What Antony Starr Eats Daily to Build Muscle & Lose Fat for “The Boys”

Intro (0s)

• A diet prioritizing protein, fats, green vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables, while limiting carbohydrates, is discussed. (4s)
• Anthony Starr's diet and fitness regimen for his role in the show "The Boys" will be analyzed. (10s)
• Anthony Starr's approach to diet, which involves consuming protein, fats, vegetables, and few carbohydrates, is a common trend in Hollywood for achieving quick results, potentially including water weight reduction. (32s)

Carbs (46s)

• Antony Starr reduces inflammation in his body by eating a diet of mainly fats and proteins. (56s)
• Carbohydrates are not the cause of inflammation, but eating processed carbohydrates that are high in sodium can cause water retention. (2m6s)
• Reducing carbohydrate intake can reduce water retention in the muscles. (1m52s)

Broccoli & Avocado (2m49s)

• Broccoli is low in anti-nutrients and high in sulforaphane, which has free radical fighting properties. (3m35s)
• Broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol or diindolylmethane, which can reduce water retention. (3m48s)
• Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are powerful antioxidants, and monounsaturated fats, which make it a stable fat. (4m9s)

Gluten-Free Pizza (4m17s)

• Antony Starr enjoys gluten-free pizza from an unnamed establishment owned by an unnamed celebrity. (4m23s)
• He finds that consuming gluten, particularly in the United States, negatively impacts his well-being, potentially due to differences in wheat and regulations compared to Europe. (5m4s)
• While he doesn't appear to have Celiac disease, he seems to avoid gluten, and it is suggested that removing gluten from one's diet could alleviate symptoms like IBS. (5m43s)

Daily Meals (6m1s)

• A typical breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, a piece of sourdough toast, and avocado. (6m9s)
• A typical lunch consists of chopped vegetables, hummus, and chicken breast. (8m2s)
• Typical snacks include almonds, other nuts, and fresh fruit. (13m27s)

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Pre & Post Workout Meals (17m54s)

• It is suggested to allow for two hours of digestion time before a workout, particularly when consuming fats. (18m15s)
• Carbohydrates consumed before a workout may provide a psychological boost but offer limited practical benefits for recreational lifters, as the body primarily utilizes glycogen stores during exercise. (19m5s)
• Maintaining a consistent body composition becomes easier once the body adapts to the new weight, typically after six to eight months. (21m1s)

Recap (23m20s)

• Antony Starr follows a well-structured, Mediterranean-style diet that is nearly or entirely gluten-free, which allows him to maintain his physique. (23m20s)
• To gain more muscle mass, it is suggested that incorporating occasional calorie surpluses and potentially reducing carbohydrate intake before workouts could be beneficial. (23m41s)
• Implementing strategies like increased resistance training, maintaining high protein intake, and incorporating intermittent fasting a few times per week could help offset calorie surpluses on days with heavier lifting. (23m58s)