Randeep Hooda reveals how he lost 18 Kg in 28 days; 'There’s nothing better than fasting for weight loss'

If there’s one person who can shapeshift into the movie roles he does, it is none other than the versatile actor Randeep Hooda. He often stays fit and is known for his love for impeccable cinema and a bit of horse riding. Hooda recently revealed on one of the episodes of the Shubhankar Mishra Podcast that he lost 18 kilos in 28 days for his role in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024). The 48-year-old fitness enthusiast discussed his extreme weight loss methods and shared his views on fasting as a means to maintain health and fitness.
Hooda, known for his physical transformations in films like Sarbjit (2016) starring him and Aishwarya Rai in the lead role, explained that he took drastic measures to achieve the desired look for the climax scene of his latest film. He disclosed that he "stopped eating and drinking" and significantly reduced his food and water intake to authentically portray the character, though this decision impacted his health. He remained underweight for approximately a year and a half during the film's production.

When questioned about recommending his extreme weight loss approach to others, Hooda advised against it but endorsed fasting as an effective method for weight loss and maintaining fitness.

"There's nothing better than fasting," he stated, explaining that our digestive system works continuously throughout our lives. He emphasized that many health issues originate from the stomach or gut, and fasting provides them time to recover.
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The actor suggested that fasting for 1-2 days can lead to increased activity levels and rejuvenation. He explained that fasting prevents the lethargy often experienced after eating. Hooda provided specific guidelines for fasting, recommending consumption of only water, black coffee, or black tea. He cautioned against drinking lemon water and coconut water. One needs to understand that longer fasting periods benefit both health and appearance. if you’re considering trying fasting for weight loss.

Randeep follows a disciplined diet and regular workout routine, consistently adapting his physique to meet the requirements of his various roles. His transformations are notable, and so are his extreme ways to achieve them. However, these are often done with support from trained fitness and diet professionals. One must always ensure to take advice from a nutritionist or a dietician before getting on fasting for weight loss.

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