R. Madhavan, the moment you hear the name, you picture the lover boy Maddy from ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein,’ the menacing antagonist Vanraj from ‘Shaitaan’, or the genius Nambi Narayan from ‘Rocketry.’ Versatility runs in his DNA. However, besides his acting chops, his mere discipline and simple lifestyle also earn him admiration. An instance of the same is his weight loss mantra, which was loved by one and all.
R.Madhavan’s shocking weight loss Journey
Back in 2024, R Madhavan spoke about his drastic transformation by following simple steps. During his conversation with Curly Tales, the actor revealed he lost a significant amount of weight in less than a month, to be specific, in just 21 days. And for the same, he didn’t indulge in any rigorous workout routine or strict diet plan. He only followed a simple, consistent, and healthy lifestyle routine – ate right, rested right, went for long walks, and voila! Reacting to his own interview, and elaborating a little further on his weight loss journey via a healthy lifestyle, he tweeted – “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.”
Breaking down R. Madhvan’s weight loss secret
Intermittent fasting
It’s not just about eating right, it’s about eating at the right time. Maddy mentioned having the last meal by 6:45 pm and not having anything raw after 3 pm. This simple trick has been proven useful for weight loss and managing insulin levels.
Chewing food properly
Believe it or not, Madhavan chewed his food 45-60 times! According to the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a 2014 study says, “increasing the number of chews before swallowing might be a behavioral strategy to reduce food intake and potentially aid body-weight management”.
Long morning walks
No intense workout, just long early morning walks, and consistency was the key for Madhavan. A review in the American Heart Association Journals mentioned that regular walking can help you lose belly fat, keep your mood in check, and preserve lean muscle.
Screen detox and proper sleep
For a body to work properly, sound sleep is more than necessary. And being away from the screen 90 minutes before hiting the sheets ensures you get a quality sleep.
The two ‘H’ rule – Hydration and healthy greens
R. Madhavan mentioned that he made sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout his weight loss journey. He focused on consuming green vegetables and easily metabolizable foods while steering clear of processed items.
