In Mark Latham’s new look: Politician, 62, reveals the diet and exercise regimen he swears will drop 20kg in seven weeks – and the one staple to ditch now
- The 62-year-old politician lost 25 kg in four months
- He cut all sugar, alcohol, bread and dairy from his diet
- He also went to the gym and ran regularly prior to the election
Mark Latham has revealed how he lost 25kg in just four months – and he guarantees that anyone who follows his diet and exercise tips – and cuts bread – can lose 20kg in seven weeks.
The 62-year-old One Nation leader looks fit and combative ahead of the NSW state election on March 25, which is a good thing as some polls suggest the party could significantly increase its influence in parliament.
Opinion polls indicate that the party could take two more seats in the upper house, giving the party more say in government.
Latham is campaigning on a platform of cheaper, more reliable electricity, including from nuclear power, as well as better standards in state schools.
Like his no-nonsense approach to politics, Latham reveals that he has shed the pounds from his 62-year-old body.
2017 vs 2023: Mark Latham (left in October 2017 and right on March 4, 2023) has revealed how he lost 25kg in just four months
With a busy schedule in 2023, he was committed to getting into shape in the second half of last year and went to work hard for four months.
He not only cut his calories, but found between 60 and 90 minutes in the gym for a mix of strength training and cardio.
“I lost 25 kilos between June and October last year,” he told Daily Mail Australia.
Combined with 90 minutes of daily exercise – walking and fitness combined – and Mark Latham (pictured with workout partner Craig) guarantees you’ll lose 20kg in seven weeks
“I had a simple diet of fruit for breakfast, salad for lunch, and steamed veggies and chicken for dinner.”
“There are three elements to weight loss: diet, exercise, and time.
“Last year I forced myself to find the time, which is the most important element for busy people – and much more difficult now in the election campaign.”
Mark Latham has revealed how he lost 25kg (pictured in a gym in Coffs Harbor while on the campaign trail)
But what he didn’t eat was just as important, he said.
It was vital to control empty calories from sweet treats and booze, along with a limited amount of milk, yogurt, cream, and eggs.
But he also limited his intake of starchy processed flour products.
“I left out the obvious: sugar, alcohol, and dairy. But I also discovered that it was immensely beneficial to drop bread,” he admitted.
“Do this and 90 minutes of exercise a day – walking and fitness combined – and I guarantee you will lose 20 kg in seven weeks.”