I don’t prefer going to a gym because I have no interest in building muscles: Shashank Vyas

Shashank Vyas, best known for his role as Jagya in Balika Vadhu on Colors TV, is a fitness freak. His fit body adds charm to his face which is liked by every girl. He is also a foodie who believes in having only ghar ka khana (homemade food). In a candid chat with Tellychakkar.com, the actor shares his fitness mantras. Personal fitness mantra: I make sure that I have a healthy diet with a proper jogging routine in the mornings. I don’t prefer going to a gym because I have no interest in building muscles. Personal diet mantra: I don’t eat outside food at all and only have homemade food. I also keep in mind that my food is not too oily and spicy. Coconut water and curd is mandatory in my diet. Exercise routine: I do jogging for one and a half hours every day in the morning. Is food the elixir of life? Yes, it is very important for survival and as I am a foodie. So for me, it’s part of my life. Are you a foodie? Yes, to the core. Are you a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian? I am a pure vegetarian. Favourite cuisine: As I am a foodie, I love eating everything. Favourite dish: Whatever I cook becomes my favourite dish. Favourite restaurant: I don’t go to restaurants at all. A must on my breakfast table: Curd and coconut water with some Indian dishes like upma or poha. Sugar or sugar-free tea/coffee: Tea with one table spoon of sugar and at times I even prefer green tea. Lunch generally consists of: Three chapattis, dal, rice with sprouts and salad. This makes my lunch a complete package. Dinner generally consists of: I am not really fond of dinner because lunch and breakfast complete my diet. Sat night, I prefer it to be very light with tomato soup or salad. Dessert delights: I don’t like dessert. One thing I can't resist: Rice, because I need it during the day. My favourite drink (non-alcoholic): Fresh lime. My favourite drink (alcoholic): I don’t have alcohol. At parties I have: I hardly go for any party. Most unusual dish I've tasted: Nothing so far. Experiment with food: I do try different things with my food but, whatever I make is for my delight. On the streets, I love to have: I don’t eat anything outside. Do you cook? I love cooking, so you can understand my taste. Fitness tip: Many a times, people go to late night gym without understanding that you can’t let your body work anytime. Morning time is the only real and effective time for workouts. Have a proper diet and avoid oily and spicy stuff for your dinner. Make sure that you have a very healthy breakfast because that is the main meal of your day.