As Konkona Sensharma celebrated her 46th birthday recently, the actor and filmmaker revealed the simple yet powerful wellness philosophy that keeps her energised in her 40s. Today, her routine blends strength training, yoga, mindful nutrition and a sustainable approach to fasting, choices shaped by years of evolving self-awareness.
Fitness wasn’t always her priority
Konkona has openly shared that during her teens and 20s, fitness barely featured in her life. Like many, she relied on youth to get away with indulgence. Everything changed after she became a mother in her early 30s. That period marked her initiation into yoga, an anchor she has sustained for more than a decade.
Yoga: The foundation of her mind–body balance
She credits yoga with building her connection to her body, boosting flexibility, improving mental clarity and transforming how she approached long-term wellness. A consistent yoga practice became her first major step into a healthier lifestyle.
Strength training in her 40s: A game changer
While yoga strengthened her inside out, it was in her 40s that she embraced weight training. Konkana told Indian Express that incorporating resistance workouts has reshaped her physically and mentally. She now focuses on overall strength, mobility, and balance rather than pursuing weight loss. For her, strong muscles are non-negotiable, supporting longevity, joint health and daily functionality.
Why she believes fat loss starts in the Kitchen
Although her personal goals go beyond weight management, Konkona emphasises a truth she has learned with age: most weight loss happens due to diet, not workouts. She estimates that around 80–85% of fat loss is influenced by food choices. This awareness has guided her toward more intentional eating habits.
A smarter, cleaner diet after 35
Konkona says she has never eaten as nutritiously as she has in the past decade. Her daily diet is structured around:
-High protein intake to support muscle health and satiety
-Plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and fibre
-Healthy fats like nuts, chia seeds and flaxseed paired with fruits to prevent sudden sugar spikes
-Magnesium awareness, which she now views as essential for energy, sleep and recovery
She is also more conscious of issues like insulin resistance, something she believes women should start tracking in their late 30s and early 40s.
Intermittent fasting
Konkona practices intermittent fasting in a flexible, sustainable way. She typically follows a 14-hour fasting window four to five times a week. On days when her body signals fatigue or poor sleep, she shifts to a 12-hour digestive break instead of forcing a strict schedule.
She often trains during her fasting window and finds that it gives her more energy, though she stresses that this is her personal experience, not advice for others. For anyone considering fasting, she recommends checking in with a doctor and evaluating any pre-existing health concerns.
