Indian actress Yami Gautam, known for her radiant presence on-screen, is embracing a balanced approach to wellness postpartum. Recently spotted in her workout gear, Yami shared her intention to get back into shape, combining her love for nutritious foods, hydration, and versatile exercise routines. From sipping turmeric water in the morning to diving into high-intensity AquaFit, her journey reflects a commitment to health that’s rooted in both simplicity and variety.
In a video shared by Tweak India on YouTube, Yami revealed she starts the day by drinking water. “There’s a water bottle lying next to my bed. I drink just normal water,” she said. “After breakfast, I like to have a glass of warm turmeric water. Warm your water and add a pinch of turmeric powder to it. I don’t add honey or lemon to it,” she said.
For breakfast, Yami fuels up with a protein-packed south-Indian cuisine. “Idli and coconut chutney is my favourite. Otherwise, a half-boiled egg with avocado toast or a simple hard toast is also good.” According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.
Yami understands the importance of sleep. She usually she wakes up by 6:30 am. “The last film that I shot was all about nights. The only option was to sleep by 8:30 or 9 in the morning. But, that sleep used to be of only three hours or so. But, otherwise, I am a morning person and I enjoy mornings. I am not a big fan of night shoots. Even when I am on a holiday or back home, I wake up early because I really love that morning chai session with my family,” she said.
“I stick to a healthy diet throughout the day, and as far as possible, eat home-cooked meals. When I feel hungry in between meals, I snack only on nuts or fruits. I generally eat a handful of almonds—they’re a mix of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre, and keep hunger pangs at bay. Or, I eat fruits like melons, apples or berries. I prefer whole fruits over juices, as an actual fruit has more nutritional value,” she told Cosmopolitan.
“Staying fit is a pre-requisite of my job… I exercise daily, and alternate between yoga, cardio, and swimming—it challenges my body and keep things interesting. I was recently introduced to the AquaFit training programme through Speedo. What I love about this particular workout is that it’s not just about swimming laps in the pool, it also involves dumb-bell movements such as tricep dips with forward kicks, and power-paddle movements like chest-presses and bicep-curls. This high-intensity workout helps me lose a lot of calories in no time, and I don’t have to worry about muscle soreness!” she told Cosmopolitan about her approach to exercise.