Tarek El Moussa proudly flaunted his impressive physique, complete with a six-pack, in a recent Instagram post. Opening up about his transformative health journey, the 42-year-old former Selling Sunset star revealed that he once battled with being overweight, a chain-smoker, and an alcoholic, constantly under stress.
Accompanied by a shirtless snapshot taken by the beach, El Moussa humorously captioned, “Sooooo….it’s been a few years since I posted a knockoff male model photo but hey….I’m finally in shape🤣🤣🤣!” He went on to share the pivotal moment when he decided to make a change, stating, “No joke, 3 years ago I bought a scale and when I saw my health metrics I freaked out and went to the gym the next day! Over the last three years I’ve been in the gym almost every day with my buddy and fitness expert @seantorbati.”
El Moussa's commitment to fitness has been unwavering, evident from his consistent gym sessions. He emphasized the importance of his friend and fitness mentor, Sean Torbati, in his journey to reclaiming his health.
This candid post isn’t the first time El Moussa has opened up about his fitness transformation. Previously, he shared a throwback photo alongside his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, 36, showcasing the remarkable progress he has made since embarking on his fitness journey.
Tarek El Moussa offered a candid reflection on his journey, highlighting the importance of redirection for growth. In a recent Instagram post, he shared a photo of himself exiting a yoga class with his wife, emphasizing that despite his efforts, he wasn't seeing the progress he desired. He admitted to not being on a structured routine, neglecting proper nutrition, and lacking guidance during that time.
This admission is part of El Moussa's broader openness about his physical and mental well-being. In his latest book, "Flip Your Life: How to Find Opportunity in Distress—in Real Estate, Business, and Life," he delves into his struggles, including a battle with painkiller addiction following a back injury. He also acknowledged the toll his 2016 divorce from ex-wife Christina Hall took on his mental health.
Despite these challenges, El Moussa now maintains a more positive perspective. He revealed on Instagram in 2023 that he has adopted healthier habits, including taking supplements, maintaining a balanced diet, and practicing hot yoga regularly for both mental and physical well-being. Reflecting on his journey, he emphasized the importance of motivation and perseverance in achieving personal growth and wellness.
Tarek El Moussa, the host of Flipping 101, disclosed the driving force behind his commitment to a stricter health and fitness regimen. "I realized how BADLY I wanted to feel good and be healthy - for myself, my wife, my kids, and my longevity - was the second I put my head down and got to work!!” wrote the father of three. He shares his youngest child, son Tristan, 15 months, with wife Heather Rae, and has daughter Taylor, 13, and son Brayden, 8, with his ex-wife Hall.
Echoing his sentiments from a recent Instagram post, El Moussa emphasized, “It doesn’t matter how tired you are or how beat up you are or how drained you are. We can all come back to feeling like we are in the best shape of our life! All you have to do is get started! Also….can anyone see my ab?"
The Quran - Chapter Al-Hujurat : 12
O believers! Avoid many suspicions, ˹for˺ indeed, some suspicions are sinful. And do not spy, nor backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of their dead brother? You would despise that! And fear Allah. Surely Allah is ˹the˺ Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.
If a man harbours suspicion against another, everything about the latter appears wrong to him, for his mind starts drifting in negative and wrong directions.
He starts searching for his shortcomings rather than his good points. It becomes his favourite ploy to describe his weaknesses and then to denigrate him.
The root of many social evils is unfounded suspicion. It is therefore necessary for man to be alert to this.
He should not allow such suspicion to enter his mind. If you are suspicious of someone, you can always meet him and talk frankly to him. But, it would be highly unethical to speak ill of a person, if he was not there to defend himself.
An individual may occasionally make such mistakes. But, if he is God-fearing, he will not persist in doing so.
His fear of God will warn him about his mistake and consequently he will give up his wrong approach and seek God’s pardon.
