Kim Sharma in Bikini Enjoys “Spanish Summer”

Kim Sharma is red hot in a bikini. In a new social media post, the Indian actress and model shows off her sensational figure while vacationing in Europe. “Spanish summer,” she captioned one of the Instagram snaps. “Fire,” one of her followers commented. “Speechless,” added another. How does the star, 45, look a fraction of her age? Here are her diet and fitness habits.

Kim works out. “My fitness regimen is very simple,” she told Opening Doorz. She does a mix of functional training, yoga, and Pilates. Her Instagram feed and Stories are filled with photos and videos from her workout sessions.

Kim works out almost every day. “I work out six days a week, for an hour a day, and I try to never miss my workout. That’s the key to ensuring a healthy discipline in your life,” she told the publication.

She also has a healthy diet. “I eat a healthy balanced diet,” she told Opening Doorz. “I usually try to stay away from carbs at night, but if that doesn’t happen, I don’t kill myself over it.” What does she eat in a day? “I have porridge in the morning, along with eggs. If I feel I need that extra boost, I take my supplements—vitamin b, d3, calcium.” For lunch she will eat dal, sabzi, roti, dahi, followed by a dinner of soup, salad, broccoli rice, “and if I’m really craving it, a piece of fish,” she revealed. “During the day I have some dark chocolate or nuts along with some fruits. One cappuccino in a day is a must for me along with almond milk.” She also maintains “it’s best to have small meals at regular intervals.”

Kim eats very little meat. “I’m basically a vegetarian, and dairy-free. I also try to stay away from meat,” she told Opening Doorz. “The key to a healthy vegetarian diet, as with all diets, is to include a variety of foods. No single food can provide all the nutrients your body needs. It’s especially important for older adults to be aware of their nutritional needs, since aging can increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian about developing a healthy vegetarian eating plan that meets your needs,” says the Mayo Clinic.

Kim is a big proponent of hydration. “I have at least 16 glasses of water a day, and I cannot stress this enough: Water, water, water, water…” she told Opening Doors. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

“I don’t do meditation because I find it difficult, but I do a pranayam class with my instructor,” Kim told Opening Doorz. “We do the class in the evening, thrice a week. It’s basically breath- based and it’s beautiful. We do some chanting, some prayers. I also irregularly go to Church. Just sitting there fills me with peace and calm. It’s such an amazing cool, calm space. Reading, listening to music and sometimes just being alone and not looking at the phone rejuvenates me. Sitting outside on my terrace, just looking at a plant or playing with Mr Bones is my biggest stress buster. Having said that, I’d say the most important thing in terms of de-stress would be your breath—focus on it!”