Happy birthday, Huma Qureshi! Here's how she stays fit
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The actor turns 37 today! When it comes to both her acting prowess and fitness, Huma Qureshi has come a long way since her debut with Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012. Speaking of the latter, she brought in a lot of lifestyle changes and plenty of effort to lose weight and flaunt a more toned physique. On her birthday, let's discover what keeps fit.
Fitness
Qureshi indulges in yoga to stay physically and mentally fit
Yoga is one of the most important parts of Qureshi's fitness routine. She begins the day with a 30-minute yoga session and does various asanas that help her improve flexibility and keep her calm. She once took to Instagram to reveal that Chakrasana is one pose she does daily as it's slowly and steadily helping her achieve a more powerful version of herself.
Exercises
She also enjoys Pilates and does it often
The Double XL actor swears by Pilates when it comes to improving her posture, boosting her strength, and enhancing her overall fitness. During an interview, she once stated how Pilates helps her maintain the natural curves of her body and lose weight at the same time. Wondering what is Pilates? Here's everything you need to know about it.
Training
The actor also performs weight training, once lifted 204 kg
Weight training is another workout that Qureshi loves to practice. She once did a leg press, the video of which she shared on social media. "Was training legs today. Hardest and heaviest I had ever done. So this is 5 plates on each side which means 450 pounds or 204 kg. Never thought I would be able to do this," she captioned it.
Diet
Here's what the diva eats throughout the day
Per sources, Qureshi savors oatmeal, apple, and chopped dates for breakfast. Her lunch scenes usually include a salad with a dressing of Greek yogurt, grilled/sauteed/stir-fried vegetables, and about 100 gm tandoori/barbecued/grilled chicken. More often than not, she prefers having homemade vegetable soup and chicken/fish for dinner. For snacks, she loves eggs and mushrooms. Banana is her go-to pre and post-workout source of nutrition.
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The 'Jolly LLB 2' star has cheat days too
During an interview, Qureshi once candidly confessed that she has cheat days too. However, her cheat meals are also quite wholesome and usually comprise homecooked food. On certain days, she would even eat noodles.