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      Misfits boxer Swarmz reveals secrets to stunning SIX STONE body transformation and boasts ‘I’m like Popeye now’

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      RAPPER Swarmz has lost a stunning SIX STONE after swapping a diet of fatty fast food for protein filled meats and greens. The musician was thrust into the influencer boxing scene in August 2022 when he fought superstar KSI on two weeks notice.
      Rapper Swarmz before his first fightCredit: Reuters
      Swarmz has now lost six stone
      He weighed 17st 6lb when he first walked into the boxing gym – now a year later he is down to 11st 9lb.
      And Swarmz – real name Brandon Scott – hailed his coach Huzaifah Iqbal and strict diet for the sensational turnaround.
      He told SunSport: “A good coach, good people around me, good diet and training twice a day. 
      “I just keep mentally fit and keep it strict. I used to eat a lot of McDonald’s and stuff and just not being consistent. 
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      “Now I eat my greens and I’m like Popeye now! I like my spinach.” 
      Gone are the days of a Big Mac and fries for Swarmz, who now lives off a slither of salmon and vegetables.
      The recording artist revealed it was only when he first got under the bright lights that things clicked into place.
      He said: “It was the fighting. When I actually got in the ring with KSI it changed me. 
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      “I wouldn’t say the sparring or anything that’s just part of the training but when I get in the ring, the losses changed me. 
      “It made me a stronger person. Look at the way I’m looking now.” 
      Swarmz, 27, was due to face Ryan Taylor, 30, on Saturday in a rematch of the bout he won in one round in January.
      But an arrest just days before the grudge match has ruled Taylor out with Misfits searching for a new opponent.
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      Tyson Fury’s nutritionist reveals he’s eating like a child in preparation for Francis Ngannou fight

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      TYSON FURY is eating a breakfast fit for a kid ahead of his showdown with Francis Ngannou.The Gyspy King faces the former UFC heavyweight champion in a controversial crossover clash in little over a fortnight.
      Tyson Fury is just weeks away from facing former UFC heavyweight champion Francis NgannouCredit: GETTY
      The Gypsy King is far from eating a breakfast of champions for the crossover clashCredit: GETTY
      Fury’s ten-rounder with Ngannou has been slammed by the boxing world, with many believing he’s making a mockery of the sport by taking the fight.
      And judging by his pre-fight diet of turkey dinosaurs and chicken nuggets, he’s not taking the Cameroonian clubber too seriously.
      Fury’s nutritionist George Lockhart told Betway: “He’s got a lot of funny guilty pleasures…
      “He’s definitely got a sweet tooth, but if you bread stuff and crisp stuff up, it’s definitely a lot more enjoyable than a regular grilled chicken.
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      “But I think it’s because he’s got seven kids, you know what I’m saying?
      “Just probably indulging in a couple of freaking chicken nuggets here and there.”
      WBC heavyweight champion Fury, 35, also isn’t a fan of veg, which Lockhart has to sneak into his meals,
      He revealed: “He’s not a big fan of veg, so I cook a lot for long periods of time to mask the flavour.
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      “I’ll do it with chicken broth or bone broth. Or you can do it in a rice for a long period of time, so you can’t really taste it and blend it in.
      “But as the camp progresses, obviously veg has got to go up to make sure they’re getting all their micronutrients.”
      Although he regularly consumes Turkey dinosaurs and chicken nugs, Lockhart does his utmost to ensure Fury’s diet is a balanced one.
      He said of the Wythenshawe warrior’s daily intake: “It’s a mixture of everything, every single meal.
      “I actually give a lot of lean pork to him and Joseph (Parker). Chicken too.
      “I’ll do red meat on days that they’re off, to give their body the time to digest.
      “Red meat is the most nutrient-dense meat out there, but it also takes time to digest, so I don’t want to be giving it to him every day.”
      Fan-favourite Fury is seemingly using MMA man-mountain Ngannou as a warm-up bout for his long-overdue undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk, which SunSport understands is on course to take place on December 23. More

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      Tyson Fury BANNED from cooking at home after ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident as Paris reveals his love of bacon pudding

