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We wanted to know exactly how the expert flipper got back into shape and so we asked him.
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Here, El Moussa reveals in an exclusive interview how he did it.
“I’m a two-time cancer survivor so my health is my wealth,” he told us.
He puts in the hard work daily.
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On my days off I’ll usually go for walks as well.
“Diet is actually the most important part,” El Moussa states.
This time around, however, I’m checking all the boxes."
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If you do weights without diet, or diet without weights, you won’t get in shape.
So for me personally, the diet has been a huge part in my transformation."
He Tracks His Protein Intake
Another thing El Moussa focused on diet-wise is his protein intake.
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I am almost 200 pounds, so I typically eat around 200 grams of protein," he says.
Outside of that, it’s excellent for flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health."
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