Parineeti Chopra

She is the current heartthrob of almost every man. (We are still figuring out the reasons!) Parineeti herself admitted in the media that before joining films, she wasn’t just chubby but very fat. Hmm…we wonder if didi Priyanka give any of her secret fitness tips to Parineeti?

Sonam Kapoor

On number 2, we have our darling ‘Miss Style Icon’ of Bollywood Sonam Kapoor. Sonam who is known for her clothes rather than her acting skills weighed 86 kilos before she signed her first film Saawariya. She reduced 30 kilos to get that sexy look in her film.

Also read: Sonam Kapoor’s weight loss secrets

Adnan Sami

Singer, who used to travel with a custom-made wheelchair just because of his weight, literally shocked the world with his drastic weight loss in 2007. Adnan, who weighed 206 kg, lost over 130 kilos in just one year.

Sonakshi Sinha

Well, on number 4, we have the beautiful Joker, oops! Daughter of Shaturghan Sinha. This Mast Mast Nain of Sonakshi once had oodles of fat beneath them. But to become Salman’s “Rajjo” Sonakshi reduced 30 kilos to get her svelte figure for Dabangg.

Jackky Bhagnani

Recently been seen doing Boom-Boom on screen, Jackky Bhagnani looked exactly the opposite in his childhood days. Before his debut film Kal Kisne Dekha, he weighed 130 kg. Jackky who now confidently poses for those shirtless pictures, had to go under a gruelling exercise regime and strict diet plan for over two years to lose 60 kg.

Esha Deol

Remember, the actress who flaunted her athletic body with those six pack abs in a bikini? Yes, we are talking about the daugher of Dharamendra and Hema Malini, Esha. She was shunned by the industry for her baby fat in her debut film Koi mere dil se Pooche.

Also read: 7 best ways to lose weight in 1 week

Kareena Kapoor

The poster face for size-zero, Kareena, was lashed out by critics for her figure when she did Yeh mera dil pyaar ka deewana. But Kareena did a strong comeback in Tashan. She put the screen on fire by flaunting her super sexy and ultra slim body in her debut bikini scene. Her incredible shrinking figure became a national obsession almost overnight.

Adhyayan Suman

Ex-boyfriend of Kangna Ranaut who did his debut in Raaz- The Mystery Continues, was quite “big” as a teenager. Adhyan lost 45 kg in five months to get his perfect physique. With an inspiring daddy, Shekhar Suman for motivation, we assume, this wouldn’t have been such a problem for Adhyayan.

Arjun Kapoor

Our Bollywood ladies are not the only ones struggling with weight problems. Son of producer Boney Kapoor, Arjun made his debut in the industry with Ishaqzaade. Arjun who flaunted his six pack abs in Chokra Jawan song, weighed 130 kg before being signed by Aditya Chopra in his film.

Also read: Arjun Kapoor’s weight loss story

Katrina Kaif

Our super gorgeous Sheela too had her days of baby fat. Yes, Katrina was never fat but wasn’t fit either. Well watch her first film Boom (at your own risk!) you will see the difference between then and now. That sharp and symmetrical jaw line was definitely missing in her initial days in Bollywood.

Mimoh Chakraborty

Wondering who he is? Well, he is the son of the original ‘Disco-dancer’ of B-town Mithun da. After making an unsuccessful debut in Jimmy, Mimoh lost oodles of weight. After that, he looked so different, that it was difficult to recognise him in his come-back film Haunted.

Alia Bhatt

The young star of Bollywood who made her debut as a lead actress with Student of the Year was not always as gorgeous as she looks now. This debutante was made to follow a strict diet under daddy Mahesh Bhatt’s supervision for three months. Result? Alia was 16 kg lighter on screen after shedding all that puppy fat.

Zarine Khan

She fought intense media scrutiny following her debut film- Veer. She was almost written off by critics for her larger-than-frame screen presence. However, the actress worked extremely hard on her fitness and has now finally shed off all those extra kilos. She took on from 100 kg and is now 55 kg. Way to go Girl!

