Fitness First: Mandira Bedi Speaks About Her Fit Lifestyle
A name synonymous with bold characters on screen — fictional or as a TV presenter — Mandira Bedi is now renowned for her passion and dedication towards fitness. In an exclusive conversation with Isha Gakhar, the celebrity tells us how fitness plays an important role in her life.
What does fitness mean to you?
Fitness has become a way of life, it is a part of my lifestyle. I find myself involved in some activity — not necessarily the gym — at least 4-5 days a week. It could be swimming, running, or even circuit workouts that I do at home without any equipment. It is important to be active and that’s what fitness means to me. Fitness must be part of your lifestyle change to change your life.
What is your approach to fitness for wholistic benefit?
I understand that I need to exercise for both my mind and body. Generally speaking, I have become a healthy eater over the years — once in a while, I do binge, but I always rewind my way back. So, if I have done a weekend of really bad eating over junk food, sweets, etc. I come back on track. It’s important to live life too; one should enjoy the experience. Having said that, there needs to be some responsibility. You need to know when to stop and how to get back.
How do you make a fitness plan?
I don’t have a dietitian or a trainer. Everyone knows what’s good and bad for themselves — sugar is bad, eating excessive carbs is bad, but it’s good to give you energy when you are a runner. It’s not rocket science. I know my body best, so I know what I can eat and what makes me put on weight. You know what’s best for you and so fitness can be moderated by yourself.
How do today’s women approach fitness?
I think there is a great moment for fitness. And that’s just not happened with men but with women as well.
Does your job define the beauty and grooming choices you make?
My job doesn’t ask me to do anything but now fitness has become a part of my job as well. Out of 10 events I do, 6 would be hosting events, 2-3 can be appearances and the rest are about fitness, whether I am talking about it or doing a class.
What are your 2020 Goals?
I have never set up any goals and just go with the flow. It’s important for some people to be goal-oriented but for me, my mantra has been wherever life takes you, take it on and head on!
Photos: Instagram/ Mandira Bedi