Mark Wahlberg says it ‘wasn’t fun’ eating 11,000 calories every day for transformation in new film

Valentine's Day.But if you're anything like us, it can be a struggle to keep the beautiful blooms alive.Thankfully, there's a handy hack that stops petals falling so quickly.In the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group on Facebook, a savvy user revealed you can use 2p coins to increase the longevity of flowers.Simply pop a few coppers in the bottom of your vase and jobs a good'un.The Facebook user shared a snap of their bouquet, explaining: “These are nearly 2 weeks old, with a 2p in the bottom! Definitely works.”Another agreed: “Works for me.”The Conversation says copper coins can be antimicrobial, which may be why they can be used to keep flowers looking freshly-picked.It explains: “Cut flowers begin to degrade almost instantly. Air and bacteria can block the small pores of the vascular system of plants, stopping vital water and food from being distributed around the flower, and they start to wilt.“So by reducing the microorganisms in the flower’s water you should be able to increase the life of your flowers.“So again, in theory, the copper in coins might be able to kill bacteria and keep cut flowers fresh."This isn't the only way to keep your flowers looking tip-top.Others shared their words of advice in the Facebook group, including sticking a needle in the stem below the buds.Apparently, this helps the buds to stand up straighter.Others recommend cutting the stems at an angle before placing them in water with plant food.Doing this is said to help the bouquet absorb more water and nutrients. For more lifestyle stories, sign up to the free Hot Topics newsletter here.

Rio Ferdinand claims Pep Guardiola is 'holding his middle finger up' to all his Premier League doubters as Manchester City continue to dominate.The Spaniard's side currently find themselves comfortably atop the Premier League's standings, nine points clear of nearest challengers Liverpool, having only played one game more.Since losing at home to Crystal Palace in late October, City have won 14 of their 15 league matches, only dropping points in a 1-1 draw at Southampton.Going into the season, many questioned whether Guardiola's team would be able to retain the Premier League title, especially given their lack of a recognised striker.Sergio Aguero departed for Barcelona last summer and City failed in their well-documented pursuit of Tottenham's Harry Kane, which led to many fearing the Sky Blues wouldn't have enough in attack.However, City have managed to hit a league-high 61 goals so far this season, the same amount as Liverpool, as their efforts have been spread around the team.Given their sheer dominance, Ferdinand believes Guardiola has silenced his doubters and essentially "put his middle finger up" to the rest of the Premier League.Can anyone stop Manchester City from winning the Premier League title again this season? Give us your thoughts in the comments section. “Points-wise it’s not over, but I just believe that City look too comfortable in their games," the former Manchester United defender admitted in the latest episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE. "City look like they're in total control all the time."There's no topsy-turvey games or moments where you go 'oh my god they're on the ropes they're going to get beat here'.

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SORTEDFood supplied some of his top tips for a quick and easy pasta carbonara style dish. Using feedback from his community of over 2.5 million YouTube subscribers from around the world, his easy recipe that breaks a few of the traditional rules to create the Italian classic, but still delivers on flavour.Ben has come up with clever hacks that deliver a great tasting carbonara without having to worry about sourcing the traditional – and often expensive – ingredients.From toasting black peppercorns to cooking the pasta in a frying pan and using basic supermarket spaghetti, Ben’s recipe is guaranteed to impress.Check them out below…One of the most important things when cooking carbonara is choosing the right cut of pork to deliver the meaty undertones for the sauce.The traditional Italian recipe for carbonara recommends using guanciale – a fatty cut of pork that comes from the jowl (cheek/jaw) of the pig, usually only found in Italian delis in the UK.Ben opts for more basic smoked pancetta – easy to find in most local supermarkets, and at a fraction of the cost, but delivers a similar meaty flavour.Ben commented: “Black pepper is, arguably the second most important flavour for the dish.

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For Mark Wahlberg, being a father to teenage children in real life played an immense role in his approach to "Joe Bell," a film that centers on a true story of one dad’s quest -- to not only accept who his son is -- but honor his death after a tragic set of circumstances. The "Spenser Confidential" actor, 50, portrays the blue-collar dad from Oregon who makes it a mission to spread the message of anti-bullying after losing his 15-year-old teenage son, Jadin Bell, to suicide in 2013.