Content sourced from BollywoodShaadis.com

Yuvraj Singh: Life can be kind and cruel in equal measure as star cricketer Yuvraj Singh found out. 8 months after helping the nation lift the Cricket World Cup he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor . Not one to give up he battled his way through three rounds of chemotherapy and even made his way back into the Indian team. Find out how Yuvi fought and beat cancer.

Hrithik Roshan: Though he had no major releases this year, he was in the news for his ‘ten week fitness regime’. The actor made the risqué move of displaying his ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures as well. His aim was to spread the message that going from fat to fit was not as difficult as imagined.

Arjun Kapoor: This actor made a big splash on screen in his new avtar in the movie Ishqzaade. But behind it all is a big secret. Arjun Kapoor wasn’t always fit. He lost around 50 kilos to look as ravishing as he does now. To find out how he did it, read here.

Farhan Akhtar: Known for being a director, producer, script writer and now ace actor, the actor’s most recent venture ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’ has him  absolutely ripped and lean. Not known so much for his fitness, the actor has wowed audiences with teasers from the film that show off a chiseled body and drool-worthy six-pack abs.

Vidya Balan:  Recently married, Ms Balan takes her roles very seriously, even if it means she has to put on almost 20 kilos like she did for the movie ‘The Dirty Picture’. The movie did do well at the box office, but the actress’s weight gain received a lot of flack. Find out how the young actress lost all that weight to gain back her svelte figure, in time for her wedding trosseau.

Salman Khan: The original poster boy of fitness in Bollywood, Salman Khan has a body that can challenge any 25 year old’s. 2012 also saw Salman’s fans worried, as the actor got operated for a rare facial nerve disorder, but the superstar emerged stronger. This year saw Sallubhai flex in Dabang 1 and Dabang 2 that grossed well over 100 crores at the box office. So what is the secret to his undying youth and fitness? Read more here.

Deepika Padukone: A model before she joined the film industry, she has always been known for her lithe body. The actress showed off her curves this year in the movie, ‘Cocktail’, where her bikini body was well appreciated by the critics. Find out how she maintains her envious body.

Kareena Kapoor: The actress who brought ‘size zero’ to the industry was happy with her curves this year. Her recent item number in Dabangg 2 had her gyrating with a really fit body.To know how she lost all that weight and maintains her figure, read on.

Saina Nehwal: This year saw, this young badminton player fight hard for a medal in the Olympics. Saina, well known for her badminton skills, had to change her strategy to win against the Chinese players. Find out what helped her bag that precious bronze.

Gagan Narang: He won us accolades at the Olympics as the second Indian shooter to win a Gold medal. Although one may think shooting as a sport does not require one to be fit, it does need the person to be more than fit, both physically and mentally. Here is how Gagan Narang did it.

So, as you can see, being a celeb doesn’t guarantee a good body and health. They need to work hard like everyone else battling the same demons that everyone else does. 

She’s a big fan of the low-carb high protein diet and the 5 meals a day theory. We present her daily dietary chart:

Breakfast: Oatmeal and fruits

Noon snack: Brown bread with egg whites and protein shake

Lunch:  Dal, veggies, roti and grilled chicken or fish

Evening Snack: Brown bread with egg whites

Dinner: Soup, salad, grilled chicken or fish

For in-between snacks she munches on dry fruits and carries fruits while she is travelling to avoid hunger pangs.

Her exercise regime consists of everything including weight training, yoga and pilates. When she gets the time she plays squash and or swims. She followed this routine for a year and lost 30 kg.

Although now she can afford to eat whatever her heart desires she still sticks to a strict regime, indulging only occasionally. She starts her day with a tall glass of lukewarm water and follows it up with another glass of warm honey and lime water. She also drinks a lot of fluids throughout the day like coconut water, cucumber juice and buttermilk.  

Read about her cousin Arjun Kapoor’s weight loss regime as well

Manish Advilkar, a professional bodybuilder and fitness trainer who has trained Salman for over six years says that the actor takes his regime very seriously. While most people assume that he only focusses on weights the truth is the actor has a very tough cardio-vascular regime as well.