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      TYSON FURY may be the king of the heavyweights, but he’s far from the king of his kitchen.The Gypsy King has been banished from whipping up meals in the hub of the home by his wife Paris for once serving up a plate of slop for the kids after labouring away for five hours.
      Tyson Fury once tried to cook an entire meal for his loving familyCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1
      But none one of the kids wanted to the meal wife Paris likened to ‘sludge’Credit: NETFLIX
      Paris banned her husband from the kitchen from that day forwardCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1
      And the ordeal, which Paris recalls in her second book, still haunts her to this day.
      She wrote: “With the whole house smelling like rotten dog food, he called us all into the kitchen and started dishing out bowls of lumpy grey sludge.
      “It looked absolutely disgusting.”
      Tyson, 35, may be creative in the ring but that doesn’t make him a dab hand in the kitchen – which he’s only allowed in to eat his meals and hang out with the kids.
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      Paris continued: “Unsurprisingly, none of us would go near it – even Tyson decided to give it a miss – and five minutes later the whole lot went to the neighbour’s dog.
      “Other than manning the summer barbecue (which, like with many men, appeals to his hunter-gatherer nature) my husband is now banned from any cooking duties.
      “It’s just not worth the hassle.”
      The pandemic, as it did with many families, brought the Fury clan – which got a little bigger this month – closer.
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      And like many people, Tyson developed a specific “craving” for meals close to his heart – in particular bacon pudding.
      “Tyson really loved sampling bacon pudding again – it brought back all his boyhood memories – although it has to be off the menu if he’s training for a fight,” Paris recalled.
      Paris knows all too well the importance of her hubby following a strict diet when he’s in training camp as she used to cook his meals before he hired a full-time nutritionist and chef.
      She said: “Whenever that’s the case, Tyson has to follow a strict low-carb, protein-rich diet devised specifically by his nutritionist.
      “Gone are the days when, as part of the #TeamFury entourage, it was my job to keep him well-fed and nourished before a big fight.
      “He’s won many a title belt on my grilled salmon and roast vegetables.”
      WBC heavyweight champion Fury won’t be inhaling any comfort food any time soon as he has back-to-back fights coming up.
      The Wythenshawe warrior will lock horns with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a controversial crossover clash on October 28.
      And he’ll dive straight back into training camp for his long-overdue undisputed heavyweight title fight with unified king Oleksandr Usyk, which is currently in the works for December 23. More

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      Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski’s bizarre ‘backwards eating diet’ revealed and it’s inspired by nutritionist wife Anna

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      BARCELONA superstar Robert Lewandowski has adopted a strange backwards eating diet that sees him eat dessert BEFORE starters.Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world having terrorised opposing defences for years during his time at Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and now Barca.
      Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski is in top shape thanks to a bizarre backwards dietCredit: Instagram @_rl9
      Lewandowski eats dessert and then moves on to the starter and main courseCredit: Getty
      Lewandowski was inspired by his wife Anna, who is a nutritionistCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      And the 35-year-old has stated he didn’t really reach the best of his ability until he sorted his diet out.
      Many would think that means he would cut sugar, fast food and alcohol, but in the Poland international’s case it means something way more radical.
      According to The Guardian, Lewandowski switched the order of his meals as part of a diet that would be the dream of any child told by their mum they have to eat their veggies before pudding.
      The Pole star always starts with dessert before moving on to his starter and main course.
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      But there is a method to this madness as Lewa was inspired by his wife Anna, who is a former karate champion that now specialises in fitness and nutrition.
      The idea behind it is that sugary foods are digested faster and thus re-ordering meals ensures they don’t mix with other food groups, like proteins and carbohydrates.
      This unique approach helps fat burn quicker and has worked out for the Barcelona star who is still in sensational shape despite his advanced age.
      Lewandowski’s former Poland team-mate Thiago Cionek, though, insists there is much more to his diet assigned by Anna.
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      Cionek told ESPN: “He is a guy who is hungry to improve as a player, and for that reason, he has a special diet that his wife gives him.
      “She is a nutritionist and is well known in Poland. Robert even told me that the big change in his career, when he reached the elite clubs and in the national team, was when he radically changed what he ate.
      “On game day, he eats a lot of protein. And there is always tuna for breakfast. He also avoids anything with gluten and lactose.
      “The day before playing, after dinner, he still finishes off with a bowl of rice pudding to fill the body with carbohydrates and glucose to play the next day. Then, in recovery, there are lots of vegetables and avocado.” More

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      Gary Lineker’s diet revealed as 62-year-old Match of the Day presenter explains how he stays in shape

