Jamie Oliver, MBE, who was recognised as the most influential person in the UK hospitality industry in 2005, dropped two stone by overhauling his lifestyle.
The 46-year-old told Radio Times: “I pushed meat down, pushed veggie up, got more sleep and more movement.”
Jamie recognised the benefit of plant-based goodness in his 2019 title Veg, and decided to take a leaf out of his own book.
He encouraged people to snack on healthy nuts, to help them meet their protein and fat requirements without having to reach for unhealthy food.
“They make you half as likely to have a heart attack. Feed them to your kids as well.”
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Health Line reported that in a study of overweight women, women who snacked on almonds lost almost three times as much weight than the control group.
As well as snacking on healthy nuts, Jamie reduced his meat intake.
Red meat in particular is very calorie dense, and studies undertaken in 2006 and 2011 found that those who ate a lot of it were more likely to be overweight than those who did not.
Additionally, he decided to minimise his alcohol intake.
He continued to Radio Times: “Your average Brit drinks booze. I’m not telling you what to do, but my rhythm now is only to drink at the weekend.”
Making a decision to refrain from alcohol only on weekdays meant that he could enjoy drinking in moderation, and as a treat rather than a lifestyle.
He told Men’s Health earlier this year: “It’s not about getting it right all the time.
“In fact it’s absolutely vital that you don’t get it right all of the time. You’ve just got to get it right most of the time.”
Because of Jamie’s extremely hectic work schedule, he previously found it difficult to work out and make going to the gym a priority.
He admitted to Men’s Health: “I’d always gone to a trainer but I just f*cking hated it. It was really boring. What I finally worked out was that it’s important for you to do it on your terms.”
By making his gym sessions “part of the working day”, he was able to shift his mindset and mentality towards working out.
“The minute I did that I got really good at it. It’s totally mental.”
For those trying to lose weight, finding a gym routine that works for them is crucial, as they are much likely to go on their own terms and if they actually enjoy their sessions.