Most celebrities had to change the way they got fit to maintain their appeal or simply to be healthy. Whatever these stars' reasons were for altering their diet program, their fans and followers would still want to know! We have always been curious how these stars maintain their natural vigor - and maybe we can get inspired to copy their secrets and integrate them into our own lives. If it could work for these celebs, then perhaps it could work for us, too! So let's get down to the nitty-gritty and find out the many kinds of programs and routines that our celebs are into.
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Jackie Kennedy - Strict Weight-Loss Diet
Jackie Kennedy had a very slim frame and people around her had famously said that she wasn’t much of an eater. Although when she did gain some weight, Jackie would go on a very strict diet to shed the pounds. It was composed of tea and a boiled egg for breakfast, fresh fruit along with cottage cheese for lunch, and fish or poached chicken breast with steamed vegetables or salad for dinner. She could eat a plain yogurt to snack on in the afternoon, too. This meal plan gave her the optimum nutrition she needed. And it worked tremendously for the former First Lady.
Pamela Anderson, 51 - Vegetarian
Even though Pamela defies her real age, she admits that she doesn’t sweat it out by hitting the gym regularly. She does love walking - on the beach, exploring a new city, or through a museum. She also loves dancing and admits to being more flexible than strong. But her ultimate secret? Being a vegetarian. She eats as many fresh vegetables and fruits as she can - her favorites being celery, cucumbers, avocados, and grapefruit. But to indulge herself, she drinks a glass or two of rosé. You deserve that glass of rosé, Pam, for all your efforts to stay healthy!
Christie Brinkley, 64 - Vegetarian
Christie Brinkley has been a vegetarian since she was twelve years old. She influenced her whole family to be vegetarians, too. When she makes her food, she always goes for as many colors as possible in a day. She makes sure that she and her kids get all the nutrients from the deep greens, yellows, reds, and purples and more. She likes to cook up a variety of dishes, but it often starts with a pan, some garlic, and olive oil where she puts in different kinds of vegetables. Christie probably feels 20 years younger than she is with the optimum nutrition she gets every day.
Michelle Pfeiffer, 60 - Vegan
Michelle Pfeiffer is defying age with her vegan meals and running. She reportedly runs four to six miles a day on the treadmill. Now that’s a fat burner! She also switched to veganism after reading the book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and seeing Bill Clinton lose thirty pounds on a vegan diet. It's not surprising that Michelle has the vigor and energy of a 30-year-old, all thanks to staying away from processed food and opt for food that's predominantly plant-based and full of antioxidants. We hope to be just as healthy as Michelle when we reach sixty! Incidentally, Michelle will be appearing in the movie Avengers: Endgame in 2019.
Gabrielle Union, 46 - A Gallon of Water Every Day
Gabrielle looks years younger than she actually is, thanks to her rigorous workout program and her secret: a gallon of water every day! She also enjoys green smoothies and packs loads of vegetables and fruits to her meal plan every single day. When she’s feeling snacky, she eats unsalted almonds. Gabrielle also believes in indulging herself from time to time and certainly doesn’t deny herself some bacon or let herself splurge on a cupcake at times. Aside from being an actress, Gabrielle is also the author of her memoir, We’re Going to Need More Wine and an activist working on women’s health and violence against women.
Kate Middleton, 36 - Dukan Diet
The Duchess of Cambridge has been following the Dukan Diet and the raw food diet. The Dukan Diet is all about a high-protein, low-carb diet and consists of four stages before stabilizing a balanced diet for the rest of your life - all while incorporating an all-protein day once a week. Kate also does the raw food diet, which is known to boost the immune system, fight off infections, and protect the body from allergic reactions. Kate is now a mother of three adorable children, but she still has time to fit in an hour of sweating-it-out session. She definitely has a busy schedule!
Jennifer Aniston, 49 - No Sugar
Arguably one of this generation’s most widely known celebrity, Jennifer Aniston has truly found success in Hollywood even after her stint from the hit sitcom, Friends. Jennifer has, through the years, maintained her fitness and it’s all because of discipline. Jen works out about an hour a day except on Sundays, and she keeps own program interesting with different exercises: spin-yoga, strength training, and interval training. Of course, keeping her sugar intake low and her water, fruits, and veggies high has also helped a ton in keeping her youthful glow. Jen has an upcoming movie with Adam Sandler called Murder Mystery, coming out this 2019.
