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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Hindustan Times
Shilpa Shetty's fitness secrets for fit body at 50: Ghee with lunch to the most simple morning drink
At 50, Shilpa Shetty has never looked better – and her approach to wellness and fitness plays a significant role in her ageless appearance. The actor, who turned 50 on June 8, spoke about her diet in a May 3, 2018 interview with NDTV Food. Sharing details of what and how she eats, exercises and looks the way she does, Shilpa said she swears by ghee and eating mindfully instead of following a strict diet. Also read | Shilpa Shetty kicks off Monday blues with power-packed 'compound movement' workout; here's why you should try it too She said, 'I start my day with a glass and a half of lukewarm water. Then, I have four drops of Noni juice that acts as an energy booster. Finally, I gargle my mouth with a tablespoon of coconut oil. It is an Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling where you swish the oil around your mouth for five and half minutes... I don't skip breakfast because I don't have time. If you don't break your fast you are not doing good to your brain and body. I like to keep it simple – and quick. I'm not someone who eats too much bread and so, I get my dose of fibre from fresh fruits. Throw in some muesli with a few slices of apples, mangoes and almond milk – it's my favourite breakfast bowl. I also love eggs for breakfast, they make a complete meal.' A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) The actor said, 'A lot of people face issues with maintaining their weight. I think adding the right kind of fats can really help. For instance, you can switch to coconut milk and other energy-producing foods that are not stored in the body as fats. Coconut milk is wholesome and also works for those who are lactose-intolerant. Ghee is a staple with my lunch. Even high-carb fruits like bananas are really good for you. They are so easily available, but most people stay away from them, fearing they'll make them fat... add a bit of brown rice to your diet. If you can switch to these foods, you will realise that the elasticity in your skin is much better. You have to add foods in your diet that keep you full and at the same time maintain your weight and give you a natural glow.' Shilpa added that she 'eats all the time' but her food is 'wholesome and healthy'. The actor said she is 'not someone who advocates dieting', and swears by healthy eating. Sometimes, in the evening, she likes to have a light broth or clear soup, but limits her carb intake in the evenings by having a snack with eggs or dry fruits. What you eat and when you are eat both are equally important, according to the actor. Shilpa added that even if she has a social gathering to attend, she eats her dinner before 7.30 pm. If you want to lose weight, the trick, she said, is to alternate between a low-carb and a no-carb diet for a few days. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Buzz Feed
23-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
27 Must-Have Lowe's Items For Outdoor Spaces
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We grill A LOT (several times a week, most of the year). Can fit/cook up to 10 lbs of chicken breasts at a time. Also sustains abuse from all types of weather (small patio, covered but open to the elements). Too windy here to use a cover/we tried. The wind air-lifted the entire grill off the patio! We scrape the cooking grates between uses, but I can't say we often clean the insides. :-o" —bimyPrice: $199 A patch and repair grass seeding kit containing mulch, grass seed, and fertilizer — sprinkle this over any bare spots now (while the air temps are still between 60–80 degrees Fahrenheit) and come summer, you'll have a beautiful, healthy lawn with no gaps. Promising reviews: "So easy to some fresh dirt prior to sprinkling and within two days and grass was growing." —Noni"Literally magic in the bag, like Jack and the Beanstalk. The moment you spread the seeds and it doesn't matter whether it's in the sun or shade; you will literally see grass within the next day. Will definitely buy another bag soon." —ReesePrice: $18.98+ (available in various coverage areas and weights) A stain- and fade-resistant outdoor rug since it'll add a touch of cozy style to your outdoor space — and if you decide to kick off your shoes, the soft surface will feel extra cushy on your feet! Promising review: "I like the quality (tight weave). Beautiful and well-priced." —LoveistheAnswerPrice: $48.98+ (available in seven sizes) A