Bollywood Star Sophie Choudry in Workout Gear Shares Gym Selfie

British-Indian actress Sophie Choudry is preparing for some important events by getting her workouts in early and setting the tone for a great week. Choudry, 42, shared an Instagram picture of herself wearing a white sports bra and green leggings, taking a selfie at the gym. “Big week ahead and I’m ready for it. Are you?” reads the text over her post. How exactly does the star not only look so youthful but also fit and strong? Here’s what Choudry’s diet and wellness regimen looks like.

1. Breakfast, Always

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Choudry never skips breakfast and tries not to eat after 8 p.m. “I wake up in the morning and start my day with a cup of my own detox tea, Fittox, which is really good and I genuinely swear by it,” she told Telegraph India. “It’s a great way for me to start my day. Breakfast is super important, that’s the meal I look forward to. It can be eggs and toast or avocado on toast or almond milk porridge with some berries. I have a green tea with it… Never miss your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. Keep your dinner light and try not to eat after 8 p.m.”

2. Pilates For Life

Choudry is passionate about Pilates, which is a key part of her workout routine along with weight training. “I am a big fan of Pilates,” she told The Quint. “I have been doing it with Yasmin [Karachiwala] since the last seven years. My mother used to do it in London, so I have knowledge about it since my childhood. It has really changed my life. It has made me healthier and it has made me aware of my body, so I loved this initiative [Pilates Festival of India] because awareness about Pilates is increasing in India. People are curious about it and want to gain knowledge about it.”

3. Consistency Is Key

Choudry’s biggest health and fitness tip is consistency. "I don't believe in extreme dieting or extreme workouts,” she told The Quint. “My motto has always been consistency. I feel fitness has to be a part of your lifestyle and it should come naturally to yourself. Then, you will not find it difficult and you will not treat it as a chore. I feel one should work out every day -- whether it is dance, yoga, swimming or anything else, make it a part of your life.”

4. Skincare Tips

Choudry is diligent about taking care of her skin. “Nothing is more important than taking care of your skin,” she told Hello! India. “Start using an eye cream in your 20s. Don’t neglect your lips or your neck. Never sleep with makeup on. Change your products depending on how your skin feels. Don’t pick on your skin and blemishes; go to a professional for that. Invest in your skin! What also reflects on your skin is your diet and lifestyle. You need to workout regularly, eat right, avoid dairy and refined sugar, and drink lots of water and herbal teas. All of these make a tremendous difference!”

5. True Beauty

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Choudry believes true beauty comes from within. “It’s so much more than just physical attributes,” she told Hello! India. “It’s the positive energy and aura someone carries with them that is magnetic, the ability to be true to themselves and someone with a pure heart—all of these things reflect on your face. That’s what makes some more beautiful than those with just perfect features and not much else.”

Bollywood star Disha Patani is showing fans and followers exactly how she uses the weight room at the gym to get her enviably strong and toned physique. Patani, 31, shared a video of herself wearing purple shorts and a cream hoodie, doing barbell squats (and making it look easy). “Leg day,” she captioned the post. “Inspirational,” a fan commented. Patani’s video is a great example of how important weights are for women—here’s how the actress eats, trains, and lives to be her fittest self.

1. Weight Training and Cardio

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Patani works out with trainer Rajendra Dhole. “Disha by far is the most dedicated person you will meet when it comes to fitness. She trains every day for an hour. The only day she takes an off is a Sunday,” Dhole told Vogue India. “Disha does squats, deadlifts, military presses, shoulder presses, chest presses, bicep curls, tricep extensions, to boost muscle strength for her arms. Low reps with heavy weights builds muscle mass, as compared to doing more reps with lighter weights, which increases muscle endurance.”

2. Her Fittest Self

Patani mixes up her workouts so she doesn’t get bored, and she isn’t afraid of weights. “I work out every day and my routine usually involves cardio in the mornings, like dancing, kick boxing or gymnastics, and weight training in the evenings," Patani told Vogue India. “The general assumption is that women working out involves cardio, not weight training. But we all work out and do heavy weights; I come across so many girls in the gym training really hard. At the end of the day, it isn't about gender, but about working on your body and becoming your fittest self."

3. Personal Style

Patani’s style is all about what’s comfortable and unique. “I am not really into labels or brands, what’s important is how you style it,” she told Elle India. “I prefer simple and easy-to-wear clothes. To sum it up, my personal style is comfortable, sexy and sporty. I like things that are close to my heart. For instance, the evil eye bracelet I wear on my hand.”