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      GARY LINEKER has revealed how he continues to stay in top shape despite being aged 62.The England legend shot to superstardom across the globe with his exploits in front of goal during the 1980s and early 90s.
      Gary Lineker has revealed how he stays in such good shape at the age of 62Credit: Getty
      The Match of the Day host is sticking to the popular OMAD dietCredit: BBC
      Lineker made the breakthrough with his hometown club Leicester City before going on to fire them in for the likes of Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham.
      He scored 48 goals in 80 caps for the Three Lions and finished his playing career in Japan with Nagoya Grampus before entering the world of punditry.
      Lineker then replaced Des Lynham as host of Match of the Day in 1999 and has remained in the chair since and now earns £1.35m-a-year in the role.
      However, the much-loved icon still remains in impressive shape despite now being well into his sixties.
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      And now he has revealed the secrets behind his success physically and is that he is following  Coldplay singer Chris Martin in the OMAD (one meal a day) diet plan.
      Lineker told The Times: “I care about the way I look. I’m a bit vain.”
      He said that he works out “three days a week with a personal trainer” that he describes as “killer sessions” and he also does “an hour of Pilates”. 
      However, despite sticking to the OMAD diet plan, he still indulges in a drink.
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      He said: “I like wine, I like whisky. I never get hangovers.
      “That’s one of the luckiest things. I’ll get tired the next day if I had a big one, but I don’t get bad headaches or anything. I’ve never had one.”
      Martin embarked on the OMAD diet after seeing Bruce Springsteen’s physique on the same regime and Hollywood star Liz Hurley has also hailed it.
      It has been claimed that eating less and giving food more time to digest lowers inflammation, which reduces the risk of depression, heart problems, cancer and autoimmune diseases.
      And researchers in Canada reckon it can lead to the safe loss of up to 13 per cent of weight, and a US study in 2015 concluded the plan left people less likely to develop coronary artery disease and diabetes.
      But other studies found it hampers fighting infection, increases the risk of heart disease and shortens dieters’ lifespans, because eating all your food in one go can damage cells.
      And nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert says one meal a day could play havoc with blood-sugar levels, leaving dieters feeling dizzy, tired and craving carbs. More

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      Fans revolted at HERRING SANDWICH sold at football club stadium as they say ‘you can smell through the picture’

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      FOOTBALL fans were left disgusted after seeing what was on the menu at Hamburger SV’s Volksparkstadion.The German second division side offer a HERRING SANDWICH for the price of £4.30 (€5).
      Fans were left disgusted at the herring sandwichCredit: Twitter @FootyScran
      Popular social media page ‘Footy Scran’ posted an image of the sandwich on social media.
      And 77.9 per cent of people said that they wouldn’t dare eat it.
      One person tweeted: “I can smell that through the picture.”
      Another wrote: “Rock hard no – 0/10.”
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      A third person added: “I’m sorry this is a no.”
      A fourth commented: “I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.”
      While a fifth added: “I’m literally gagging looking at it.”
      The sandwich in question contained what looked to be a piece of raw herring as well as some raw onions.
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      Fans also poked fun at Hamburg for the food, with one person tweeting: “I see the herring is still moving.”
      While another said: “They should have stuck with hamburgers.”
      Hamburger SV currently sit third in 2.Bundesliga, behind Dusseldorf and St. Pauli. More

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      I cured Lionel Messi of vomiting on the pitch with this simple remedy you can buy in Boots for less than £10

