R Madhavan 21-Day Weight Loss Journey: No Exercise, Just Smart Eating Habit That Transformed His Physique

New Delhi: Weight loss is one of the major concerns among people nowadays and when it comes to this topic, we often think about shortcuts like gyms, strict exercise or even surgeries but do you know famous actor R. Madhavan has something different to share. The actor gained weight to play the role of a scientist, Nambi Narayan in the movie "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect". But, surprisingly, he stunned the audience by losing the extra fat in just 21 days and guess what it was not through any exercise or surgery. 

What did R Madhavan do to lose weight?

The actor has focused only on the basics like which food to eat and how to eat it. According to reports, he stated that, the most important habit is to chew food. Not just normal chewing, but each bite of food should be chewed 45-60 times. He also mentioned how he only consumed foods that were beneficial for his body. According to reports, a 2014 study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that "chewing food more frequently before swallowing may be a behavioral strategy that helps reduce food intake and control body weight."

What things should be considered in your weight loss journey?

As R Madhavan said, it's not only about burning calories or doing difficult workouts, it's about moving according to what your body demands.  Allery testing should be done to know which food will suit your body just like he did. His diet was simple and easily digestible consisting green vegetables and freshly cooked food. Also, he completely avoided processed foods. Another important and strict rule was to not consume any food after 3 pm and avoid raw food. R.Madhavan even used to have his last meal at 6:45 pm. These simple rules helped him a lot to lose his weight.

Does intermittent fasting help?

Yes, it does help a lot to lose weight. The actor made intermittent fasting a part of his routine. He fixed a set of a meal for him and stuck to it.

What else should be added besides diet?

The actor disclosed that he also made some changes in his lifestyle which worked as a game-changer for him. He used to go for daily long morning walks which kept him active and energetic all day. His routine also had a habit of drinking plenty of water throughout the day and sleeping as much as his body wanted. R. Madhavan shared that he used to go to bed early and stopped looking at screens at least 1 hour before bedtime.

The journey of R Madhavan reflects how small changes can also help in big changes. So, before starting your weight loss journey keep these rules in mind.