The Mark Margarit Workout

Here is the conclusion to the three-part interview Mark Margarit. Discover the secrets to his lean physique in this final installment...


Strike a Balance Diet
Mark’s eating habits are very important attributes to his physical stature and health. It is important to be conscientious about what you are eating. And it’s important to cut corners. For example, “try Smart Balance light instead of butter.” It’s the little things you can do to cut corners… “and little things add up.”

 “I will eat an entire pizza from Upper Crust Pizzeria in one sitting,” Mark admits. “That’s eight slices.” Mark also knows that the more the food looks like it came straight from the ground, the better it is for you. Cheez-its, one of his favorite snacks, is heavily processed. It’s not a healthy snack, he says, “but it tastes good.” It’s okay if you eat something that’s not so great once in a while. But you have to exercise too. His daily workout regimen and lifestyle help him burn the calories gained from his unhealthy binges.

Don’t overdo it and cut everything out. That’s when people start binging regularly. They set unrealistic goals and then end up binge eating. Mark limits his bad eating habits to once a week and he is dedicated to his daily workout schedule, so he doesn’t feel guilty about it. It’s about moderation. Make your eating and cooking experience fun.

Be a Smart Consumer
Mark enjoys Googling and Bing-ing, especially when it comes to what he’s eating. He admits that although he doesn’t LOVE vegetables, he eats them daily. Mark watches the Food Network and he tries different recipes. He also spends Friday and Saturday mornings picking up produce, specifically colored vegetables that he wouldn’t generally buy, from Haymarket in Boston. “They have a lot of vegetables that you may not find at the supermarket.”

From his Google searches, Mark discovered that colored vegetables have a lot of the vitamins you don’t generally hear about. Vitamins you don’t know about. Thanks to his research, Mark cut back on regular white potatoes and has introduced sweet potatoes to his diet.


Know Your Limit
“I’m always trying to find ways to improve in all aspects of my life,” Mark says. However, you shouldn’t set unrealistic goals… and know your limit. It’s easy to give up if you overdo it. Start off slow. Although he has the time, Mark doesn’t spend a lot of his time at the gym. He’s able to stay pretty fit without being a workout nut. Keep it fun.

“My life comes before going to the gym. People and experiences are more important.”