Showing posts with label fitness secrets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness secrets. Show all posts
Shilpa Shety's Yoga Exercises
Kareena Kapoor's weight-loss and fitness secrets
Do you want to know the secret of Kareena Kapoor sexy figure? Well, it is not just Yoga but a disciplined diet.
Taking about her size zero while it was the talk of the tinsel town during her film Tashan she updates, "For Tashan, I wanted to be slim at that time for a reason. But believe me, my work outs and diet have transformed my life and I look great and feel great. I would advice every woman to go through this transformation as it keeps you energetic and confident all the time."
Known for her sexy butt as well, Kareena Kapoor says, "Eat sufficient but avoid having heavy meals in the evening. Exercise regularly. Eat on time, prepare a schedule and make sure you follow it habitually."
She also mentions that her fitness is the result of "70 per cent diet and 30 per cent exercise-training and yoga."
On how conscious is the Kapoor kid on gaining weight, says Bebo, "I do work out quite regularly but if I am dancing I don't require to be so regular because that works as exercise too. And where food is concerned I am a Punjabi and a complete foodie, I don't care if I put on weight, I must eat."
Known for her sexy butt as well, Kareena Kapoor says, "Eat sufficient but avoid having heavy meals in the evening. Exercise regularly. Eat on time, prepare a schedule and make sure you follow it habitually."
She also mentions that her fitness is the result of "70 per cent diet and 30 per cent exercise-training and yoga."
On how conscious is the Kapoor kid on gaining weight, says Bebo, "I do work out quite regularly but if I am dancing I don't require to be so regular because that works as exercise too. And where food is concerned I am a Punjabi and a complete foodie, I don't care if I put on weight, I must eat."
Sonam Kapoor's weight loss Program
Sonam Kapoor's weight loss program is commendable because she was once upon a time a hot girl. She has the record of eating 170 samosas in one day.But now, she may not be touching them at all
We arc from Peshawar-a city where rich food and eating with abandon are
a way of life. I am very proud of my roots. But I realised it is neither healthy nor practical to live that way. Being an actor, I cannot afford to be sloppy. I need to be healthy all year round. Of course, having a health-conscious mother has been a blessing. She's always made sure we ate , wholesome meals, and as a family, we avoid overeating.
So how did you end up putting on weight?
I was in a boarding school in Singapore for two year and somehow put on a lot of weight while I was there. Since I never planned on a film career, I neglected my diet and put on so much weight.
You when did you decide to lose weight?
I would have continued being obese and unhealthy but for director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I started assisting him on Black, and one day out of the blue he asked me to take up acting. Acting in films means having a fit body. So I started working on my weight. Eventually he offered me Saawariya. But to set the record straight, I had actually started los¬ing weight before I was offered any film.
Tell us about your battle plan?
In all fairness, it was my mother who helped me get rid of my excess weight.
The first thing she did was to keep me off the stuff I was so fond of as a teenager-chocolates, ice creams, fried foods and sweets. My goal , was to lose 35 kilos.
I started weight training with trainers Shervir and Monisha; artistic yoga and Power Yoga with Bharat Thakur; Pilates with Yasmin Karachi¬wala and general fitness with trainer Zarine Watson. My training in Kathak helped me too. It's a vigorous form of classical dance and helps you get a toned body.
In addition, Zarine put me on six small meals a day-low on carbs and high on protein. My breakfast consisted of oatmeal and fruits. Post-work-out, I had brown bread with egg whites. Afterwards, it was a protein shake with juice. Lunch comprised dal, sabzi, one ragi roti, salad and a piece of chicken or fish. The evening snack, was high-fibre crackers with chicken cold cuts or egg whites. At dinner, it was soup, salad and a piece of chicken or fish. I followed this routine for a year and lost 35 kilos in all!
How do you keep healthy?
I never binge and eat everything in moderation. Also, I never ignore my cravings. I eat whenever a craving strikes, but in small portions. When I felt like chocolates three weeks ago, I didn't hold back, I took a small piece. When I'm traveling I carry an apple or sandwich or health bars to satisfy myself without piling on excess calories.
My grandmother taught me to sip on warm water first thing in the morning. It flushes out toxins from the system. I follow it up with honey and lime water. Another must for me is a 'no smoking' atmosphere, at home, work or in public places.
