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Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin has long been admired for his music, but recently it’s his wellness routine that has fans buzzing. Known for his minimalist diet and mindfulness-heavy lifestyle, Martin claims his daily habits keep him energized, balanced, and creatively sharp. But when I decided to test-drive his regimen for a day, let’s just say the results were… less euphoric.
The day started promisingly. A light, plant-based breakfast followed by meditation set a calm tone. I could see how Martin, always radiating that zen-like aura on stage, might credit these quiet rituals for his mental clarity. A brisk workout followed—functional, efficient, nothing too flashy. By noon, I was even thinking: “Okay, maybe he’s on to something.”
And then came the catch. Chris Martin is a firm believer in intermittent fasting, reportedly eating only one major meal a day. By skipping lunch, I was attempting to follow suit. At first, I distracted myself with work and water, but as the hours ticked by, the calm gave way to jittery hunger. By 4pm, the rumble in my stomach was so loud it could’ve been a Coldplay drum solo. Instead of feeling mindful, I was anxious. Instead of glowing, I felt drained.
To be fair, wellness is deeply personal. What fuels a rock star prepping for stadium tours may not suit the average person chained to their desk. Martin’s approach clearly works for him—he looks healthy, happy, and in control. But for me? The deprivation outweighed the discipline.
The experiment taught me that borrowing routines from celebrities isn’t always the golden ticket to well-being. By dinnertime, I wasn’t dreaming of enlightenment—I was dreaming of a sandwich. Chris Martin’s routine may keep him “in paradise,” but for mere mortals like me, it’s a fast track to hanger.
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