Best ever BODY TIPS
1 “As I’m getting older … I don’t just take care of myself for aesthetic reasons,” says Markle. “How I feel is dictated by what I’m eating, how much rest I’m getting and how much water I’m drinking.”
2 “While she says she could “eat French fries all day” the carb lover says she tries to “eat vegan during the week and then have a little bit more flexibility with what I dig into on the weekends.”
3 No time is no excuse: “If I don’t have time for a long workout,” says Markle. “I’ll grab my dog and go for a quick run.” 4 Don’t diet! “I feel that the second you do that is when you start to binge on things,” says Markle. “It’s lifestyle eating.”
5 “Sometimes the idea of working out sounds absolutely dreadful,” says Markle. “But I always remind myself of how good it will feel afterwards. Euphoric, almost!”
6 Going straight for coffee, “ends up hurting you at the end,” says Markle, who opts for natural highs, “like a great green juice, something that gets right into your system is a nice pick-me-up.”
7 “Do the things you enjoy within reason,” says the wine lover. “Know your body and what works for you and you’ll be fine.”
8 ”Running has always been my form of moving meditation,” says Markle.
9 Still, “as I’ve gotten older, running has become hard on my knees,” says Markle, who has switched to a treadmill. “I can’t run outside the way I used to.”
10 “On days I don’t make it to my [yoga] mat, I always make some time to meditate,” she says. “I was sceptical for years, but it truly does wonders!”
11 “I always love to throw a couple of nuts in my smoothies,” says Jesinta Franklin. “It just adds another texture and it’s great for energy and just makes them just a little bit more filling.”
12 Leading up to a catwalk, “I have no sugar, no dairy and no alcohol,” says Franklin. “And the week leading up to the show, I cut out all of my carbs and reduce my salt intake.”
13 The model and presenter has noticed a change in her body since taking up Muay Thai boxing. “It’s lots of kicking, elbowing and different kinds of punches,” she says. “I feel like I have a stronger core after starting Muay Thai.”
14 For breakfast, “I’ll have an egg-white omelette with three egg whites, some fresh chilli, a little bit of onion, mushrooms, lots of baby spinach, and half an avocado,” says Franklin. “My snacks are usually a green apple, a banana or some almonds.”
15 “I take glutamine once a day,” Franklin has shared. “It’s really good for supporting your immune system and ensuring your health is supported when you’re working out a lot.”
16 With husband Lance “Buddy” Franklin, “We cook our dinners together every night,” she says. “We know exactly what we’re putting into our bodies.”
17 “It’s understandable that many of us are scarred by childhood ballet,” says Olivia Wilde. “But dance doesn’t have to be scary, and in fact, can be the most fun you’ve ever had sweating your butt off.”
18 To start the day right, “I make avocado toast and sometimes a smoothie— I alternate,” she says. “My toast is pretty standard: chilli flakes, good olive oil, lemon juice, and salt of course—always salty.”
19 With two kids, “I’ll work out in my house, or if I have time I’ll go to a studio,” says Wilde. It’s all about finding stolen moments. “If I have 20 minutes, I know enough routines to squeeze it in when I can.”
20 Irina Shayk balances out big blow-out meals (“French fries, lots of ketchup and mayo and a large Sprite,” she claims) with dinners of steamed fish and grilled vegetables.
21 “I work out a lot,” says Shayk, who has a 10-monthold daughter, Lea, with Bradley Cooper. “I do boxing, I do a little Jujutsu, which I am obsessed with ... It’s brilliant for constantly challenging my body.”
22 While travelling, she says she sneaks in “simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum.”
23 Waking up to warm water with ginger, cayenne and fresh-squeezed lemon juice is a “great way to clean your system right away,” says model Elsa Hosk.
24 Miranda Kerr makes her own healthier version of chocolate with raw cacao, coconut oil, almond butter, honey and Himalayan sea salt.
25 Elle Macpherson stays lean eating alkaline foods and maintaining a balanced ph level in the body. Eggs, milk, coffee and alcohol are off limits.
26 Although she loves Pilates, Kate Hudson sees great benefits in training oudoors. “Your body is constantly adapting as it moves,” she says.
27 “Boxing, boxing, boxing! That’s my favourite,” says actress Shay Mitchell. “It’s just a workout where you have to be in the moment—you can’t think about anything else.”
28 “I am a firm believer in not eating chemicals and really try to isolate where your food is coming from,” says Zac Efron. “Try to keep healthy and organic.”
29 Give yourself options: “Find three workouts you enjoy so that you can choose what you need on any given day,” advises actress and singer Lea Michele.
30 “A green juice a day keeps the doctor away!” says Ashley Graham. “My favourite blend is kale, lemon, ginger, beets, apple and parsley.”
