Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Pia Trivedi recalls extreme diet for swimsuit calendar shoot
Pia Trivedi said she ate very little while preparing for a swimsuit calendar photoshoot.
She described living mostly on leafy foods and liquids for about a year.
She did this because she needed to lose a lot of weight.
A nutritionist said this kind of diet may not give the body all the nutrients it needs.
A person might lose weight and water at first, but they may also lose muscle.
They could become weak or have problems with energy, concentration, hair, or health.
Looking slim does not always mean someone is well nourished.
The nutritionist said a healthier plan includes balanced meals, protein, exercise, sleep, and enough water.
Pia Trivedi said she largely consumed leaves and liquids for a year to lose weight before her Kingfisher swimsuit calendar shoot.
She said she was new to modeling and had not previously worked with the team or shot an outdoor campaign.
Clinical nutritionist Gulnaaz Shaikh warned that highly restricted diets may not provide enough protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, or minerals.
Prolonged food restriction can cause muscle loss, weakness, reduced immunity and concentration, hair fall, poor recovery, and menstrual disturbances.
Shaikh recommended sustainable fat loss through adequate protein, balanced foods, strength training, sleep, hydration, and regular exercise.
- Who
- Model Pia Trivedi and clinical nutritionist Gulnaaz Shaikh.
- What
- Trivedi discussed her highly restrictive diet before a Kingfisher swimsuit calendar shoot, while Shaikh explained its potential health risks.
- When
- Trivedi described the experience in a recent interview; the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar ran from 2003 to 2021.
- Where
- The comments were made during the Aleena Dissect Podcast and reported by The Indian Express.
- Why
- Trivedi said she restricted her diet to lose substantial weight for the swimsuit calendar shoot.
Extreme preparation as professional pressure
Nutrition and health risks
Need for rapid weight loss
Extreme preparation as professional pressure
Pia Trivedi said she had to lose a lot of weight for the swimsuit calendar and felt there was no choice because she was not yet an experienced model.
Nutrition and health risks
Gulnaaz Shaikh said weight loss should not come at the cost of muscle, adequate nutrition, or long-term health.
Appearance versus health
Extreme preparation as professional pressure
A lean appearance was the stated goal of Trivedi's calendar preparation.
Nutrition and health risks
Shaikh said appearance is a poor measure of nutritional health because someone can look lean while lacking protein, iron, calcium, vitamin B12, or other nutrients.
Liquid-based dieting
Extreme preparation as professional pressure
Trivedi described relying heavily on leaves and liquids during her preparation.
Nutrition and health risks
Shaikh said juices, soups, and other liquids may be low in protein, fibre, or essential fats and should not automatically replace balanced meals.
- Model
- Pia Trivedi
- Project
- Kingfisher swimsuit calendar
- Calendar period
- 2003-2021
- Reported diet
- Mostly leafy foods and liquids for about a year
- Nutrition expert
- Gulnaaz Shaikh, clinical nutritionist at Healthyz
- Main health concern
- Long-term restriction may reduce muscle mass and cause nutrient deficiencies
- Recommended approach
- Adequate protein, vegetables, fruit, suitable carbohydrates, healthy fats, exercise, sleep, and hydration