Beyoncé, 36 - Plant-Based Diet
At thirty-six with three wonderful babies, Beyoncé still keeps it rockin’. For years, she has had a complicated relationship with dieting, even resorting to controversial cleanses. Now, the megawatt star maintains a plant-based meal plan along with a total-body workout. She would need it if she still wants to be one of the top performers in the world 20 years from now. But now that Beyoncé has become a mother, she makes it a point to make her workouts more fun and social. In 2019, she will be the voice of Nala in Jon Favreau’s The Lion King.
Megan Fox, 32 - Five-Factor Diet
To have her killer fitness level, Megan Fox works hard. She goes to the gym to do a lot of high repetition circuit training plus she lifts some heavyweights, too. This girl is all about strength and cardio! Megan is also following a five-factor diet, where she eats five small meals per day and then she gets to eat whatever she wants once per week. Megan eats egg whites, almonds, salmon, Japanese food, and smoothies a lot. In other news, Megan got a starring role in an upcoming Korean war film Battle of Jangsari 9.15 alongside Korean actor Kim Myung-min.
Lady Gaga, 32 - Fiber-Rich Diet
It’s been a great 2018 for Gaga. After starring in the romantic musical A Star Is Born beside Bradley Cooper, she has been receiving many accolades, including nominations in the Golden Globes and the Grammy awards. As for her diet, Gaga tries to eat clean as often as possible with a healthy diet that’s low-carb and full of fiber. This gives Gaga the energy she needs to keep up with her busy schedule. She’s also known to dabble in different workouts like TRX, which mainly entails a lot of weighted high kicks, glute bridges, and jump squats.
Madonna, 60 - Macrobiotic Diet
Madonna is serious when it comes to her body. She even owns a number of facilities called Hard Candy! She works with a personal trainer who has built her a portable gym which she could do even when on tour. It's composed of an inclusive cardio workout and metabolic interval training. As for what and how she eats, Madonna follows a macrobiotic diet which is mostly vegan and avoids refined sugars and processed foods. No wonder this lady is still so energetic at sixty! Madonna is currently working on her 14th studio album.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 46 - Clean Eating & Sleeping
While we could talk about Gwyneth’s controversial meal plans and the questionable food choices she had in the past, her daily food intake is actually less extreme. She actually just tries to eat clean every day, which is all about good proteins, lots of vegetables, not too much grains and sugar, all for optimum nutrition. She is also an advocate of clean sleeping, a term she has coined for having a healthy amount of sleep every night. For her, before even thinking about what food to consume, one should have a healthy amount of sleep because it determines one’s appetite and energy levels.
Snooki, 31 - Maintaining a Healthy Diet
Snooki has come a long way from her days on the Jersey Shore. This fierce mama is disciplined and focused on being a hands-on mom at the same time maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, eating right and exercising had led her to lose a lot of pounds. Snooki works with a dedicated trainer to guide her in doing cardio and strength exercises. She believes that being strong makes a woman desirable, and we can't argue with that. Snooki is now married to Jionni LaValle and has two kids, Lorenzo Dominic, and Giovanna Marie.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, 41 - Juicing
Sarah Michelle takes her workouts and what she ears seriously. Her meal plan consists of a variety of healthy, nutritious foods and she makes sure that she gets plenty of Omega-3 fatty acids in her daily food intake, which is great for the brain. Omega-3 is often found in seafood, which is why Sarah makes it a point to integrate sushi, halibut, etc. to her diet. She is also big on juicing, and we don’t mean the store-bought kind. Sarah actually prepares fresh juices for her and her family. She then compliments her routine with daily yoga and Pilates. Sarah released a cookbook called Stirring Up Fun with Food in 2017.
Victoria Beckham, 44 - Green Monster Smoothies
Victoria Beckham has wowed us with her red carpet appearances and her youthful aura, and it’s all thanks to a serious diet program and workout regimen! Every morning, Victoria starts her day with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. She then goes out for a five-kilometer run each day. Then she makes herself and her family her “green monster” smoothies and then eats a bowl of sprouted grain cereal. Victoria is also a fan of vegetables and typically pairs them with fish. She’s a huge sushi lover too! Victoria has had major success in the fashion world with her eponymous label. She recently launched a campaign with her collaboration with Reebok.