A lot of people still think starving can help you stay slim.
Yeah, looking at my figure people often assume that I don't eat much. On the contrary, I eat every two hours. Since my day is packed with strenuous physi¬cal activity-shooting, swimming or dancing-I never allow myself to go hungry for too long. If I feel peckish I snack on nuts and dry fruits.
Drinking plenty of fluids through the day is also a must for me. I drink coconut water every hour or two; it not only quenches my thirst but also helps me feel fun. Other natural drinks such as cucumber juice and buttermilk also help me stay hydrated and keep my energy levels up.
I am quite particular about avoiding fried foods and sweets. Salt and sugar are silent killers so I consume both in moderation by switching to natural sugars and seasoning in my food.
What's your Fitness Routine?
I was very sporty in school and played rugby, basketball and other games regu¬larly. This has helped me develop flexibil¬ity to step in and out of different exercise routines with ease. I feel cardiovascular exercises work best for me in combination with weight training. Each day of the week I focus on a particular body part, such as the abdomen, arms, shoulders or waist.
I do 30 minutes of cardio every day. Two days a week I follow it up with dance exercises learnt from Ashley Lobo. On other days I practice Bharat Thakur's Power Yoga. It is very strenuous but has immense health benefits. In summer, I like to swim as much as I can. Whenever I get the time, I play squash too, which requires a lot of strength. I try to do different workouts and balance them out in order to keep my motivation high; plus mixing exercises helps burn more calories.
What are your learnings from your weight-loss journey?
Erratic work schedules often make maintaining your weight difficult. But its possible as long as you eat healthy every day and work out a bit daily. Also its important to undergo a medical check-up to ensure that you havn't put on weight due to a medical condition.
What's next on your Agenda?
I thought I had slimmed down enough but my father got me a fat-free, sugar-free cake on my birthday this year, just to remind me that I am in an industry full of female actors who are slimmer than me! I know I need to be on top of my weight. Not because I am vain, because I have reached a stage when I cannot be anything but healthy!
Sonam's food diary
Breakfast
An egg white omlette, a toast, a seasonal fruit, a glass of warm water. When bored with this, I try an idli, or poha.
Lunch
Chicken, rotis, a seasonal vegetable, curd and fruits. I try to avoid red meat. Once in a blue moon, I do have white rice too. My rotis are made of bajra, bran or jowar or any low grade protein-rich wheat. I also have a few cups of tea without sugar through the day.
Dinner
What time I eat dinner is more important than what I eat. I usually have it by 6:30 pm. On most days it is a veg/chicken sandwich, salad and may be some crispy French fries (but not too many!). I also enjoy fish- grilled or cooked in a Spartan gravy. If I still feel hungry then I end my day with a glass of soya milk or a protein shake before going to bed. In addition, I take multi-vitamins.
Here are some tips behind sonam kapoor's weight loss.Enjoy!
We arc from Peshawar-a city where rich food and eating with abandon are
a way of life. I am very proud of my roots. But I realised it is neither healthy nor practical to live that way. Being an actor, I cannot afford to be sloppy. I need to be healthy all year round. Of course, having a health-conscious mother has been a blessing. She's always made sure we ate , wholesome meals, and as a family, we avoid overeating.
So how did you end up putting on weight?
I was in a boarding school in Singapore for two year and somehow put on a lot of weight while I was there. Since I never planned on a film career, I neglected my diet and put on so much weight.
You when did you decide to lose weight?
I would have continued being obese and unhealthy but for director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I started assisting him on Black, and one day out of the blue he asked me to take up acting. Acting in films means having a fit body. So I started working on my weight. Eventually he offered me Saawariya. But to set the record straight, I had actually started los¬ing weight before I was offered any film.
Tell us about your battle plan?
In all fairness, it was my mother who helped me get rid of my excess weight.
The first thing she did was to keep me off the stuff I was so fond of as a teenager-chocolates, ice creams, fried foods and sweets. My goal , was to lose 35 kilos.
I started weight training with trainers Shervir and Monisha; artistic yoga and Power Yoga with Bharat Thakur; Pilates with Yasmin Karachi¬wala and general fitness with trainer Zarine Watson. My training in Kathak helped me too. It's a vigorous form of classical dance and helps you get a toned body.
