Renowned actor and director R. Madhavan recently shared insights into his remarkable weight loss journey, attributing his success to intermittent fasting. In a snippet of his interview with Curly Tales, posted on his Twitter profile, Madhavan discussed the profound benefits of intermittent fasting and how it played a crucial role in his weight loss transformation.
R. Madhavan, who directed the 2022 biopic “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,” gained significant weight during the film’s production. Determined to shed the extra kilos, he adhered to a stringent dietary regimen and managed to lose most of the weight within just 21 days. In his interview with Kamiya Jani, Madhavan emphasized the simplicity and effectiveness of his approach: “I only ate food that was good for my body. No exercise, no running, no surgery. No medication. Nothing.”
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Intermittent fasting, heavy chewing of food 45-60 times( drink your food and chew your water) .. last meal at 6.45 pm .( only cooked food -nothing raw AT ALL post 3 pm ) .. early morning long walks and early night deep sleep( no screen time 90 min before bed) … plenty of fluids… https://t.co/CsVL98aGEj
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) July 18, 2024
He also shared before-and-after photos from the sets of “Rocketry,” highlighting his dramatic transformation through intermittent fasting. R. Madhavan detailed his method, which included fasting periods, mindful eating, and other healthy lifestyle habits.
Madhavan’s Intermittent Fasting Regimen:
- Fasting: Last meal at 6:45 pm
- Mindful Eating: Chewing food 45-60 times
- Diet: Only cooked food post 3 pm, no raw food after this time
- Hydration: Plenty of fluids
- Vegetables: Lots of green vegetables
- Sleep: Early night deep sleep with no screen time 90 minutes before bed
- Physical Activity: Early morning long walks
- No Processed Foods: Consumed only easily metabolized, healthy food
Intermittent fasting, a dietary pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating, has shown positive results for weight loss and overall health. It supports heart health, reduces inflammation, improves cell repair processes, and helps in burning fat by extending the time between meals, thus reducing calorie intake.
Madhavan’s experience underscores the potential of intermittent fasting as a viable and effective weight loss strategy without the need for exercise or medication.
