Weight loss story: Randeep Hooda’s reveals how he lost 18 kilos in 28 days with…

When it comes to physical transformation in Bollywood, actors usually have a very strict lifestyle. Depending on their role and the character, they have to go through a strict diet regimen and rigorous exercise. Whether it’s bulking up for a character or shedding extra pounds, these actors have to push their bodies to fit the requirements.

One such actor whose transformation created all the buzz is Randeep Hooda. Known for fully immersing himself in the roles and playing them like his second skin, Randeep has once again stunned his fans with his dramatic transformation of losing 18 kilograms in just 28 days for his character in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024). For Randeep’s transformation, he went for a more sustainable route of discipline and inner-fasting awareness instead of a fad diet.

In a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, the Highway actor opened up about his intense transformation journey, revealing that the intention behind his transformation wasn’t to promote a health trend but instead it stay authentic to his role.

Speaking more about his weight loss journey, Randeep emphasises the benefits of fasting. He shares, “There is nothing better than fasting.” The 48-year-old actor shares that fasting can help our digestive system get the much-needed break. He says that our digestive system is always working day and night, which gives it very little time to heal and rest, and since most health issues stem from our gut, fasting is a great way to reset.

While highlighting the benefits of short-term fasting, Randeep also shares that this technique might not work for everyone. He always shares that fasting for 1 or 2 days can boost your energy level and make you feel and look younger in the long run.

Randeep also shares that while there are many types of fasts now, he stressed the importance of only consuming water, black coffee, green tea, and black tea during fasting periods and strictly warned against lemon water or coconut water. The goal, he said, is to keep insulin levels stable and avoid anything that could disrupt the fasting state. The longer one can go without consuming calories, the more healing and health benefits the body can unlock.

The actor also reveals that during his dramatic transformation, he “stopped eating and drinking” for an extended time, which helped him to achieve his desired look but also took a toll on his health, he admitted candidly. But despite this, he stood by his decision of weight loss to stay true to his character.

This isn’t the first time that Randeep’s fitness and discipline have been applauded. Before this, for Sarbjit (2016), Randeep’s dedication was appreciated and once again his dramatic weight loss of losing 18 kilos in 28 days has proved his commitment and dedication, not just for fitness but also towards his acting.

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