Alex Rodriguez reveals the insane starvation diet he endured to lose 6.5 lbs. ...

It's proof Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez may in fact be the perfect match.

In A-Rod's most recent YouTube blog, 'I Almost Missed The Met Gala',  the baseball legend appeared image-obsessed as he chronicled his intense preps 'not to look fat' alongside his famous fiancee at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City last Monday.  

His goal was to trim in the two days leading to the lavish event and fit into a size 44 Versace tuxedo — despite usually wearing a 48. 

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Image-obsessed: Alex Rodriguez showcased his diet and exercise regimen in the two days leading to the lavish Met Gala in New York City on Monday

Image-obsessed: Alex Rodriguez showcased his diet and exercise regimen in the two days leading to the lavish Met Gala in New York City on Monday

The former New York Yankee walked viewers through his pre-party routine that included jogging, yoga twice a day, stair-running and sweat-inducing suit. 

He also kept to a no carbs and no sugar diet that was capped off by a 24-hour fast of water only on the final day.

'I used to exercise for big games against the Red Sox, now I exercise to not look fat,' A-rod joked in the video as he lifted gold mini-dumbbells inside his swanky Manhattan apartment.

The former baseball great detailed how he wanted to lose 6.5 lbs in the two days leading to the swanky gala in his YouTube blog

The former baseball great detailed how he wanted to lose 6.5 lbs in the two days leading to the swanky gala in his YouTube blog

Keeping up an image: 'I used to exercise for big games against the Red Sox, now I exercise to not look fat,' A-rod joked in the video

Keeping up an image: 'I used to exercise for big games against the Red Sox, now I exercise to not look fat,' A-rod joked in the video

Appearing to be up for the challenge, the 43-year old showcased his fashion options for the annual gala, including tux's, jewelry and watches.

'Whoever thought a kid from Miami, single parent, two jobs, would ever get a chance to wear Versace —  I'm living the dream,' he said with humility.

The video fast forwards to Monday, two hours before the hot and heavy couple have to head off to the Met Gala; Rodriguez

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