Usher Explains His Wednesday Fasting Habit and the “Concoction” He Drinks First Thrush

Usher fasts once a week as part of his fitness regimen.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the 45-year-old R&B legend spoke up on how he psychologically and physically gets ready for his busy life.

“Moments of reflection” are how most days begin, according to the eight-time Grammy winner. He alternates between doing that by doing yoga, meditation, or reading a book to “stimulate my mind.” “It really helps to get my mind moving in the right direction and activate my organs,” Usher remarked.

He doesn’t normally start his mornings with coffee, in contrast to many others. “Everything relies on how I concluded my previous evening. Usher, who will be honored with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, commented that “sometimes a coffee martini is appropriate.”

“No, usually when I wake up, I drink celery juice,” he went on. I’ve been brewing this mixture with cayenne pepper, lemon, and ginger. I sip it hot.

The musician usually chooses eggs scrambled with cheese for breakfast, but only after moving his body.

“I prefer not to eat breakfast before working out or engaging in any physical activity, such as going for a walk, practicing yoga or stretching, or simply sitting in the sun to increase body temperature.” After that, I eat,” he said.

Wednesdays are the one day when this routine is not followed; on Wednesdays, Usher skips all meals.

“I fast, not because I’m religious, but because my grandmother did,” he remarked. “I usually try to start around 11 p.m. the day before, then just drink water all day on Wednesday.”

He intensified his already strict fitness and nutrition regimen in advance of his Super Bowl halftime show (“That was one of the hardest 15 minutes that I’ll ever have in my life,” he told WSJ).

Usher stated he was strict about consuming healthful foods in addition to his daily training regimen. “The previous night, I was taking care of my body and eating a very strict, low-carb diet the following day,” he stated.

At the Apollo Spring Benefit 2024, Usher and his spouse Jennifer Goicoechea Raymond recently commemorated his accomplishments. Usher received the icon award on June 11.

Usher offered a particular shoutout to his wife and thanked everyone who had supported him throughout his victory speech.

Finally, and most definitely not least, without your enthusiasm, love, and support, Jennifer Raymond, my dearest friend, would not be here. “Baby, I love you,” he murmured. “My spouse is present in the audience this evening. I appreciate your help and am thrilled that we were able to complete this together.”