Yana Gupta’s health and fitness secrets

Yana Gupta, the stunning Czech beauty with her piercing grey eyes and well-toned body has got herself quite a fan following in India. Did you know that this model turned actress whose hot item numbers in several Bollywood movies won her many accolades as well as brickbats, is also a fitness freak and a pure vegetarian? Well, here she shares her health and fitness secrets:
Day begins with
I drink one liter of water as soon as I get up, to clear all the toxins from the body. I usually eat an apple and a pear in the morning.
Daily Diet
I eat almost five to six times a day in small quantities, depending on my hunger. I drink lots of water and fruit juices including coconut water. I am a pure vegetarian. I eat brown rice with lots of green salads during the day and night and maintain a low oil cuisine. My favorite is coconut chutney with idlis and fruits. I used to fast, but now I have stopped. Once in a week, I just live on fruits and fresh fruit juices.
Binge
Of course I do! Once in two weeks. I am just crazy about pizza! However after the bingeing, one must maintain the diet strictly.
Workout schedule
I exercise six days a week for an hour. My daily routine consists of 20 minutes – jogging, 20 minutes – cardio, and 20 minutes – weights. I also meditate and practice yoga, whenever I get time and feel stressed out.
Tips on healthy living
Begin healthy is the in-thing today. One must workout six times a week and drink plenty of water to release all the body toxins from the system. Eat only when you are hungry. Treat your body sensitively and try to understand it. If you are healthy, you feel good. Pick up the good things in life and stay happy all the time!
(Guest Post By Smitha)

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