Aashka Goradia: Kickboxing helps me stay in shape

Television actress Aashka Goradia talks about what keeps her fit

As told to Purnima Goswami Sharma

Posted On Saturday, August 21, 2010   


Body
Fitness- “Being fit for me means staying in shape and being able to fit into my clothes. I have never been a gym person, hence for the last 7 years I have been practicing kickboxing with my trainer Hemal Shah. It is the best way to burn maximum calories and is an excellent cardio exercise as well.

I practise kickboxing four times a week as it helps strengthen my core muscles and lower back along with increasing my stamina, energy levels and flexibility. In between I had gained a bit of weight, and it was kickboxing which helped me shed that excess weight.

Diet- I am a vegetarian and believe in eating everything in moderation. My breakfast is usually a glass of milk. I carry home made food for lunch when I am shooting which consists of two rotis with a little ghee, dal and sabzi. My dinners are usually light and I try and incorporate curd in all my meals.

I have three light meals which are cooked in less oil. Ghee acts as a good lubricator while dal takes care of my protein intake.

Mind
Our psychological well being depends on the way we approach life. For ones mental well being I strongly believe it is important to e in complete control of oneself and have a positive attitude in life.

Listening to music, going for long drives and sitting near the seaside is a great form of relaxation. I also enjoy learning new hairstyles and make up skills as well.

Fortunately I do not get stressed out or worked up easily. I live for the moment and let bygones be bygones as its pointless brooding over something that’s gone.

Spirit
Spirituality is the process by which one can get to know their inner self. For me its important to do the right karma as it helps us unite with God. I do not need rituals or prayers to relate to God as I feel he is there with me during every moment of my life by my side. In fact whatever I am today is because of His blessings and I thank Him for that.



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