Eat Well, Look Good

Four Bazaar contributors share the diets, indulgences, and exercise regimes that keep them happy, glowing, and healthy.

- Meghna Sharma

BANIJ, Actor

FOOD PHILOSOPHY: “I don’t practise any kind of cleanse, and like to eat intuitively. I listen to my body and consume foods according to what I am craving. I am also very mindful of not force-feeding myself—it has taken me years to come to this understanding with my body. I consider food as a fuel that helps me stay energetic through the day, and eat in a way that it supports my training.”

DAILY DIET: “I consume large meals when I am not shooting, which is usually pre-and post-workout, in order to improve performance and recovery. While shooting, however, I eat five, small meals. My diet is a mix of everything: complex and simple carbs, protein-rich foods, and fats.”

EATING OUT: “I love sushi, breakfast burritos, and smoothies. Even when I am travelling, I like to indulge in healthy desserts that help me stay on track, fitnesswise. I don’t feel the need to binge since my meals are fairly high in calories. The only thing I am addicted to are the protein cupcakes from Fitness Bakery in Mumbai. Also, the peanut butter and chocolate-layered bars by MyProtein are a staple in my bag on shoot days.”

WORKOUT: “I train five days a week and allow my body to rest and recuperate for two days. If you want to strengthen your body, there are not shortcuts. You need to be dedicated and work hard. I switched over from bodybuilding-style training to powerlifting in 2018, and it has transformed my body.”