Chimera Posted July 13, 2010 Celebrity Diets & training: Ryan Reynolds There’s no doubt that one of Hollywood’s most talked about bodies is that of Van Wilder and Blade Trinity Star Ryan Reynolds. The transformation he took back in 2003-2004 to prepare for his upcoming role in Blade Trinity was nothing short of impressive. Not only did he gain 20 solid pounds of muscle, but shed his body fat from 11% to just 3%. So how did he do it? What were his workout secrets? What kind of diet regimen did he follow? In Ryan Reynolds very own words he explains his tips for sculpting his six-pack and putting on some serious mass in the five months before shooting. Ryan Reynolds Workout & Diet The question has come up a lot, so I'm gonna give you the detailed version. The first time I lifted a barbell for BLADE was the end of July, 2003. I had to be ready to go by mid December, however when we shot the scenes in question it was January, 2004, so, basically, 5 months. DIET: I ate something pretty much every 2-3 hours, never "stuffing" myself, but never letting myself get hungry. Tons of water throughout the day... BREAKFAST: 1/2 cup egg whites and 2 eggs. Oatmeal - no sugar, a *protein bar 2-3 hours later. (the best oatmeal is this stuff called McCann's Steel Cut Oatmeal. It takes about a half hour to cook, but you just make enough to last a couple weeks. add apple sauce and cinnamon to improve the taste.) LUNCH: chicken and veggies/brown rice. a *protein bar 2-3 hours later. DINNER: fish or chicken with salad and vegetables. balsamic vinegar for dressing. couple more ** Optimum Whey Protein Shakes throughout the night and right before bed. TYPICAL DIET: Breakfast: 2 eggs, some "good" fat like a spoon of almond butter or slice of avocado, and 1 cup of oatmeal with applesauce Midmorning snack: protein bar Lunch: albacore tuna wrap or chicken and salad Mid-afternoon snack: protein shake (whey and water), protein bar, or apple and almonds Dinner: broiled fish or chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and salad Evening Snack: protein shake http://www.sixpacknow.com/ryan_reynolds_workout.html Thomas Jane - The Punisher Each day, Tom Jane scarfed 2,000 to 2,500 calories broken down into eight small meals when he was training to star in the movie The Punisher. But it was how those calories were divided that helped him blast 5 inches off his waistline. "For the first 2 weeks, the percentage of daily calories I got from fat was around 10 percent," says Jane. "After that, 30 percent of my calories were from fat." Says his trainer, John MacLaren, "The first 2 weeks of any aggressive diet plan typically yield amazing results, but if you maintain the regimen for too long, you start cannibalizing muscle tissue and slowing down how fast you burn fat." After 6 weeks at 30 percent, Jane went back to 10 percent for 2 weeks and continued that cycle 8:00 a.m. 24-32 oz water (during his 1-hour cardio session) 12:00 p.m. 20 oz complex-carbohydrate drink 1 banana 24-32 oz water 480 calories 4:00 p.m. 24-32 oz water 10 oz complex-carbohydrate drink 200 calories 9:00 a.m. 20 oz protein shake 300 calories 2:00 p.m. Lunch 20 oz complex-carbohydrate drink 40 grams (g) protein either chicken or fish) 4 servings vegetables 400-425 calories 6:00 p.m. Dinner 40 g protein (one serving of either chicken, fish,or beef) 4 servings vegetables 10 oz complex-carbohydrate drink 24-32 oz water 400-425 calories 10:00 a.m. Breakfast 4-5 egg whites 3 servings vegetables of any kind (cooked with eggs as omelette) 175 calories 3:00 p.m. 1 banana or 1 serving grapes 80 calories 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. 1 banana 20 oz protein shake 16 oz water 250 calories http://www.menshealth.com/men/nutrition/food-for-fitness/diet-plan/article/ad1a99edbbbd201099edbbbd2 010cfe793cd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolate and Honey Posted July 13, 2010 This is the best diet for muscle gain. All that protien coupled with heavy lifting will build you up like the HULK. I went back to the gym. This is my 6th week, and I can't move my body. I feel like I've been hit by a train. LOL! But I'm loving it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera Posted July 13, 2010 Keep it up, the 'power of habit' kicks in after the sixth week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolate and Honey Posted July 13, 2010 I know. I no longer ask if I should work out but when can I work out today. It is nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polanyi Posted July 13, 2010 The diets of the celebs avove can lead to chronic infestation of methane gas. Yes, to dry Somali food. And guess what? Yeeah, maayn, i trid to be clever n buy some fruit from the grocers. I brought some bananas and plumbs, not plumbs, but the other round things and it did cost a bit. How does the government expect brothers to eat healthy when fruit is so expensive? A bananaa and rice a day keeps the doctor away. btw, more and more non somalis are clocking the fact somalis eat banana with their rice. monkeys............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archdemos Posted July 13, 2010 i get back to cardio and resistance training tomorrow, God help with the initial pain barrier. :eek: you know that horrible feeling you get when you feel like your gonna pass out and puke at the same time. only silver lining is after usuallly 3 weeks you get that awesome post work out muscle fatigue. oooh lovely cant wait to get back in the gym Any of you going to work out during Ramadan? If so how you going to manage PS! Karl you are probably one of the most mystifying figures on SOL. I have actually clearly understood one of your posts for a change. Bananas are a super fruit and i make sure i get my 2 a day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted July 13, 2010 Cabdoow ummadoo dhan buufis aa ku wada riday oo qof walba diet iyo exercise buufis la dhaho aa kuwada riday. Peace, Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuujiye Posted July 14, 2010 Cabdoow markuu waxaan uu bilaabaye, bajaq raadis ee ka aheed laakiin hada "xaashaa lilaah" uu joogaa lool... BOB muruqa caloosha kaaga fakaday see yeeshay? Wareer Badanaa!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZanzi Posted July 14, 2010 @BOB Tuujiye aflagaadada maxaa waaye sxbow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted July 14, 2010 Originally posted by Tuujiye: BOB muruqa caloosha kaaga fakaday see yeeshay? Abaa muruqaas sida cunug aan dhalay oo kale aan u fiir fiirsadaa nooh. lacag aa la galiyay oo lagu soo saaray muruqaas saaxiib...hadaa macnaheyga fahmeyso. Peace, Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuujiye Posted July 20, 2010 @BOB Tuujiye aflagaadada maxaa waaye sxbow? ani maa i qabsanee mise BOB? adba hadii bulasiyoone laguu dhigi lahaa, ma darbeen laheen maa i dhahee?? quuq makasee loool kula fitna cinda geel waxaa leh duqaan murqaha diidiinka leh ee BOB la dhahoo Cabdoo! Wareer Badanaa!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abtigiis Posted July 20, 2010 Last night, I saw Tuujiye oo hor boodaya Nkrumah iyo Daleys on JUly 1 celebrations. Waraa ninku gaabanaa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted July 20, 2010 ^^ hada lee maa ogatay, next to ngonge gaabnida isagaa sita adiguna wax kale baa lagugu sheegay Mzanza msungi, fitnada jimicsiga meeshan ka taagan adigaa keenay! i keep imagining CH with bulging murqo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZanzi Posted July 20, 2010 Originally posted by --: :cool: Have you ever wondered why there are so many nutrition supplements on the market and yet most of them are waste of money ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
