How sonam went from 90 k.g to 55 k.g

An endearing smile, a fit and toned body, and a drop-dead-gorgeous fashion sense (yeah, it did go wrong on a few occasions but never mind).But where did it all come from? The smile and fashion sense may have come on their own accord but Sonam worked really, really hard to gain that enviable figure. Sonam Kapoor lost 35 kilos to be where she is with her current fitness levels.So how did the miraculous transition from 90 kg to 55 kg happen? Sonam credits this ti her friends and family (especially her mother and grandmother) besides her own efforts.

Here is a round-up of her fitness secrets:

How did Sonam Shed Pounds

It was Sonam's mother who kept her going and motivated her throughout her weight loss programme. She helped her throughout her (Sonam's) fitness routine, be it stripping her of emotional dependence on food items such as fried foods, chocolates, ice creams to acquainting her with fitness routines such as artistic yoga, Power yoga and pilates.

Sonam's Workout Routine

Sonam does workout six days a week. It is fine-tuned combo of cardiovascular exercises and weight training. She has designed a workout schedule which allows her to focus on all major body parts like abdomen, arms, shoulder, waist, etc., in a day. She also an avid dance enthusiast and a practitioner of classical dance forms like kathak. Not just this, she does Ashley Lobo's dance exercises twice a week. She loves mixing her workouts in order to keep workout blues at bay.

Sonam shares her workout secrets

Sonam's Diet

As suggested by her trainer Zarine, Sonam ate six small meals instead of three bulky ones. The meals were high in protein and low in carbohydrates. And her diet was as follows:

Breakfast: Oatmeal and fruits

Post-workout: Brown bread with egg whites, Protein shake with juice

Lunch: Dal, sabzi, one ragi roti, salad and a piece of chicken or fish

Evening Snacks: High-fibre crackers, chicken cold cuts or egg whites

Dinner: Soup, salad and a piece of chicken or fish

She never stays hungry for too long and loves snacking on dry and fresh fruits. And she knows the importance of staying hydrated. She loves beverages like buttermilk and cucumber juice.

Sonam and Yoga

Yoga forms an intrinsic part of her fitness regime. Power yoga by Bharat Thakur was one of the tools that helped her achieve a drastic weight loss.

Sonam's Fitness Mantras

Starving will never help you stay slim. "Believe me when I say this, I eat every two hours, still I manage to stay slim, all because I have my priorities set right," she was quoted as having said.

Sonam now realizes the importance of staying healthy consistently. She says that she does not do all this because her profession demands this, rather staying fit and healthy is a philosophy which she has incorporated in her life.

It's important to keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water

And no emotional atyachaar by foods