Shama Sikander’s Latest Travel Photos Have Fans in Awe—Here’s Why

Actress and reality star Kashmera Shah is celebrating her bachelorette party. And she is clearly having a great time. Shah just posted a stunning new video on Instagram. She wore a two-colored bathing suit, and posed for a photoshoot by the pool. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kashmera Shah 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 Took A Social Media Break

Shah revealed on Instagram that she decided to take a break from social media, and that it helped with her mental health. “A whole two weeks without social media and I felt so good and so new again,” she wrote. “All I did was write and meet the people I loved and cared about. And all that and no phone. Wow I felt reborn.”

2. She Keeps Things Private

In the same Instagram post, Shah revealed that her social media break was because she wanted some space and privacy. She says that she doesn’t feel the need to share every aspect of her life with the public. “It’s so good to sometimes be private,” she wrote. “Not everything needs to be public and not everything needs to be said.”

3. She Recently Went On A Diet

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Shah revealed to the Bombay Times, that she decided to make a lot of changes to her diet and lifestyle. She said that she made this choice at the end of 2019, when she realized that she had gained weight. “I went on a diet reluctantly. I gave up on rice, bread and chapatis. I started eating in small portions and within 15 days, lost three kilos. This boosted my confidence and I started working out like crazy. When the lockdown happened, I wore a mask inside the house to make sure that I didn’t binge (laughs!). By the time the lockdown was lifted, I came down to 59 kgs. Today, I am 56.4 kgs and I feel proud that I have achieved my goal.”

4. She Ignores Trolls

In her same Instagram post, Shah revealed that she has no tolerance for trolls and haters on social media. She says that she doesn’t care what people think of her, and just ignores the negativity. “I am never bothered by what people think of me (as people I don’t know dont matter) and people that know me know how I am.”

5. She’s Confident In Herself

Shah has an incredible body, and she is confident in it. She tells the Bombay Times that she will always feel comfortable with herself, no matter what age she is, or what people have to say about her. “It took a lot of determination to build this body at 49. I am not going to let some silly 14-year-old or 24-year-old with their mother’s phone run me down or shake my confidence. I was like this at 19, 29, 39 and today at 49, I am proud to give myself another chance.”

Kashmera Shah, star of Bigg Boss 1, Nach Baliye 3 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4, loves to spend time outside. She also isn’t afraid to show off her fit figure. In a recent Instagram post, Shah danced by the pool wearing an animal print bathing suit. She captioned the video, “22 years of jungle.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kashmera Shah 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 Confident

Shah has a lot of confidence, which is why she isn’t afraid of showing off her body. She posted this photo of herself lounging by the pool on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Some laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same.”

2. She is Vaccinated

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Shah made sure to protect herself against COVID-19 by getting the vaccine. She shared a photo of herself after doing so on Instagram. In the caption, Shah encouraged her followers to do the same, and thanked the hospital for giving it to her. “One of the best hospitals. So quick and so fast. Thank you.”

3. She Speaks Out

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Shah speaks out about certain causes, and one that is close to her heart is animal cruelty. She shared this petition on Instagram. Shah captioned the post, “Please take action people. We need to stop this kind of cruelty forever.”

4. She Changed Her Diet

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Shah revealed her weight loss secrets in an interview with TellyChakkar. She says that she made a lot of changes to her diet. “I gave up on rice, bread and chapatis. I started eating in small portions and within 15 days, lost three kilos. This boosted my confidence and I started working out like crazy.”

5. She Embraces Her Age

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Shah is confident at any age. She tells TellyChakkar that she is embracing aging and change. “It took a lot of determination to build this body at 49. I am not going to let some silly 14-year-old or 24-year-old with their mother’s phone run me down or shake my confidence. I was like this at 19, 29, 39 and today at 49, I am proud to give myself another chance.”

Indian actress Shama Sikander is spreading love and light on a visit to the beach. Sikander, 42, shared a snap of herself posing in the sand in a hot-pink bikini, with gold earrings and a pair of white sunglasses completing her summery look. “Did someone say you be the next 🐍😛,” she captioned the post. “Gorgeous,” an admiring fan commented. Sikander’s job is to be camera-ready—so how does she do it? Here are 5 ways the star stays fit and beautiful.

1. Running and Stretching

Sikander goes running every day, and makes sure to moisturize afterwards. “I work out a lot and make sure that I don't skip my daily jogging sessions,” she says. “I also do a lot of stretching. When you lose weight considerably, there are chances of getting stretch marks. Try and put on a good body lotion after a bath. This can help to a certain extent.”

2. No Oily Food

Sikander avoids oily, processed foods, preferring to stick to healthy fruits and vegetables. “I always avoid eating oily food,” she says. “For the summers I prefer to have lots of fresh fruit juices. My personal favorites are orange and watermelon juices.”

3. DIY Beauty

Sikander uses basic kitchen ingredients to make at-home hair masks. "I also use a mixture of egg white, yogurt and coconut oil as a hair mask,” she says. “I recently discovered this DIY mask and it gives great results. My hair becomes smoother and healthier. For a quick pick-me-up, I love to just apply a mix of a little honey and few a drops of lemon on my face for an instant hydration boost."