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      WHEN looking after the highest-profile athlete on planet earth, you might expect the most extravagant and expensive methods and materials would be used get them in tip-top shape.However, it turns out all you actually need is a flower remedy which can be picked up from Boots for less than £10.
      Lionel Messi was at a crossroads in his career in 2013Credit: EPA
      Messi paid Dr Giuliano Poser a visit in 2013
      Poser said him treating Messi changed his life
      At least that is the case if you are Dr Giuliano Poser, who oversaw the treatment of Lionel Messi from 2013 until 2018.
      Messi’s stunning career which has seen him win the World Cup and seven Ballon d’Or awards was threatening to unravel following a string of injuries which were impacting his form.
      The then Barcelona and Argentina star, already a legend of the game aged 26, enjoyed a diet of pizza, fizzy drinks and red meat.
      But as he got older, his body could no longer deal with the intensity of professional football and his lifestyle after bouts of vomiting on the pitch.
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      Something had to give.
      And that is where Italian nutritionist Dr Poser comes in.
      Messi flew to Sacile, in Italy to discuss his issues at Poser’s clinic.
      With a two-decade background as a sports medicine practitioner, Poser preached some unorthodox methods compared to his colleagues.
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      Starting out, Poser ordered Messi to radically overhaul his diet.
      According to Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, Messi was told to only eat what his body needed, rather than what it wanted.
      That meant foods not tolerated by the body were purged from his diet.
      Flour, yeast and wheat found in pizza, pasta and white bread were all out.
      Pork, beef, eggs, shellfish and diary products were cut too, meaning Messi would have to go without the Argentine favourite of asado – a driving force behind the reason Argentina stayed in Student Halls during the 2022 World Cup instead of a five-star hotel.
      Naturally, the ban extended to fizzy drinks and alcohol.
      While it was a lot to remove, Poser ensured they were replaced with a number of high-quality options.
      Organic and fresh foods such as vegetables and seasonal fruits, mineral water and a caffeine-rich tea drink called Mate – a South American speciality – came in to fill the void.
      Messi went on to lose 3kgs by the time the 2014/15 season rolled around.
      Poser explained: “Vegetables, seasonal fruits and good mineral water are essential fuels for our muscles.
      “You have to reduce the intake of processed foods or foods contaminated with pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and medications.”
      Cheap but cheerful
      However, the new diet was just the first step of this new way of life.
      Poser also set Messi down a path of trying to find mental and physical equilibrium by recommending emotional work and psychotherapy.
      But perhaps the most unusual treatment Poser prescribed was Bach flower remedies, developed by Edward Bach in the 1930s.
      The remedies are said to help reduce negative emotions such as anxiety by targeting the limbic system, the part of the brain which deals with emotions.
      A number of high-profile celebrities including Jennifer Aniston and Emma Watson have previously revealed they use the remedies.
      You can pick up a bottle of this miracle remedy for less than £10 in Boots, although be aware that according to Medical News Today, there is no direct evidence of them being effective.
      Regardless, Messi returned with a bang in the 2014/15 season, scoring 58 goals and adding 31 assists from 57 games.
      This was a stark improvement over the previous season when Messi had managed just 46 games, though he naturally still turned out an impressive 41 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.
      Messi used to be an avid enjoyer of red meat and pizzaCredit: Instagram/@leomessi
      Poser told Messi to use Bach remedies to help with his mental stateCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      With Poser’s methods proving to be effective, Messi stayed under the doctor for a number of years.
      However, all good things must come to an end, and Messi’s visits to Poser came to an end in 2018 when he succeeded Andres Iniesta as Barcelona captain.
      Thereafter Messi entrusted his health to Dr Maria Antonia Lizarraga Dallo, who leads the Spanish giant’s nutrition team, until he left Spain for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
      Messi has continued to go from strength to strength since, finally lifting the World Cup with Argentina.
      For Poser, their split was an overdue return to normalcy, though he is thankful for Messi’s contribution to his career.
      He explained to Mundo Deportivo: “I’d say the Messi effect turned my life upside down, especially during the first three months, because the phone never stopped ringing and journalists appeared from all the corners of the world, who I didn’t see, of course.
      “That affects anyone’s day-to-day, ever more for a person like me, living a very calm life.
      “But, all around the world they’ve seen and they see Messi, and since then they can’t no longer doubt my method. It can be seen every week.”
      Argy-bargy
      Messi’s impact on Poser’s career has been profound.
      Poser now has a clientele including a number of other Argentina aces.
      The Italian was visited by Gonzalo Higuain in 2015 and later Paulo Dybala in 2018.
      Both went on to feel the impact of Poser’s teachings.
      In the case of ex-Chelsea star Higuain, he went to the Italian to help him break through a crisis of confidence.
      Like he did with Messi, Poser ordered Higuain to cut out red meat but also told him to limit his fish intake and to replace sugar with honey in his diet.
      Higuain went on to lose 4kgs and then embark on his best-ever season, netting 38 goals in 42 games at Napoli.
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      Similarly, Dybala called on the good doctor’s help to get him fit again to face Tottenham in the Champions League Last 16.
      Despite missing the first leg of the tie Dybala returned to haunt Spurs in the second leg, scoring the winner as Juventus performed a remarkable comeback.
      Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala both felt the positive effects of Poser’s attentionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Higuain had the best season of his career after visiting the doctorCredit: EPA
      Dybala netted the winner against Tottenham in the Champions League after visiting Poser to help his injury recoveryCredit: EPA More

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      William Saliba reveals Mikel Arteta’s new mealtime rule and says ‘it really helps when you’re on the pitch’

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      WILLIAM SALIBA claims a new eating rule from boss Mikel Arteta has brought Arsenal’s players closer together than ever – even on the pitch.The France defender believes Arteta’s clever meal deal has boosted friendships and communication within the title-challenging squad.
      Mikel Arteta brought in a new eating policy to unite playersCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard unveiled the core of his plan in the Big Apple during the Gunners’ pre-season tour of the USA.
      Arsenal rolled out promising displays in New York and Los Angeles as Arteta introduced his meal-time trick.
      Saliba explained how the manager strengthened the unity of the travelling party by making them sit next to someone new at every food break.
      The 22-year-old told Arsenal’s media team: “We do a lot of things to be closer and closer and to learn about each other.
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      “The coaches will speak to us about how important it is to be a unit and to be together, not just with the fans, but as a team as well. 
      “An example is when we were on tour in America. For every meal we mixed the tables. We don’t choose the table where we sit at lunch or dinner.
      “We get to speak to the coaching staff, to other players and I really like that. 
      “There might be a player there who you speak to less and it’s a chance to know them more, to be together.
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      “That all helps as a team when you are on the pitch too. It really helps when you are on the pitch.”
      Judging by the Gunners’ unbeaten start to the season, they certainly look hungry to compete for each other.
      The biggest cherry on the cake so far came last time out – a 3-1 home win over Manchester United to send Arsenal into the international break fifth-placed in the Premier League. More