Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mac's impressive body transformation in just 56 days - and how he did it!
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We all know how much dedication and hard work it takes to transform your body and make it into something excellent.
Sometimes it can take months or even years to achieve the results you’re after, but a recent transformation undertaken by one of our favourite celebrities proves that it doesn't have to take such a long time!
You may have noticed something different about weather presenter Sam Mac, if you’ve been following Sunrise lately.
That's because the TV personality recently went through an eight-week body transformation and completely changed his look!
During the weather segment on Sunrise on March 31, Mac unveiled the fruits of his labour in a Men’s Health magazine cover photoshoot.
As he shared: ‘A lot of our viewers have been writing to me over the past weeks asking “Have you lost weight - what's going on?”… Yes, I have lost weight. I've been training for the last two months, and I can reveal that I'm on the cover of Men's Health magazine.’
Mac's co-hosts couldn't help but chime in with compliments, with Matt Shirvington exclaiming: ‘You look good!’
‘Stop it!’ Natalie Barr added.
But the weather reporter admitted that the journey to achieving his fitness goals was no easy feat.
Now, Sam has taken to Instagram to share his tips and tricks on how he made it happen – and it’s an inspiring read for anyone who wants to make a positive change in their life.
Sam admits that his challenge began during those first few months of becoming a dad, where ‘health and fitness take a back seat’.
His goal was to demonstrate to individuals, especially new fathers, that with genuine effort, one can begin to observe noticeable outcomes within a reasonable amount of time.
The star admits it was ‘bloody hard work’ to reach his goal of 56 days. But he recognised that not everyone had access to his team of experts and trainers, so he wanted to pass on the knowledge and pointers he learned.
Diet was a huge part of Sam’s body transformation - he started his day with a Super Berry Neuro-Thermogenic drink with water, followed by breakfast, lunch and dinner.
He also cut out bread and major carbs, sugar and alcohol.
However, his secret weapon was the Apple Watch given to him by his partner, Rebecca James, just before the challenge.
'I was obsessed with it,' says Sam – and it gave him a ‘scoreboard’ to make him accountable.
The watch was programmed to three goals for each day – 5000 kJs, 75 minutes of exercise and 20,000 steps. No mean feet!
There were dark days – trying to complete his step goal by doing laps of the Bunnings Warehouse car park – but ultimately, Sam found success and achieved his goal in 56 days.
‘I needed to close my rings every day,’ he remarked.
‘I did 1000 steps between every Sunrise cross - so that’s 7000 steps before 9 am.’
‘I did 8000 on a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg for work, I trained in the Kruger national park, I did steps in hotel rooms at 10.30 at night.’
Along the way, his mental health also improved.
'It’s a cliché but moving your body, eating well, cutting out the alcohol and the sugars, it does give you clarity and it’s awesome, I feel that every time you work out you have ‘PWS’ - post workout smugness,' he shared.
His partner and daughter Margot were his number one motivation, but his biggest challenge came in time.
Due to his work on Sunrise and the extra hours spent at the airport and driving home late, Sam had to be creative in how he fit in exercise.
He said: ‘Training was tough, diet was difficult particularly early on.’
‘(But) time was always the battle for me.’
‘I’m up at around 3.30 am each morning which means I’m in bed by 8.30 pm.’
‘I’m working two jobs, constantly travelling to the airport and driving – that just chews up hours every day.’
‘I’ve got a newborn baby and a partner that I want to spend time with too.’
‘So time was constantly on my mind. I was being pulled in two different directions.’
But his competitive side drove him to close the rings on his watch – and with time, dedication and commitment, Sam was well and truly successful.
‘I just made it work, and it comes down to how much you want it,’ Sam continued.
Nonetheless, he was proud of his accomplishment: ‘But it's all worth it because what a challenge it was, and I'm proud to share this story.’
Sam Mac's inspiring journey towards achieving his fitness goals in just 56 days is a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and discipline.
With a combination of a healthy diet and exercise, Sam demonstrated that it's possible to make significant changes to one's body and mental health within a short period.
His journey is a reminder that it's never too late to start your own journey towards a healthier and happier you.
It's important to consult with your healthcare provider first and start slowly, but with time, dedication, and commitment, you, too, can achieve your fitness goals.
We also previously shared how Home and Away star James Stewart transformed his physique to keep up with his 10-year-old daughter.
There you have it, folks! Are you also looking to embark on a fitness journey? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Sometimes it can take months or even years to achieve the results you’re after, but a recent transformation undertaken by one of our favourite celebrities proves that it doesn't have to take such a long time!
