Wahlberg said he swims in a lake for self-care and to relax, and plays golf when he's not working. The actor also said he is "all about intermittent fasting." After waking up, he said he doesn't eat, "I just go work out." He aims to fast for 18 hours a day at least five days a week, he said.
And there's one type of coffee that appears to work best. Add coffee to Mark Wahlberg's infamous and intensive fitness regimen. The Transformers actor practices intermittent fasting, skipping food for 18 hours per day.
Check out his daily schedule that he shared on his Instagram story. Looking at his daily routine, it's clear he's really into fitness, working out twice a day, totaling around 2.5 hours.
Mark Wahlberg sometimes goes to bed before 8pm and on his day off he wakes up at 4.30am. The 'Ted' star - who has Ella, 20, Michael, 17, Brendan, 15, and Grace, 13, with wife Rhea Durham - always like to have at least eight hours sleep and rises early for a productive day.
You may choose one or two days of fasting during the week, spaced with at least one normal day of eating in between. Rules: No food is allowed during the fasting period. However, water, unsweetened tea, and coffee are allowed. There are no restrictions on what or how much you eat on non-fasting days.
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The 20/4 fasting method is linked with cardiovascular improvements, such as reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels. These changes directly contribute to a lower risk of developing heart disease, strokes, and other cardiovascular conditions, underscoring the heart health benefits of this fasting regimen.
Firs thing in the morning, Wahlberg has an extensive routine to prepare himself for the day ahead. He gets up, takes vitamins, takes water with a zinc tablet, has a triple espresso, takes a cold plunge and finally takes creatine. Then, it's time for his first meal of the day.
Wahlberg, 48, said he lost 10 pounds in five days by drinking bone broth, which is made primarily from boiling animal bones, although many store-bought bone broths contain preservatives. Proponents enjoy it because it's high in protein, and its minerals are thought to help with digestive issues.
"Normally with intermittent fasting I eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'll eat at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. for an eighteen hour fast and a six hour eating window," he said. "Usually eggs, protein pancakes, smoked salmon, a couple pork chops, a couple sausage links and protein with some almond butter for breakfast.
The longer you fast, the better your results. “Normally with intermittent fasting, I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'll eat at noon, 3pm and 6pm for an eighteen-hour fast and a six-hour eating window,” Wahlberg told GQ.
Wahlberg ate a 7,000 calorie a day diet consisting of at least a dozen eggs, big bowls of rice and protein shakes to prep for the role. “I had six weeks to put on about 30 pounds," Wahlberg told ET Canada. "I started with 7,000 calories for the first two weeks and then 11,000 calories for the final four weeks.
The participants lost more fat in the intermittent fasting diet, and maintained lean bone and muscle mass. Whereas the people who were on the traditional low calorie diets lost less fat and they also lost lean muscle weight.
If you weren't already aware, Wahlberg's daily schedule generates a few eyebrow raises thanks to his 2:30 a.m. wakeups and 7:30 p.m. bedtimes. We're not sure which chronotype that makes him, but it sure shows dedication to his routine.
He issued an apology after family members of those killed on the flight expressed outrage. Wahlberg is Catholic, and has described his religion as "the most important part" of his life; he goes to Mass twice on Sundays. He fervently supports same-sex marriage despite the Church's opposition.
Thirty minutes to be exact from 2:45 am to 3:15 am Wahlberg likes to spend praying. Despite the chaotic life of this actor/entrepreneur, it seems that Wahlberg's successes in life come in part to his dedication, but more importantly, by starting every day with God.
Then, in early afternoon, he has salmon sashimi, crab salad, cucumbers, and chicken breast. For dinner, he'll have steak, or maybe a fish like halibut or sea bass paired with a vegetable. He hasn't always been this disciplined, though. 'I've had the worst eating habits,' Wahlberg says.
The artist formerly known as Marky Mark — he of the ripped bod who shot to fame in his tighty whities in THAT Calvin Klein commercial — is coy about his diet, except to say that he 'eats well' and steers clear of sugar-laden foods. Soda, chocolate bars and candies are off-limits.
His main work sets still focus on bilateral and unilateral strength moves using heavy resistance bands, TRX bands, dumbbells, and kettlebells, but he's focused on quality over quantity: “I don't have to lift as heavy, but I have to have better form, a longer hold, and a longer squeeze,” Wahlberg told People.
Nutrition experts say that switching back and forth between fasting and eating again can bring many health benefits, including weight loss, reducing belly fat. However, to lose belly fat and get the nutrients you need, you should eat healthy, limiting sugary desserts and processed foods.
Chris Hemsworth did a 4-day fast to reverse aging. His trainer played a cheeky joke to test his willpower. Chris Hemsworth tried a four-day fast for his show about aging, "Limitless." Some research suggests fasting can boost longevity, but there are downsides.
“We found that liver fat was reduced by 5.5% in the group that participated in both fasting and exercise. This combination group also reduced body weight by 5%, fat mass, waist circumference, and liver enzyme (ALT) levels.
