceful, even doing food delivery jobs as a teenager. He recalled feeling self-conscious about bringing unusual lunches to school because of it.

He didn’t lose weight quickly; it was a gradual process that involved a lot of experimentation with his exercise routine and what he ate.

Last year, Christopher, who considered himself a devout Catholic, mentioned he abstained from bread during Lent and lost 30 pounds as a result.

You know, when I met him at the summit, he shared that weight loss wasn’t a ‘finish line’ for him, but more of a continuous journey. He hadn’t quite hit his ideal weight yet, but he was really focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and seeing where it took him. It was inspiring to see that perspective!

He admitted that even now, when he thinks about seeing before-and-after pictures, he doesn’t feel like he’s reached his goal yet. He doesn’t feel like he’s at the ‘after’ stage.

His family is clearly proud of all he’s achieved through dedication and effort.

I was so excited to see photos from Thanksgiving 2025 that Katherine Schwarzenegger shared! Christopher was looking incredibly fit – seriously, he’s really built up his physique! It was amazing how much he resembled his half-brother, Joseph Baena, who’s 28. They really do look alike!

Chris Pratt’s wife shared a heartfelt message of gratitude, writing ‘So much to be thankful for’ with a red heart emoji.

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2026-04-04 19:50