The Flash star Grant Gustin showcases buff body transformation in before and after photos… following seven months of hard work in quarantine
Grant Gustin has faced his fair share of criticism from online body shamers over the years for being ‘too skinny’ to play Barry Allen’s superhero alter-ego, The Flash.
But come season seven, fans can expect to see a stunning body transformation for Gustin as he unveiled his newly buff physique via Instagram on Friday.
The actor, who uploaded a before and after photo, also wrote out a lengthy statement detailing how he made use of his extra time in quarantine to become his best self.
Transformation: Grant Gust, 31, proudly showed off his buff new body in before and after photos he posted on Instagram on Friday
It turns out the Virginia native, 31, spent the the past seven months hitting the weights and exercising his body and mind.
‘A little progress report from last season to this season. About 7 months ago I finally decided to break my cycle of not taking care of myself as well as I should,’ he began in the caption of the post where’s he’s looking lankier and thin while shirtless in the before image.
‘As many of you may know, I’ve had anxiety and sometimes depression for as long as I can remember. Over the last 7-10 years or so as I’ve been more of a “public figure” and had a busier schedule, my anxiety only got worse. It has always had a terrible affect on my appetite and just motivation in general.’
Driven and focused: The Flash actor revealed he spent the past seven months hard at work in quarantine exercising his body and mind and that the extra time gave him some perspective on being a better version of himself on the inside and out
Body shamers: Gustin has faced his fair share of criticism from body shamers for being too thin and lanky since The Flash premiered back in 2014
Gustin confessed his newfound alone time a few months into the coronavirus crisis helped kickstart his drive to ‘be a better me.’
‘That’s included eating better(and more), working out, daily meditation, and just trying to be more present and happy with who I am. It’s honestly one of the reasons you’ve seen a lot less of me on social media.’
He explained how he can slip into a black hole when he spends too much time on his various social media platforms, and that it’s not the best use of his time when it comes to his mental health.
‘I will always be a work in progress, but I’m proud of myself for taking steps I wish I could’ve taken a long time ago to be a better version of myself physically and mentally – not only for myself but also for the people around me.’
More action to come: The Flash has already been renewed for an eighth season
It’s at this point that Gustin gave fans a heads-up that they show be able to get a look at Flash’s new buff body in episode two or three of the upcoming season seven.
‘Flash is gonna have a little bit of beef on his lanky frame. But more importantly I feel much happier and more present than I have in a long time.’
Just last week, Gustin took to Instagram and announced he and his wife, Andrea ‘LA’ Thoma, announced they are expecting their first child together.
‘Unbelievably excited,’ he gushed in the caption with a red heart emoji, ‘As LA noted, the dogs obviously are too.’
Season seven of The Flash is set to premiere on The CW on March 2, 2021. The series has already been renewed for an eighth season.
Growing family: Gustin and his wife Andrea ‘LA’ Thoma announced they are expecting their first child together on Instagram on February 11