Most fans recognize Dan Fogler for his appearance in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. But he was also part of The Goldberts and Kung Fu Panda. The sudden Dan Fogler weight loss surprised his fans and left many questions unanswered. Most of them were asking whether the actor was ill.
Yet, the Fantastic Beast star revealed he lost weight to set an example for his adorable daughters. Dan’s weight has always been a feature and an obvious part of his career. And the drastic and sudden weight loss raised concerns. But now, let’s hear his side of the story.
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Get To Know Dan
First, we need to begin with Dan’s life and beginnings. Born in October 1976 in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a Jewish family. During his early days, Fogler developed a passion for performing arts and attended Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn. There, he was involved in theater productions and mastered his skills.
He would then go to study theater at the School of Theater at Boston University. Dan earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. During his time there, Dan continued to perform in various productions and gained invaluable experience in improvisational comedy. Later on, improv comedy would become a vital part of his career.
Following his graduation, the American actor returned to New York City and began his career. Being that he was good at comedy, many might think he would do stand-up. But he chose to perform in Off-Broadway productions. Yes, he also performed in comedy clubs where he honed his skills as a comedian.
During this period, Dan also began his own theater company, Stage 13. In 2005, he won a Tony Award for his breakthrough performance in the Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His portrayal of an eccentric speller earned him critical acclaim and helped launch his career.
By the late 2000s, American actor Dan Fogler appeared in movies like Balls of Fury, Fanboys, Take Me Home Tonight, and more. In 2008, he also lend his voice to the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
Despite his early success, nothing compares to being part of the wizarding world. In the last few years, Dan earned worldwide recognition for his portrayal of Jacob Kowalski in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a spinoff of the original Harry Potter franchise. Fogler has one of the most lovable performances as a non-magical person, bringing comedy and drama to the franchise.
Off the screen, fans recognize Dan for his down-to-earth personality, humor, and love for his craft. The famous actor is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about his own struggles.
Why Did He Lose Weight?
Now let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges in Dan’s life. The famous actor began his weight loss journey after he was done filming the second Fantastic Beasts movie. Initially, he lost between 20 and 30 pounds, but in the next two years, he dropped almost 100 pounds.
Speaking about his decision, he disclosed that his metabolism slowed after his 40th birthday. He could not digest food like he used to. The famous actor revealed he was afraid of contracting diseases like diabetes.
But the biggest motivation and inspiration came from his two daughters, Edi and Angel. He wanted them to grow into strong women, and set an example. His wife, Jodie Capes Fogler, who works as a professional life coach also helped him.
In 2014, his wife Jodie, and her sister Betsy Capes co-founded the company Capes Coaching. The goal of the company is to empower artists and actors by providing them with the tools to succeed in the entertainment industry.
Dan had time to prepare for the third installment of the movie Fantastic Beasts. In 2019, he revealed to reporters the filming didn’t begin because the cast was waiting for author JK Rowling to submit the script.
How Did He Lose Weight?
Jacob Kowalski and his status as a no-Mag in the wizarding world makes him one of the most distinctive characters in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. And the actor portraying the character is just as funny and interesting. Between the second and third movie, Dan slimmed down significantly. During the period between the release of the second and the filming of the third movie, the actor shed almost 100 pounds.
Yet, fans didn’t notice the difference in the movie. But in real life, Dan looked completely different. Yes, during the Covid-19 pandemic, he gained a bit back from what he initially lost. But generally speaking, he found a way to be happier and healthier following a diet.
Speaking about the diet, he says, “I did intermittent fasting and I hit 40 and my body was like, my metabolism was thrown out the fucking window. I had to stop eating foods that were processed. All I was eating was processed. So I had to really balance that out with actual food. And that was really the first 60 pounds that came off. Eliminating soda, bread, shit like that. Dairy. You know I love pizza. I was living on pizza”.
He then continued, “I got my quarantwenty teen now. It’s not my quaran15 anymore, it’s 20 now. I gained 20 pounds like that. I was 270 lbs at my heaviest. That was documented in the first Fantastic Beasts film. That was my heaviest. Then, I started losing weight, so by the second Fantastic Beasts film I lost 20-30 pounds. Then, uh, over two years I had lost about 100 pounds. So it was crazy. Right now, I’m about 195 so I’m down about 75 pounds, it’s crazy”.
How Much Weight Did He Lose?
As we said before, at his heaviest, Dan weighed 270 lbs. But he went down to 160 lbs, and people noticed.
The famous actor says, “People were looking at me just like, ‘Are you dying?’ I’d be like, ‘No, I’m perfectly healthy, probably the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life.’ They’d just be like, ‘In that case, you look amazing.’ I don’t like people guessing that I’m dying. So I put on a few pounds just so I feel like everyone’s OK around me”.
When fans saw Jacob in the Fantastic Beasts 3 movie, his character still looked like in the second movie. But in real life, the changes were obvious.
How Did Fans React?
According to some fans, Dan lost weight almost too fast. They noticed his new body is completely different and it took an unusually short amount of time. They were concerned about his methods.
Publications like Daily Detox Hacks even wrote, “What do you think did Dan Fogler lose weight? Is he on a diet plan? Is it part of his new projects?”
The drastically quick weight loss experience prompted fans to ask whether he was well. But he revealed he has been doing intermittent fasting and karate for almost two years.
Fogler had to go to social media to address the issues, “This is a wake-up call for all my concerned fans who have oh so subtly voiced their concerns about my health and weight loss recently. When I turned 40, this formally fat guy’s metabolism slowed the f**k down so I couldn’t digest all the greasy fried cheesy, sugary deliciousness as quickly as I could in my youth”.
What Do We Know About Intermittent Fasting?
Many people use intermittent fasting for dramatic weight loss, including celebrities like Raven Symone and many more. It is a natural way of losing way. Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that involves alternating periods of eating and fasting. There is no specific diet plan, but an eating pattern.
The most popular method includes time-restricted eating, limiting the eating window to a specific timeframe each day. Usually, that is between 8 and 12 hours. For example, you can eat between 12 pm and 8 pm each day, and then fast the rest of the day.
The second popular method is alternate-day fasting. With this method, people have fasting days and eating days. Usually, there are 2 days of fasting in the week and 5 days of eating. Fasting days have to be between eating days.
Before trying the intermittent fasting method, you should consult with a healthcare professional. And most importantly, remain hydrated. Drink plenty of water during eating and fasting periods. Here are some other tips:
- Do not overeat during eating windows
- Monitor your progress
- Be consistent and stick to the fasting schedule you choose
- Focus on nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains
- Chose a method that suits you
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