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How
Priyanka Chopra keeps fit
June 9, 2008. From Shah Rukh's
six-pack to Kareena's 'size-zero', Bollywood has become fitness crazy!
It seems every other day a star is telling us, "I can't fall asleep until
I hit the gym for two hours. Else, I'll never unwind! And my diet? I eat
dal, chapati and salad."
I am not a gym-freak, but do work out regularly to keep the body well-toned. The idea is to keep fit and healthy and not shrink myself by two or three sizes. I find that trend amongst celebrities disturbing, since a lot of kids and teenagers strive to attain our kind of figures, but without proper guidance. That could prove harmful in the long run. I also do yoga and find it both relaxing and very energising. It’s great to keep your mind and body healthy. It’s definitely something I would recommend. My gym work-outs usually last for about an hour. Enter Priyanka Chopra. With a Miss World crown atop her head, a slew of hits in her wake and a collection of upcoming lead roles already in the bag, this girl's got it all. But unlike many of her big-screen peers, she would rather curl up in bed to watch a movie than go for a late night run on the treadmill. Here, the Love Story 2050 star tells Matthew Schneeberger how she stays super-fit and motivated. Your looks: Genes or hard work? Genes definitely have something to do with it. I come from a very wholesome, middle-class family. So I think my upbringing and healthy lifestyle has also helped. What's your diet like? Well, it's hard, but I usually just eat my normal home food, like roti, subzis and chicken, basic Punjabi food. I'm not a huge fan of all this dieting, but I do have one rule: Watch those carbs! When it comes to international food, I enjoy it, but usually only go for it when I'm out of the country. I absolutely must have my food, though! Are you always in the gym? To be honest, I'm not really a great fan of working out (laughs). But if I have a certain type of role, and need to be trim and fit, I'll definitely get motivated. Still, I usually need a trainer to be really tough on me, to get me to the gym. A personal trainer is a big help. At the end of the day, though, I'd rather curl up in bed to read or watch movies. I love books from the best-seller lists and I'm huge fan of films. Although recently I've been so busy that I hardly have time. I've been reading the same book for two months! Socialite or homebody? I have to attend a lot of these (social events). But I really love my home! I love being there and just relaxing. Any cosmetic tips? When I'm not going for filming or an event, I wear light make-up. Of course recently, for Love Story 2050, I had to dye my hair red two different times!
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