Malaika Arora is giving off serious mermaid vibes in her bathing suit. The Indian actress shows off her sensational figure via one of her latest social media posts, wearing a bathing suit top with a mermaid style skirt. “Everything looks better in slo- mo ….” she captioned the Instagram Reel. How does she maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 7 of Malaika Arora’s top tips for staying 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. Do Intermittent Fasting
Malaika believes that when you eat is almost as important as what you eat. “I do intermittent fasting, so I don't eat anything in the morning because my last meal is at 7-7:30 in the night,” she told Times of India. “So, I fast for about 16 to 18 hours. I start my day with a lot of liquids, which is warm water, ghee or coconut oil, in the morning. The liquid could be whatever you like--plain water, jeera water, or water with lime. I do all of that in the morning and I break my fast with nuts--walnuts and a mix of nuts that I have.”
2. Eat a Big Lunch and Dinner
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Malaika packs her nutrients into two meals. “I have a proper full lunch, which includes a bit of carbs and good fats. I have something for snacks in the evening--a very light, healthy snack. And I have my dinner by 7 pm. So, it can be a little of everything--vegetables, or if you're a meat-eater then meat, eggs, or a bit of legumes or lentils. I divide it and make sure to try and have as wholesome a meal as possible. And that's it. I don't have anything after 7 pm,” she told Times of India.
3. Cook Your Own Food
Malaika understands that an easy way to eat healthier is to cook your own meals. “Predominantly, all my meals are home-cooked, I rarely eat out,” she told Times of India.
4. Prioritize Fitness
Malaika is all about exercise. “I believe in having a routine which I choose to follow on a regular basis,” she told News 18. “I start my day with a good morning session of yoga and then I step outside to do a mix of other fitness activities as well like HIIT, walking, running, swimming and so on. Walking is a great way to improve and maintain your overall health and I make sure I do it for at least 30 minutes a day.”
5. Do Yoga
Malaika is also an avid yogi, starting her day with the mind-body workout. “My favorite exercise is doing yoga as I always begin my day with it. I usually dedicate 60 minute in a day for exercising,” she told News 18.
6. Take a Walk
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“Walking is a risk-free form of exercise that helps you to maintain your overall health,” Malaika explained to News 18. “When I feel I have put on a little weight, I feel walking is an effective way to reduce that weight and I have also seen a lot of toning in my legs and overall body while I indulge in walking as a regular fitness exercise.”
7. Keep in Mind the 70/30 Rule
“For achieving a fit body and mind, I believe eating right is the best way to maintain your health. The balance should be 30 percent exercise to 70 percent diet in order to achieve the body you wish for,” Malaika has said. “If one wishes to follow a particular and strict diet, then they should always consult a doctor or a trainer and set up a diet best suited for their body.”
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