Fitness, to me, does not mean a six-pack; it means being the best version of myself. My goal is that, when I look in the mirror, I should be pleased and not frustrated with what I see.

I exercise about five days a week and keep changing it up so that I enjoy my schedule. I swim, do yoga, and exercise at a gym. Right now, I am hooked to zumba and aqua zumba, which I love. They’re both great cardio workouts, and increase muscle strength, flexibility and endurance. And dancing in a group to music is just such a fun way to stay fit.

As far as diet goes, I eat what my grandparents ate fresh, simple home-cooked food. Currently, I am avoiding wheat and white sugar. Once in a while, I do eat fresh raw sugarcane, it satisfies my craving for sweets, and is natural, nutritious and good for the digestive system.

I start my day with lukewarm water in which fennel seeds have been soaking. Followed by fruit, oats, eggs or poha. Lunch is jowar rotis, salad, dal and veggies. When hungry I munch on makhana and dry fruit. Dinner could be dal and rice or soup and salad. Being a Punjabi I have a sweet tooth and I do eat kheer once in a while. I also allow myself the occasional indulgence of chocolate. And I have wheat parathas on Sundays.

When it comes to mental wellness, I have learnt how to distract myself when stressed. It’s not easy, but I’ve got the knack of counting to 10 and then focusing on something else. I’ve learnt that, just as you have to train the body, you have to train the mind.