Elon Musk responded to a Twitter user's question about how many pounds he lost through intermittent fasting by saying 20 pounds, which is approximately 9 kilos, The response has received over 4,000 likes and has been retweeted over 150 times.
People are curious about the billionaire's weight loss routine after hearing the SpaceX founder's response.
Fasting
On August 28, he tweeted, On the advice of a good friend, I've been fasting periodically and feel healthie.
This is a section of his Twitter thread in which he asks people to share things that have worked for them so that others can learn from them. From time to time, I'll share some things that seem to be working for me, in case you find it useful, he added on Twitter.
A user responded to Elon's tweet by saying, That's fantastic news. Fasting appears to improve focus on difficult mental tasks. It certainly does for me. Hey, me too, I am down 8 pounds in a few months, said another.
Fasting is a tried-and-true method of losing weight. Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular types of fasting.
Is intermittent fasting beneficial?
Intermittent fasting, also known as periodic fasting, is a type of fasting in which there is a specific eating window and a specific fasting window. Although it has been shown to be effective in many people, there may be some side effects. It is not recommended for people who have sugar issues and can cause anxiety, intense headaches, and nausea.
Just make sure the loss isn't too rapid and keep an eye out for deficiency signs like hyperactivity, one Twitter user advised Elon.
Yeah, I do a little lifting.
When asked about workouts, which goes without saying when discussing weight loss, Elon responded that he does some weightlifting.
We all know Elon isn't a fan of working out. In one interview, he admitted to having a personal trainer but also stated that he hasn't worked out in a long time.
Rest is essential.
A user suggested Elon take a break every now and then in a tweet exchange. Rest allows the muscles to recover and heal properly. Excellent work! Keep up the good work.
In my experience, it also helps to have an off day every now and then to allow the system to reset. Also, while hitting a plateau can be frustrating, it is a necessary part of the process The tweet continues.