It’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiastarRob McElhenneyhas never been shy about making his body the centerpiece for his performances.

Read on to discover exactly how McElhenney transformed his body and lost 70 pounds.

He stuck to an intense diet and workout plan to shed the weight.

rob mcelhenney in black shirt flexing bicep holding

Gary Gershoff / Getty Images

“Look, it’s not that hard.

I don’t know why everyone’s not doing this.

He finds exercise meditative.

rob mcelhenney in gray suit

Tibrina Hobson / Getty Images

He golfs.

“This is the stereotypical old-man thing, but I want to get really good at golf.

Maybe just because it’s a challenge and I’m not good at it,” he explained.

rob mcelhenney in brown suit on red carpet

David Livingston / Getty Images

However, McElhenney says that the sport presents a unique challenge for him due to his current physique.

“It’s the complete opposite of lifting heavy.

You have to become less muscular and more flexible.

rob mcelhenney smiling on red carpet

Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for WIRED

So I’m going to start doing alot more yoga, a lot more Pilates.”

He sticks to regular cheat days.

And I know that about myself.

rob mcelhenney with microphone on stage

Christian Petersen / Getty Images

So that’s actually a sustainable lifestyle for me.”