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Chris Pratt’s weight loss transformation – how he went from dad-bod to shredded Hollywood star
The Guardians of the Galaxy actor took drastic measures that included hitting the gym five days a week to bag a part in Moneyball
ACTOR Chris Pratt has revealed the secrets behind his dramatic weight loss after being shunned for a movie role.
The American took drastic measures by losing six stone after he was initially turned down for the role of Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball because he was too fat for the part.
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Not willing to take no for an answer, Pratt started hitting the gym and decided to shred the pounds as quick as possible before he was eventually rewarded by being offered the role.
He admitted to working out five days a week and making strict sacrifices to his diet.
, he spoke about his rejection and his persistence to win it back.
The 39-year-old said: "I’d check in maybe once a week and I’d say, ‘They cast it yet?’ and I would just keep working out.
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Speaking about how he eventually lost enough weight to land the role, he said: "Finally, I got in good enough shape that I took a picture of myself and sent it to my agent."
Pratt had ballooned to a whopping 21 stone when filming for Delivery Man but now has a body most men would envy.
He added: "You can’t have beer, hash browns, burgers, or anything fried. No carbs.
"And you have to work out five times a week.
“If you cut the crap out of your diet and spend an hour a day doing something physical, you’ll feel better mentally, physically and spiritually, because it’s all tied together.
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Chris Pratt's Back, Biceps and Abs workout
Warm up: Stretching & 10 mins jog on the treadmill
1. Pull Up - 5 (sets) - 15, 12, 10, 10, 8 (Reps)
2. Pull Downs - 5 - 15, 12, 10, 10, 8
3. Hammer Strength Row - 4- 12, 12, 10, 10
4. Heavy Dumbbell Row - 4 - 12, 10, 8, 8
5. Barbell Curl - 4 - 10, 8, 8, 6
6a. Hammer Curl - 3 - 12
6b. Reverse Curl - 3- 12
7. Plank - 3 - 20 secs
8. Hanging Leg Raise - 3 - 15
9. Sit Up - 3 - 20
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“Honestly, there’s no trick or secret to it. It’s about getting after it and being patient and consistent.
"And it’s not about starving yourself, because you want to give your body proper nutrition.
"And think about who you want to be in six months or eight months or two years’ time, whatever it is."
Pratt further opened up to to admit he lost 35lb in six weeks by running "five or six miles a day, eating leafy green salads and protein shakes and cutting out all alcohol".
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