Martyn Ford is truly a humongous man, standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing in at over 300 pounds. He still maintains an incredible physique, which, along with his acting abilities, landed him the role of ‘Goliath’ in the TV series ‘House of David’. Well, Ford now revealed his diet secrets, which helped him prepare for the character.
‘House of David’ is a Christian historical drama revolving around the life of David. Consequently, the series also features the Goliath, who is played by none other than Martyn Ford. The British actor made sure to impress, which is why he dedicated himself completely, dieting hard and training vigorously in order to achieve the desired physique. Ford talked about the entire process in a video posted on the Men’s Health YouTube channel.
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Martyn Ford Reveals What He Ate in Preparation for Role of Goliath
Martyn Ford was definitely the perfect man to play the role of ‘Goliath’, but it took him years to build his impressive physique. His diet played a big role, but he does not overload himself with pressure in regard to calories. Instead, Ford makes sure to eat good and clean sources of protein, carbs, and fats, while also remaining consistent.
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“Food and nutrition to me is something that weighs heavy. It’s something that I don’t ever underestimate the importance of and also how it can work good and how it can work bad…
The big thing when trying to add on size is to be consistent with food. Don’t skip meals. Don’t miss meals. Don’t try and catch up on meals. Don’t eat empty calories. Empty calories will not only leave you with bad weight; it will also leave you with horrendous energy levels.”
Philosophy Behind Martyn Ford’s Diet
Martyn Ford revealed that the director gave him instructions to “get big” and that he didn’t care about how lean or shredded he was. So, that came as a relief for him, since he didn’t have to pay too much attention to his calorie intake.
“The philosophy behind my diet is very simple: eat when I’m hungry, stay healthy, pick wisely, and most of all, enjoy.
The foods that tend to be in my diet are very simple—fish, chicken, steak, eggs, oats, rice, sweet potatoes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils—you name it, it’s in. There’s nothing new to the way that I eat. It’s not rocket science. It’s very basic. And most of all, it’s been sensible.”
Breakfast
Martyn Ford ate a simple breakfast during his preparation for the ‘Goliath’ role, making sure to be consistent with what he was consuming. He drank a lot of water and ingested eggs, fruits, and oats. Ford also added some whole eggs on the days that he needed to consume more fats.
- Oats
- Egg Whites
- A couple of Full Eggs (Depending on how much fat Ford needs to consume)
- Fruits
Lunch
Martyn Ford used lunch as a way to mix up his diet but followed a few simple rules. He strived to maintain the balance between carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Ford tries to avoid pasta, since he noticed that it didn’t sit well with him. On the other hand, he is a fan of chicken, salmon, and cod, as they are a quality source of protein.
- Carbohydrate sources: Sweet potato or Rice
- Protein source: Fish, Chicken, or a Steak (Avoids Pasta)
Dinner
Martyn Ford revealed that dinner was a replica of his lunch. However, he does note that those who are trying to get leaner should try to reduce the carbohydrates slightly, but also that increase in fats could stop the cravings. After explaining what his dinner looked like, Martyn answered some more quick questions. Among his answers, a few stood out.
- Ford avoids processed foods.
- He does not count his macros.
- He is a big advocate of supplementation but points out that everyone should do research to understand what fits them individually.
- While training to be the ‘Goliath’, Martyn Ford adopted a training style similar to the Strongman training regime.
Overcoming an Eating Disorder
Martyn Ford played cricket at a high level during his younger years. However, once he realized that he would not be able to play cricket professionally, he found himself in a state of depression. So, having lost the motivation to train and the purpose of life, Ford ended up with anorexia.
“Anorexia was one of those I had 20-odd years ago, which came on the back end of depression… The person that helped me was a trainer who was an ex-professional footballer. He had no understanding of macros but a massive understanding of good and bad foods. And for me, at the time, that was an adaptation that made sense, and I could find similarities. And then within that, I found trust. It just made sense to me.”
Watch the full interview here:
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Martyn Ford has experienced both the good and bad sides of dieting, making his advice especially valuable. As seen in his preparation for the ‘Goliath’ role, Martyn stresses the most importance on listening to what his body needs and eating from clean sources. This led him to great success, as he looks incredible playing his character ‘House of David’.
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