This Morning star reveals his ripped body to fans in epic transformation as he details his weight struggles in candid post
Chef Marcus Bean has become a fan-favourite of the ITV daytime programme and a staple of their kitchen segment.
The hunky chef, 46, has served up delicious meals and shared banter with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard but rarely opens up about his private life.
However, in a candid post on Instagram, Marcus revealed his impressive body transformation to fans.
In the honest post, he shared how he's 'struggled' with his weight for years and how food is constantly around thanks to his career.
Marcus penned: 'Being a chef and surrounded by food all my life has had its perks, but my fitness levels and body have changed so much over the years. And I've especially struggled with my weight over the last 5-6 years.
'The combination of long hours in the kitchen or at shows, stress, money worries, not feeling good enough, the list goes on.
'November 2024 I wasn't happy, life was busy and stressful as always, which I'm very thankful for.
'I'd had both my knees operated on in the space of a year. I hadn't been able to run and had completely lost any motivation.'
Marcus said he decided to make a change in December 2024, aware that he was going to run this year's London Marathon.
He said he aimed to run three miles between 3-4 times a week while increasing his body strength to build up slowly.
Sharing snaps of his ripped, chiseled physique, Marcus told fans he's 'proud' of what he's achieved.
He added: 'I don't have a PT, I don't have a nutritionist, I've just created my only little plan, eating better as much as possible, upping my protein and reducing my carbs.
'One thing I don't do is diet, I also don't weigh myself, just use my clothes and how they fit as a measure of progress.
Marcus went onto candidly discuss his struggles with his weight in a lengthy caption
Fans flooded Marcus with compliments as they praised his transformation
'This was all about making better choices when possible around work and everyday life.
Now at 46 years old I'm feeling proud of myself and giving myself some credit for what I've achieved!'
Fans flooded Marcus with compliments as they praised his transformation, with one writing: 'No way you are that age. Looking good my bro.'
A second commented: 'Love this Marcus. Such an inspiration, congratulations!'
'Good for you! This will give a lot of people the confidence to do similar if they've felt a bit stuck,' said a third.
In 2023 the TV chef left This Morning fans stunned by his 'very dirty' cooking segment with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
The trio appeared to engage in conversation filled with innuendos which left the audience gripped at home.
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