Revealed: Secrets behind Nussrat Jahan's hourglass figure

Here’s a woman who is redefining the idea of fitness in Tollywood where it matters to be the right size. Nussrat Jahan practices what she preaches: yoga on a daily basis, regular exercise, healthy food, lots of laughter and wants people to know she’s doing it for the right reasons. An advocate of fitness and body positivity, Nusrat has always worked towards a healthier self. So, in case you feel lethargic this weekend and need a pick-me-up to get up and moving, allow us to share some secrets behind the beauty queen’s workout regime and super toned figure.

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Nussrat doesn’t prefer regular strict workout and usually manages to find out ways not to exercise. To keep her fitness level on top, she opts for cardio and stays away from machines as well as avoids hitting the gym. Her metabolism is quite strong and that’s the reason why she doesn’t sweat a lot doing rigorous exercises to get that lean, curvy figure.

Running is her most favourite exercise and she loves to concentrate on cardio instead of extensive weight training. She also prefers to exercise outdoors than in a gym. "An average one-hour weight-training workout at the gym burns about 300 calories. The typical hour-long run burns about twice that," says Nussrat. Freehand exercises are also a must.

Yoga is the ideal solution to almost all your problems. Yoga keeps you fit and helps in maintaining a flawless skin. Power yoga also helps you look younger than actual age. Nussrat too focuses on Yoga to keep herself fit. The secret behind her beautiful skin and fit body is often credited to yoga. She tries different yoga poses and her Instagram page is proof of this.

She is a firm believer of dancing as a workout routine. Dance is fun and at the same time is a high-intensity cardio-based workout helping in stress reduction, burning calories, and strengthening cardiovascular endurance. Nussrat’s dance exercise targets her core, arm and leg muscles. She often takes on Zumba, an aerobic dance fitness routine.

Nussrat is a foodie but she never overeats. “I start my day with a mug of green tea. My breakfast varies from day to day .I have loads of berries, which are rich in antioxidants. Whenever I am hungry , I have a seasonal fruit. My lunch comprises a small bowl of rice, fish, veg curry and yogurt. Everything is cooked in olive oil. I have light munch-ons in the evening and my dinner comprises soup and boiled chicken. I love desserts, so I have low-carb meals,” the actor had once said while speaking her diet plans.

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