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Matt Damon's "Life-Altering" Gluten-Free Transformation
9 Jul
Summary
- Matt Damon dropped to 167 pounds for his role in "The Odyssey".
- He credits cutting gluten as a life-altering change.
- Damon stated he felt much better after eliminating gluten.
Matt Damon recently discussed his remarkable physical transformation for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, "The Odyssey." The 55-year-old actor revealed on Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast that eliminating gluten from his diet has been a "life-altering" experience.
Damon, who previously maintained a weight between 185 and 200 pounds, shed 33 pounds for the role, reaching his lightest weight of 167 pounds since high school. He described this as a "complete lifestyle change" necessary to embody the Greek hero Odysseus, as envisioned by director Christopher Nolan.
He emphasized that removing gluten significantly improved his overall health and energy levels. Despite his fondness for bread, beer, pasta, and pizza, Damon stated that his improved physical condition made the dietary change worthwhile. He noted that this rigorous diet, coupled with intense training, was key to achieving his lean yet strong physique for the film.
