From Fit To Fat: The Evolution Of Chris Christie (PHOTOS)

It’s no secret. Chris Christie is a big man.

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For the majority of his political career he’s been the no-nonsense, “mobster-like,” brash and pudgy character we love to watch, but lately the weight that we tolerated…the weight that made him endearing…has now ballooned into something else.

And it seems everyone has something to say about it. With Christie rumored to run for president in 2016, many have criticized the man they used to love for two reasons: they are scared he’s going to die in office from weight complications OR America can’t stand to see an overweight president.

Whatever the case, Christie isn’t happy about it and isn’t afraid to tell us. After all…when has he ever been afraid to tell us anything? He’s striking back in the media by laughing at his weight (eating a donut on Letterman) and even telling critics to simply “shut up!”

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Is Christie mad because he’s big? Or does he not care? Christie wasn’t always so round, so we’re wondering if he’d like to get back to his old weight. What’s that? Check out the photos below to see the evolution of the politician’s weight.

Seriously…could he be any cuter? This is probably the only time when Christie could get by with being a little chubby. Who doesn’t love chubby babies?

Who is that fox? That’s Chris Christie at Livingston High School in New Jersey (1980). Christie was class president then…so why not now? Oh…he was also a lot slimmer then too. Oops.

Guess back in 1980 he was also a little more active.

Can you guess which one of these “Danny Zucko” look-alikes is Christie? (hint: he’s not the one with the stare of death).

Christie was still slim and suave in 1986 when he married his wife, Mary Pat.

Look…the boy was smooth mmkay!?

Oh hey there! Christie starts his political career…and his weight gain.

Here he is in 2003, only ten years ago, still carrying the little weight he had well. But soon…things would change.

At this press conference in 2007, Christie looks likes he’s gained a bit more weight. It’s like he’s gained the “Political 25…or 50” if such a thing existed. But still…his weight is less of a conversation…I think his “mobster-style” way of saying “shut up” was much more interesting at the time…

2009 was almost no different. But then…

Christie turns into this…(2011)

Then this…(2012)

And finally…he eats a donut on national television.

Should Christie get back to his original weight? Is he going too far by lashing out at those who are only concerned that he’s not in good health? And the donut bit…was he taking it too far?

You be the judge. We just hope he’s taking care of himself.

PHOTO SOURCE: GETTY | TODAY SHOW | Starcasm