Fitness Secrets - Diet and Health

Diet Routine I begin my day: With a cup of hot chocolate. Breakfast: Usually egg whites, scrambled or omelette and may be a glass of juice. Lunch: I generally time my recordings so that I can eat at home. But if the studio is far then I try to catch with somebody who I haven't seen in a while. I prefer to have home food. If am heading for my recording then I prefer to eat light, as it helps me to work. A couple of rotis, dal and an oil free sabzi would do well for me. I don't Snack in the evenings. Dinner: If I have eaten dal, sabzi in the morning than I have something in chicken although we do not cook non-vegetarian at home. My dinner would be a chicken breast with some stir-fried or sautéed vegetables with some soup. I relish a Lebanese lentil soup. It's quite filling, a meal in itself. Fitness Regime: I do yoga. I do my pranayam and asanas for an hour and a half. Some Foody Favorites of Vasundhara Das I am: A chicketarian. Chicken in any form is nice whether it is in gr...

Exercise regularly. It helps you stay fit, flexible and improves blood circulation. Do a combination of stretch exercises, along with cardiovascular and some strength training. Do a lot of deep breathing exercises. Most of us don't breathe right and that causes a lot of health problems. Don't starve yourself but try and eat as healthy as possible. Avoid red meat and trans fats which are found in cakes and biscuits. Everyone has a tendency to munch on biscuits when they are hungry. Switch to a healthier snack like soya chaklis or peanuts. Avoid white processed foods like sugar, salt, white bread and white rice. Supplement your diet with a good amount of proteins like soya, chicken, eggs, fish, paneer and tofu. Stay well hydrated by consuming lots of water, rgeen tea and a variety of vegetable juices. I read somewhere that green tea washes out the oil in the body. Never sleep on a full stomach. Have your dinner at least two to three hours prior to your bedtime. Oily and heavy dis...

Bipasha’s diet starts with tea, almonds soaked overnight and warm water. Breakfast At 9 am, she has six egg whites, mushroom and toast with porridge, skimmed milk and fruits. At 11 am, one apple. Lunch At Sharp at 1 pm consisting of green vegetables, dal, grilled chicken or fish, green salad, two soya chapattis and strictly no rice except her birthday, which is quite an achievement for a Bengali! Evenings She has tea at 5 pm with digestive biscuits. Dinner Dinner is at 9 pm with dal, salad, three vegetables cooked in olive oil, grilled fish or chicken with a miniscule portion of dessert. Sounds exotic? Well, that she is, dark and Indian in essence, and now very fit!

Beautifully Balanced Bips SHE has strong views, knows her plus points and is quite clear where she wants to be. In the time we spent on an outdoor shoot in Bangkok, I couldn’t help but notice Bipasha Basu’s change in attitude. Having known her from her modelling days in 1997, where she was laidback about fitness, it’s great to see she actually had a personal trainer accompany her on an outdoor of 25 days! This sudden change happened as late as 2004, and I strongly suspect her super-fit boyfriend must have something to do with it. She has no vices like drinking or smoking. Obsessed with the Suryanamaskar (she does a 108 of these a day!), the exotic face and voluptuous body of the ‘90s has given way to a more sculpted face and a fit body to die for. A trim exterior is backed by a strong core (thanks to some disciplined yoga with BharatThakur’s team). She spends two hours, six days a week in the gym. For someone who used to dread dance sequences, she’s become the Bidi Jalailay girl, who a...

Genelia D'Souza, the petite actress from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, makes it a point to eat every two hours so the need to snack doesn't arise. She likes spicy food and remembers binging on pizzas and burgers during her childhood. Cooking is not her forte though and at best can manage fries and omelettes Genelia's Food for Thought I am a non-vegetarian. My favourite is chicken. I eat fish five times a week because I am a Manglorean and fish is our staple diet. I probably have chicken once a week and mutton once in a blue moon. I try to avoid red meat. Genelia's Diet Routine I begin my day with: A glass of warm water. Later, I get really hungry since I don't have any carbohydrates at night. I like to have a proper breakfast, first thing in the morning. My breakfast : Two egg whites with a slice of bread. Quite often I have a South Indian breakfast, idli for instance. Half an hour later, I have a cup of coffee. I keep a gap of half an hour between all my meals. Like for...

Amisha Patel is still receiving compliments for her sexy avatar in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. The actress who has been working hard in the gym with two trainers Khushru Cooper and Girish Bhaskar. That, along with a disciplined diet is the secret behind her sizzling hot figure. When quizzed about her Fitness Routine Amisha says, "I never miss my gym routine. Sometimes due to the erratic shooting schedules, it becomes difficult to follow a regular schedule. But then I make it to the gym before the shoot or after it ends. Luckily, I am blessed with trainers who don't mind flexible timing." She further adds, "We don't believe in unhealthy methods of eating or drinking to get immediate results. It's not about temporary fitness. To me, it's about being fit for life." She sheds light on her training, "When I am not shooting, I have my normal workouts in the morning and then go for narrations, styling, and jogging. Sometimes I split my workout schedule. I...

VCD=149 Rs DVD=269 Rs/- (Cash on Delivery) Most people believe that hitting the gym to keep fit and lose weight is the right option. But I don’t go by that. There are several things that one needs to know about one’s body to get the weight you have in mind. I don’t gym much. I believe in yoga which I do religiously every day for an hour. Before going for Big Brother, I realized my Indian figure of big curves would not suit the European concept of beauty. It was then that my trainer suggested weights to get the toned look. I also believe in eating right. I am a hard core non vegetarian and I eat chicken and fish. Fish is a great source of omega 3 oil which keeps the skin elasticity firm and is a great source of protein with minimum fats. Lean chicken is something I can eat everyday. I avoid red meat. That only increases cholesterol and fat quotient in the body. But I will share the readers my biggest secret for keeping a good body. I only drink warm water. It helps clear toxins from t...