In addition, Zarine put me on six small meals a day-low on carbs and high on protein. My breakfast consisted of oatmeal and fruits. Post-work-out, I had brown bread with egg whites. Afterwards, it was a protein shake with juice. Lunch comprised dal, sabzi, one ragi roti, salad and a piece of chicken or fish. The evening snack, was high-fibre crackers with chicken cold cuts or egg whites. At dinner, it was soup, salad and a piece of chicken or fish. I followed this routine for a year and lost 35 kilos in all!
How do you keep healthy?
I never binge and eat everything in moderation. Also, I never ignore my cravings. I eat whenever a craving strikes, but in small portions. When I felt like chocolates three weeks ago, I didn't hold back, I took a small piece. When I'm traveling I carry an apple or sandwich or health bars to satisfy myself without piling on excess calories.
My grandmother taught me to sip on warm water first thing in the morning. It flushes out toxins from the system. I follow it up with honey and lime water. Another must for me is a 'no smoking' atmosphere, at home, work or in public places.
A lot of people still think starving can help you stay slim.
Yeah, looking at my figure people often assume that I don't eat much. On the contrary, I eat every two hours. Since my day is packed with strenuous physi¬cal activity-shooting, swimming or dancing-I never allow myself to go hungry for too long. If I feel peckish I snack on nuts and dry fruits.
Drinking plenty of fluids through the day is also a must for me. I drink coconut water every hour or two; it not only quenches my thirst but also helps me feel fun. Other natural drinks such as cucumber juice and buttermilk also help me stay hydrated and keep my energy levels up.
I am quite particular about avoiding fried foods and sweets. Salt and sugar are silent killers so I consume both in moderation by switching to natural sugars and seasoning in my food.
What's your Fitness Routine?
I was very sporty in school and played rugby, basketball and other games regu¬larly. This has helped me develop flexibil¬ity to step in and out of different exercise routines with ease. I feel cardiovascular exercises work best for me in combination with weight training. Each day of the week I focus on a particular body part, such as the abdomen, arms, shoulders or waist.
I do 30 minutes of cardio every day. Two days a week I follow it up with dance exercises learnt from Ashley Lobo. On other days I practice Bharat Thakur's Power Yoga. It is very strenuous but has immense health benefits. In summer, I like to swim as much as I can. Whenever I get the time, I play squash too, which requires a lot of strength. I try to do different workouts and balance them out in order to keep my motivation high; plus mixing exercises helps burn more calories.
What are your learnings from your weight-loss journey?
Erratic work schedules often make maintaining your weight difficult. But its possible as long as you eat healthy every day and work out a bit daily. Also its important to undergo a medical check-up to ensure that you havn't put on weight due to a medical condition.
What's next on your Agenda?
I thought I had slimmed down enough but my father got me a fat-free, sugar-free cake on my birthday this year, just to remind me that I am in an industry full of female actors who are slimmer than me! I know I need to be on top of my weight. Not because I am vain, because I have reached a stage when I cannot be anything but healthy!
Sonam's food diary
Breakfast
An egg white omlette, a toast, a seasonal fruit, a glass of warm water. When bored with this, I try an idli, or poha.
Lunch
Chicken, rotis, a seasonal vegetable, curd and fruits. I try to avoid red meat. Once in a blue moon, I do have white rice too. My rotis are made of bajra, bran or jowar or any low grade protein-rich wheat. I also have a few cups of tea without sugar through the day.
Dinner
What time I eat dinner is more important than what I eat. I usually have it by 6:30 pm. On most days it is a veg/chicken sandwich, salad and may be some crispy French fries (but not too many!). I also enjoy fish- grilled or cooked in a Spartan gravy. If I still feel hungry then I end my day with a glass of soya milk or a protein shake before going to bed. In addition, I take multi-vitamins.
Here are some tips behind sonam kapoor's weight loss.Enjoy!
Neha Dhupia's Sexy Butt Health Secrets
Neha Dhupia's butt is sexy, this is something that we all know. But she has gone ahead and shaped her bum so well that it sure is a sign of amazing health, the girl is experiencing.
