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asiaSpa India March-April 2016 99

SONALIKA SAHAY
Model

Wellness is mind, spirit & body
Fitness is just a part of wellness. It is
not the be all and end all of living right.
Wellness is of the mind, spirit and
body. Exercising can only take care of
physical wellness.

I am addicted to sports
Even though my regular routine is not
defined, I try to make sure I take an
hour, five days a week to exercise. I get
easily bored of the same exercises, so I
keep trying new things. One day, it is
cardio, the next day, strength training
and so on. I am also addicted to sports.

So during summer, I swim for nearly

two hours a day. I also play basketball,

squash and badminton.

I go to the gym when my kids

are at school

During fashion weeks, or if I have too

many shoots, I have to drag myself to

the gym, but I make sure I fit things in.

For instance, I go to the gym when

my kids are at school, and if have had

a busy day, I play basketball at night.

My target is not to lose weight, but to

achieve a state of total fitness; yoga

gives me that.

Models don’t starve themselves

I’m not very particular about food.

It is a myth that models starve

themselves. I love home-cooked food

and generally hate fried food, so I

guess that helps. I eat everything,

but in moderation. And instead of

stuffing myself at one meal, I try to

space it all out. In-between meal

snacks are actually what do you in

if you aren’t careful. A fruit is better

than a pastry any day. I do indulge

myself once in a while – nachos and

samosas are my weakness. I don’t

deny myself indulgences, but I ensure

I burn off those calories so that they

don’t take a toll on my body.

Just hanging on to a  tness routine

is important for beginners

I have noticed that most people

chicken out during the early stages

of exercise. It’s important to hang on

for those first three to four months,

and once the results start to show,

it is motivating for everyone. The

increased body strength, energy levels,

and the good looks, give you a high.

Basketball & badminton games

pep me up

I am used to working for two days

straight without sleep, but the

physical exertion does get to me.

So, if I am really tired, I just chill

with friends and family. Or if I am

generally not feeling too happy, a

game of basketball or badminton is a

great mood lifter.

What you prioritise is what

you become

I prioritise work, but I know I need

to spend time on myself and do

the things I like to do. It could be

difficult, but what you prioritise is

what you become. It is important not

to just work, but live life too.

• AARTI KAPUR SINGH

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