What’s your fitness mantra? Eating healthy food, getting good sleep and positive thinking is my mantra for staying fit. Do you go to the gym daily? As my shooting schedule is very tight, there is no time to go to the gym. I jog and do skipping to keep myself fit What does your exercise regime consist of? I do more of cardio than weights. I do weights once or twice a week. Besides that I go more for free hand exercises like push ups and pull ups. Are you a foodie? Yes, I am big time food lover. Coming from Calcutta there has to be craving for food. Are you a vegetarian or non- vegetarian? I am vegetarian only on Tuesdays. What is your fav cuisine? I love to eat basic Indian food especially Punjabi, Mexican and Thai. Which is your favourite dish? Tandori Chicken and Dal Makhani. Favourite restaurant? Mista Bhaji at Four Bungalows and Papa Pancho in Bandra What do you like to see in your dabba every day? I don’t get my dabba but order food from hotels like Main Land China. I love to see c...

I have my eight hours sleep, which is important for good skin. I use a cleansing cream and jell to clean. I avoid make-up when not working. It allows my skin to breathe. I use a lot of home-made packs to take care of my skin and hair: Hair Care I use a pack of yoghurt, amla juice and methi to keep my hair strong and smooth. I oil my hair at least once a month and wash it every two days.I do feel that one should avoid ironing and colouring one’s hair as the hair gets damaged. I use L’oreal hair products Skin Care For skin I use La Mer. I go for skin exfoliation once a month and always keep a face wash handy. I believe that you need to feel good about yourself and the radiance will show on your face. Beauty Tips from Sameera I wash my body with curd and honey as frequently as I can. I apply lip balm to my lips. I use Christian Dyer Mascara to my eyes. I practice Kathak for fitness. I keep my mind clean and free from all tensions. Eating good food, sleeping sufficiently at nights, listeni...

I try to eat on time and sleep on time. I skip aerated drinks, have lots of fruits, a healthy vegetarian lunch and a high protein dinner between 8-9 pm. I include lots of salads and veggies in my diet. Diet Routine Breakfast I only eat fruits for breakfast, especially papayas and pears. No tea or coffee for me. I drink Soya milk. I drink Vera juice as it detoxifies your body. Lunch Afternoons I normally have a healthy vegetarian lunch. I eat two roti with vegetables and green salad. But Occasionally I have boiled chicken, a light salad, and any vegetable but cooked without oil for lunch. Evening Snack Late in the evening I again eat a little fruit, a bowl of sprouts, sunflower seeds and lots of nuts. Dinner At night I have green chicken and some protein foods to give me strength. A high protein dinner between 8-9 pm. Some times for dinner, I prefer grilled fish and salad or any juice like mosambi or carrot juice "Since the body's metabolism slows down, it's better not to e...

BIPASHA'S BEAUTY REGIME 1. Drink 10 glasses of water a day 2. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF every time I step out in the sun 3. Eat small meals, around six times a day at regular intervals. Involve the superfoods in your diet judiciously. 4. Exercise four times a week at minimum for an hour a day 5. Minimum 7-8 hours of sleep a day 6. Use good quality make up products 7. Removal of make up is very important too 8. Keep your skin clean METHODS TO KEEP SKIN CLEAN FOR NORMAL TO DRY SKIN Half cup cold milk + 5 drops of olive/sesame oil. Put this in a bottle and shake well. Cleanse skin with cotton wool with this mixture twice a day. Softens the Skin METHODS TO KEEP SKIN CLEAN FOR OILY SKIN Rose water + Lemon Juice in same proportions. Cleanse your skin with it or keep it on for 10 minutes and wash. Reduces pimples and acne. METHODS TO KEEP SKIN CLEAN FOR OILY TO COMBINATION SKIN One fourth teaspoon Lemon Juice + One teaspoon cold milk + one teaspoon Cucumber Juice. Cleanse face with ...

- I keep myself fit by swimming and jogging regularly. - I also workout and don't venture out without my daily exercise. - I also go to a gym to tone my body. I work out regularly. I make it a point to spend an hour in the gym whenever I have the time. - When I put on a kilo or so I just eat sensibly and work out. - I also practice Yoga regularly.

I begin my day with a cup of tea or fresh fruits like papaya, apples and banana. Breakfast I leave my house at six in the morning for my shoot so I eat at the location itself. My assistant makes breakfast for me. If I am in a mood for continental food I have a breakfast comprising eggs, cornflakes, porridge, fruits and hot milk with honey. When in Hyderabad, at times, I opt for an idli sambhar with a glass of juice for breakfast. Lunch I order lunch on the sets. I prefer to have a vegetarian lunch. Sabzi, dal and roti. I must have salad with my lunch and I must end my meal with a bowl of curds. When shooting in Mumbai, I eat a heavy breakfast and a light lunch. I normally avoid takeaways. In the south it is different, as the tiffin is like food made at home. I am a chappati person, I have rice just once or twice in a month. The evening tiffin In the South it is idlis, vadas and a variety of dosas. But I prefer to eat fruits and drink some coconut water. Dinner I eat dinner at 8.30 pm a...