cordless electric lawn mower to turn the chore of cutting the grass into something easy and even kinda fun. With just a single charge, this gas-free self-propelling beast will tackle your unruly yard for up to an hour. That crabgrass won't know what hit it! Promising review: "The mower is excellent. It cuts better than a gas mower and is much nicer. For bigger yards, a second battery is good to have. We are extremely grateful to Connor at our NJ Lowe's for going above and beyond." —NjtrapPrice: $599 (originally $699) A three-piece bistro set for those who have limited outdoor space but still want a cute spot to enjoy a drink, snack, or meal outdoors. This is all you need to transform your patio or deck into a charming European-esque cafe. Promising review: "Chairs are very comfortable. It was fairly easy to assemble and all parts were included. Creates a nice breakfast spot on my deck." —Verified CustomerPrice: $298 An electric leaf blower because IDK about you, but I don't consider my yard or patio to be in tip-top shape when it's covered in pollen dust, random leaves, and other random debris. Use this to blow off your walkway, outdoor furniture, and grill with air speeds of up to 120 mph! Promising review: "This was super easy to put together; the battery charged quickly and lasted longer than I expected. It is lightweight and powerful." —Lowes LadyPrice: $119+ (available without battery and charger or with one or two rechargeable batteries) A woven oatmeal rope hammock so you can ~hang out~ in your backyard oasis (which is well deserved after putting in so much work to get it looking this good)! Hang this between two trees for a nature-y aesthetic, or go for a cabana resort feel instead with a stand. Promising review: "This hammock is really comfortable. I slept in it many times already." —KRAY128Price: $79.98 A citronella garden torch for an ~aesthetic~ way to keep the pesky mosquitoes from interfering with your late-night hangs outside. We'll take more ambience and less bug bites, please and thank you! A deck storage box to make sure that pillows, pool toys, gardening tools, and other yard "stuff" doesn't overrun the place when they're not being used. A rain gauge if you're trying to keep your grass perfectly green instead of dead or soggy. This measures how much water the lawn has gotten from rainfall, so you can adjust your sprinkler schedule accordingly. Promising reviews: "Nice big numbers and is easy to read from our window about 30 feet away." —Jack"Two-piece unit makes it easy to pick up, read and empty without having to force in the ground again." —BAR1Price: $4.98 Some string lights that'll create a dreamy ambience when the sun goes down and keep the party vibes going late into the night. An artificial hedge wall for an easy — and honestly quite trendy — way to add some privacy. Whether it's nosy neighbors or curious folk passing by on the street, they ought to mind their own business (and now they'll have no choice)! Promising review: "This product is ideal for metal or wood fences. It has great coverage and can be divided into smaller panels to fit the specific space. It comes with accessories for easy installation. And even though it is made of plastic, it can easily pass as the real thing." —AdriPrice: $50.98 A large artificial rock to cover up the well pump, which is most definitely cramping your lush yard aesthetic. Promising review: "I wanted a fake rock to hide my well casing. It fits the bill. It's a pretty realistic-looking fake rock, and it received a passing grade from my wife. The spikes that hold it down could be a bit longer, but it shouldn't fly very far if the wind gets a hold of it. All in all, it does what it's supposed to do." —RBB33Price: $82.98 A container of Miracle-Gro plant food since it really does work miracles in bringing flowers, trees, shrubs, and other plants to life. Now everything you've planted in your yard, deck boxes, and pots will be ✨big, full, and beautiful! ✨ Promising review: "I have been using this product for many years, and I totally believe in it. For me, in a lot of cases, I literally see the plants come to life within an hour or two after watering. 