It took more than a full moon to get actor Joe Manganiello in howling good shape for his role as a werewolf on True Blood. Besides, a rigorous workout regimen, he had to be studious and disciplined about his diet. Here, we take a look at a full daily breakdown of the star’s diet:
MONDAY
10 a.m.
— 2 packets of oatmeal with hot water
— Protein shake
12:30 p.m.
— 2 roasted chicken breasts
— 1/2 cup of corn
— 1 sweet potato
2 p.m.
—Protein shake mixed with a banana and creatine
4:30 p.m.
— 4-6 oz steak
— 1/2 cup of carrots or asparagus
— Large salad with vinaigrette dressing
9 p.m.
—1 chicken breast
— 1/2 cup of green beans
TUESDAY
9 a.m.
— Pure Protein Bar
— Muscle Milk Light
12 p.m.
— Detour Bar
2:30 p.m.
— Tri Tip
— Tilapia Fillet
— Baked Cauliflower
— Green Beans
— Salad with (Balsamic dressing)
4 p.m.
— Almonds
7 p.m.
— KOO KOO ROO
— 2 original (roasted) boneless chicken breasts
— side of corn
— side of mushrooms
10 p.m.
— Isopure 40g protein drink
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m.
— 2 packs of plain oatmeal with water
— 50g whey protein with water
10:30 a.m.
— almonds
12 p.m.
— egg white omelette
— peppers, ham, turkey, bacon, feta cheese
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
— SNACKS on set
— apple, buffalo jerky, sugar free chocolate almonds
7 p.m.
— 2 pork chops
— broccoli
— squash
— mushrooms
10 p.m.
— 50g whey protein with water
THURSDAY
9 a.m.
— 50g whey protein with water
— 1 pure protein bar
11 a.m.
— KOO KOO ROO
— 2 original (roasted) boneless chicken breasts
— side of corn
— side of broccoli
1 p.m.
— 2 plates of chipped ham
— 4 sausages with marinara sauce
2:30 p.m.
— tri tip beef
5 p.m.
— SNACKS on set
— 3 apples
— 50g whey protein with water
10 p.m.
— Mahi Mahi fillet
— spinach
— house salad (balsamic dressing)
FRIDAY
8am
— 50g whey protein with water
— almonds
9 a.m.
— egg whites
— bacon
— papaya
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
— SNACKS on set
— bacon, apple, pineapple
2 p.m.
— 2 chicken breasts
— 2 slices of tri tip beef
— cauliflower
— broccoli
5 p.m.
— salad
— chicken, bacon, corn, carrots, feta (balsamic dressing)
5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
— SNACKS on set
— handful of sugar free chocolate almonds, asian pear, peanuts, jerky, corn nuts
11:30 p.m.
— Salmon steak
— salad with mango, walnuts, (balsamic dressing)
— green beans
SATURDAY
8am
— 50g whey protein
8:30 a.m.
— 4 eggs and bacon
— an apple
2 p.m.
— WEEKLY CHEAT MEAL: UMAMI BURGER
— 2 “Truffle Burgers” with cheese and buns
— half order of “cheese tots”
— half order of onion rings
4:30 p.m.
— package of “Sour Patch Kids” at the movie theatre
8 p.m.
— SUSHI ROKU
— mackerel sashimi, toro sashimi, clam sashimi
— green salad with ginger dressing
10 p.m.
— 2 apples
SUNDAY
9 a.m.
— 50g whey protein with water
9:30 a.m.
— 4 eggs and bacon
12 p.m.
— 2 chicken breasts
— salad with balsamic dressing
— almonds
2:15 p.m.
— 2 Atkins bars + 1 think thin bar (on set)
4:30 p.m.
— 2 buffalo burgers (no bun)
— salad
9 p.m.
— Mahi Mahi
— spinach
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