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Milind Soman, age 60, recently discussed his experience with intermittent fasting, stating he felt “amazing” after trying it at age 59. He began experimenting with the 16:8 method to see how it felt.
Initial Results and Benefits
“I started with 16:8 intermittent fasting just to see what it would feel like. I thought it felt fantastic. It really felt amazing,” Soman shared on December 16th.
The results were surprisingly positive. he lost 6-7 kilograms without realizing he needed to lose weight. Despite being told he was already in perfect shape, the weight loss was accompanied by increased energy levels and improved alertness.
“I lost 6 kilos and I had more energy. I felt more alert. It was such a positive experience.” – Milind Soman
Adjustments for Endurance Training
Soman temporarily stopped intermittent fasting when preparing for a half-Ironman marathon. He explained that endurance events require consistent eating to fuel performance. He is currently not following the diet as he trains for a full Ironman.
“I only stopped doing it when we went into this half-Ironman marathon as you have to eat whatever you get all the time.It’s an endurance event. I haven’t restarted it. But it was an amazing experience. Right now, I am not on it because we are doing a full Iron Man coming up,” he added, accompanied by his wife, Ankita Konwar.
Key Takeaways
- Milind Soman experienced critically important benefits from 16:8 intermittent fasting, including weight loss and increased energy.
- He found the experience to be highly positive and plans to revisit it after completing his Ironman training.
- Intermittent fasting may need to be adjusted or paused during periods of intense endurance training.