{"id":178500,"date":"2025-06-12T13:34:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T13:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/178500\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:34:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T13:34:37","slug":"shikhar-dhawan-opens-up-about-his-diet-fitness-calorie-count-if-i-have-to-sacrifice-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/178500\/","title":{"rendered":"Shikhar Dhawan opens up about his diet, fitness, calorie count: \u2018If I have to sacrifice\u2026\u2019 | Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan recently spoke about his diet and fitness, revealing how he has been gymming since he was 15-16. \u201cI was 11 when I started training. Back then, we had to run 5 to 10 rounds and stand all day. I did that for many years<\/a><\/strong>. Then I learnt striding and everything. From the Delhi trainer, I learnt a lot about running. I started gymming from 15-16 years. So, I have been gymming for the past 24 years, continuously for 21 years,\u201d Dhawan told Ranveer Allahabadia on the latter\u2019s new chat show on YouTube.<\/p>\n

Dhawan shared that he has always been \u201cdisciplined\u201d about his diet. \u201cI have reduced my calorie count<\/a><\/strong>. I am very focused. I try not to eat sweets. I don\u2019t eat sweets. If I have to sacrifice, I have to. I want to maintain a good personality. I want to look good, so I will do it. I\u2019ve always had a nutritionist. I think if you have no idea about diet, it is good to have a nutritionist,\u201d Dhawan, 39, added.<\/p>\n

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Taking a cue from this exchange, let\u2019s understand how crucial diet and fitness are to looking good and staying in shape.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to looking good and staying in shape, diet and fitness are game-changers. \u201cWhat you eat every day doesn\u2019t just affect your waistline\u2014it impacts your energy<\/a><\/strong>, skin, mood, and even your confidence,\u201d said Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietitian and diabetes educator.<\/p>\n

A customised and personalised diet routine provides your body with the necessary fuel to build muscle, burn fat, and maintain overall health. \u201cPair that with regular exercise, and you\u2019re not just working towards a toned body\u2014you\u2019re also boosting your mood, sleeping better, and feeling more vibrant overall,\u201d said Malhotra.<\/p>\n

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But let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s easier said than done. Figuring out what to eat and how to stick to a plan can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s where a qualified dietician comes in. Think of a dietician as your nutrition buddy on this journey. They take the time to understand your lifestyle, preferences<\/a><\/strong>, and any health concerns you might have. Then, they create a meal plan that actually fits your life\u2014not some one-size-fits-all diet,\u201d stressed Malhotra.<\/p>\n

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A nutrition expert helps you make smarter yet tasty food choices, helps with good food habits, avoids common pitfalls, and stays motivated, even when things get tough<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cThey\u2019re there to answer questions, tweak your plan as you go, and celebrate your progress. The result? You don\u2019t just look good\u2014you feel good, too. With the right support and a plan tailored just for you, staying in shape becomes much more achievable and enjoyable,\u201d said Malhotra.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan recently spoke about his diet and fitness, revealing how he has been gymming since…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":178501,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4322],"tags":[73587,1630,73586,105,4990,73591,73588,73590,73589,30919,73592,73595,73593,73594,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-178500","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-disciplined-diet","9":"tag-fitness","10":"tag-fitness-commitment","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-indianexpress-com","13":"tag-long-term-health","14":"tag-nutritionist-guidance","15":"tag-overall-well-being","16":"tag-physical-appearance","17":"tag-shikhar-dhawan","18":"tag-shikhar-dhawan-gymming","19":"tag-shikhar-dhawan-latest-news","20":"tag-shikhar-dhawan-news","21":"tag-shikhar-dhawan-wants-to-look-good","22":"tag-uk","23":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114670656968402323","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178500"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178500\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}