"Padma Lakshmi, 52, Shares Her Intense Three-Week Boot Camp Routine for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot"

Padma Lakshmi, the 52-year-old host of "Top Chef" and "Taste the Nation," revealed her three-week boot camp routine to prepare for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot. She followed a no-nonsense approach of boxing, jumping rope, working out with weights, and rowing machines every day. Lakshmi stressed the importance of watching what you eat, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly to stay in shape. She also shared her love for cooking her own meals and drinking lassi, a yogurt-based Indian drink, to stay full longer.