'Every day is my cheat day in terms of food'

Model Rukmini Maitra tells TOI what goes into making her's one of the hottest bodies in town
Tell us about your training schedule.
I hate going to gym, as I am a lazy soul. The skinny models on TV and fashion magazines were my inspiration and I wanted to be like them! So, my mother got me enrolled in a gym, though sadly , I went there for just three days and wasted all the money! After that, I promised that I'll never join a gym.I love doing yoga, free hand exercises and power yoga out doors. But I believe laughing is the best exercise, as it keeps ones mind and soul content and that reflects on the outer self.
That apart, I have knee and spine problems.
So, I am not allowed to do any kind of weight training.
What activities have you under taken to maintain fitness?
I love cardio workouts like spot jogging, running, brisk walking, as these increase my heartbeat rate, which, in turn, is good for health. People do ask me what activities I undertake to maintain my figure, but the truth is I am blessed with a good metabolism. So, I can eat whatever I want and still not put on weight. To me, being fit is more important than to flaunt an hourglass figure. I will always vote for a person who has a beautiful smile, nice hair and skin and looks fit.
What time do you work out? How many hours do you train?
I love to exercise in an open space, as the fresh air makes me feel fit and healthy. It can be on my terrace or the Maidan stretch. I exercise for at least 45 minutes six days a week, twice a day . But the schedule changes if I have shoots.
Tell us about your average daily food intake.
No one will believe it, but the truth is I used to take rice four times a day! But now, it has come down twice a day . While I was in school my breakfast, tiffin, lunch and dinner was rice.
I am not much of a tea or coffee person. So, I start my day with a mug of health drink.
Breakfast is two white breads with butter and an egg poach. Those who know me closely are aware that I am hungry after every two hours. So, I keep munching some food or the other. But thank god, I am hundred miles away from chips, fried food and aerated drinks! I love fruits especially kiwi -a great fat burner, papaya, apple, grapes, pineapple...the list is endless. Having fruits everyday is a must for me. Lunch and dinner is rice, daal, sabji, fish or chicken. I tried to have rotis instead of rice, but sadly ,I feel hungry in the middle of the night and start munching chocolates. I can't resist sweets and desserts! If I go for a buffet, I start with the dessert. Then I have starters, more dessert, then the main course followed by sweets! Trust me, this is the reason I avoid eating out with those I don't know personally (laughs). But I would suggest that to each hisher own. So, don't follow anyone's diet or exercise routine blindly , as each body responds in its own way .
Do you also have cheat days?
Every day is my cheat day in terms of food! But I also exercise regularly. But whatever I eat, I have it in small portions.
Who is your fitness idol and why?
Shilpa Shetty! What amazing figure she has...the perfect diva! Her waistline is to die for and god, she is so desirable!