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Bodybuilding veteran, Frank Zane, is popularly known for his charismatic aesthetic physique. Despite entering his 80s now, he is still fit and lean. The 3x Mr. Olympia has been a fabulous guide for bodybuilders throughout the generations with his hefty wisdom about fitness. Moreover, Zane’s frequent fitness lessons inspire many people to start their fitness journey even with the least preparation.

Similarly, the legend recently shared another basic piece of advice for cutting down body fat in his recent Instagram post. So, what exactly did he advise?

The easiest way to burn fat

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There’s a common thought process for burning fat, which is to work out immensely in a gym. Although it can be a part of the journey, it is certainly not the sole practice. As The Chemist posted a throwback picture of his exquisite physique, he decided to share an eating habit that helps in burning fat, which he also used to prefer in his bodybuilding times.

In the caption, he wrote, “Eat only when you are hungry. By not forcing yourself to eat when you aren’t hungry, you can burn more fat and look better as a result.” It is not the first time he is advocating for this habit. In 2019, when he was featured in an interview with Bodybuilding.com, he disclosed the same about his dieting routine during his competing times.

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Back then, he said, “What I found works best for me is to cultivate the feeling, the sensation of hunger. So I wait until I get hungry. And the first time I get hungry I still don’t eat.” Zane has followed this routine his whole life, and it has worked magnificently for him all through these years, as he is still in fabulous shape. Moving on, let us see how the fans reacted to his advice. 

The bodybuilding world reacts to Zane’s advice

Fans have always been brilliant listeners to Frank Zane’s advice, as he has proven himself for years. Similarly, as The Chemist opened up about this eating habit, they supported what he said and reacted with their comments.

“Always great advise. Today’s BB force themselves to eat most die to young.”

“That’s one thing I had to accept especially being smaller. Great pic legend! 🔥”

Whereas a few people added their advice and experiences in the comments about the same. They wrote,

“Eating only in The afternoon is The best Solution for people that want to lose weight or only eating once every 24 hours”

“Golden advice for cutting – Eat only when hungry and stop as soon as you’re full. Applied this to my cut last summer and it worked perfectly.”

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On the other hand, a few fans opened up to root for the legend for being such an exemplary person in the sport. They commented,

“The only legendary ectomorph Mr Olympia my favourite FZ sir.”

“Frank zayne was the epitome of bodybuilding❤️”

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Diet is an inseparable part of fitness. Whether it is gaining muscles or losing fat, diet plays a crucial role. Zane provided this information for the ones who are looking to burn their fat and become leaner. If you are looking for the same, what is your opinion on the advice given by the legend? Let us know in the comments section.

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