31 When travelling, “Pack your gym,” advises the model. “I take my resistance bands everywhere!”
32 “Put a little effort into your outfit to make it fun,” says Graham. “My workout gear is where I feel like I can wear funky prints, bright colours and loud sneakers.”
33 Consistency is key: “If you miss a few weeks, it’ll be tougher than when you started,” says Graham.
34 “If I’m travelling, I’ll Facetime my favourite yoga teacher, Louise Luz [in Brazil],” says Alessandra Ambrosio. “I do a 90-minute class with her.”
35 Preparing for a show, Ambrosio commits to “Spinning and a spray tan for an extra glow!”
36 “It’s important to break a sweat every day,” says model mum-of-two Ambrosio. “I love the way Pilates makes me feel long and lean.”
37 When actress Hilary Duff weaned herself off dairy, she says she lost 5kg and gained energy.
38 “If you just take the time to do some squats and sit-ups every night before you go to bed, that’s the best thing,” says Iggy Azalea. “Just don’t skip it. Like brushing your teeth.”
39 Brooklyn Decker does “stupid booty dancing,” to Taylor Swift songs. “Maybe I look ridiculous, but dancing gets your energy up a lot better than running on a treadmill.”
40 Liv Tyler reckons cold at the end of a shower is good for your hair, “and I always feel like it makes you a little bit skinnier,” she says.
41 After cutting back on red meat, Rosie Huntington-whiteley noticed “how much lighter and better I feel.”
42 Be smart about sweets, says Minka Kelly: “I’d rather go for a small slice of real chocolate cake than a bunch of sugar-free cookies.
43 “I’m always carrying around fruit and nuts,” says Mel B. “If I’m really organised I’ll slice up some vegies and make up a tahini dip to take with me, too.”
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To control portions, “eat half,” says Kaley Cuoco. “If you take a break for 10 minutes and drink some water, you’re full. And if you’re still hungry, fine, keep eating.”
45“Protein is my go-to whenever I start having cravings,” says Jennifer Lopez. “It fills me up and keeps me full longer. It’s a great muscle fuel.”
46 Eat Ezekiel bread, says Carrie Underwood. “It has grains ... Once you get used to it, you can’t go back.”
47 Upton does a circuit workout focused on strength training. The key is not resting in between sets, giving it a cardio benefit.
48 “I’ve learned balance,” says the model. “For example, rather than having wine and doughnuts, you can have wine or doughnuts.”
49 “Many women are afraid to exercise hard because they are afraid of having muscles,” said her trainer Ben Bruno. “But if done right, then it will help to make all your limbs tighter.”
50 “I’ll have Greek yoghurt or eggs for breakfast, sushi for lunch, and salmon, chicken or meat with vegetables and healthy carbs for dinner,” says Martha Hunt.
51 Change is good: “My trainer will give me a new exercise every time that challenges my body and tricks my mind into having to connect to my body,” she says.
52 A homemade dressing makes a salad: “My go-to has white balsamic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, lemon and garlic,” says the model.
53 Having her own organic farm, “I only eat my own meat and vegetables,” says Hurley. “I buy everything else from a local farmers’ market.”
54 “I don’t sit still for long,” says the actress. “I do stomach and bottom exercises while I wait for the bath to fill.”
55 For more formal exercise, “I walk every day with my dogs and try to run,” she says. “Even though I hate running.”
56 Mum-of-two Lara Worthington swears by Skype Ballet. “It’s such a great workout and you don’t even have to leave your house,” she says. “Yeah, I’m busy, but who isn’t?”
57 For glowing skin, “I swear by oldfashioned remedies such as swimming in the salty sea and drinking water for clear and radiant skin,” says Worthington.
58 Exercising first thing in the morning, “My routine is all mat work,” says Worthington. “Lots of
60 Start your day right: “I try to do something every morning,” says Hart. “Normally it’s yoga, I have my own little practice that I do myself to set up the day.”
61 A 45-minute spin class is a quick fix. “You can just bang it out and go home,” Hart says. “I like things that are to the point. ”
62 When she can’t get to the gym, “I do a little series of pushups, lunges and sit-ups in my hotel room,” she says.
63 “The thing I’ve learnt that works best is just switching it up,” says Hart. “If you change your workouts, it’s like tricking your muscles.”
64 ”Sleep plays such a powerful role in determining your appetite and energy levels that I believe it should be your first priority,” says Gwyneth Paltrow. “Even before you think about your diet.”
65 Blake Lively follows an 80:20 rule, says her trainer, Don Saladino. “Eighty per cent of the time you’re really good, and 20 per cent you leave for error and having fun.”
66 Oprah Winfrey adds ginger and a hint of vanilla to her water.
67 “Try to skip the fillers like rice, bread, couscous or potatoes,” says Rachael Finch. “Keep up the quality protein.”
