James Dunmore
Health
M y die t secr e t s
James Dunmore
The former Made In Chelsea star tells whether he’ll follow in girlfriend Lucy Watson’s footsteps and go vegan… Height 6ft 1in
Weight 13ST
You’re in great shape! What kind of training do you do? I’m about to start training for a Tough Mudder event in May. I tore my knee ligament before Christmas, so I’m really starting from scratch. Do you exercise regularly? I go to the gym probably five times a week. What kind of stuff do you do at the gym? It’s a mixture, but mainly weights. I also run once a week and swim sometimes. I play tennis, too. Do you and Lucy ever work out together? I can’t work out alone – I’m the worst. I go with Lucy sometimes, as there’s a gym in our building. Would you say you’re body confident? I’m not shy, so yeah, I guess. I don’t agree with people who think you have to keep your top on. Do you feel more pressure to look good because you’re in the public eye? Unfortunately, social media has made everyone feel more pressure. But I go to the gym because I can go in a bad mood and come out in a good mood. I go for my whole lifestyle. What’s your favourite part of your body? I enjoy working out my back, but I don’t turn in the mirror and think, “That’s a lovely back!” Moving on to diet, are you vegan like Lucy is? I’m not fully vegan, no, but I’ve made a few changes going towards that way. I actually get my food sent to me by a company called Gold
Standard Nutrition. When I’m not eating their products, I eat a lot of rice, a lot of chicken and a lot of vegetables. Does Lucy try to persuade you to go totally vegan? She would like it if I was fully vegan, but she understands that everyone has their own journey. She’s very passionate about what she believes in. I imagine I will one day. Do you ever have cheat days? It’s not necessarily a day – I’m not very strict. I don’t believe in starving yourself as you crave something and then binge on it. What’s your vice? Sweets are my biggest downfall. I could eat about four bags of sweets a day. Lucy buys vegan sweets for herself and she’ll go to the cupboard and find I’ve eaten them! How often do you drink alcohol? I probably go out for one big night a week. I like to think that being healthy and living your life is a balance. I don’t think it’s healthy to be super gym-honed and only eat broccoli.
M y f o o d d i a ry
WORDS: Georgia Farquharson PHOTOS: Getty Images, Rex Shutterstock
Breakfast “The first thing I have is a shake in the Nutribullet. I use 100g of oats, a banana, one scoop of protein powder and one teaspoon of peanut butter, then water. Then I’ll have a five-egg omelette with broccoli.” NUTRITION CONSULTANT IAN MARBER SAYS, “Training for Tough Mudder requires dedication and plenty of first-rate fuel. A shake followed by protein and vegetables supplies enough calories, but with just 100g of oats, it’s a little light on carbs, so James should add a piece of toast to the second breakfast.” LUNCH “I had a Gold Standard Nutrition Pot O Gold, which is basically a pot of chicken, rice and vegetables.” Ian says, “Getting a good ratio of the macros – that’s protein, carbs and fat – is important for everyone, but more so for someone training hard. This lunch ticks all the boxes.” SNACKS “I’ll have a portion of chicken with a Gold Standard Nutrition Pot O Mash, which is sweet potato and kale mixed into mash, with some vegetables.” Ian says, “James had chicken for lunch so he could have salmon here instead, which offers omega-3 fats that can combat inflammation associated with heavy gym work.”
Dinner “I had vegan spaghetti bolognese, made by Lucy. She puts soya mince in it, with loads of vegetables.“ Ian says, “Soy is a great source of protein and is low-fat too so it’s an ideal choice for a vegan main course. Tomato-based sauces provide lycopene, an antioxidant that gives the red colour. It’s also found in watermelon.”
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M y die t secr e t s
James Dunmore
The former Made In Chelsea star tells whether he’ll follow in girlfriend Lucy Watson’s footsteps and go vegan… Height 6ft 1in
Weight 13ST
You’re in great shape! What kind of training do you do? I’m about to start training for a Tough Mudder event in May. I tore my knee ligament before Christmas, so I’m really starting from scratch. Do you exercise regularly? I go to the gym probably five times a week. What kind of stuff do you do at the gym? It’s a mixture, but mainly weights. I also run once a week and swim sometimes. I play tennis, too. Do you and Lucy ever work out together? I can’t work out alone – I’m the worst. I go with Lucy sometimes, as there’s a gym in our building. Would you say you’re body confident? I’m not shy, so yeah, I guess. I don’t agree with people who think you have to keep your top on. Do you feel more pressure to look good because you’re in the public eye? Unfortunately, social media has made everyone feel more pressure. But I go to the gym because I can go in a bad mood and come out in a good mood. I go for my whole lifestyle. What’s your favourite part of your body? I enjoy working out my back, but I don’t turn in the mirror and think, “That’s a lovely back!” Moving on to diet, are you vegan like Lucy is? I’m not fully vegan, no, but I’ve made a few changes going towards that way. I actually get my food sent to me by a company called Gold
Standard Nutrition. When I’m not eating their products, I eat a lot of rice, a lot of chicken and a lot of vegetables. Does Lucy try to persuade you to go totally vegan? She would like it if I was fully vegan, but she understands that everyone has their own journey. She’s very passionate about what she believes in. I imagine I will one day. Do you ever have cheat days? It’s not necessarily a day – I’m not very strict. I don’t believe in starving yourself as you crave something and then binge on it. What’s your vice? Sweets are my biggest downfall. I could eat about four bags of sweets a day. Lucy buys vegan sweets for herself and she’ll go to the cupboard and find I’ve eaten them! How often do you drink alcohol? I probably go out for one big night a week. I like to think that being healthy and living your life is a balance. I don’t think it’s healthy to be super gym-honed and only eat broccoli.
M y f o o d d i a ry
WORDS: Georgia Farquharson PHOTOS: Getty Images, Rex Shutterstock
Breakfast “The first thing I have is a shake in the Nutribullet. I use 100g of oats, a banana, one scoop of protein powder and one teaspoon of peanut butter, then water. Then I’ll have a five-egg omelette with broccoli.” NUTRITION CONSULTANT IAN MARBER SAYS, “Training for Tough Mudder requires dedication and plenty of first-rate fuel. A shake followed by protein and vegetables supplies enough calories, but with just 100g of oats, it’s a little light on carbs, so James should add a piece of toast to the second breakfast.” LUNCH “I had a Gold Standard Nutrition Pot O Gold, which is basically a pot of chicken, rice and vegetables.” Ian says, “Getting a good ratio of the macros – that’s protein, carbs and fat – is important for everyone, but more so for someone training hard. This lunch ticks all the boxes.” SNACKS “I’ll have a portion of chicken with a Gold Standard Nutrition Pot O Mash, which is sweet potato and kale mixed into mash, with some vegetables.” Ian says, “James had chicken for lunch so he could have salmon here instead, which offers omega-3 fats that can combat inflammation associated with heavy gym work.”
Dinner “I had vegan spaghetti bolognese, made by Lucy. She puts soya mince in it, with loads of vegetables.“ Ian says, “Soy is a great source of protein and is low-fat too so it’s an ideal choice for a vegan main course. Tomato-based sauces provide lycopene, an antioxidant that gives the red colour. It’s also found in watermelon.”
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