Reese Witherspoon, 42 - Small Portion Dining
While Reese Witherspoon is not a fan of crash diets, she does maintain her fitness in the healthiest way possible. Reese tries to eat clean and often dines in small portions throughout the day. Although she does make room to indulge in her favorite food - fried chicken and her grandma’s biscuits. Reese also has a particular love for Kimberly Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie. As for her career, Reese has some upcoming films where she will wear the hat of the producer, plus Big Little Lies is on for a second season that will be coming out in 2019.
Katy Perry, 34 - Five-Factor Diet
Katy Perry follows the Five-Factor Diet, which reportedly is pretty easy to copy. It requires eating five small meals that are made from ingredients from five categories plus exercising five times a week. Katy typically eats a light soup, a piece of grilled chicken, some quinoa, and grilled asparagus for dinner. As her fat burner, Katy loves to hike and go outdoors. But she also does short, high-intensity routines designed by her trainer. The beauty of it is that it can be done virtually anywhere! Katy is currently a judge in the latest American Idol.
Miranda Kerr, 35 - Healthy Diet
While she is busy being a fierce woman who’s juggling being a business owner, a mom, and being a world-famous modeling figure, Miranda Kerr never forgets to take care of herself through eating right. She maintains a healthy diet and even prepares her meals herself! Being hands-on in the kitchen has totally upped her healthy regimen since she makes healthy dishes not just for her but for her whole family. Miranda is now the owner of a brand of organic skincare products, KORA Organics, and is still making it big in the modeling scene.
Kourtney Kardashian, 39 - Keto Diet
Kourtney has always been an advocate of organic, dairy-free keto diet that's composed of all-natural ingredients and almost omits all artificial products. She even makes sure that her children, Penelope, Mason, and Reign, eat organic too so they could have all the vitamins and supplements that mommy has. Kourtney is also a gym fanatic and goes to the gym at six times a week. She takes on a grueling routine of mixed cardio and endurance training or HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) to tone and tighten her muscles, burn fat, and gain strength.
Eva Mendes, 44 - Hydrate!
Eva, a creature of habit, eats the same things almost every day! She starts her day with eggs, and then for lunch and dinner some salmon and rice or quinoa with a salad. But her ultimate secret is quite simple: stay hydrated! Eva always has a water bottle by her side and she believes that it keeps her skin glowing. She recently got into a new workout program: doing intervals and lifting weights. But with her two kids, Eva has a hard time being still with them running around all day, which means that she is always on the move, too! Super great for staying in shape though.
Marilyn Monroe - Grain-Free & Starch-Free Diet
Marilyn Monroe herself wrote about her diet in the September 1952 issue of Pageant magazine. She said that she whipped two whole eggs into a glass of warm whole milk as a drink for breakfast. For dinner, Marilyn opted for something equally nutrient-rich. Instead of eating out, Marilyn would go to a marketplace near her and select her meat of choice, which she would then broil herself. As for sides, she loved raw carrots. Because her meals were so protein and nutrient-rich, and free of grain and starchy food, it didn’t require Marilyn to get into vigorous exercise.
Elizabeth Taylor - Lean Protein, Fruits, & Veggies
Elizabeth Taylor advocated the significance of fresh fruits and vegetables and lean protein into one’s meals. It might sound like some diet plan in order to lose weight, but Elizabeth had some peculiar flavor combos in her daily menu. she would have some chicken barbecue with lime and potato skins, grilled steak with a slice of whole wheat toast spread with a tablespoon of peanut butter. She would also devour half a cup of cantaloupe melon and orange with some low- fat cottage cheese and sour cream. 'Seemed weird, right? But it did work for her!
January Jones, 40 - Moderation Diet
January doesn’t want to deprive herself of the food that she loves to eat, so she practices a moderation diet by using portion control. She also makes sure to eat healthy, balanced meals the majority of the time so she could have cheat meals once in a while. To keep her muscles toned and her sweat flowing, she does swimming, hiking, and Cardio Barre. Cardio Barre, in particular, helped January gain a healthy muscle mass. January recently wrapped up a comedy series The Last Man on Earth and is reportedly going to join the cast of Netflix’s 2019 comedy, The Politician.
