Deepal Shaw: I love playing hockey as it is a fun way to remain fit

Model and actress Deepal Shaw shares her fitness secrets which help her remain healthy

As told to Purnima Goswami Sharma

Posted On Thursday, September 02, 2010   

“Fitness is a way of life. It does not mean only exercise but a perfect balance of the mind body and soul.

Body
Fitness - My exercise regime includes yoga and sports. I love playing hockey as it is a fun way to remain fit. It helps me stay flexible and improves my muscle strength. I make sure that I play hockey at least twice a week as that is good enough to burn the extra calories. I practise yoga daily which helps increase my stamina and strength. Twice a week I also do some weight training.

Diet - I have six small meals in a day. It’s better to eat at regular intervals as it  helps in preventing acidity. My day begins with skimmed milk, water and soaked raisins. This is followed by vegetable juice which is made of tomato, carrot and beetroot.

My mid snack consists of either a dosa, paratha or a pancake. Lunch is usually roti which is made of wheat and nachni, curd and vegetables. In the evening I have a brown bread sandwich with fruits.

Dinner is usually early and a light meal which includes a lot of salads and soups. During the duration of the day I keep sipping on herbal tea and in case I do feel hungry between my snack or meal hours I munch on digestive biscuits or have an apple.

Mind
I feel lucky to live in Mumbai where there is greenery which helps me relax. To calm my mind I meditate. I also cycle which refreshes me.
 
Spirit
I believe in the supreme power. I chant the Shiva mantra in the morning and offer water on Mondays to Lord Shiva at home. Visiting places of worship gives me positive vibes and an overall a good feeling. I am fond of reading inspirational books like - The yoga of Time Travel -How mind can defeat time by Fred Alan Wolf or Thought Vibration by William Walker Atkinson.

I am an optimistic person and believe that positive thinking helps and improves ones life along with leading to success."



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