‘Dedication is the key to staying fit’

The youngest contestant to make it to Femina Miss India 2016’s Top 10, 18-year-old Dnyanda is all about setting goals and achieving them one at a time. A few weeks after she got back from the pageant, TGS caught up with her to find out what her fitness routine looks like

With an ideal like Kareena Kapoor through her growing up years, staying fit and in shape was a given. A fun-loving and passionate person, Dnyanda Shringarpure was both mischievous and a straight As student in school. Super ambitious in life, she finds it in herself to put in the required amount of dedication and hard work to make her dreams come true. When she isn’t juggling between her studies and the fashion world, she loves playing basketball, dancing and travelling. After topping her 10th grade exams, she took up Science only to find that she was more interested in Mass Media and eventually change streams.

When it comes to being fit, the young girl can’t stress how important it is to find the balance between exercising and a good diet. “Both go hand in hand. Avoid eating junk and try to have home-made food and fresh fruits as much as possible. A cheat meal when you’re out with your friends or family is always allowed but drawing the line is important,” she explains. With her hectic schedule she hardly gets any time for herself but always makes it a point to squeeze in some exercise. Yoga is her solace. She also plays basketball and tries to go running every weekend. Following simple rules such as taking the stairs, drinking a lot of water and constantly trying to be active helps her stay healthy and in shape. Ever since she has started to eat healthy, her skin, hair and, above all, her entire lifestyle has changed for the better, she states.

FITNESS MANTRA
 Her mantra is to keep moving forward. One should always strive for progress and not perfection, she believes. Your only competition is with yourself and you should work on becoming the best version of yourself.

“Dedication is the key to staying fit. There will be many temptations along the way but it’s all about how you tackle them. Commitment is crucial here and that is why there are only a few people who get there and are able to maintain it,” she says. Being fit and healthy ultimately makes you feel better about yourself. It’s your body and you should treat it well if you want it to treat you well, she adds.

HER DAILY LOG
 Once I wake up at 6.30 am, I generally do yoga for about half an hour, which is followed by breakfast at 7.30 am. This first meal of the day includes milk or fresh fruit juice along with cereal and fresh fruit cuts. To allow for some variety, I sometimes supplement the cereal and fresh fruit cuts with poha, upma, dosa or a brown bread sandwich. Post this, I head out for my college which starts at around 8 am till noon. I head home for lunch around 1 pm and this usually consists of chapati and vegetables with a little bit of dal and rice.

Depending on work, I leave for shoots, fittings or shows and try spending some time with my friends in the evening. Other than that, whenever I am at home I like to catch up on some television, meditate or maybe do yoga. My last meal of the day is around 9 pm which includes chapati and vegetables, with some dal rice once again. This sometimes gets supplemented with chicken or fish. I also generally tend to end my meal with something sweet.

Because of my work schedule it’s difficult to always eat at home, but I make sure I do it as much as I can. I always carry a water bottle with me and drink a lot of water as this not only helps keep me hydrated but helps in cleansing too. I also always have a few dry fruits and energy bars to keep me energised throughout the day.

Expert speak
Atul Kurpe, Director, Focus Five Fitness Club
 Though your profession needs you to have a lean and skinny body type, here are some tips for you to remain fit. You must try and gain some muscle weight as currently you are underweight. You must have small meals after every three hours. You could try some other types of exercises too, such as strength training, power yoga, cross fit training among others. Have at least one balanced meal in the whole day. Protein, carb, healthy fats, minerals and vitamins along with at least four to five liters of water is a must in your diet.

Expert rating: 7 /10

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Originally published on The Golden Sparrow