My Kitchen Rules judge Manu Feildel reveals the secret behind his impressive 12kg weight loss… and it may surprise some
Manu Feildel has revealed the secret behind his incredible 12kg weight loss.
In addition to changing his diet, eliminating alcohol and joining a gym, the 46-year-old celebrity chef revealed he’s recently developed a love of cycling.
Speaking to Yahoo! Lifestyle on Wednesday, Manu credited road cycling with helping him keep the weight off.
Ride on: Manu Feildel has revealed the secret behind his incredible 12kg weight loss, revealing he’s recently developed a love of cycling
‘I’ve lost 12 kgs and I’m happy where I am with that,’ he said.
‘What keeps me motivated to stay active is that if I stop I know how easily those kgs will go back on. Also, I want to be fit and healthy for my family.’
Manu’s newfound love of cycling has been so intense, he’s set himself a goal to partake in the Noosa Triathlon at the end of October.
Before and after: In addition to changing his diet, eliminating alcohol and joining a gym, Manu credited road cycling with helping him keep the weight off
‘I’ve lost 12 kgs and I’m happy where I am with that,’ he said. ‘What keeps me motivated to stay active is that if I stop I know how easily those kgs will go back on’
To prepare for the gruelling event, he’s been going on regular 50 to 60-kilometre bike rides around Sydney.
‘The best part is that I enjoy it and the worst part is wearing Lycra – and that I can’t get angry at bikes on the road now as I know how it feels to be abused by car drivers!’ he joked.
The My Kitchen Rules judge is even planning on riding 400 kilometres throughout September, raising money for a cancer charity.
Peddle to the metal: Manu’s newfound love of cycling has been so intense, he’s set himself a goal to partake in the Noosa Triathlon at the end of October
Inspiration: In an interview with New Idea magazine in July last year, Manu credited his wife of two years, Clarissa Weerasena, with motivating him to get fit
‘As you all know I am loving getting out on my bike at the moment so I’ve set myself a challenge for September and as a plus it raises money for a great cause!’ he wrote on Instagram, earlier this month.
In an interview with New Idea magazine in July last year, Manu credited his wife of two years, Clarissa Weerasena, with motivating him to get fit.
He said he spoke to his wife about his desire to slim down, before utilising a few months off from work at the beginning of the year to focus on his health.
Not close: While Manu may love being on his bike, he reportedly wasn’t as thrilled about working on MKR alongside recently ousted judge, Pete Evans
But while Manu may love being on his bike, he reportedly wasn’t as thrilled about working on MKR alongside recently ousted judge, Pete Evans.
According to a report by Woman’s Day magazine back in January 2017, the two chefs didn’t get along, despite their easygoing onscreen rapport.
‘Manu thinks Pete is stranger than strange,’ a source told the publication at the time.
‘The best part is that I enjoy it and the worst part is wearing Lycra – and that I can’t get angry at bikes on the road now as I know how it feels to be abused by car drivers!’ he joked