Gulshan Devaiah, the talented actor known for his work in films like 'Dahaad', and 'Hunterrr' celebrated his 47th birthday on May 28. What makes his fitness routine stand out is his unusual diet, he eats just one meal a day.
In a June 2024 interview with CNN-News18, Gulshan opened up about how the One Meal a Day (OMAD) diet helps him keep a lean body and stay healthy.
Why Gulshan chose the OMAD diet
The 'Dum Maaro Dum' actor explained why he started this strict eating plan back in 2018. He said, “Mostly I eat once a day; I say mostly because it's not every day, but I try and be as consistent with it as much as possible. So, I would say 300 out of 365 days I would eat one meal a day.”
He found it hard to keep his eating habits steady before. “I was finding it very difficult to be consistent with my eating habits because most of us eat more than what is really necessary for us. And then that ends up in some weight gain and some other health problems... I was finding it very difficult to maintain a certain ideal weight and look... it's (OMAD) not for everybody but I think I really like it because I don't really like to be on diets.”
Gulshan likes that OMAD lets him eat the foods he enjoys. “So this way I'm able to eat foods that I enjoy, but also because I eat mostly once a day, how much will I eat? So it automatically restricts portions.”
The challenge of getting enough nutrients
Eating just one meal a day is not without its challenges. The 'Shaitan' actor admitted, “That is a challenge. You have to eat a variety of different types of foods.”
He shared a common mistake he made at first, “The one common mistake that I made initially was, when I'm working during the day, I eat my meal after I'm done, so that's almost like half an hour before going to bed. That sometimes would cause me a little bit of acidity in the morning.”
To fix this, he had to change what he ate. “So, I had to also cut out certain types of foods... I have to keep switching between foods and include different vegetables and fruits and keep changing them seasonally, which I was not very good at doing.”
Despite his best efforts, Gulshan faces some vitamin shortages. “So, I would have some deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, for which I would take vitamin supplements... my D3 is usually on the lower side because I don't consume a lot of dairy products.”
Sticking to the routine most days
The ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ actor tries to be consistent with his one meal a day plan. Eating one meal on about 300 days a year shows his dedication. While it’s not every day, this routine helps him stay in shape and avoid the ups and downs of other diets.
Why OMAD works for Gulshan
Gulshan’s approach to eating once a day is simple but effective. It helps him control how much he eats without feeling like he is on a strict diet. As he said, “I don't really like to be on diets. So this way I'm able to eat foods that I enjoy, but also because I eat mostly once a day, how much will I eat? So it automatically restricts portions.” This natural portion control is what keeps his weight in check and helps him maintain a lean look.
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In a June 2024 interview with CNN-News18, Gulshan opened up about how the One Meal a Day (OMAD) diet helps him keep a lean body and stay healthy.
Why Gulshan chose the OMAD diet
The 'Dum Maaro Dum' actor explained why he started this strict eating plan back in 2018. He said, “Mostly I eat once a day; I say mostly because it's not every day, but I try and be as consistent with it as much as possible. So, I would say 300 out of 365 days I would eat one meal a day.”
He found it hard to keep his eating habits steady before. “I was finding it very difficult to be consistent with my eating habits because most of us eat more than what is really necessary for us. And then that ends up in some weight gain and some other health problems... I was finding it very difficult to maintain a certain ideal weight and look... it's (OMAD) not for everybody but I think I really like it because I don't really like to be on diets.”
Gulshan likes that OMAD lets him eat the foods he enjoys. “So this way I'm able to eat foods that I enjoy, but also because I eat mostly once a day, how much will I eat? So it automatically restricts portions.”
The challenge of getting enough nutrients
Eating just one meal a day is not without its challenges. The 'Shaitan' actor admitted, “That is a challenge. You have to eat a variety of different types of foods.”
He shared a common mistake he made at first, “The one common mistake that I made initially was, when I'm working during the day, I eat my meal after I'm done, so that's almost like half an hour before going to bed. That sometimes would cause me a little bit of acidity in the morning.”
To fix this, he had to change what he ate. “So, I had to also cut out certain types of foods... I have to keep switching between foods and include different vegetables and fruits and keep changing them seasonally, which I was not very good at doing.”
Despite his best efforts, Gulshan faces some vitamin shortages. “So, I would have some deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, for which I would take vitamin supplements... my D3 is usually on the lower side because I don't consume a lot of dairy products.”
Sticking to the routine most days
The ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ actor tries to be consistent with his one meal a day plan. Eating one meal on about 300 days a year shows his dedication. While it’s not every day, this routine helps him stay in shape and avoid the ups and downs of other diets.
Why OMAD works for Gulshan
Gulshan’s approach to eating once a day is simple but effective. It helps him control how much he eats without feeling like he is on a strict diet. As he said, “I don't really like to be on diets. So this way I'm able to eat foods that I enjoy, but also because I eat mostly once a day, how much will I eat? So it automatically restricts portions.” This natural portion control is what keeps his weight in check and helps him maintain a lean look.
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