How and why did you get into this field?
I come from a well-to-do political family where there was more of an emphasis on studies rather than extra-curricular activities. I was into martial arts and aerobics during my school days, but my studies were my priority.
Once I joined engineering, I recall getting admitted in the hospital for around a week because the food didn’t suit me. This made me start researching on clean eating. I put on weight easily and my family has a history of heart diseases and diabetes. These factors had in fact contributed to my becoming obese during my childhood days. These things scared me into taking action on my already deteriorating body shape and health.
Due to personal issues, I used to be stressed out and was unable to concentrate on my studies or do any other activity. I felt I wasn’t strong enough and decided to give a local dungeon gym close to my college a try. It is here my journey in fitness began. It was like an instant love affair which is still continuing.
Tell us about your workout routine
I weight train five times a week (taking two muscle groups at a time); one day is for abs and cardio followed by a rest day as it’s equally important to give rest to your muscles as is training. I keep changing my workouts for different parts, so as to shock my body and see better results!
During competitions I train twice a day. That means 10 weight training sessions and three cardio sessions in a week! Being a natural athlete, I put in a lot of extra effort as compared to those who are on anabols or other forms of steroids since I don’t believe in shortcuts.
Tell us about your diet
I am a firm believer of the fact that abs are made in the kitchen. Sugar is detrimental when trying to lean down. It spikes blood glucose levels which then quickly spike insulin levels and encourage fat storage. Therefore, one should avoid simple carbs as much as possible (except post workout), gluten content plus artificially processed and inorganic food.
Fuelling your body in the morning is of utmost importance as you have essentially been fasting overnight. I kick off the day with a shake – a scoop of whey in morning when the absorption is more!
Breakfast
I’m one of those girls who needs her caffeine fix first thing in morning. A hot cup of coffee with some complex carbs like oats, brown bread slices, muesli and eggs gives me sufficient energy for my workouts. Coffee shots act as a pre-workout for me.
Lunch
300 gms of chicken in grilled /alfaham (charcoal) / roasted / boiled form with a cup of brown rice / chapattis with daal.
Snacks
A handful of dry fruit, cut fruit/ half protein bar, tea or an unsweetened fruit shake.
Dinner
Green leafy vegetables, salad, eggs/fish/ chicken.
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