The Chase favourite Shaun Wallace has revealed the secret behind his two-and-a-half stone weight loss, crediting the Jane Plan diet and training three times a day.
The 66-year-old, better known as The Dark Destroyer on ITV's The Chase, has been a staple of the ITV show since its inception in June 2009. Alongside host Bradley Walsh and fellow quiz experts Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan, and Darragh Ennis, Shaun has become a beloved figure on the programme.
As well as The Chase, Shaun has made TV appearances on shows like Celebrity Catchphrase, Countdown, and DNA Journey. In 2018, the TV star released his autobiography, Chasing the Dream.
Weight Loss Journey
In recent years, Shaun has undergone an impressive weight loss transformation. Speaking to Gambling.com, Shaun revealed the secrets behind his transformation.
“I've lost weight — I've lost about two and a half stone — and that's because of the fact that, A, due to the Jane Plan diet I've been on, and more importantly, I train three times a day to keep myself fit,” Shaun said.
The Jane Plan diet allows customers to choose from over 80 "perfectly portioned" and calorie-counted options, which include favourite breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. According to their website, they "follow NHS guidelines with our nutritionally balanced, calorie-counted meals, and complement your plan with all the support you need, when you need it."
Daily Routine and Motivation
Sharing his routine, Shaun explained: “So every single morning I get up, I do what's called a 300-pound kettlebell challenge, then I do squats. Then in the afternoon, I'm meeting my professional trainer, and I train with him. So I keep myself fit every single day. And I eat healthily.”
Shaun then went on to reveal what inspired him to drop the pounds, saying, “Who wants to keep excess weight? I don't. So, I'm getting older, and the older you get, the harder it is to shift. So you've got to actually look after yourself health-wise.”
Shaun has also been open about his weight-loss journey online, in a bid to inspire others. Last year, he shared motivational messages and pieces of advice for followers.
He shared: “Make a conscious decision today to start a daily exercise program and start looking after your future self.
“It is a well-known fact that people over the age of 55 don't meet the recommended levels of physical daily exercise, increasing the likelihood of heart disease, high blood pressure and a stroke. Please, please, do daily exercise, it keeps you healthy and it keeps you wise.”
The Chase airs Monday to Friday at 5pm on ITV1.
