Check Out: Sonam Kapoor’s journey from fat to fabulous

Sonam Kapoor #FattoFab

Sonam Kapoor attributes much of her success at keeping away from ‘unhealthy food’ to her mother Sunita Kapoor. This is what the ‘khubsoorat’ girl has to say about how grateful she is, “In all fairness, it was my mother who helped me get rid of my excess weight. The first thing she did was to keep me off the stuff I was so fond of as a teenager – chocolates, ice creams, fried foods, and sweets.”

Sonam Kapoor #FattoFab

Sonam Kapoor took almost a year to shed 35 kilos, which included a strict diet plan, power yoga, swimming, cardio, and Kathak, over and above regular exercise.

Sonam Kapoor #FattoFab

The realization of change needed in her appearance, hit Sonam Kapoor hard when Sanjay Leela Bhansali offered her the lead role in 'Saawariya', which also marked Sonam's debut in the film industry. That is how the full-fledged healthy diet plan came into the picture came into picture along with healthy workout routine.

Sonam Kapoor #FattoFab

Sonam Kapoor weighed close to 87 kgs back when she was studying in Singapore, usually bingeing on unhealthy food and also the lack of workout.

Sonam Kapoor #FattoFab

Sonam likes to have small meals over the course of the day and prefers eating every two hours to maintain higher rates of metabolism. Her diet is a low fat, high protein one and includes: Kick starting the day with lukewarm water with honey and lime juice. Breakfast: Omelet or oatmeal, toast, one seasonal fruit, and adequate amounts of water. She drinks green tea with no sugar every other day. Pre-lunch (Mini meal): Protein shake, brown bread with egg white, and juice. Lunch: Vegetables, chicken, roti (made of protein-rich flour), curd and seasonal fruits. Supper (Mini meal): A combination of egg white and brown bread. Dinner: Grilled fish, chicken sandwich, salad, and a glass of protein shake.