MrBeast Workout and Diet
YouTuber
James Donaldson was born in Kansas but moved around a lot as his parents were in the military. His first YouTube video was released in 2012 at age 13 with the name MrBeast6000. He graduated from high school in 2016 and only attended college briefly before dropping out to focus on YouTubing. His early videos consisted of tips on how to play games such as Minecraft and Call of Duty as well as speculating on the earnings of other YouTubers. After leaving school, MrBeast started analyzing YouTube algorithms with some friends, and they figured out how to make a video go viral. His breakthrough viral video came in January 2017, and featured him counting to 100K. Besides creating giveaway challenges, MrBeast hosts the Amazon reality tv series Beast Games. He has the most subscribers on YouTube, over 340 million, and the 3rd most followers on TikTok with nearly 108 million. MrBeast does many charitable acts and in 2021 launched a self-named philanthropic organization. He is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 200 lbs.
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MrBeast’s Diet
Diet Summary
MrBeast totally ignored his health for years while growing his YouTube channel. But he had a serious health wake-up call when he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an incurable illness that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. He did an elimination diet, but says sometimes it flares up anyway. He avoids the triggers like fried, fatty, and carby foods, and drinks plenty of water.
Estimated Macros
Medium Fat
Low Carb
High Protein
Diet Details
Dealing with Crohn’s
Crohn’s disease has no cure and its cause is unknown. MrBeast takes the biologic Remicade to help treat it. This medicine suppresses the immune system which means he has an increased risk of infection.
Low-FODMAP Eating
MrBeast went through an elimination diet to determine his worst triggers. He mostly avoids things like wheat, corn, beans, fried and processed foods. Trigger foods for Crohn’s run the gamut from fried food and processed junk to healthy stuff like dairy products, grains and even certain fruit and vegetables.
Beastly Faves
MrBeast loves his mom’s homemade teriyaki chicken. Sadly, it’s off the menu due to Crohn’s.
Appreciation Time
MrBeast takes the time to appreciate his food and not just treat it as fuel. He’s a big fan of sushi, not only for the taste but also for the skill and care that go into making it.
Clean & Ethical Treats
MrBeast created his own brand of ethically-sources chocolate called Feastables, which is made from just a few ingredients so people with food allergies don’t have to analyze a long ingredients list. He also launched MrBeast Burger, a virtual fast food line of beef burgers, vegan burgers, and chicken sandwiches.
What to Eat
- Low FODMAP foods
- Ground beef
- Chicken
- Fish
- Eggs
- Peanuts
- Carrots
- Celery
- Green beans
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Squash
- Lactose-free dairy
- Chocolate, minimally processed (treat)
- Coffee
- Water
What to Avoid
- Processed food
- Fried foods
- Junk food
- Sugary foods, including fruit
- Artificial additives
- Chemicals
MrBeast on an impact of Crohn’s disease
‘I’m probably one of the least energetic people you’ll ever meet.’
MrBeast on another impact of Crohn’s
‘I lost 40 lbs because I was, like, going to the bathroom 10 times a day.’
MrBeast on Crohn’s
‘It’s an invisible sickness, so people have no clue how we actually feel.’
MrBeast on eating and Crohn’s
‘It just sucks all the fun out of food.’
MrBeast’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Stay Active
MrBeast played baseball in high school, but due to extreme fatigue related to undiagnosed Crohn’s disease, he he let fitness fall by the wayside, which he later regretted.
Consistency Is Key
MrBeast says consistency is the secret to fitness. He recommends committing to 3 solid months of training, and then it will become a habit.
From Fat to Fit
MrBeast says he went from 40% body fat to less than half that in just 12 months.
Strong Motivation
MrBeast made a deal with fellow YouTuber Eric ‘Asian Sticker’ to work out every day for a year. If either missed a day, he would have to get a tattoo of the other’s face.
Daily Dose
MrBeast challenged himself to work out daily for 1 year. This included walking and strength training.
