Overview
- McGuinness finished the 75-day program this month and posted before-and-after photos to his 2.2 million Instagram followers, saying he plans to share a full time-lapse of the transformation next week.
- Speaking on BBC Radio 2, he said boredom spurred him to attempt something outside his comfort zone and urged newcomers not to do too much at the start.
- He described early overexertion that left him aching, then adjusting by adding yoga, stretching and walking to train around minor injuries and make the routine sustainable.
- After followers suggested his images were AI-altered, he dismissed the claims with jokes about “painting on abs” and said his ‘before’ shot followed weeks of binge eating.
- The challenge’s rules include two 45‑minute daily workouts (one outdoors), a strict diet with no alcohol or cheat meals, a gallon of water, daily reading and a progress photo, with experts warning of potential burnout, injury and electrolyte issues.