4. Eggs Before Exercise

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Patani tries to get some protein in her before a workout. “I have fallen into this bad habit where I don't eat anything in the mornings before working out, because I feel very full while exercising if I do,” she told Vogue India. “But, it is definitely advisable to cram in a small meal before a workout, consisting of some protein, like eggs. After exercising, it is good to add protein again, either through chicken, eggs or paneer.”

5. Abs-olutely Fabulous

So how does Patani get those enviable abs? “There is no secret as such,” she told Vogue India. “It's all about an intensive ab workout and a strict diet. Maintaining abs is the most difficult thing as one day you have them and the next day they may disappear. So I strongly believe a rigorous workout and a healthy diet are the only ways to maintain abs.”

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is starting the new year with yoga and positivity. Shetty, 48, shared a video of herself wearing a pink and purple yoga outfit, posing on a teal blue mat. “I’m starting 2024 on a ‘balanced’ note with the Ashwa Sanchalana Salamba Utthita Eka Padasana, which is a great balancing asana🧘🏻‍♀️ It helps improve focus & concentration, and also enhances the coordination between mind & body. It also improves the back’s and the hamstring’s flexibility. Please note: People suffering from back pain or slip-disc and pregnant women must avoid this asana. Wishing you all a Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy New Year... My resolution for 2024 is to LIVE IN THE ‘NOW’ with awareness, balance, and gratitude,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Shetty takes care of herself, inside and out.

1. Sharing Her Ab Workouts

Shetty frequently shares her workouts on social media, including her intense ab exercise routine. “Recipe for washboard ABS: Planks, Planks, & More Planks💪,” she captioned an Instagram video. “This workout trains the entire body, primarily driven by the core muscles. Stimulate all your muscles by performing these 3 exercises for 3 sets and 15-20 reps.

1) Extended Arm Plank: Hip Extensions

2) Side Elbow Plank: Hip Dips

3) Elbow Plank: Hip Abduction and Adduction

It strengthens the core, arms, legs, shoulders, & back muscles; and builds muscular endurance.

Can be done at home with just a mat on days you are running short of time, but want to move that body as it takes only 20 mins. Caution: Do not try this if you are a beginner.”

2. Yoga and Meditation

Shetty is a long time devotee of yoga and meditation. “Asanas like Setu Bandhasana strengthen the Vishuddhi chakra (Throat chakra) that helps one voice their opinions & thoughts, and gives clarity of communication,” she captioned an Instagram video of herself doing yoga poses on a mat. “The Ardha Halasana and Navasana help strengthen the Manipuraka chakra (or Solar Plexus chakra), which determines one’s self-confidence and the ability to take action. Eat clean, lead a healthy lifestyle, and make yoga-meditation an integral part of your daily routine. Your mind and body will thank you ♥️🙏.”

3. Fitness Is Her Target

Shetty says her entire workout regimen is about health, not the “perfect” body. “I’ve never given a good figure too much importance,” she tells Complete Wellbeing. “Fitness was more my target. I went to the gym not to look good but to feel good and be fit. I worked out and I wanted to maintain a healthy body. Like Bhagavan says, [Bhagavan is the founder of the Oneness University] if you want to be successful, if you want to achieve something in life, you need to be fit. If your immunity is low, it’s not going to allow you to work as hard as you would otherwise have. It stems from this understanding.”

4. Healthy Diet With a Cheat Day

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Shetty enjoys a healthy diet with one day a week for any indulgences. “I am a foodie. I love food, but I eat the right food,” she tells Complete Wellbeing. “I have a healthy diet. I keep one day in the week when I eat anything like cakes, kulfi, and gulab jamuns. My day starts with aloe vera juice. It is great for your immune system; it’s great for your skin. Then I have porridge and tea. I avoid white sugar as far as I can and have only brown sugar. My theory is to replace everything white with brown — be it brown bread, brown rice, or brown sugar. I don’t eat steamed or boiled food. I eat normal food but cooked in a healthy vegetable oil or olive oil. For lunch, I have dal rice [brown] or chapati and chicken curry and one vegetable. If I am hungry in the evening, I’ll have one brown toast with two eggs and tea and, at night, I try and eat early. I eat a salad, soup and one chicken dish. My diet is very simple. It’s easy to follow.”

5. Fitness Challenge

Shetty loves challenging herself and posting the results online. “Failure is a stepping stone to success. Keep trying, push yourself, but never give up,” she captioned a humorous Instagram video. “Today, I took up the #StandUpChallenge! It tests one’s mobility, which is the ability to move your entire body freely and normally. It encompasses muscle strength, range of motion, and endurance capacity helping you with great mobility. It took me a couple of tries (as you can see😋) but, I believe failure is funnier than success.”