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Spider-Man Star Jacob Batalon Reveals What 'Hindered Me' Before 100-Lb. Weight Loss, Says 'Health Is Wealth'


Jacob Batalon — who played Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man franchise ­— reflected on what was hindering him before committing to his 100-lb. weight loss journey.

In a December 2021 interview with Men's Health, the actor said he lost the weight by eating a plant-based diet and starting an intense exercise routine. Batalon — who played Peter Parker's best friend Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man franchise ­ — found himself unable to walk upstairs without being out of breath and realized it was time for a change. In 2020, Batalon posted a full-body mirror selfie on Instagram, showing off his slimmed down look in an unbuttoned brown jacket and dark jeans.

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