How I keep fit

What kind of nutritional plan doyou follow?
As a footballer, I need speed, agility,energy and a sharp eyesight. So Imake sure the carbohydrate contentof my food is high. I avoid anythingthat is fried, or food that contains toomuch fat. For me, supper is religiouslyat 7.30 pm.

What is your favourite food?
I am not fussy about food at all. Ihave to eat well to performbetter. ButI do avoid meals with too manycalories. Having said that I binge onmomos, and I freak out onpasta8230;incidentally the only thingthat I can cook decently!

Do you believe in using diet sup-plements?
Intake of diet supplements makes mybody injuries heal faster. My trainerfrom England always stressed on theimportance of supplements likecreatin.

Do you have any special tech-niques8212;indigenous techniquesthat only a mountain boy wouldknow8212;to boost performance abili-tyand confidence?

Being from the hills, it8217;s natural that Ihave some added abilities. I am moreflexible and have better reflexes. Butthen I have to work hard to maintainthese mountain boy qualities that Ipossess.

Which part of your body are youproud of?
My legs are my biggest assets. But Iwouldn8217;t mind getting DiegoMaradona8217;s left leg!

What makes Bhaichung Bhutia fit-terthan most others?
If I am fitter than others, it8217;s onlybecause I work at maintaining myfitness. In my game, the harder I trybettering my speed and reflexes, thefaster I am able to respond.

8212;AS TOLD TO TASHI TOBGYAL