Stars share tips on how to get the perfect bikini body

Nargis FakhriDiet for bikini preparationIf I know I have something coming up I do go the extra mile For Main Tera Hero I went on a sixday juice detox that helped me shed three kilos and gave me a hotter body At other times I will cut out all junk food and sweets and reduce my dairy intake in order to drop kilos I always incorporate yoga and strength training Itrsquos wiser to have a healthy lifestyle instead of having to worryBreakfast essentials I have four boiled eggs for breakfast with one wholewheat toast and two cups of coffee with milkNumber of meals per dayI eat what my body needs but prefer bland and plain food mdash more steamed or raw veggies and quinoa instead of rice I eat six to seven small meals a dayFor a torso and legs like FakhriI do my sit ups on a swiss ball and I have an instructor who comes home to show me a bunch of exercises for my stomach and torso and a ton of reps with a twokilo medicine ball I also do Zumba which is great for the torsoabsFakhrirsquos tipChange your exercise routine and donrsquot do the same thing everyday Make things interesting mdash I am soon getting an elliptical machine so I can work out at home and watch Hindi movies at the same timeCandice PintoBreakfast essentialsI start my day with wheat flakes mixed with dryfruits dates or figs with skimmed milk When I am out and skimmed milk isnrsquot available I have it with yoghurt instead If I am hungrier I have half an egg white with a wholewheat toastExercise routine I exercise in the afternoon when I am more energised and do a mix of weight training functional training and cardio for an hour and a half Indian women including me struggle to lose weight in the lower half of the body and cardio really helps Never skip on your cardio and combine it with other exercises when you are trying to lose weight and understand your body first and get a trainerrsquos help for at least a month so that you donrsquot fall ill I like running and in summers you can go for a run after 7 pm Crossfit is great for getting your body in shapeSnack favouritesI snack on dry fruits fruits and biscuits if there isnt anything else A whole wheat toast with peanut butter or a chicken sandwich makes for a good snack between meals Apples are great as light snack tooPintorsquos tipMost models carry dryfruits with them as it is great for snacking When craving for sugar eat dates I do that in midnight sometimes Figs work if you crave for sugar We travel a lot and most hotels serve drinks with soda in them Stay away from fizzy drinks while travelling and sip on lemon water with honey to stay hydratedSonam KapoorActress Sonam Kapoor has battled with weight before and hence is strict about her workout regime To prepare for her bikini scene in her recent film Bewakoofiyaan she tells us ldquoI did a mix of pilates weight training cardio I do yoga toordquoWhile yoga is her favourite Kapoor suggests mixing it up by following a variety such as yoga pilates traditional yoga and Bikram Yoga which she does with the help of yoga expert Eefa Shroff Kapoor eats every two hours She suggests ditching food to lose weight is a bad idea as it can have adverse effects on onersquos healthAmrit DhaliwalFor a body like DhaliwalOver the last 10 years I have made a lifestyle choice to eat clean train with a combination of weights and cardio five times a week and get a minimum of 78 hours of sleep I do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach for 3045 minutes and weights at noon My weekly routine is as followsMonday ShouldersTuesdayArmsWednesday LegsThursday BackFriday Shoulder and LegsWeekends RestHow to get a bikini body If you know you have a trip planned start tweaking your diet and hitting the gym or incorporate any activity you enjoy Crossfit swimming yoga Zumba running The goal is to stick to at least one form of activity a day Eat lean proteins raw or slightly steamed vegetables and minimise sodium intake Grapefruit green tea and lemon water are my goto beverages to flush the body of toxins and tighten my skin Drink lots of water our hunger pangs are often signs of dehydrationWhat not to doMost bloopers happen when there is a lack of food preparation I leave home with at least three meals Also avoid going grocery shopping on an empty stomach You tend to buy more than whatrsquos necessaryDhaliwalrsquos food tipReplace white basmati rice with quinoa chips with unsalted almonds and walnuts cookies and pastries with blueberries apples kiwi and grapefruit Eat skinless chicken breast fish and eggs instead of red meat