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Marcus Bean Flaunts Chiseled Physique as He Gears Up for London Marathon

His self-devised plan pairs regular runs with protein-rich meals to overcome knee surgery setbacks and chronic weight struggles

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Overview

  • Marcus Bean posted side-by-side images on Instagram this week, unveiling the results of a seven-month fitness programme he began in December 2024.
  • He said that life as a chef—long kitchen shifts, stress and constant access to food—had driven five years of weight gain.
  • After undergoing knee operations in late 2023 and 2024, he restarted running with three-mile sessions three to four times weekly, complemented by strength exercises.
  • Without professional coaching, he crafted his own diet plan focused on upping protein, cutting carbs and judging progress by how his clothes fit.
  • Fans have flooded his posts with supportive messages as he continues training for the 2025 London Marathon.