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How does master chef Pankaj Bhadouria stay in shape?

Last updated on: September 24, 2017 04:55 IST

The MasterChef winner shares her fitness tips with fans. We take notes.

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

All photographs: Courtesy @masterchefpankajbhadouria/Instagram

Pankaj Bhadouria is a wife, mother-of-two and chef par excellence.

The teacher from Lucknow who went on to win MasterChef India in 2011 has since gone from strength to strength, writing books, hosting her own TV shows and starring in advertisements.

But how does she do all of that and still remain fit?

She shares her secrets.

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

'I try to make my little efforts everyday hoping for great results someday,' Chef Pankaj Bhadouria says in an Instagram post.

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

Just any other day: 'Sunday starts with fitness first!'

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

She ensures she makes up for all the binging during festivals.
She captioned this one: 'It is time to burn out all the gujias and sweets enjoyed during the festival! Hit the gym!!

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

'Losing weight is Hard.
'Being overweight is Hard.
'Choose your Hard.'

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

Sometimes all you need is gym buddies.
'The family that gyms together stays fitter,' she wrote.

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

Planking, kickbacks, running, spinning, weights, she tries it all. 

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

'I refuse to give up on myself,' she says.

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

And that involves a wholesome approach to fitness: 'Working out is the easy part. #Eating clean on a consistent basis is the tough part.'

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

'Be stronger than your greatest excuse,' she urges.

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

Stretch yourself: 'always a little further'.

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

'Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but nonetheless doing it like you love it.' 

 

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria fitness

'Sweat. Smile. Repeat. Sounds like a pretty solid recipe for success,' she concludes.

Recommended for you: Chef Pankaj Bhadouria's Navratri recipes 

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