4. Beautiful Skin

Sikander swears by sunscreen and face masks for beautiful skin. "I never skip applying a sunscreen in the morning and at night I repeat the whole ritual except this time I apply the night cream," she says. "Once a week, I also like to apply a glow or hydrating mask by glam glow or a night watermelon mask by Glow recipe. I also try out some homemade beauty recipes like the haldi, ataa and ubtan scrub that is usually applied during weddings. My mom adds some almond oil and crushed nuts into it with some chandan powder. It smells delicious and gives amazing results! I apply it all over my body or concerned areas leave it for five minutes and then scrub it off!"

5. Regular Self-Care

Sikander never skips her self-care treatments. “Manicure and pedicure are a must for me every fifteen days,” she says. “No look is complete without attractive hands and feet. I use a suntan lotion on my feet whenever I'm wearing chappals during summers. I prefer not using any makeup when I'm not shooting. Before going out, I apply translucent powder on my face along with kajal and a lip gloss. A cooling moisturizer is a must everyday.”

Bollywood star Shama Sikander shared a new reel on Instagram of herself enjoying time by the water, in a pretty unique way. Sikander lounged in a circular chair, handing over the ocean. She wore a black one-piece swimsuit, looking stunning. She also decided to give her followers some inspiration for the day, writing, “You don't need to be perfect. You just need to be yourself.” Read on to see 5 ways Shama Sikander 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 Dances

Sikander is a fan of dancing, and has posted a lot of photos and videos on social media of herself busting a move. Sikander posted this reel on Instagram of herself dancing to a Bollywood track. Dancing is great for the body. "During aerobic activity, you repeatedly move large muscles in your arms, legs and hips. You'll notice your body's responses quickly," reports the Mayo Clinic. "You'll breathe faster and more deeply. This maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. Your small blood vessels (capillaries) will widen to deliver more oxygen to your muscles and carry away waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid."

2. She Changes Her Eating Habits To Focus On Different Things

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In a video revealing what she eats in a day, Sikander says that she likes to switch up her diet. She explains that her diet changes depending on what she wants to improve or focus on. “Right now I’m focusing on good health, because I had some health issues in the last year,” she says.

3. She Has Gaps Between Eating

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In the same video, Sikander revealed that she likes to have gaps between her eating times. She says, “Giving gap is very very important.” "Intermittent fasting means that you don't eat for a period of time each day or week. Some popular approaches to intermittent fasting include:

• 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.," says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Avoids Dry Nuts

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Sikander says that she likes to eat nuts, especially in the mornings. However, she recently learned that she had to avoid eating dry nuts. “Dry nuts give you acidity,” she says. “I used to hog dry nuts all the time.” She says that she loves almonds and walnuts now.

5. She Practices Yoga

SIkander is open about her love of yoga, and has posted photos on Instagram of herself doing different poses. Sikander posted this photo of herself showing off her flexibility at home. She captioned the photo, “This one was tough but soooo liberating, powerful strengthening and all glute / back muscle opening.”

Shama Sikander works hard to maintain her gorgeous physique, but she knows when to relax. The Indian actress is enjoying some down time from her busy schedule, taking selfies in a bright pink bathing suit. “Let the sea set you free,” she captioned an Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sikander 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 Loves Kickboxing

Sikander loves to mix up her workouts, incorporating both high and low intensity exercises. “I do kickboxing, an hour and a half of weight training and an hour of spinning every alternate day,” she says. “And I still have energy left in me, I walk for about half an hour! That constitutes my fitness regime.” Kickboxing is a great full-body workout, experts say. “There’s a physical element of fighting back against things that weigh you down in life,” says Brooke Budke, vice president of marketing for Title Boxing Club. “When the company also questions their clients about why they stick with kickboxing, one-third of members say it’s the stress relief. The biggest thing we hear is that people feel empowered—they consider kickboxing their therapy. They’re fighting for their mental strength, happiness, anxiety and just a release. So, people feel good during the workout, but they also feel amazing after, and throughout the day and week. You’re basically on a boxing high.”

2. She Knows When To Relax

Sikander enjoys regular massages and spa visits. “I just love going to spas and indulging myself in massages at least once a week,” she says. “Sleeping for me 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!”

3. She Puts Cardamom In her Tea

Sikander starts the day with tea, and loves to add cardamom to her brew. Cardamom offers a wealth of health benefits, experts say. “Cardamom is a good source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc, and it is also a very good source of dietary fiber, iron and manganese,” says Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD.

4. She Loves a Healthy Breakfast

Sikander enjoys a bowl of oats (no milk), and an egg while omelet with olives and avocados for breakfast. “Olives are rich in plant compounds called polyphenols which have effective antioxidant properties,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “The beneficial effects of these compounds include reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer. Olives are one of the most popular fermented foods, by consuming such foods you are adding beneficial bacteria and enzymes to your intestinal flora, which increases the health of your gut microbiome and digestive system and may enhance your immune function.”

5. She Has Cheat Meals

Sikander enjoys a healthy diet, but definitely has some indulgences now and then. “I love ice cream, I also love pizza, but I like to stay away from gluten nowadays so I prefer a gluten-free pizza,” she says. “And if my mom has cooked some yummy food (because she's an amazing cook) I'll have that. I love Italian, Moroccan food, Turkish food, Greek food, home food.... all these are my most favorite cuisines!”