Why Nick Offerman Changed His Ron Swanson Diet

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by Arpita Aneja, Eliza Berman and Adam Perez

Jun 9, 2015 8:13 PM CUT

Parks and Recreation - Season 7

PARKS AND RECREATION -- "One Last Ride" Episode 712/713 -- Pictured: (l-r) Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer, Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

PARKS AND RECREATION -- "One Last Ride" Episode 712/713 -- Pictured: (l-r) Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer, Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)NBC—NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

by Arpita Aneja, Eliza Berman and Adam Perez

Jun 9, 2015 8:13 PM CUT

Not only did Nick Offerman shave the mustache that signified his role as Ronald Ulysses Swanson on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, but he also decided to cut down on the bacon and eggs when the show ended this year. As his new book Gumption hits shelves, Offerman looks back on his time with the show, and what opportunities lie ahead for the de-mustachioed actor.