Walk Your Way to Health
MrBeast didn’t attempt anything crazy to get fit. He just made a goal to get 12.5K steps in each day.
Lift to Get Ripped
MrBeast has focused more on losing fat so far, but he is also keen to gain muscle and so he lifts weights on the regular. He says it’s hard to do both at the same time, but that it’s been ‘fun.’
Scheduled Rest
MrBeast worked out almost every day for a year, but did have scheduled days off. In total, he trained 310 out of 365 days.
Exercise Style
A MrBeast Routine
- Walking: 12,500 steps/day
- Weightlifting: daily
- An occasional rest day is allowed.
- Do something you can stick with.
- Be consistent. No excuses.
MrBeast on his fitness realization
‘Woke up and realized I was obese.’
MrBeast on his fitness level
‘Still got a long way to being yoked but I’m happy with my progress so far.’
MrBeast on his fitness motivation
‘Me and Eric, another YouTuber, we signed a contract where we’d work out every day, and if we didn’t, we’d get a tattoo of each other.’
MrBeast on having a fitness buddy
‘It’s been awesome.’
MrBeast’s Supplements
MrBeast doesn’t detail his supplement routine, so below are options that may benefit anyone following a similar diet plan.
Calcium + Vitamin D
Supplements are good for those with Crohn’s disease because their diet may not be balanced. Because lactose can cause flare-ups, calcium + vitamin D is a top pick for those with Crohn’s.
Folic Acid
Folic acid helps the body metabolize fats and carbs, very important for Crohn’s sufferers.
Iron
Iron can help prevent anemia.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C enhances absorption.
Vitamin B12
If Crohn’s is located in the last section of the small intestine, vitamin B12 absorption may be impaired.
Fat-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins A, E, and K may also not be absorbed well in those with Crohn’s.
Zinc
Zinc is another smart choice to boost immunity.
MrBeast’s Lifestyle
How to Save Time
MrBeast regularly works 14-15 hours a day. He eliminated his commute by setting up his office in his home. However, he does have a second home where he goes to relax and get away from work.
Reality Bites
When MrBeast dropped out of college to focus on a career in YouTube, his mother kicked him out of the house.
Christmas Every Day
MrBeast loves to set up wacky challenges, like buying any items that fits into a circle of red tape or paying people $100 to stand in a circle for a certain amount of time.
The Beast Games
MrBeast’s Beast Games reportedly earned him a $100 million from Amazon. MrBeast also shows videos of the tryouts for the reality show on YouTube. There have been several complaints of mistreatment, including injuries, sexual harassment, and being denied food, water, and medication.
Personal Challenges
MrBeast does plenty of kooky things himself, from spending 50 hours buried in a coffin to staying in roach motels to flying in homemade airplanes.
Beast Philanthropy
MrBeast is very generous, and says his mission is simple: to make the world a better place. He has contributed to cleaning up the oceans, planting trees, and feeding the poor.
The Future MrsBeast
MrBeast recently got engaged to fellow influencer South African Thea Booysen. They plan to have a small, private ceremony on a private island. So much for the wedding squid games.
MrBeast on one effect of Crohn’s disease
‘I get tired very easily. I take a lot of naps and stuff like that.’
MrBeast on his work ethic
‘All I do is wake up every day and obsess over how to make the best videos possible. It’s all I care about.’
MrBeast on his path to success
‘I woke up, I studied YouTube, I studied my videos, I studied film-making, I went to bed, and that was my life.’
MrBeast on getting rich
‘Your probability of being a billionaire is higher if you don’t make that your goal. Just focus on making a company that is dope.’
MrBeast on spending 50 hours in a buried coffin
‘The dumbest thing I’ve ever done.’
MrBeast on his upcoming nuptials
‘We’re not going to try and have a big, extravagant wedding.’
MrBeast on his philosophy
‘I like helping people. It makes me happy.’
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