Don’t starve yourself: Bipasha Basu

Actress Bipasha Basu is easily one of the fittest hotbods in showbiz today, but the actor who swears by working out, eating right and being positive, says that it’s always a work in progress.

“You can’t get a fit body and then say, ‘okay chalo now I can take it easy,’ it’s something you work towards maintaining daily, which requires hard work,” says Bips. But the actor is quick to point out that once you make it a part of your daily life, it comes as naturally as brushing your teeth. “Once the regime is ingrained, you really don’t take it like a chore. It’s just something that you do,” adds Bipasha.

The actress, who’s currently shooting for her film Raaz 3, also reveals that she can’t wait to start working on her next fitness DVD. “Yes, I am really eager to start work on that, it’s been on my mind for quite some time now,” she shares. But work-out apart, the actor says that it’s equally important to keep a check on your diet. “Don’t starve yourself, but keep a check on what you eat. Like I don’t eat rice at all, except on my birthday. Also, sweets intake is limited, so these sacrifices have to be made if you really are that fitness conscious, but even otherwise, it’s a wise thing to eat healthy,” explains Bipasha.

But as much as she emphasises on eating healthy, the actor also emphasises on living healthy. “When you are a happy person inside, it adds to your glow outside. And being positive in your approach and attitude go a long way in keeping your body healthier and happier,” says Bipasha. “I always try to have a lot of positivity around me, and I don’t meditate or anything, but just keep myself surrounded with a lot of love and cheerful people like myself. So, negativity is left outside my space completely. A healthy body is linked with a positive mind and a happy heart. Keep the three in check and you are set,” she smiles.