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Worth the price." —PaolaPrice: $169 (originally $179) A weed and grass killer so you can say BUH-BYE to plants that have the audacity to grow precisely where you don't want them. Promising review: "Love this spray. Within an hour I saw the effects. Next day, I broomed the dead weeds off my driveway." —Sarge93Price: $6.98+ (available in four sizes) Or! A weed preventer if you'd rather deal with the problem before it even is one. You're not always a planner, but for once, you're thinking ahead! Promising review: "Our seller covered the flower beds around the foundation with brick chips, which means the only way to weed is to reach down and pull each weed by hand. Thank goodness for Preen. I just have to sprinkle it throughout the beds and the weeds never grow. There may be one or two because I didn't get it spread on every square inch, but that's so much better than life without Preen." —PpackPrice: $37.48 An 11-foot cantilevering umbrella because at certain points in the day, your backyard/deck are best enjoyed in the shade. This ~extra fancy 'brella~ is cleverly designed so that the bulky umbrella pole isn't right smack in the middle of the sun cover. Plus, it has different adjustment points to make sure the sun only shines *exactly* where you say so. Promising review: "This umbrella is spectacular!! We love it so much and get so many compliments on it. It transforms our space and allows us to enjoy our deck more now that we get shade!" —ACMCPrice: $441.74+ (originally $510.40+; available in eight colors) An electric lawn trimmer, aka a "weed whacker" that you'll want to whip out a few times a season to keep the edges on your lawn and shrubs looking ~sharp~. It even has an ergonomic telescoping pole to help you get perfect lines. Lawn maintenance is an art, and you, the trimmer, are the artist. Promising review: "Easy to use, lightweight, and more powerful than I thought it would be." —Annie1960Price: $119 A metal wood-burning firepit to bring the cozy campfire vibes right to your backyard. Gather round with some friends for marshmallow roasting and sharing stories! Promising review: "So far so good. This firepit is above average size, which I love, and was exceptionally easy to build. The vents throughout the side of the unit are very helpful in airflow to keep your fire going. The whole thing appears sturdy and here's to hoping that it last the rainy season. The instructions were well written and easy to follow; and the screen top, fire poker, and cover were nice extras. In my situation I added natural stone from my yard around the base and the walls to give it more of a campground feel. I do recommend this firepit." —CMD10Price: $119 Or, this wood-burning fireplace if you want your evenings outside to feel super luxurious. It's giving ~bougie mountain resort~ instead of camping (which frankly, is way more your speed). Promising review: "I bought this fireplace last year and it was so easy to set up and use. The storage for logs is perfect. I use this throughout the winter on my back deck." —AngePrice: $299 (originally $379) **OR** A stylish propane firepit table for anyone lacking yard space but still wants to enjoy a relaxing fire-lit ambience. Better yet, you can slide the cover onto this to turn it into a dining table, too. Promising review: "We love it so far, but have only had a chance to use it once. It wasn't too difficult to put together. The instructions were clear enough, and it came with everything needed. It's easy to turn on and off, and we love that we can set drinks on the edges and they don't get hot. It's also a great buffer for when the dogs are curious and get close. (8-month-old puppy) A huge positive was that it has a metal cover for the firepit, so you can use it as a table to protect the inner workings. It also comes with a plastic cover and interchangeable tiles for a wood or stone look." —Lady wolfPrice: $319 A outdoor ceiling fan that'll keep your outdoor space looking *and* feeling oh-so-cool. According to reviewers, this charming, rustic-looking piece delivers some pretty powerful airflow for its size. Promising review: "We bought two of these fans for our hard-top gazebo. They keep us cool and push the bugs away when the sun is out. I wish I had purchased forward to hanging out on the patio this summer." —AtlGaPeachPrice: $99.98 A decorative throw pillow since it'll take your old and somewhat worn patio furniture from drab to *FAB* and add some extra cushiony support in the process. Sounds like a Win-Win to me! Promising review: "I needed two pillows to match a chair I have for my balcony and they work perfectly, just the right size and firm. Love these pillows." —TuggerPrice: $11.99+ (originally $14.99; available in five colors and patterns) A friendly frog because this lil' bud is adorable, polite, and absolutely the best greeter you could ever have by your door. Promising review: "I just love frogs! I have a collection of them in my garden." —FL49Price: $20.98
