Ms. Namita Nayyar
Reality shows, and music videos what has 2022 been for you like? Your favorite memory from the year?
Ms. Shamita Shetty
It’s been a wonderful year. There were lots of ups and downs. I’ve discovered a lot more about myself this year. It has definitely made me a stronger person and as a whole, I think it’s been a wonderful year for me mentally, emotionally, and work-wise as well.
My favorite memory from the year would be my takeaway from Bigg Boss, the reality show that I was a part of. I received immense love and support from people and they accepted me for the person I am. This love and acceptance were overwhelming, gratifying, and just a beautiful feeling. It’s a memory that I will always cherish.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Women Fitness India talks about diets and fitness regimes. What are your diet rituals now? Your all-time favorite cheat meal?
Ms. Shamita Shetty
I’m trying something very new. For the first time in my life, I’m weighing my food and eating it. I have new trainers on board and they are keeping a closer watch on my daily calorie intake and how much protein, carbs, and fats I’m putting into my body. This is something I’ve never done before.
I’ve always followed a healthy diet before, but keeping a check on my daily calorie intake is something I’m doing that’s very new. I have always followed a gluten and dairy-free diet. Having said that, I know a lot of people do not. I’ve kind of said this so many times that although I follow a gluten and lactose-free diet, I do introduce them into my system at least once a week or once in ten days. This makes my body not completely intolerant to these two things.
As for my all-time favorite cheat meal, I like thin-crust pizza. If it’s gluten-free then great otherwise, it’s the pizza. Once a week I cheat on my meals and I do it with whole wheat. I like my pizza to a thin crust. I don’t like the thick-crust ones. Another cheat meal I can think of is something in dark chocolate, like a dark chocolate pastry. The pastry, however, I keep gluten-free. These are my favorite cheat meals and I am allowed to cheat once a week.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Fitness plays a very important role in your life. What is one of the biggest learnings you have learned during your fitness journey?
Ms. Shamita Shetty
There’s so much that you discover over the years and fitness has been a part of my life for over 20 years now. Rather, I give it that importance in my life. As I mentioned, I feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally and this balance makes it important. I know how I feel when I don’t work out for a few days, physically, it’s not a great feeling. I feel lethargic, my energy levels are low, and emotionally I don’t feel great either. Endorphins and serotonin are important for the system. There are lots of dos and don’ts. Over the years I’ve learned what works for me. It won’t necessarily work for another person because we’re all made differently physically as well as mentally.