You may have noticed something different about weather presenter Sam Mac, if you’ve been following Sunrise lately.
That's because the TV personality recently went through an eight-week body transformation and completely changed his look!
During the weather segment on Sunrise on March 31, Mac unveiled the fruits of his labour in a Men’s Health magazine cover photoshoot.
Sam Mac showed off his body transformation on Sunrise’s March 31 broadcast. Credit: Instagram/Sam Mac.
As he shared: ‘A lot of our viewers have been writing to me over the past weeks asking “Have you lost weight - what's going on?”… Yes, I have lost weight. I've been training for the last two months, and I can reveal that I'm on the cover of Men's Health magazine.’
Mac's co-hosts couldn't help but chime in with compliments, with Matt Shirvington exclaiming: ‘You look good!’
‘Stop it!’ Natalie Barr added.
But the weather reporter admitted that the journey to achieving his fitness goals was no easy feat.
Now, Sam has taken to Instagram to share his tips and tricks on how he made it happen – and it’s an inspiring read for anyone who wants to make a positive change in their life.
Sam admits that his challenge began during those first few months of becoming a dad, where ‘health and fitness take a back seat’.
His goal was to demonstrate to individuals, especially new fathers, that with genuine effort, one can begin to observe noticeable outcomes within a reasonable amount of time.
The star admits it was ‘bloody hard work’ to reach his goal of 56 days. But he recognised that not everyone had access to his team of experts and trainers, so he wanted to pass on the knowledge and pointers he learned.
Diet was a huge part of Sam’s body transformation - he started his day with a Super Berry Neuro-Thermogenic drink with water, followed by breakfast, lunch and dinner.
He also cut out bread and major carbs, sugar and alcohol.
Sam Mac took to Instagram to share how he achieved his fitness goals in 56 days. Credit: Sam Mac/Instagram.
However, his secret weapon was the Apple Watch given to him by his partner, Rebecca James, just before the challenge.
'I was obsessed with it,' says Sam – and it gave him a ‘scoreboard’ to make him accountable.
The watch was programmed to three goals for each day – 5000 kJs, 75 minutes of exercise and 20,000 steps. No mean feet!
There were dark days – trying to complete his step goal by doing laps of the Bunnings Warehouse car park – but ultimately, Sam found success and achieved his goal in 56 days.
‘I needed to close my rings every day,’ he remarked.
‘I did 1000 steps between every Sunrise cross - so that’s 7000 steps before 9 am.’
‘I did 8000 on a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg for work, I trained in the Kruger national park, I did steps in hotel rooms at 10.30 at night.’
Along the way, his mental health also improved.
'It’s a cliché but moving your body, eating well, cutting out the alcohol and the sugars, it does give you clarity and it’s awesome, I feel that every time you work out you have ‘PWS’ - post workout smugness,' he shared.
His partner and daughter Margot were his number one motivation, but his biggest challenge came in time.
Due to his work on Sunrise and the extra hours spent at the airport and driving home late, Sam had to be creative in how he fit in exercise.
He said: ‘Training was tough, diet was difficult particularly early on.’
‘(But) time was always the battle for me.’
‘I’m up at around 3.30 am each morning which means I’m in bed by 8.30 pm.’
‘I’m working two jobs, constantly travelling to the airport and driving – that just chews up hours every day.’
‘I’ve got a newborn baby and a partner that I want to spend time with too.’
‘So time was constantly on my mind. I was being pulled in two different directions.’
But his competitive side drove him to close the rings on his watch – and with time, dedication and commitment, Sam was well and truly successful.
‘I just made it work, and it comes down to how much you want it,’ Sam continued.
Nonetheless, he was proud of his accomplishment: ‘But it's all worth it because what a challenge it was, and I'm proud to share this story.’
Sam Mac's inspiring journey towards achieving his fitness goals in just 56 days is a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and discipline.
With a combination of a healthy diet and exercise, Sam demonstrated that it's possible to make significant changes to one's body and mental health within a short period.
His journey is a reminder that it's never too late to start your own journey towards a healthier and happier you.
It's important to consult with your healthcare provider first and start slowly, but with time, dedication, and commitment, you, too, can achieve your fitness goals.
We also previously shared how Home and Away star James Stewart transformed his physique to keep up with his 10-year-old daughter.
There you have it, folks! Are you also looking to embark on a fitness journey? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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