Neha Dhupia has enviable fitness levels and is shaped like a Spanish guitar, but as any gym regular will tell you it's never enough. "Even after you lose those last two to three kilos, there are still those 'last few kilos' to lose!" says Neha. Lately, her distinctive rear has been chiselled into perfection. We get the diet and fitness plan that whipped her behind into shape.
The macrobiotic way
In January, Neha switched to a macrobiotic diet with dietician Shonali Sabherwal and pre-orders her dinner and lunch from her. The diet is rich in whole grains, organic foods and is free of dairy products. As a result, there is weight loss but no loss of energy which Neha needs to cope with, given her hectic schedules.
The macrobiotic diet introduces enzymes into your body that keep your digestive system healthy and clean, and capable of absorbing nutrition efficiently.
The meals come from world cuisine so that Neha, an avid foodie, does not get bored.
Even after you lose those last two to three kilos, there are still those ‘last few kilos’ to lose!
Her lunch is a power meal comprising 40 per cent whole grains, 10 per cent beans, 25 per cent vegetables, supplemented with an occasional salad or dessert. The dessert features only two or three times a week and is sugar-free, with no maida or sugar or dairy. It could be a piece of carrot cake or tofu cheesecake that uses natural sweetners.
Her dinner is light pre-monsoon it would be fish three times a week; these days it's a soup with miso paste, or a polenta pizza and a boiled bean dish.
The energy comes from brown rice, millets, amaranth (which is gluten free) and beans and everything is made from scratch. The cooking style retains the nutrition and Shonali only uses extra virgin olive and sesame oil, sea salt and organic ingredients as far as possible.
Neha starts her day with poha, fruit or cookies with a cup of green tea. If she is travelling, she consults with Shonali on what do eat during flights and abroad.
A macrobiotic diet helps you shed weight easily until the body reaches a plateau and then it is maintained.
Work out and about
Neha works out religiously, cramming in five to six days at the gym and four to five days of yoga. She has been practising Ashtanga yoga for three to four years now with guru Vinayak Dixit which keeps her core toned and her joints supple.
At the gym, her trainer Ahmed Yusuf has been raising the repetitions and weights she carries, while doing lower body exercises to tone it.
• She does 30 to 35 minutes of cardio every day, splitting it between the stationary cycle, elliptical trainer and treadmill.
• Other days her cardio routines involve three rounds of the Mahalakshmi race course or 50 minutes of running on sand at the beach. In this routine, she does 20 minutes of running followed by 10 minutes of brisk walking.
• Her work out is endurance based on four to five sets of various squats. Each set has 20 to 25 repetitions.
a) She does one leg squats that involve sitting down on one leg with the other outstretched, both hands in front of you.
b) Squat jumps, in which you go down till your thighs are at a right angle to your knees, your palms behind your head or clenched in front of you, body inclined forwards. Then you jump up on your toes and come down straight.
c) Regular squats with weights on the shoulder. Neha carries about 13 kilos of weights on her shoulders (since she wants to be svelte and not bulky) and squats down and gets up in 15 to 20 repetitions.
• Her resting time is only 15 to 20 seconds between sets.
• They also do leg extensions and side raises using the cable machine to strengthen her glueteal and hamstring muscles before going into the squats. She does these in three sets of 15 repetitions each.
• Ahmed uses the Swiss ball to put Neha through crutches to strengthen her back and core. She does three sets of 25 to 30 repetitions of straight and side crunches.
• When pressed for time, Neha just does ten minutes of cardio but at an incline of five or six on the treadmill.
• On some days, Ahmed instructs her to swim for half an hour using the breast stroke which work the lower body.
• Other days, they go trekking or camping to keep the work out interesting.
Mandira Bedi Hot Pictures
Mandira Bedi's hot pics are a testimony to her healthy, superfit body. Mandira Bedi can look like a hot aunty with her voluptuous curves, and when she is doing her workouts, Mandira Bedi can be a kick-ass babe, with toned abs and a fit, athletic body. Who can miss out on this double combination?