He even cycles from Bandra to Panvel occasionally, an astonishing 50 km. It takes him three hours and it’s a distance even professional athletes baulk at. He is actually known to do 1000 push-ups or 2000 sit-ups a day!

According to another insider, his workouts are usually two hours long and always includes one hour of cardio. When he does strength training, he concentrates on two body parts on any particular day – biceps, triceps, legs, back or shoulders. Of course we can’t forget the actor’s rock hard abs – he actually works very hard to keep them in shape. He does 500 crunches, pull-ups and chin-ups every day!

What’s really interesting is the fact that Salman Khan’s workout regime is as old-school as you can get and definitely something you shouldn’t try to ape on your first trip to the gym. It takes time and patience to build up fitness and endurance levels like Salman’s. He didn’t get his strength and stamina in a day and it’s a testament to years of hard work.

What does Salman Khan eat?

The most important thing is what he doesn’t eat and that’s junk food. The actor steers clear of all junk food and even tries to avoid synthesised food as far as possible. He eats normal food like meats, veggies and fruits. He gets the majority of his carbs from pulses. One interesting aspect of his diet is the fact that he loads up on lots of protein (chicken, egg whites and fish) which are absolutely essential to repair muscle damage. He also avoids anything sugary. Of all the celebrity diets or fitness regimes we’ve witnessed Salman’s is the one that has the least frills. Not only that but he is known to take others under his wings and helped newcomer Arjun Kapoor shed 50 kg in 4 years! 

The best thing about Salman Khan’s fitness regime is the fact that it has no frills, nothing fancy and everyone can follow it. So the bottom line is all you need is control, honesty and dedication to get that perfect body!

Everyone’s raving about the movie Ishaqzaade. It’s an open secret that the male lead Arjun Kapoor lost a lot of weight – 50 kg in the past 4 years to be exact. According to Kapoor, the first thing people need to realise is that it’s not going to happen overnight. If you need to lose a lot of weight, there is no quick fix. In fact, it’s possible to lose 10 kg in a month but that’s unhealthy because it leads to muscle loss and a host of other problems and one ends up piling up those pounds again. 

Beginner’s Blues

When one is overweight, their body responds quickly to any kind of physical activity and Arjun too lost 10 kg in his first month. This usually happens due to water loss.  The problem is it gives the person a false sense of success and they tend to binge and gain all that weight quickly. The Kapoor lad too went through the same experience, his weight kept vaccilating. It’s hard to stick to any weight loss regime and the early days are the toughest.

Dietary amendment

The actor also explained how it’s extremely important to eat right when one’s on a weight loss regime. In his binge eating days he’d wolf down three burgers in one go and wash it down with a milk-shake. However, he knew it was impossible to lose weight without following a proper regimen.

So what did Arjun Kapoor do? He gave up all junk food, swapped rice for quinoa, a South American grain which is a good source of protein. He’d load up on chicken as well. His day usually started with a toast and 4-6 egg whites with an egg yolk and he had a protein shake after working out. Lunch usually comprised of roti, sabzi, dal and chicken. Understandably he preferred bajra roti to atta roti because they’re more filling and have higher fibre content. For dinner, he’d only have protein like fish or chicken and stayed away from carbs. He also avoided all sweets and drank lots of black coffee instead.

The last lap

Losing weight in the early days is easy with cardio and weights, but the last lap can be really tough. To get over the hump, he went for the Crossfit regime, which helped him knock off the last 5 kg. The CrossFit regime is a high-intensity, core-conditioning workout which usually lasts for 20 minutes.  ”When you stabilise yourself with your core, you can do any amount of lifting you want.” he said. CrossFit helps activate smaller muscles and another Bollywood actor who’s a fan of the CrossFit regime is Hrithik Roshan. 

 So as we can see, losing weight isn’t that hard; all one needs is  proper guidance, dietary control and motivation. If Arjun Kapoor can do it, so can you!