Hollywood icon and former bodybuilding champion Arnold Schwarzenegger has launched a unique "Crash Diet" for 2026, but it's not for weight loss. Instead, the 78-year-old star says it's a mental reset aimed at eliminating negativity, reported The New York Post.
In his latest Pump Club newsletter, Schwarzenegger acknowledged that "crash diets" are usually discouraged. However, he clarified that this one is different. "I know, it's shocking because we always say quick fixes aren't sustainable," he wrote. "But this diet is for your brain."
Schwarzenegger encouraged readers to try the mental detox for at least one week, focusing on removing negative thoughts, toxic self-talk, and critical attitudes toward others. He stressed that negativity can be harmful not just emotionally but physically too. "Negativity is literally killing you," he warned.
According to The Post, the actor's message resonated with many of his fans who follow his motivational updates and wellness advice through his newsletter.
Schwarzenegger's brain "diet" aligns with a growing movement promoting mental wellness and positivity in everyday life, especially at the start of a new year.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has urged people to take on a one-week "Zero Negativity Diet" to improve mental and physical well-being. He advises eliminating pessimism, outrage, and doomscrolling, citing studies showing optimists live longer.
Step 1: Limit social media to three 10-minute sessions daily.
Step 2: Reframe negativity by taking active steps toward problems, like mapping out job applications.
Step 3: Practice daily gratitude, even for challenges, as they build resilience.
Arnold reflects on his own tough upbringing, crediting it for shaping who he is today. His message: reducing negativity isn't just uplifting-it can be life-changing and even life-saving.
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