Kangana Ranaut's bikini pic
Check out Kangana Ranaut's bikini top pics. It is amazing how quickly this lissome girl's figure changes from skin to curvy to athletic to skin to voluptuous and again skinny. But the sexy girl says that she does not diet and can eat, and will eat anything. This is what Kangana Ranaut says about her figure and food:
"I take care of my body and make sure that I’m happy. I work out, but I don’t over-do. I don’t remove that cheese slice from my sandwich; or remove the oil when I’m having kheema pav! I try to be as normal as I can be in my habits. I love food and I love life. So I’m not the kind who’d count calories everyday and kill myself in the gym, or die doing yoga. I listen to myself and my body. I don’t push myself very hard."
Deepika Padukone Unveils Fitness Book
These days, when a Bollywood female celebrity releases your book, you get a good headstart for sure. Deepika Padukone, a fitness freak released the 'Jaldi Fit' Book. When the slim and hot Deepika Padukone stresses on fitness, you better believe her.
Aishwarya Rai Gaining Weight, Katrina Kaif losing weight
If you are seeing a voluptuous, full Aishwarya Rai, she has gained weight for her movie Guzaarish. Aishwarya has been gorging on kababs and garlic naan, we men are happy to see the result anyway. We never liked the thin malnourished Aishwarya Rai
Katrina Kaif however wants to slim down and has turned to Yoga, hopefully the famous Katrina Kaif butt does not lose its weight.
Amisha Patel Exercising Workouts in Gym
Here is the secret of Amisha Patel's well-toned figure. Amazing the way she remains voluptuous without being flabby, that's Amisha Patel, the goddess from the land of spice.
Sherlyn Chopra's Mangoes Fascination
Sheryln Chopra is a huge mango fan. She loves mangoes like anything and eats them voraciously and when she devors them, she cares two hoots about her figure. My memories of mangoes are closely linked with my father. He was very good at making aamras. As a kid, I recollect wolfing down hot piping rotis with aamras. So, every time I miss my father, I make myself some yummy aamras with rotis. As I was my daddy's girl, I would insist on getting the largest share of the aamras. I remember once stealing a couple of mangos from my neighbour's garden. My dad had given me a rap on my knuckles. He told me 'once a thief, always a thief'. That same day he went to the market and got me dozens of mangoes
To be frank, I am quite bad at bargaining. And when a shopkeeper tells me, "Madam, aap jaise log bargain karenge, toh aam janta kya karegi?" (If people like you start bargaining, what will commoners do?), that's it, I can't haggle anymore. Also, I lack the patience to scout around ten shops while buying. I randomly pick up mangoes and later realise that I have made a mistake. That's why I normally send my assistant or trainer to pick up mangoes for me. They're far better at it. My sister is good at bargaining too, so I send her at times.
Hansika Motwani's Fitness Secrets
I am a very active sports person. I follow football religiously and my favourite team is Chelsea. I feel that sports is the best way to bring out the best in you. Irrespective of which sport you play, it makes you a better person.
I swim a lot. I also play squash regularly. It is a unique sport fast, competitive, and an excellent workout. And, the weather in our city at present is so hot that I find no motivation to go and workout in a gym. One hour of squash can burn upto 850 calories. The best part is since you are playing a sport, you don't feel like you are working out.
Actually I was introduced to squash by my brother, and we have had many battles together in the court. Our scores are 27 - 12 in his favour, but I am fast catching up.
Shriya Saran's beauty secrets and fitness secrets
Check out Shriya Saran's beauty secrets:
I hardly ever use off-the-shelf creams. One thing that keeps my skin protected and nourished is the home-made decoction of glyerine and rosewater. A scrub made of gram flour and curd works wonders for me. When it comes to skin care, I try to keep it as natural as possible. And yes, I drink lots of water
Shriya Saran's fitness secrets:I am a stickler for cardio regime, but I am not a gym person.I like to be closer to nature while exercising. So I prefer swimming, running on the beach and doing yoga in the park
Bipasha Basu's toned hot body: An Inspiration
Check out Bipasha Basu's amazing hot body. Bollywood's fittest figure Bipasha Basu shows that you dont need to be thin or too flabby. Just toned with flesh at the right places, Bipasha Basu is an epitome of sexuality, beauty, fitness and being sultry at its sizzling best
Vidya Balan's secret to her Hot Figure
Vidya Balan attributes her new-found sex appeal to a great diet and good fitness measures. Here is how the girl tranformed from behenji to diva.
