Quotes from Milind Soman

When I'm travelling, I don't like hotels that much because the spaces they have are really small. So, I look for a homestay or an Airbnb property which is large enough where you could just stretch out to do your thing.

Sleep is essential for the body and mind and restful sleep is one of the foundations of good health. Recharging and rejuvenating body and mind sufficiently every night is important for better quality of life.

Bad habits are easy to slip into and good habits are very easy to build. Don't allow yourself to do something that can destroy you.

Once your mind and body is healthy, it creates a freedom that helps you enjoy life.

Be fit. It will keep your body and skin looking good.

Running a marathon is a stressful event for your body, mind and spirit. But when you put yourself through that willingly, consciously and in a learning atmosphere, you begin to understand how to deal with any stressful situation in a way that does not drain you.

Whole purpose of doing endurance sport is to understand your body better, it's not about timing, it's not about competition, it's about understanding your body, mind, potential.

The tendency of people skirting 30s and 40s is to feel lethargic or weak. But trust me, most of it is in your head. If you keep pushing and challenging yourself, your body will not betray your will.

Your dreams, ambition and experiences are creating a new person in you every day.

For me, a holiday is doing something else apart from what I normally do.

I like challenging myself physically and mentally.

The main thing about an endurance challenge is that you have to endure. Not so much physically, but mentally. Your mind gives up first. Not your body.

I start my day with a healthy breakfast - muesli with soya milk is a must, no matter what and some fruits.

The government is talking about developing smart cities and to them, smart cities mean infrastructure. But to me, a city is smart when the mindset of the people is conducive to fitnness and health.

In my day, there were 20 models in all of India, three of whom were male. One of whom was me.

I'm a big fan of my mom's cooking.

Choosing a form of exercise you enjoy will help keep you fit and motivated.

When you grow older, you realize that all that matters is the connection between two people. What the other person's dreams are, what they do, what they want to be, that's their business and you have to give them space for that.

You learn that later on in life - it's not about how much you can lift or how fast you can run. It has a lot to do with your mental fitness, emotional balance, spiritual awareness.

I began running half-marathons and it helped my fundraising for the multiple sclerosis society and others.

Food is fuel. Unless there's an activity, the body doesn't know what to do with it. If you're just lying on the couch, everything spreads and your hormones act up!

I make sure that I am active all time. For example I make it a point not to use the lift or escalator. If there is a staircase then I will climb it, even if it is 10 floors.

If you do the same thing over and over again, then you will definitely get stale and jaded like most actors do.

I do not have friends and network with the commercial cinema world. In every business, the network is important.