Shama Sikander is sunbathing in her bathing suit! The Indian actress flaunts her famous figure in a bright swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “A day at poolside is extremely satisfying and contenting,” she captioned the Instagram snap. “You sexy lady!!!!” commented one of her followers. “You are a dream girl,” added another. How does the gorgeous actress maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 6 diet and fitness rules Shama Sikander follows to stay 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. Rule 1: Start with a Healthy Diet
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Shama’s top rule? Eat healthy. "I prefer eating healthy food and avoid oily stuff and rice. Instead of regular rotis, I have multi-grained rotis. My diet comprises a lot of proteins and less carbohydrates. Food with more fiber, such as egg whites, chicken, and fish form a big part of my diet,” she dished to Celeb Fitness.
2. Rule 2: Alter your Diet According to Your Needs
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Because health and fitness goals are always changing, so should your diet, says Shama. "Right now I'm focusing on good health, because I had some health issues in the last year," she explained in a video about her diet.
3. Rule 3: Only Eat During a Small Window
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Shama promotes intermittent fasting, only eating during a small window. "Giving gap is very very important," she explained. The Mayo Clinic explains that there are many methods of time restricted eating.
- Alternate-day fasting. Eat a normal diet one day and either completely fast or have one small meal (less than 500 calories) the next day.
- 5:2 fasting. Eat a normal diet five days a week and fast two days a week.
- Daily time-restricted fasting. Eat normally but only within an eight-hour window each day. For example, skip breakfast but eat lunch around noon and dinner by 8 p.m.," they explain.
4. Rule 4: Practice Yoga
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Shama never skips a yoga session. "This one was tough but soooo liberating, powerful strengthening and all glute / back muscle opening," she captioned this Instagram photo. More than 100 different types, or schools, of yoga exist, per American Osteopathic Association.
Physical benefits of yoga include:
- increased flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone
- improved respiration, energy and vitality
- maintaining a balanced metabolism
- weight reduction
- cardio and circulatory health
- improved athletic performance
- protection from injury
5. Rule 5: Meditate for Your Mental Health
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Sikander stays in a zen zone with the help of meditation. "Trolls rarely affect me now, all thanks to the meditation that I practice on a regular basis. That helps me keep calm,” she told Indian Express.
6. Rule 6: Don’t Overlook Self-Care
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Sikander prioritizes self-care. "I just love going to spas and indulging myself in massages at least once a week. Sleeping is another great way to relax. Listening to soft music helps me unwind after a hard day's work. Traveling is another passion that always rejuvenates me," she told Celeb Fitness.
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