The Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt recently went all internet-famous with his Instagram session “What’s My Snack?” It’s kind of a daily diary where he shared his struggles, and it’s a big hit.
In those quick videos, Pratt goes all out with the drama over his tiny portions. But, funny enough, they give some legit tips for anyone aiming to get into Galaxy Guarding-shape. These videos prove he’s just like us, dealing with hunger and the diet struggle at the same time.
But what’s even more challenging is his weight loss journey. Going from 300 pounds to 60 pounds in 6 months was never easy. Yet, he did it.
What Does Chris Pratt’s Body Transformation Looks Like?
It’s hard to believe that the same actor who portrayed Andy Dwyer transformed into the muscular Star-Lord. Chris Pratt packed on the pounds before hitting it big in the industry.
In an interview with Men’s Health, he revealed that he could eat up to 4 hamburgers a day back then. This habit took a toll on his health, making him a victim of various problems.
Famous as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, he weighed around 300 pounds when he tried out for the Marvel role. Firstly, it wasn’t easy to get the role. Secondly, he was only given less than six months to get in shape.
The star caused a stir in Hollywood by dropping a shirtless selfie on Instagram in 2013, flaunting his ripped physique and six-pack abs, captioning, “Six months no beer. #GOTG Kinda douchy to post this, but my brother made me.
The following year, he teamed up with personal trainer Duffy Gaver and nutritionist Phil Goglia, kicking off a 60-pound weight-loss journey.
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What was the Exercise Routine of Chris Pratt?
Pratt’s workouts were no joke – running five or six miles daily, plus boxing, swimming, kickboxing, and even triathlons. He did sets of pull-ups, Hammer Strength Rows, Heavy Dumbbell Rows, Barbell Curls, Hammer Curls, Reverse Curls, planks, and Hanging Leg raises.
The actor also developed a Cardio Power Circuit workout for his daily routine. He wrestled in his younger days and loves MMA now. Training six days a week, sometimes for four hours a day, was his routine.
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What was Included in Chris Pratt’s Diet?
The Minnesota native opted for leafy green salads, sipped on protein shakes, and bid farewell to alcohol (a habit he loved). He added a lot of water to his diet and consumed 4,000 calories a day. The actor preferred unprocessed products, like:
- Eggs, chicken, red meat, and fish for the proteins.
- Bread, rice, sweet potato, oatmeal, and broccoli for the carbohydrates.
- Walnuts, almonds, avocado, and coconut oil for the fats.
The actor gets it – transforming your body is in those little choices. You can munch on a burger and still hit the gym, or go for a salad, break a sweat, and still reach that fit and healthy goal.