“I went through a phase where I didn’t know whether I was coming or going. Initially, the criticism used to hurt because I didn’t even know what I was doing wrong. I had slipped up, become lackadaisical. It was my biggest dream to become an actress and it had come true. I got a bit lazy and wasn’t doing my best. I finally admitted I was not being myself, superficially, you could see it in the clothes. People were telling me that I should reinvent myself. I’m grateful that I have a strong image and I realised I was fighting that. Today, I’m no longer apologetic about who I am.”
About a year ago, she realised that a lifestyle change was in order. That’s when Atul Kasbekar recommended Vilayat Hussain, her trainer. He was shocked to hear about her dietary habits, even though she had the energy for a rigorous yoga session. She recalls, “I’ve always exercised, but I was doing the wrong thing. I was not particular about my diet. I would not eat for 12-14 hours at a stretch, I would survive on chai. I thought it was uncool to eat between meetings and during shoots. I used to sleep for only three-four hours, which was disastrous. That slows down your metabolism.”
Her trainer sent her to a dietician, who advised her to eat every two hours. Vidya says, “I found it difficult to eat so often at first. I’d plateaued even after the diet had started. But I said I won’t give up because my energy level has shot up. For the first time in my life, I began enjoying my workouts and was able to sustain my workout for a year. I’ve even gone running at Juhu beach at 11.30-12 in the night.”
Vidya, though, was very particular that she didn’t want to lose her curves. “I don’t like the asexual look and didn’t want to look gaunt and withdrawn,” she says firmly. “We have to celebrate the Indian woman’s curves. I love the sensuousness of Indian clothes and will stick to my favourites… cotton sarees, Kanjeevaram sarees and outfits that work for me.”
Her persistence did pay off and one day, she went for an event and everyone said she’d lost weight dramatically. She says with pride, “My skin was glowing, my hair looked better. And luckily, through the transformation, I retained my curves.”
Vidya says that previously she couldn’t work out on the days she was shooting. Now that she had started sleeping longer, even if late, she tries to get at least six-eight hours of sleep. She says, “My metabolism has revved up. I work out about three times a week now as I’ve been busy between Paa and Ishqiya.”
The change runs deeper. It has made her calmer and less snappy, she says. No more dark circles and she has the energy one needs to emote for the camera.
Vidya has the final word on the lifestyle change. She talks about the most important aspect, “If you’re not happy from within, the changes will not show. Sometimes you’re upset about a relationship, a film could be stressful, people in the industry are high strung and handling egos can be tricky. Or you get very little time for yourself. Sometimes, you just don’t want to be around people. One has to be careful, you can’t shoot your mouth off. So I pray a lot and that keeps me rooted and grounded. I don’t follow any rituals but I am a spiritual person.”
Vidya Balan's eating habits
• I've started eating egg whites. I'm a pure vegetarian, and on a good day it's okay, on a bad day I can't stand it. Eating eggs is an effort for me.
• I have roti-subzi-daal, even rice, but I don't mix roti and rice. I don't mix fruits either. I will only have an apple, but not have an orange with it.
• I even eat some chocolate once in a while, as I have a sweet tooth.
• I have lots of water. No fruit juices, I'd rather have the fruit. Vegetable juices I drink once in a while, though I'm supposed to have it everyday.
• I can't give up my masala chai. I used to have acidity when I didn't eat for hours
• I avoid maida as much as possible. I have multigrain bread instead. I try and stick to natural food.
Bipasha Basu to come out with Workout DVD
Bipasha Basu will be soon out with her very own workout DVD. One of the sexiest women in India, Bipasha Basu came 7th in the hottest actresses of India list, she was also present, making big bucks in Bipasha Basu's New Year Dhamaka. With all these glories behind her , Bipasha Basu is going to teach us fitness and good health.
It is 60-day workout DVD. The DVD’s been conceived and devised by Bips in association with Deanne Pandey (fitness expert). A source reveals, “The DVD is titled Love Yourself. The shooting of the DVD was done in Delhi last year. The programme will have beginners’ workout, advanced workout, play workouts, in English and Hindi voiceovers, music and Bollywood tracks.”
