by Sadie Whitelocks

Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito has told how he managed to lose 41lbs by ditching his unhealthy lifestyle, which saw him eat up to ten entrees during tasting sessions and drink 'too much alcohol'. The 47-year-old revealed to People magazine that his 6ft 1in frame used to tip the scales at 226lbs, causing his cholesterol and blood pressure levels to go through the roof.

In a bid to slim down and get healthy he developed a weight-loss plan that restricted his calorie intake to 850 during weekdays and 1,200 at weekends. After 28 days he then transitioned to a Mediterranean-style diet - emphasizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and 'good' fats to promote a healthy heart.

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