Fitness, Diet & Beauty Secrets of Pooja Hegde

After bagging the second runner-up title at Miss Universe India 2010 competition, there was no stopping for the leggy lass, Pooja Hegde, whose mesmerising looks and simplicity in attitude has earned her millions of followers across the globe. In 2009, Pooja won the Miss Indian Talented Honour and Miss India South Glamorous Hair title in 2010 and has been active in the south Indian film industry since 2012.

Her beauty and fitness made a buzz after her mega debut in Bollywood with her movie ‘Mohenjo Daro’ opposite our very own dancing superstar Hrithik Roshan. Pooja Hegde is a complete package when it comes to fitness, style and beauty. Here are the fitness, diet and beauty secrets of Pooja Hegde that completely justifies her youthful beauty, sleek frame and charming persona:

Pooja Hegde Is Addicted To Unthinkable Workout Routines

With looks of a doll, Pooja may seem fragile but she is a true fitness champ and her Instagram pictures depict how she easily adapts to difficult workout regimes. Name any fitness regime – weight training, pilates, boxing, aerial silk and any other, she has expertise in all.

Pooja Hegde’s workout routines are truly intriguing as she has Bollywood’s best fitness trainers to keep her in envious shape. She has taken pilates classes from Namrata Purohit, aerial silk lessons from Aditi Deshpande and CrossFit training from Harrison James. Despite having tight work schedule, she never compromises on her fitness routines. Pooja is one actress who started her journey in the film industry as a skinny but unfit girl and now is an ardent lover of multiple workout styles.

Pooja Hegde’s most common fitness routine comprises of calisthenics, pilates and kick boxing in addition to circuit and interval training. She believes in sticking to her 45 minute workout routine that helps her rejuvenate and maintain the kind of fitness she always dreamt of.  

Pooja Hegde Is Less Strict With Her Diet Plan

While the most perceived notion about actresses is that they eat very less to get that stunning body everyone craves for, Pooja Hegde is one such actress who loves to include everything in her diet. She restrains from eating unhealthy food and keeps a count of her calorie intake. She has a quick shot of coffee after workout to boost her metabolic system.

Breakfast – Her breakfast starts with a glass of fresh juice with a slice of toast. She often eats almonds and cereals in breakfast. Her morning meal is however incomplete without a bowl of yoghurt.

Lunch – If she is not busy with shooting, she has rice/rotis, vegetables and lentils along with a glass of juice in lunch. And while working, she loves to gorge on homemade food with fresh fruits and shake.

Dinner – Pooja believes in having a light and easily digestible dinner.

Lately, Pooja Hegde has revealed that the secret to her irresistible looks is that she eats every two hours and uses coconut oil and ghee in her food. She also indulges in chocolates, which is a way of giving her a treat amidst busy work schedule. Eating right in appropriate amounts, drinking lots of water and avoiding junk food is one diet mantra that she follows ritually.

Pooja Hegde Uses Mild Products For Keeping Skin Radiant & Ageless

The actress with scintillating looks has naturally luminous skin, which has been demonstrated by her no makeup snaps. Pooja refrains from undergoing skin treatments from dermatologists and even facials at parlours as they are too harsh for the skin in the long run. She makes use of Citra Face Wash with Japanese Green Tea for intense cleansing and Emolene Cream for her skin’s moisturising needs and also uses coconut oil to boost her skin’s health.

Her skincare regimen is simple and comprises of a good face wash and a mild moisturiser. Her travel essentials sunscreen, moisturiser, lipstick and lip balm. Beauty secrets of Pooja Hegde includes the fact that less is more and applying less makeup is the best step to help your skin breathe. She states that adopting a good skincare routine at an early age is the key to enjoying young flawless skin even after 40s.