Dwayne Johnson’s 22kg transformation: Why he lost the weight

Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson, known as "The Rock," has shared his journey of losing 22kg over a year for his role in Benny Safdie's upcoming film 'Lizard Music'. Johnson, 54, shared his experience on Instagram, explaining that he took a gradual, strategic approach to the weight loss rather than opting for an extreme cut.

The actor, currently weighing between 232 and 235 pounds (105-106kg), has maintained his strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness during the transformation. Johnson emphasized that he wanted to be "strategic and wise" about losing the weight and avoided anything extreme.

His diet fluctuates throughout the week, with high-carbohydrate days including around 450 grams of carbs on his two leg-training days and Sunday. On the remaining days, he consumes between 250 and 300 grams of carbohydrates. Despite the variations, Johnson feels phenomenal in terms of strength, endurance, and training, stating that his cardiovascular fitness remains strong.

Johnson also shared his diet tips, revealing that he manages lower-carb days by incorporating pre-workout rice cakes, honey, and a pinch of salt. The film 'Lizard Music' is an upcoming fantasy adventure directed by Benny Safdie, based on Daniel Pinkwater’s book of the same name. The story follows a boy who stumbles upon a mysterious late-night broadcast featuring lizards playing otherworldly music.

In addition to 'Lizard Music,' Johnson has announced his next project, 'Free Byrd.' In the film, he will portray a Las Vegas motorcycle stuntman who conceals a dementia diagnosis from his loved ones while preparing for one final stunt.