One of the most versatile actors of India, R Madhavan’s filmography needs no introduction. But apart from his commitment to his films, his commitment to his fitness needs a special mention too. In 2022, the actor gained a lot of weight for his film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, which he later shed. At 54, Madhavan flaunts a well-toned body, and he isn’t gatekeeping the secrets to his health. These easy-to-follow tips and tricks can be a gamechanger in anyone’s health journey.
In a tweet from last year, the actor spoke about his weight loss journey after he gained weight for his film, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, in 2022. He commented on a clip from his April 2024 interview with Curly Tales, he wrote, “I only ate food that was good for my body. No exercise. No running. No surgery. No medication. Nothing.”
How did R Madhavan lose weight?
In the tweet, the actor revealed his diet plans and workout secrets of his weight loss journey. He wrote,v”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… lots of green vegetables and food that is easily metabolised by your body and healthy. Nothing processed at all.”
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
Here’s how you can implement Madhavan’s fitness routine
To get benefits like improved digestion, energy boost and to have a healthy body, you can incorporate the following habits of R Madhvan in your routine.
Intermittent fasting – Eating in particular time windows and fasting other times can improve insulin sensitivity and help in managing weight.
Thorough chewing – Chewing your food thoroughly, around 45-60 times, helps in digestion and nutrient absorption.
No raw food after 3 pm – Eating cooked food and avoiding raw food in the evening can help with digestion and reduce bloating.
No processed foods – Removing processed food from the diet can reduce intake of unhealthy items and additives.
Early morning long walks – Long walks early in the morning can benefit cardiovascular health and better the mood.
Early night deep sleep – Forming a consistent sleep routine and prioritising sleep help improving overall health and well-being.
No screen time before bed – Leave screens at least 90 minutes before going to bed. It regulates sleep patterns and helps in getting quality sleep.
Enough fluids – Drinking enough fluids keeps the body hydrated which helps with energy levels, digestion and overall health.