The DVD will also be supported with interviews by Bipasha and Deanne and diet tips by both.
Priyanka Chopra talks about her diet
Priyanka Chopra attributes her slim, sexy figure to eating the right food and Yoga. Here is Priyanka Chopra's diet secrets
I do not follow a 'diet' as such. Fortunately, I do not have a tendency to put on weight. I eat well, like a typical punjabi kudi. I ma not fussy about food. I love biryani. But I tend to avoid oily food and have it in moderation. My daily diet comprises chappatis, vegetables, soup, salads, rice , dal and lots of fruits. Water and juices are high on my list of must-haves. I drink at least 10 glasses of water a day. It has done wonders for my skin too. And like any other girl, I love chocolates I often indulge my tastebuds over the weekend with chocolates and tandoori chicken. I do resistance training more than weights. I love yoga and I recommend breathing exercises.
I do not follow a 'diet' as such. Fortunately, I do not have a tendency to put on weight. I eat well, like a typical punjabi kudi. I ma not fussy about food. I love biryani. But I tend to avoid oily food and have it in moderation. My daily diet comprises chappatis, vegetables, soup, salads, rice , dal and lots of fruits. Water and juices are high on my list of must-haves. I drink at least 10 glasses of water a day. It has done wonders for my skin too. And like any other girl, I love chocolates I often indulge my tastebuds over the weekend with chocolates and tandoori chicken. I do resistance training more than weights. I love yoga and I recommend breathing exercises.
Vidya Balan's fitness secrets
Vidya Balan is looking fit, spunky and healthy now. Her dress sense has also become a sort of trend-setter. So let us discover the fitness secrets of Vidya Balan from the beautiful lady herself(source: prevention.com)
Tell us about your fitness routine.
I used to work out in a gym, but it got boring beyond a point. I would have to drag myself to the fitness centre each day. That's when I switched to yoga. I began with Hatha Yoga and have now graduated to Ashtanga. I do it at least 3 to 4 days a week. It helps me stay in shape.
How do you fight cravings? Are you a foodie?
Not at all. I eat to live and not the other way round. A vegetarian, I'm not at all fussy about food and can make do with anything.
Do you follow any diet?
I don't believe in fad diets. But I do believe in eating sensibly---just enough to keep the body functioning efficiently. Eating has never been a passion with me.
What does your daily diet look like?
I start my day with papaya---I am a huge papaya fan. I have it as a fruit or as a smoothie. For breakfast I have some cereal. Lunch consists of dal, vegetables and 1 or 2 whole-wheat rotis. I don't generally snack, but if I feel hungry in between, I just have some fruit or nuts. Dinner is usually salad and some cooked vegetables. I know it's not healthy, but I often end up skipping dinner.
Any bad habits?
My endless cups of chai! I'm trying to cut down and keep it to no more than 3 cups a day. I used to love cheese, but (thankfully) I no longer crave it. Indian sweets are another weakness; I don't gorge on them, though.
How do you de-stress?
Praying works for me; it relaxes me. Reading, watching movies, and chatting with friends are other stress busters.
How do you look so good?
I believe that what you are inside reflects on your face. So to look good, do good and be happy!
Sameera Reddy: Indian Men love fleshy women
The voluptuous Sameera Reddy can make every man nod in approval with every statement that she says. The lovely actress who walked the ramp during Kolkata Fashion Week revealed her secrets to a super-fit body, kick-ass abs, sexy Sameera Reddy back and the curves of course. The dusky bombshell revealed that she does not like size zero figure and Indian men love flesh on their women.
Here is an excerpt of the interview where Sameera Reddy reveals her fitness secrets:
Of late you have shed oodles of weight. What is your fitness funda?
I have recently changed my fitness regime. Instead of hitting the gym every day, I am now into swimming and yoga, and the results show (smiles). Anyway, I don't believe in Size Zero. I want to have a feminine body. As it is, Indian men love a little flesh on their women.
What is your fashion statement?
I don't follow a particular fashion trend. My funda is be confident and you will automatically look different from the lot; that's the best style you can get.
Given a chance, will you participate in such a show based on dangerous stunts?
I don't think so. I am too feminine for shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi. I can't even dare to dream what Sushma is actually doing on the show.
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