Spencer Matthews’ Fat Loss and Six-Pack Diet
Before his 10-week six-pack transformation, like many of us, Matthews was aware of what healthy eating looks like. But simply avoiding junk food and maintaining the requisite calorie deficit to hit 5% body fat are very different beasts.
The simplest way to do this is to hand over to the professionals. In this case, they were the nutritionists and chefs at Men’s Health Fuel. Throughout the transformation, Matthews took delivery of four meals from the Lean plan, three days a week.
But then, to prove it can also be done with a little elbow grease in the kitchen, he was left to fend for himself for the rest of the week – relying on the simple, healthful meals below to get him through. There was still room for clean G&Ts after work and weekend takeaways.
To reign in his portion control, Stafford cut him a deal – he could pile his plate as high as he liked, as long as it was a side plate. Really it all came down to discipline. “In the run-up to the photoshoot I’d finished three of my four Fuel boxes by 11am,” recounts Matthews with a grimace. “I messaged my trainer Shaun Stafford to plead for an extra meal. His response was ‘tough luck!’, making room only for extra celery sticks, watermelon fingers or Diet Coke.” It paid off though, and made the two burgers from Five Guys after the final photo all the more satisfying.
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What is Men’s Health Fuel?
The new meal delivery service from the experts at Men’s Health and Munchfit is ready for your order. It’s fit food for a king.
The Lean Plan
To fuel your weight loss goals and make cutting calories easier we’ve cooked up a plan you’ll actually stick to. Our Lean meals are made to cut out calories without losing flavour. They keep the protein high to boost metabolism while adding extra fibre so you don’t go hungry. At 35g of protein and just 450kcals these meals are the most convenient way to get all your nutrients.
Order It
It couldn’t be simpler, really. Head to menshealthfuel.com and let us do the leg work. You’ve got enough on your plate.
Pick your plan
To chew towards any goal, you need to pick one of our four meal plans. For healthy fat loss, go Lean.
We prepare fresh
Our expert chefs will then create restaurant-quality meals from the most nutritious ingredients.
Pick your timings
We can then Fuel your training with up to 5 meals from Sunday to Friday, across two deliveries per week.
We deliver
Our restaurant-quality meals are delivered nationwide, directly to your doorstep. We hope you’re hungry.
What About Spencer’s DIY Diet Plan?
Breakfast: Overnight Oats and Egg on Toast
Oats, 50g
Oat milk, 100ml
Raspberries, handful
Banana, 1/2
Agave syrup, drizzle
Plus
1 medium egg, fried
Lightly-buttered seeded toast
Method
Soak the oats in the milk overnight then top with fresh fruit and syrup before eating. Fry the egg in butter on a medium heat and serve sunny-side up on toast. The egg’s protein and oats’ fibre combine to stop you feeling hungry even on a calorie deficit.
Lunch: Lamb Loin with Cauliflower Puree and Broccoli
Lamb loin, 1
Cauliflower, ½ head
Chicken stock, cup
Butter, knob
Tenderstem broccoli, 100g
Lemon, ½
Method
Season then seared the lamb loin in a pan before roasting at 180C for 8 mins until medium rare. Cut and cook the cauliflower in a pan with the chicken stock for 10 mins then puree in a blender with a knob of butter. Sautee the broccoli in a frying pan for 5 mins then finish with a drizzle of lemon.
Dinner: Shish Taouk and Tabbouleh Salad from Maroush
Method
Order, open the door to the delivery man and then get stuck in. By cutting out his usual hummus and halloumi sides, Matthews saved calories without having to give-up takeaways for 10 weeks.
Drink: Clean Co. Gin & Tonic
Clean Co. Gin, 50ml
Tonic water, 100ml
Ice, lots
Lemon, wedge
Mint, sprig
Method
Pour the gin and tonic over ice, garnish and relaaaaaax.
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