Oprah Winfrey, 64 - Weight Watchers
Oprah Winfrey has partnered with Weight Watchers since 2015 and reported to have lost thirty pounds at the beginning of the exercise and diet program. Oprah shared how it was easier for her to follow a routine when she had other people with her. Her tips were as follows: embrace fish and seafood, replace chips with jicama, mix spaghetti squash with real noodles (more satisfying!), eat cauliflower instead of potatoes, and drink more water! In the media scene, Oprah has a rather busy 2018. She starred in the film A Wrinkle in Time and lent her voice to a short animation film, Crow: The Legend.
Elvis Presley - Peanut Butter & Fried Food
Elvis’s love for peanut butter is widely known. There's even a sandwich that’s distinctly linked to him: the peanut butter, bacon, and banana sandwich. This sandwich has been recreated in various menus all over the world. He also loved another peanut-butter-rich sandwich called Fool’s Gold Loaf - a loaf of hollowed-out sourdough bread with an entire jar of peanut butter, a jar of grape jam, and a pound of bacon stuffed inside it. Elvis also loved enormous breakfasts with all the good stuff. A nutritionist would have a fit knowing all the food he ate!
Carrie Underwood, 35 - Vegan
Carrie’s personal trainer, Erin Oprea, helped design Carrie’s weight-loss program after she gave birth. Carrie follows a strict vegan diet and never eats any junk food. She even keeps track of all the things she eats in a food diary. Carrie is also lactose intolerant, but she sometimes can’t avoid her cheese cravings. In other news, Carrie released her sixth album, Cry Pretty, in 2018, and became the only woman in history to reach the top of the Billboard 200 chart with four country albums. She also had the biggest week for any album by a woman in 2018.
Aly Raisman, 24 - Balanced Diet
Aly is a busy girl what with training and whatnot for the Olympics. But she admits that water is a vital component to her daily routine. She drinks hot water and lemon or tart cherry juice to stay hydrated all the time. The cherry juice actually helps her recover after a workout and also settle down before going to bed. Aly, just like everyone else, actually has a hard time eating healthy all the time, especially when she’s traveling. But she does do her best to incorporate as many fruits and vegetables into her daily meals. She also eats small snacks to keep her energy levels up.
Busy Phillips, 39 - Balance of Good & Bad Food
Busy Phillips may be juggling being an actress and motherhood, but she doesn’t let that stop her from taking care of herself. She recently did the Whole30 elimination diet, which is a short-term nutrition reset that helps shake off unhealthy eating habits, return metabolism to normal, while recalibrating digestion and giving an immune system boost. Busy shared that it was tough at first, but she could feel it working for her. As for her career, Busy is doing a lot. She just launched her own talk show, Busy Tonight, in October 2018 and continues to land roles in TV and movies.
Jessica Alba, 37 - Gluten-Free Diet
Jessica Alba admits to indulging herself from time to time with food that she loves, but in most days, she doesn’t eat gluten, dairy, fried, processed foods. She tries to eat dishes that have low sugar and carbs but are high in lean proteins and vegetables. Jessica - a full-time mom, and entrepreneur - tries to work out at least four times a week, but with her busy schedule, it does get difficult to keep her fitness in check sometimes. She also realized that working out is more beneficial mentally rather than physically as it takes away the edge and makes her feel happier and more productive.
Goldie Hawn, 73 - Wheat-Free, Sugar-Free & Dairy-Free Green
Goldie Hawn can never start her day without her green juice! Her pet peeve is when there isn’t enough green juice - this is made of celery, kale, parsley, and green peppers. She also follows a healthy diet that’s wheat-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free. She laments how most people overeat, which is unhealthy. Goldie is also a believer of meditation and mindfulness. She even created her foundation, MindUp, which promotes mindful thinking to young kids. To her, meditation helps her de-stress and relax. She got back to the movies in 2017 with Snatched, alongside Amy Schumer and also joined the cast of The Christmas Chronicles in 2018.