Achieving your goals — whether for fitness, career or relationships — requires sheer will power and an indomitable belief in yourself. That’s the journey Sonakshi Sinha has undertaken, and like any other journey, the actor has learnt that sometimes taking two steps backwards is a sure shot way of moving forward. A self-proclaimed foodie, who detests salads and loves gorging on pizzas and pastas, Sonakshi has come a long way since she started her fitness journey. The Noor actor may have given up on her favourite foods, but it’s helped her get into the fittest shape of her life. We caught up with the star at Vero Moda’s 10th anniversary bash. Excerpts below:
ELLE: You’re the fittest version of yourself ever, but that’s impossible to achieve without the right diet. What are the foods you’ve banned from your diet?
Sonakshi Sinha (SS): I’ve completely banned bread from my diet, and I don’t even miss it now. If it came in the form of a pizza, that would be a different case. I love pizzas, though now it’s become really rare that I indulge. I’ve also given up white refined sugar; basically, all white foods as they stick to your intestines. Earlier, I used to eat everything, and think that since I’m going to the gym, it’s not going to stick to my body — which is not true. I was working out really hard, but until I made a conscious change in what I ate, the results didn’t show. Now, I’ve become restricted in what I eat, and I feel so much better from within.
ELLE: You mentioned your love for pizza — what are the other cheat meals you enjoy?
SS: I’ve taken a complete U-turn from my love for pizza and pasta — of late, I’ve been craving for Indian masaledar foods like chole kulche and samosas all of a sudden.
ELLE: Superfoods you ensure are a must in your diet?
SS: I occasionally like avocados in my salad.
ELLE: One fashion trend you never thought you could pull off, but you did eventually?
SS: Crop tops. I never thought I could wear them, but now my abs have started showing, so now I’m stocking up on crop tops.
ELLE: Your go-to fashion look right now?
SS: No points for guessing — a crop top, styled with high-waisted pants/palazzos/skinny jeans.
ELLE: Styling tips your stylist Mohit Rai has given you?
SS: Mohit has completely changed my style in the last few years. He understands my likes, my dislikes and my body structure so well. He’s taught me to wear straighter silhouettes that bring out my curves and the shape of my body.
ELLE: And your personal style is…
SS: Casual, classy, sophisticated and fresh.
ELLE: You’ve spoken about how you feel your forehead is wider than usual. What are some hairstyles you’ve experimented with that have helped you?
SS: Bangs work wonders. But sometimes, I also pull my hair back high into a ponytail.
ELLE: Your morning and nighttime beauty ritual?
SS: When I wake up in the morning, I wash my face with a mild face wash — I don’t like to use soap on my face. I also exfoliate twice a week to get rid of dead skin. Every now and then, I use fuller’s earth (multani mitti) to keep my skin woes at bay. Oh, and coconut oil — it’s really good for your skin. My nighttime ritual is one of the simplest and the most important one — taking off make-up before bed.
ELLE: Your self-care ritual?
SS: To keep myself hydrated.
Tracing Sonakshi’s stunning fitness evolution over the years:
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