When people would ask me which was my favourite destination, I would say I didn't have one, because I would always want to go to a new place, but Maldives is incredible.
— Milind Soman
I don't have a pattern in my life. That makes me a great boyfriend because it's exciting. But I may not make a great husband.
I never say no to an opportunity that I know nothing about.
I have been to beaches in many parts of the world, but Maldives is amazing. The country is very small, people are simple, each island is so tiny and the food is good.
I stay away from packaged and over-processed food.
I used to own two gyms in Delhi called Breathe, so obviously I've entered a gym, but I don't use a gym for fitness.
The main thing about an endurance challenge is that you have to endure. Not so much physically, but mentally. Your mind gives up first. Not your body.
The tendency of people skirting 30s and 40s is to feel lethargic or weak. But trust me, most of it is in your head. If you keep pushing and challenging yourself, your body will not betray your will.
People often say they cannot run even 2km. But the human body is capable of so much: if people can run 60km a day for several days anyone can run.
In India, we don't have a culture of sports. We don't have a culture of an active lifestyle or exercise. If we want to change this mindset, women are the key. That's why we started the Pinkathon.
It is unfortunate that as a country we don't have this culture of promoting health and sports.
I find acting fun, and don't want to do away with that. I have never been able to see it as a job. It is another world I go to every once in a while.
Some people are very much comfortable working out in gyms. Basically, it is all about movement. If you are comfortable moving in a gym, that is absolutely fine. But gymming does not work for me. I don't like carrying those weights and doing workouts on those heavy machines.
Choosing a form of exercise you enjoy will help keep you fit and motivated.
To achieve fitness one need not hit the gym. One can always opt for any sport: yoga, jog, swimming and much more. The idea is to do something that not only burns calories but relieves stress as well.
I want all the aspiring models out there to know that it's definitely not just a pretty face that matters!
I think people do not associate me with the mainstream.
I don't like waking up early.
At 50, you have learnt to accept yourself, and that helps you also understand and accept your partner better.
I have always enjoyed myself. Sometimes I feel guilty about enjoying myself so much.
I identify myself as a explorer, do new things, surprise myself.
I don't eat refined white sugar. If I want to eat something sweet it needs to be made with jaggery or honey, so no chemicals.
Running for me is self-exploration.
I constantly want to see what level of fitness I am at.
I began running half-marathons and it helped my fundraising for the multiple sclerosis society and others.
For me, taking care of your health is the first step towards empowerment whether you're a man or a woman.
Every political party, rotary club, every college, school, all organisations organise running events. This is something that ignites the aspirations of people.
The kind of encouragement I had as a child to continue sports was brilliant. Like any other family, my people asked me to stress more on studies rather than swimming. But, my mother said 'He enjoys it and should balance both studies and sports.'
My whole idea of being fit is not having to train for anything. That is the fitness level I aim to maintain.
I like the outdoors. I like to run. In gym I feel restricted. When I exercise in open, it gives me a certain freedom and pushes me to do more.
Pinkathon has carved a niche of being more than a marathon. Pinkathon forever training has created a culture of regular exercise and fitness which is taking root in India.
I'm not a gym person, but I eat well and go for long jogs and that works for me.
I do not have friends and network with the commercial cinema world. In every business, the network is important.
Nobody wants to cast me in films, yes that is true. I do not know why, but that is the reality.
When you grow older, you realize that all that matters is the connection between two people. What the other person's dreams are, what they do, what they want to be, that's their business and you have to give them space for that.
I've learnt that I'm unpredictable and unstable, not emotionally, but in terms of my lifestyle. I don't have a job. I don't have a career. I travel a lot. I like to experience different things.
For me, a holiday is doing something else apart from what I normally do.
Endurance sport is an inward journey, I like to be with myself, hear my heartbeat, my thoughts, it's something I've been enjoying since 15 years and it's only getting better.
Gyms are basically for bodybuilding and maybe rehab but you can't get healthy and fit from a gym. I mean you can, but not holistically.
As you grow older, your body does become weaker, but your mind becomes stronger. You understand and accept yourself.
If you run regularly for 10 to 15 kms, you get into that space where it is like meditation. There is no confusion in your head, thoughts enter and leave and you let go of all your pent-up emotions.
I was mired in modelling and acting. But as I am an outdoors person, I was still trekking and doing some other activities.
Women don't think they need to exercise or run. They have a million excuses for why they don't have the time; they've got children at home, puja to attend to, breakfast to prepare and so on.
Whole purpose of doing endurance sport is to understand your body better, it's not about timing, it's not about competition, it's about understanding your body, mind, potential.
I give credit to my mom for inspiring and encouraging me to take sports seriously. She was a professor of biochemistry and at the age of 60 when she retired she started trekking.
It is very important for women to stay fit. They rule our world. They rule our family. If they won't be healthy, then it will affect all of us. However, health is never their priority. They will do everything to keep their family members healthy but neglect their own health.
I have never liked going to the gym.
The first step in empowerment is taking control of your health, respecting yourself and understanding and celebrating the value you bring to your family and society.
Dedication plays a key role and in 'India's Next Top Model,' that will be a major trait on which I will be judging the girls.
I am one of those people who love to act in films but does not want to watch them.
