The expert explains the diet Fabio Assuncao follows to play the new character

Fabio Assuncao He is one of the stars of “Destination Motel“The film, which was released in theaters last Thursday, the 22nd, the actor underwent intensive preparations to face his evil character Elias. To do so, he followed a strict diet for three months, eating only four or five eggs in the morning, which made him lose 10 kg.

“I lost lean mass. My frequency also decreased, and I became calmer. And that's how I found the character,” the actor revealed in an interview.

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Physician with a postgraduate degree in Nutrition with a focus on weight loss, *Dr. Moise Batista He explained the risks and benefits of following a radical diet, like the one the actor follows.

“The egg diet,” as it’s often called, is a high-protein diet, where the sovereign protein is the egg. “It’s a food with ridiculous nutritional power,” the pro explained, adding that he believes that in the actor’s case, more than just a dietary strategy, the choice of this restrictive eating plan would also be a mental tactic.

“His personality is sad, melancholic, depressed. So, he also took advantage of this restricted diet as a way to train his mind.

The doctor also pointed out that the “egg diet” is a strategy for losing weight, with the loss of lean mass, which is a non-continuous and permanent weight loss. Therefore, the diet should continue for a maximum of two weeks, under good supervision by specialists, so that there is no significant nutritional deficit.

“The benefit for those who follow this type of diet is mainly the low cost, because eggs are cheaper compared to other proteins such as chicken and meat. It provides weight loss, especially in terms of water loss, which is very significant. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, with a lot of nutrients and vitamins. But, on the other hand, this weight loss also involves losing a lot of muscle mass, which keeps us metabolically active. This ultimately increases the risk of regaining weight, the specialist warned.

He added: “Remember that all healthy weight loss also includes physical exercise and a balanced diet to achieve effective, lasting and healthy weight loss.”

Another very effective method for people like Fabio Assuncao, 53, is to combine a low-carb diet with intermittent fasting, the specialist advises.

“This diet will not be difficult, or that he will suffer much. The focus here is on a low-calorie diet, and at the same time, a super-nutritious diet.”

*Dr. Moises Batista He is a doctor with a degree in medicine from UNIG – Iguaçu University and in pharmacy from Universidade Unigranrio, as well as a postgraduate degree in nutrition, with a focus on weight loss. He is a member of the Obesity Medicine Society and works in the fields of weight loss, hypertrophy and longevity. CRM-RJ 5201169831