What was Taylor Lautner's diet in Twilight? Unpacking the 5,000-Calorie Regimen
                                
                                
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                                According to the actor himself, Taylor Lautner famously gained 35 pounds of muscle between the first film and *New Moon*, a transformation fueled by an aggressive diet and rigorous training. This demanding regimen was a necessity to portray the muscular werewolf Jacob Black, a physical ideal that became a major part of the franchise's identity.