Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What is your advice on the kind of diet that an aspiring model should have? 5 Foods that should be kept to a minimum?
Ms. Shalini Bhargava:
It is prudent for aspiring models to eat clean, which implies filling your diet with whole, negligibly processed edibles. Along with eliminating processed foods from your diet, greasy and sugar-rich edibles like cakes, cookies, chocolates, aerated beverages must also be flushed out. An aspiring model who is keen on walking the ramp must limit oil, sugar and salt, while alcohol and caffeine should be totally eliminated.
Their breakfast could comprise of healthy juice with a mix of broccoli, mint, parsley, kale, lime juice, orange juice , some water rich fruits, a portion of protein (like egg whites/cottage cheese/ yoghurt
For lunch one must consume lean proteins such as steak, fish and chicken; whole grains such as brown rice; and fresh veggies such as spinach or salad.
Dinner will be almost the same as lunch, minus the whole grains. For purification and to stay hydrated, you also need to consume at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Portion control is the most important aspect in diet that models must follow. Along with following a modified diet pattern, daily workout is equally important.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Define Women Fitness India for our viewers.
Ms. Shalini Bhargava:
Health should be a major priority in a women’s life in India or anywhere in the world. In a country like India women are expected to accomplish multitude duties like managing home , children and their professional life, so it is very vital for women to be fit and in the best of health. Today with so much of awareness on women fitness, females in our country are taking active steps to uphold a healthy lifestyle. Initially fitness for women meant only yoga and dieting, today women are actively embracing various forms of fitness like Pilates combined with effective weight-training exercises, Zumba, Masala Bhangra and Bollywood fitness which are very effective in toning the body. Women today have comprehended that if they will be healthy and fit they can take care of others with better way.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What is your daily skincare and haircare routine like:
Ms. Shalini Bhargava:
Daily skincare after a hard workout for a good skin: It’s a known fact that the best skin care is workout. A good workout does wonders for the skin. However, in a city like Mumbai, with the temperatures and humidity mostly high, the skin also tends to get dehydrated because of excessive sweating. I do drink a lot of water throughout the day, almost four litres. Genetically, I am blessed with a good skin, but I do use a face spray between sessions. Post workout, I apply aloe vera gel and after a shower, I apply a vitamin c serum, followed by a light moisturiser and sun block. I do not use any make up on a daily basis, except a lip balm and that ensures that my pores don’t get clogged.
Haircare routine post workout: Post workout, my hair is dripping with sweat, so alternate days, I shampoo and condition and other days, I just run water over my scalp. I use the Moroccan oil serum after shampoo, on dry hair. And to be honest, Hair care is probably the biggest post workout challenge for me. Since my hair is always wet, I leave it open to dry and do not use a hair dryer, except when I have to be dressed to go out. This challenge sometimes tempts me to go short but it’s always a passing fancy.
Skincare before going to bed: I can never go off to bed without washing my face, since cleansing it helps to clear pores, eliminate oil from the skin, avert wrinkles and most importantly freshens up your skin. I use a night cream and under eye cream, thereafter. And I never go to bed with make up on. I use Johnson’s baby oil to clean make up off.
Haircare before going to bed: Going off to sleep with your hair up in a messy bun or high ponytail may seem completely fine to you, but the tension from having your hair up for many hours can put an anxiety on your scalp and lead to ultimate hair loss. Instead of tying a messy bun or the tight updo I prefer to opt for a loose classic three-strand braid, or just leave them loose.