69 The singer lets herself cheat on her diet “once or twice a day with a cookie or pizza,” she says. “The rest of the time, it’s salads, fruit—all the healthy stuff.”
70 For abs, “a highintensity weight training routine combined with some cardiovascular training,” says her one-time trainer Mike Heatlie.
71 Although her country singer boyfriend Blake Shelton eats “mostly things that are bad for you,” Stefani sticks to a
72 Jennifer Aniston adds egg whites to her porridge for extra protein. “It kind of gives it this fluffy texture that’s delicious,” she says.
73 Olivia Munn makes her own almond milk. “It’ll last me two or three days,” she says. “I use that to make organic smoothies every morning.”
74 “I base my diet around eating for my blood type, and not many carbs,” says model Shanina Shaik.
75 Cindy Crawford recommends incorporating neck exercises into your workouts “to preserve the line of your jaw.”
76 “If I need something sweet, I have dark chocolate chips stashed in my freezer,” says Busy Philipps. “I’ll eat a few to satisfy my sweet tooth.”
77 Hugh Jackman bans carbs after 3 PM. “If you just made that one change and did nothing else, you’d lose 5kg in the first month,” he says.
78 “During the week, I’ll have egg whites with vegetables for breakfast or wheat toast and avocado,” says Sofia Vergara, who works out on a Pilates megaformer. “All things that are healthy ... On Friday and the weekend I eat whatever I want to.”
79 “I like to eat healthy and not eat crazy plane food,” says Hadid. “I like to still make sure my diet is good and I stay hydrated and stuff. That’s basically all I do.”
80 “I run non-stop for 20 minutes followed by a boxing session and finally a series of weights targeting the abs and glutes,” says Hadid. “We keep the routines varied, so the sessions are always fun.”
81 When working out, it’s about substance, not style. “I put my hair up into a high bun,” says the model. “And I never wear makeup.”
82 “When I need to motivate myself to work out, I look at pictures of women like Jennifer Lopez and Kate Beckinsale,” says singer Rita Ora.” They look incredible! If they can look like that, I have no excuse.”
83 “I’ve always believed if you find something you love, exercise won’t be a chore,” says Theron. “I love anything outdoorsy. If you do exercise you enjoy you’re keeping yourself fit without even realising it.”
84 “I have juices and kale and green salads every day,” she says. “When I’m eating healthily, getting enough sleep and not drinking alcohol, that’s when I look my best. “
85 Training for Atomic Blonde, “We did 25-minute highintensity workouts,” says trainer Monique Ganderton. “That’s it! But she was crushed afterwards.”
86 Ellie Goulding runs to music “that has more of an epic, orchestral feel to it, like Hans Zimmer,” she says. “You can pretend you’re running away from the apocalypse!”
87 “Seventy per cent of ab work is what you eat,” advises Usher. “If you eat clean, you get better results.”
88 While in the Bachelor mansion, “We’d just walk laps around the house for hours whenever we had downtime says eventual winner Laura Byrne (right).
89 “Fitness is my way of keeping my life balanced,” says The Bachelor Matty Johnson (right, with Byrne). “I can’t really get into meditating, but going for a run or a cycle or surf, that’s my kind of release.”
90 Johnson says he plans for a light gym session, “but as soon as I walk in there, I’m ready to smash it.”
91 Focus on the feeling, says Johnson. “If I exercise, I know I’m going to feel better about myself,” he says.
92 Kardashian pays extra attention to her glutes during training sessions. Her go-to butt-toning moves include leg kick-backs using a resistance band and weighted squat cleans using a kettlebell or sandbag.
93 “When I eat sugar, I find that more cellulite appears,” the reality star has said.
94 To cut sugar, the mum-of-three doesn’t drink soft drinks, makes her own salad dressings and is careful about alcohol.
95 “I drink a glass of water mixed with 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar twice a day (in the morning and at night),” Kardashian has said.
96 She swears by drinking ghee, a clarified butter, to keep trim : “You melt it and you drink it first thing in the morning, and then you can’t eat or drink anything for 20 minutes after. It has to be the first thing in your stomach.”
97 A fave smoothie recipe is: avocado, banana and spinach with almond milk.
98 “If you eat right, you can eat a lot. It’s never really about the amounts,” says Klum. “I eat quite a lot, I just eat the right things.”
99 The mum-offour has smoothies for breakfast and has cut-up produce in the fridge, ready to go at 6 AM— when her morning routine starts— so there are no excuses.
100 She whips up a big pot of soup weekly with her kids. “They see how things are done,” Klum says. “And what goes into it.”
101 “We try to do as many outdoor activities as a family as possible,” Klum says. “That’s the best way to stay fit and healthy.”