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Mark Wahlberg is opening up about the reason he watches his kids' games from the car.While speaking to ET about his new movie,, the 50-year-old actor revealed that he's trying his best to give his children a normal life. Wahlberg shares four kids — Ella, 17, Michael, 15, Brendan, 12, and Grace, 11 -- with wife Rhea Durham.«Me being in the public eye, there are pros to that, but there's a lot of cons,» he explained.

The new film, “Joe Bell,” charts the true story of a working-class father (played by Mark Wahlberg) who begins walking to New York after his gay son Jadin (Reid Miller) takes his own life after being bullied. “Joe Bell” premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival and opens in theaters this week. It has a screenplay by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, who won an Oscar for “Brokeback Mountain.”

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Father Stu.The actor recently shared before-and-after photos of his progress over the course of three weeks in which he visibly lost muscle mass and gained more fat.It was in preparation for his role portraying a professional boxer who becomes a priest named Father Stu.Now, Wahlberg has told The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that the dieting regime was “not fun”.“Unfortunately, I had to consume, for two weeks, 7,000 calories, and then for another two weeks, 11,000 calories. And it was fun for about an hour,” he explained.“It’s such a hard, physical thing to do.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterMark Wahlberg has revealed he had to sink his teeth into 11,000 calories a day in order to get in shape for his new film called Stu - and he admitted it was "not fun".The Hollywood hunk, 50, is widely known for his sharp abs but for this role he had to eat every three hours for a month to bulk up for the film, where he is set to play Father Stuart Long in Stu - a real-life boxer who became a priest.To prepare for the part, Mark's lavish diet included hot wings and doughnuts, and a typical breakfast included 20 chicken nuggets and 20 KFC hot wings washed down with cans of beer.The Oscar-nominated star, who is famous for major movies like Ted (2012), Planet of the Apes

Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg gorged on 11,000 calories a day to bulk up for his new film – and moaned it was “not fun”.

Mark Wahlberg regrets committing to an 11,000 calorie a day diet to quickly packon the pounds for his new movie Stu.Though he was initially looking forward to chowing down, the movie star, 50, told Jimmy Fallon the 'fun' quickly faded during a stop byThe Tonight Show on Thursday night.'Unfortunately, I had to consume, for two weeks, 7,000 calories, and then for another two weeks, 11,000 calories,' Mark explained.

Mark Wahlberg is known for his intense fitness regimen, but for his upcoming role of a boxer-turned-priest, the otherwise shredded star had to pack on the pounds. In a new interview on , Wahlberg revealed that he had to eat 11,000 calories a day to prep for his role in .«Unfortunately, I had to consume, for two weeks, 7,000 calories, and then for another two weeks, 11,000 calories,» Wahlberg told Fallon.

It’s grueling to play a boxer-turned-priest. On Thursday, Mark Wahlberg appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and opened up about his new role in the upcoming film "Stu," which required him to gain weight.

Mark Wahlberg recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and opened up about the rapid weight gain he did for his upcoming project, Stu. If you didn’t know, Mark at one point gained at least 20 pounds over the course of three weeks to portray a real-life boxer turned priest. Speaking to Fallon about the massive weight gain, Mark admitted that it wasn’t the wisest idea.

Mark Wahlberg is opening up about gaining major weight.

Mark Wahlberg doesn’t do anything by halves when it comes to preparing for his movies.

When “Good Joe Bell” debuted at last year’s TIFF, there was buzz about the film being an Oscar contender for star Mark Wahlberg. But when after the debut, the reviews were published that showed the film wasn’t the awards contender many thought it would be, as it failed to live up to the inspiring true story it’s based on.

Mark Wahlberg‘s, 50, son Michael, 15, has definitely hit his growth spurt. The teen was almost the same height as the Boogie Nights actor. The pair were seen on a rare family outing, getting dinner together at Nobu in New York on Tuesday July 13. Mark rocked a classic and simple look, wearing a blue t-shirt and jean shorts with white sneakers. Meanwhile, Michael looked a little more relaxed and casual, wearing a plain white t-shirt, black jeans, and glasses.