Elli Avram

(Actress of Kis Kisko Pyar Karu)

1 My daily routine includes yoga and pilates (a German system of fitness). Sometimes I work out in the pilates studio where oxygen is low, so it's like being on a mountain peak — you burn more calories. I adjust my exercise sessions depending on my shooting schedules.

2 Sunday is a ‘no work’ day, I sleep a little longer and relax more. My pilates instructor says that rest is as important as a workout.

3 I have a balanced diet, with vegetables and dal. I have an avocado regularly. It is a misunderstood fruit, people think it’s fattening; it’s actually healthy fat.

4 Dinners are light, with salads. Initially it was irritating, I used to crave sweets. Now, I do not. I have chocolate or carbohydrates for energy. People should keep the balance and make themselves a lifestyle diet that is life-long.

5 De-stressing is through dance, figureskating and sport — they have always been with me. At the end of each day, I chat with my parents and discuss the day. I think of the day’s positive things before going to sleep; that way you sleep well and peacefully.