Anusha Dandekar in Bathing Suit Says "Surf's Up"

Indian-Australian MTV VJ Anushka Dandekar is trying new things in 2023—like a true Aussie, she is hitting the waves. Dandekar posted a series of photos of herself surfing in the beautiful waters of Goa in a black and orange bathing suit, saying it was “brutal” but amazing. “Surfs up 🏄‍♀️ ✌🏽. My body is still recovering,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Dandekar stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She’s a Gymnast

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Dandekar is a huge fan of gymnastics. “Gymnastics is my all-time fav, then Pilates, tennis and ballet,” she says. “I cannot go to a gym because I find it boring and I don’t actually know what to do there. I much prefer outdoor activities like hikes and running on the beach, love it!”

2. She Doesn’t Restrict Food

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Dandekar doesn’t believe in restrictive diets. “Honestly, I have never believed in dieting. I believe in being grateful for any food we receive and eat,” she says. “I believe in enjoying our blessings and if you are good at your food, it will be good for you. Also, everything is in moderation, humans tend to be greedy, and we should eat when we are hungry. I used to have the habit of eating every time I watch something. Now I watch something every time I have to eat! My fav snack though is popcorn, peanut butter, jam sandwiches, apple, and chips together sounds weird but it’s yum!”

3. Aloe Vera

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Dandekar loves to use aloe vera gel to soothe her skin. “Aloe vera gel helps keep our skin clear and fresh,” she says. “I’ve suffered from melasma, acne, and dullness, and this would make the perfect base before I’d apply any products. Keep the plant in the fridge, and it acts as a cooling and healing mask for the skin.”

4. Self-Care

Dandekar prioritizes self-care for both mental and physical benefits. “Now more than ever, we’re taking care of ourselves to the core—from skin to hair, and even mind,” she says. “And looking after all of this enables our real beauty to shine through, which is important. When your skin feels good, automatically your day gets better. That’s the power of beauty products—they help you feel good about yourself. These products don’t hide who you are but enhance it.”

5. Music Is Her Therapy

Dandekar says “I struggle to meditate, I am such a hyperactive person,” she says. “My mental health is usually taken care of by really good music, writing down my thoughts and gratitude, countering the negative with positives, and the good things I learned from the experience and journey. Watching comedies and talking to my friends and family.