Paul Rudd recently revisited his Ant-Man food diet and shared the "reward" he enjoys while sticking to restrictive foods.
When it comes to Marvel's live-action heroes, fans can always count on their impeccable physique, along with a sassy comment or two.
Chris Pratt is well-known for his dramatic physical transformation when he landed the lead role in Guardians of the Galaxy. However, he is not the only top-tier actor willing to go to great lengths to achieve the Marvel physique.
Paul Rudd, who has portrayed Ant-Man since 2015, recently disclosed the strict diet he adhered to while filming, as well as the "reward" he allowed himself while maintaining this regimen.
Rudd’s reward on restrictive diet was very watery
During a guest spot on Off Menu, a humorous podcast about food hosted by comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster, Rudd was questioned about his preferred type of water, leading him to reminisce about his diet during the filming of Ant-Man.
"When preparing for the Ant-Man movie, I had to stick to a strict diet. My only indulgence was sparkling water. That's how strict the diet was - sparkling water was my reward. It felt like a treat, even though it wasn't flavored. I wasn't going to go overboard with it."
Rudd continued to elaborate that maintaining the diet plan was not overly challenging, stating, "Once you're committed, it's manageable," and expressing his contentment with consistently consuming mundane food.
The hosts inquired whether Rudd ever shared information with his MCU colleagues, particularly during the filming of the Avengers movie, but the actor amusingly denied it.
"I mean, I think people do compare notes, but I also believe I worked out harder than anyone, I ate better than everyone, and I looked worse than all of them," Rudd remarked. "I had to constantly work out, eat perfectly, just to look somewhat bad. Not even good."
However, though Rudd claimed he wasn’t on par with his peers, he did say that the diet did give him “tons of energy.”
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Editor's P/S
Paul Rudd's dedication to his role as Ant-Man is truly admirable. His commitment to a strict diet and intense workout regimen is a testament to his professionalism and hard work. It's no wonder that he's been able to maintain his superhero physique for so many years.
I also find it amusing that Rudd's "reward" during his strict diet was sparkling water. It's such a simple and humble treat, yet it held such significance for him during that time. It just goes to show that sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference.
