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HEMA MALINI

Actor

Wellness &  tness are interdependent
Just eating right will not help you sleep
better, and just physical exercise will
not help you get rosy cheeks. Being
beautiful from within enhances the
way you look, but most importantly,
one should focus on health, and work
towards achieving a balanced body,
mind and soul. Wellness and fitness are
both determined by your lifestyle and
are dependent on each other.

Age doesn’t lower your stamina
I cycle for 10–15 minutes a day. I also do
pranayam every morning for 45 minutes

and yoga every alternate day. Yoga helps

in toning, especially the waist, and it is

my secret to looking fit.

Dancing is meditation for me

I can’t live without dancing. I do at

least two to three shows a month,

and for each show, I’m on stage for

a minimum two hours; there are

rigorous rehearsals involved before

shows. Dancing is a mood enhancer

and is like meditation for me. I don’t

think age lowers your stamina – I

have built mine over the years by

practicing dance.

I am off limits after 6pm

I try to balance work and my personal

life as much as possible and always

make sure I have non-working

hours. I am off limits after 6pm on

most days. That is a luxury I allow

myself – unless, of course, there is an

emergency that I cannot avoid.

Green tea is an essential part

of my daily diet

I am a pure vegetarian, and it is the

best way to stay healthy. It is one of

the main reasons why I have a fresh

and healthy look. Vegetarians are, on

an average, fitter and trimmer than

meat eaters. Two cups of green tea are

an essential part of my daily routine,

in addition to the copious amounts of

water I drink. Green tea helps cleanse

the body from within and makes

the skin glow too! Curd is also an

important part of my diet, since it is

good for your skin and hair.

Fasting helps regulate body systems

I fast twice a week, during which

time I eat fresh fruits, dry fruits

and paneer. Fasting helps regulate

your body systems. The vitamins

and minerals from fresh fruits and

vegetables give you a glow that no

makeup can match.

I love how I feel when I am  t

You have to live a different kind of

life to stay fit, and when you follow

a healthy routine for a long time, it

becomes a habit. So, it is not like I

have to do something extra to stay

motivated. I love how I feel when

I am fit, and that keeps me from

straying. I do have cheat days –

birthdays or family celebrations.

When friends come over with cakes,

it is hard to say no. But thankfully, I

have a good metabolism and stick to

small portions.

• AARTI KAPUR SINGH

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