Calling sexy Sameera Reddy? She’s not here

At a time when actors like Malaika Arora and Soha Ali Khan are redefining what 40s can look like for athletically superior mothers a crucial conversation is also gaining attention on Sameera Reddyrsquos Instagram page Addressing her 15 million followers Reddy talks of the guilt she endured when she didnrsquot fit a certain body type post pregnancyThe truth of the troubled relationships that young actors in cinema have had with their bodies are well known For Reddy matters were not quite at odds with the lsquonormrsquo ldquoI would run swim lift and exercise even if I was exhausted after a long day of shoot Mentally I was volatile Fad dieting was a norm Irsquod survive on minimal food and black coffee and had cut out sugar and carbs from my diet When you are young you tend to do whatever you need to do to get the job donerdquoAlthough her lifestyle contributed to the onset of thyroid Reddy had her real moment of realisation postpartum when the only fruits of her labour in the gym was deteriorating mental health ldquoI had gained 32 kilos and tried everything I possibly could Irsquod always end up demotivated Thatrsquos when I knew I had to redefine my goals and shut off It was like cracking something into pieces and putting it back togetherrdquoHer parameter to gauge if a routine was working in her favour or not was simple mdash If she struggled to stick to it it wasnrsquot for her ldquoIrsquod run and do busts of exercises and expect my body to react positively but the frustration would make me give up But if I felt calm I could stick to the plan Itrsquos not possible to depend on morale and keep at it Consistency can be built with a calm mindrdquo Husband Akshai Varde encouraged her to make her approach enjoyable and introduced her to sports Today her mornings begin with a session of yoga and evenings are spent with her kids indulging in a game badminton ldquoMy curves have become noticeable again after taking to power yoga and walking always works well for me Boxing has been incredible too But I do intend to return to lifting againrdquoIn an industry that thrives on airbrushed images Reddy found the process of putting her struggles on a podium fascinatingly liberating ldquoThe more Irsquod speak the more free Irsquod feelrdquo An image of her showcasing her grey hair was the trigger that kicked off a ldquocleansing processrdquo of her feed ldquoA lot of people were there to see sexy Sam But she was not there They were shocked to see the images I was sharing and began to drop offrdquo But as she stayed consistent she found a league of women who felt she spoke directly to them and addressed their struggles ldquoThey found in this platform a safe space It was interesting for me to meet the right audiencerdquoReddyrsquos love for performance editing and shooting could be put to work As the onewoman army handling the show behind her social media page she learns several lessons each day ldquoA million came and went But I can finally speak to the right people Those who hope that a plan that worked for them a decade ago will do so again will eventually be frustrated You need to redefine goals as you agerdquoReddyrsquos top five tips1 Practice mindful eating and keep a diary2 Yoga for me was lifealtering3 Do not eat after 7 pm A simple trick that works for me is brushing my teeth after 7 pm That is a trigger to stop eating4 I have reaped umpteen benefits from intermittent fasting5 Practice a sport that you enjoy and keep changing your workoutsInside Ishaan Khatter FridgeEggsFruitsAlmond milkA healthy version of a cheeseDark chocolateElnaaz Norouzis Gym PlaylistRuleta by InnaTokyo drift by Teriyaki BoyzMerci maman byMaitre GimsBurn it up by R KellyBadam by HardwellLove the skin Yamirsquos inActor who has been soughtafter for her skincare routine finally spills the beansDealing with her skin condition KeratosisPilarisWhile there is no cure for it following a skincare routine has helped me I bathe with warm water exfoliating with natural remedies and keep my skin hydrated by consuming adequate water and moisturising regularly KeratosisPilaris is conspicuous for the tiny bumps that develop on the skin and now their appearance doesnrsquot bother me anymoreFood for thoughtI have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables It has helped me enhance and maintain my natural glow Over the years my routine hasnrsquot changed I use natureinspired simple and plantbased products that suit my skin There is an adequate intake of nutrientrich foods like those containing Omega 3 fatty acids I consume a balanced meal on a consistent basis that promotes the growth of new skin cells Water flushes out toxins from our system and keeps our body hydrated and refreshed This in turn maintains the skinrsquos elasticity Lastly Vitamin C intake is important as it rejuvenates the skinTrain to gainI practice yoga and meditation regularly I also sleep well While it is important to stay active getting adequate sleep enables your skin cells to restore themselvesCleansetonemoisturiseI follow the CTM routine I use a homemade turmeric scrub It is made with a mixture of half teaspoon turmeric half tablespoon sugar and honey I use this scrub to get rid of open pores This is a simple but effective remedy Also I remove the makeup before I sleep