But Ratino’s also proud of the big numbers he’s putting up in the gym. “I recently made it into the 1,000 Pound Club,” he says, meaning he’s hit a combined one-rep max of 1,000 pounds on the squat, bench press, and deadlift. He lifts, with a trainer, six days a week and for up to two hours on heavy days. To fuel all this work, Ratino aims for between 150 and 200 grams of protein daily and lots of vegetables. One of his favorites is tuna or beef donabe—a fairly hands-off meal that delivers big on flavor and nutrients.