Jacqueline Fernandez Shares Insights On Embracing A Meatless Lifestyle

Jacqueline Fernandez recently participated in a panel discussion on 'Achieving Fitness Goals Without Meat'. She shared insights into her personal journey towards adopting a meatless lifestyle.

Her exploration of a meat-free diet began with a desire for a more holistic lifestyle. Jacqueline aimed for mental clarity rather than focusing on aesthetics and beauty standards.

Discussing the start of her journey, Jacqueline said, "I started reading about Paramahansa Yogananda Baba Ji, and I started following his teachings about how we need to be one with nature and we need to have a lot of mental clarity if we want to live a good life."

She further elaborated on her experience, stating, "And around new years 3 years ago, I went to his ashram in Madh Island. It was a tumultuous time for me as my mother suffered from a stroke around the same time and I couldn't be with her in Bahrain. So, I decided that I really wanted to utilise this time and be at one with myself and send her a lot of energy. And then 1st Jan 2022, I decided that I'm never ever going to touch meat again!"

Fitness Beyond Aesthetics

Jacqueline also discussed her new approach to fitness. "I think before it was more about aesthetics when I used to work out and I used to choose my diet and used to choose what I wanted to eat. It was more about- is this going to make me look better?" she explained. However, her meatless lifestyle has shifted her focus: "I think now when I approach my fitness regime it more about is balance, and yoga is my daily routine."

Her journey not only highlights the personal motivations behind such a significant lifestyle change but also serves as an inspiration for others.

Jacqueline's story underscores the importance of mental clarity and balance in achieving fitness goals without meat.