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How to achieve ‘Shilpa sa figure' at 49: Know her secret diet to workout
Shilpa Shetty Kundra is hands down one of the most influential fitness mavens of Bollywood. The diva, at the age of 49, not only has a sculpted figure but also an agile body that doesn't give up. On top of it, her youthfulness is proof that the actress has a comprehensive approach towards dieting and training that focuses on both body and mind. While you'd expect Shetty's day routine to be all fancy and complicated, it's actually quite practical and easy. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Shilpa talked about her morning ritual, diet, workout sessions, and more. Let's surf through her routine: Morning Ritual Shetty starts her day by cleansing her system with warm water. But before that, she has 4 drops of Noni Juice to keep herself concentrated. This juice is extracted from the Southeast Asian and Australian indigenous tree called Noni. It is believed to have several health benefits, including improving joint health, boosting the immune system, and aiding weight management. The actress then does oil pulling. An Ayurvedic principle that involves swishing around cold-pressed coconut oil in the mouth to support oral hygiene. She does it for 7 to 10 minutes for effective results. Shilpa Shetty's workout routine Getting candid about her workout routine, Shilpa Shetty revealed that she is a fitness freak who loves to do yoga-inspired workouts. The actress further added that she doesn't work out to lose weight or take on a serious challenge to do difficult yoga poses. While, in fact, her approach to yoga is quite practical and comes out of curiosity to discover the self. Shetty concluded that she likes to rediscover her inner strength and flexibility through yoga. She further added that her workout regimen is a flexible amalgam of different exercises, including HIIT, interval training, planks, burpees, and fun animal walk exercises. Shilpa Shetty looks at yoga as a comprehensive practice that rejuvenates both body and mind. She suggests that one can follow whatever yoga poses one wants; it doesn't matter. Keeping up with the basics like inhaling and exhaling throughout the asanas, is what matters. What does Shilpa Shetty eat in a day? Morning: The TV reality show judge starts her day with a high-fiber breakfast at 7 am. She might have oats or muesli in the morning, complemented with fruits like banana, grated apple, and blueberries. She added that she sticks to natural sweeteners like honey, powdered jaggery, and coconut sugar. If she's a little earlier in the morning, she would have a glass of smoothie made of almond milk with banana, raw oats, honey, and fruits. Followed by a 10 am breakfast, which would include 2 eggs with raw avocado or whole wheat toast with butter. She then has her tea with coconut sugar. Lunch: Mrs. Kundra says her lunch is the heaviest meal of the day. She usually has brown or white rice with chicken or fish. She also has a simple salad as an accompaniment, made with just cucumber and carrot, topped with sea salt. As an alternative, she might have a bowl of salad leaves tossed with barley, sometimes brown rice, grilled chicken, beetroot, etc., depending on her mood. However, one thing that Shilpa strongly emphasizes is having a tablespoon of ghee, anyhow, in her lunch. The fitness mogul further added that she also has roti or paratha sometimes in her lunch. Evening snack: The Shut Up and Bounce muse expressed that she doesn't like to keep long gaps between her meals. So in the evening, she might have 2 eggs, beetroot and cucumber salad, or salted boiled potato with her high tea. Dinner: Shilpa keeps her dinner very light. Keeping a lighter dinner helps with easy digestion at night, sound sleep, and weight management. So, the actress only has vegetable or chicken soup for dinner with something grilled and low-carb. However, she admitted that she sometimes has mushrooms or hot pot as per mood and that there are no hard and fast rules for dinner. What are Shilpa Shetty's cheat meals? Her favorite cheat meals include lamb biryani, desserts, rosogulla, and rabdi with hot jalebi. Even though Shilpa Shetty's fitness routine is practical, it surely doesn't come easily. There are a few strict ground rules that she follows, like consuming only natural sugars or just a bite of chikki if the body craves something sweet. The fitness maven is very consistent with her yoga workouts and sees them through the lens of fun and curiosity. And lastly, Shilpa Shetty also relies on sacrificing her favorite food to maintain that sculpted body and youthfulness at the age of 49.
