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        20 Amazing Bodies of American Idol Stars 
    Here's how they stay strong.
By Anna BechtelDec 14, 2023
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Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at the 20 Amazing Bodies of American Idol Stars! From Kelly Clarkson to Keith Urban, these chart-topping artists have dazzled us on stage, and now they're sharing their secrets to looking and feeling fabulous. Discover how Katy Perry maintains her radiant skin, Luke Bryan conquers long bike rides, and Carrie Underwood keeps her body in top shape. Join us as we delve into the wellness routines, fitness tips, and self-care practices of your favorite American Idol personalities. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to lead a healthier and more vibrant life, just like these incredible stars.
1. Kelly Clarkson
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Kelly Clarkson was the series’ first ever winner. She tells People that she feels beautiful when she receives compliments, and she wants to give them to others. “I really do think that, yes, it’s nice to look beautiful and it’s nice to get dolled up,” she said. “But, it’s a different kind of thing when you get a smile from someone because you’ve done something that’s touched them. And I think that my mom complimented me in the best way growing up that wasn’t about aesthetics. It was about what’s happening inside and your character.”
2. Katy Perry
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Katy Perry is one of the judges on the series’ revival. She talked about some of her skincare secrets with The Wall Street Journal. "I have my certain potions and lotions, for sure, but I actually love Kora Organics, which is a line that Orlando’s ex-wife, Miranda made. She has this turmeric moisturizer that I swear by," Perry shares. "I just incorporated it into my life in the past year...once I find products they’re staples for decades. I use that a lot, but [Orlando and I] like to do steaming, sauna, cold plunges. We really like to wake up the self. We really like to take care of our telomeres, you know what I’m saying?"
3. Luke Bryan
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Luke Bryan is a judge on the series’ revival. He tells Men’s Journal that he loves to bike ride, and does a lot of long rides. “I've been doing some pretty long rides recently, going out around the house and doing 40 or 50 miles. A few of the guys I know who watch my numbers and stats came to me and said I was ready for the 100 miles. I wasn’t so sure, but I couldn’t turn it down. I also have a Trek Madone perfectly fit for me, which makes the miles easy.”
4. Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood won the show’s fourth season. She works with trainer, Eve Overland, to help her stay in shape. Overland shared some of Underwood’s workouts with E! News. "Each workout incorporates both upper-body as well as lower-body exercises. Most commonly, we will work with opposing muscle groups. Day one could be upper-body push exercises, like chest presses and triceps extensions, and lower-body pull exercises, like hamstring curls and deadlifts. Day two could be upper-body pull, like lat pull-downs and biceps curls, and lower-body push, like squats and lunges."
5. Ryan Seacrest
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Ryan Seacrest has been the host of the show since the beginning. He opened up about his health and wellness secrets with People. "I'm like con-vegan, I call it conveniently vegan," he says of his diet. "So I do cheat and eat things every once a while, but I try and mostly stay plant-based and fish-based occasionally."
6. Kellie Pickler
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Kellie Pickler first competed on season 5 of the show. She shared her skincare secrets with HollywoodLife. “When I’m getting ready for a big event and want a bit of that golden glow without exposing my skin to the sun, I use Tone Fruit Peels body wash to get my skin smooth before I apply a self-tanning lotion.”
7. Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Hudson was a contestant on the third season of the show. She talked about her self-care secrets with Allure. “I make a point to find time to exercise. I've been finding that healing and centering. I love bike riding. It feels [good] to be able to enjoy the fruits of my labor, to be able to sit on the porch, listen to the birds, watch the kids play. I appreciate it.”
8. Katharine McPhee
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Katharine McPhee was the runner-up of the show’s fifth season. In an interview with E! News, McPhee talked about her struggles with an eating disorder, and how having a baby made her more confident in her body. “What I didn't expect was to have the baby and then be so at peace with my body," she said. "I had this, wow, like this huge appreciation of what my body had just done and given me that I wish that I'd given myself a little bit more of that grace through the pregnancy." 
9. Lauren Alaina
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Lauren Alaina was the runner-up of season ten. She talked about how her wellness routine has changed to The Tennessean. “My low speed is what my high speed used to be,” she said. “I went from not working out at all to working out six days a week. The most rewarding thing, it’s not looking in the mirror because that’s hard for me. The most rewarding part is that I have people asking me to help them.”
10. Randy Jackson
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Randy Jackson is one of the show’s original judges. He notably lost a lot of weight, and is the founder of Unify Health Labs. “I was able to talk with top health experts: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, biologists, and more,” he wrote in a blog post on the website. “They helped me a lot on my journey. And I wanted to share this expertise and information with as many people as possible.”
11. David Archuleta
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David Archuleta was the runner-up of the show’s seventh season. He is open about his mental health, and came out as a member of the LGBTQ community. Archuleta talked about his journey with Wondermind. “Therapy helped me so much to get to a place where I understood myself. Before that, I looked at myself through the lens of what my parents raised me on or as someone who was on American Idol when I was 16 years old. I looked at myself through the lens of the public, and I used that to define me. And I grew up as a Latter-day Saint, aka the Mormons, and I used that lens to see myself and identify myself. While all those parts are a big part of what makes me who I am now and gives me my unique perspective on life, it was limiting.”
12. Haley Reinhart
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Haley Reinhart appeared on the show’s tenth season. She talked about what she wants people to take away from her music to Forbes. “I feel like I have several callings and one of them is to be a light warrior for whoever I can reach. There's a lot of people out there who are told even to feel sadder than they have to be. Like s**t's bad enough. So I'm trying to overcome what I'm dealing with, spread love and peace however cliche it sounds. That is the bottom line message for everything that I've put out. So I'd rather focus on that; help people reach their higher selves, their higher consciousness, and just focus on that especially at the shows. When we're together, I feel that energy bouncing back and forth. It depends what kind of energy you want to put out there, but I'd rather be uplifting powerfully.”
13. Scotty McCreery
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After having his first child, season ten winner, Scotty McCreery has learned to say “no” to things. “The power of saying ‘no’ to some things is becoming a big thing for me,” he told UsWeekly. “Realizing, ‘Hey man, you’re a father now.’ I wanna be there for my kid and we’re still busy, I’m still working my tail off, but we’re not saying ‘yes’ to everything like I used to always do. I gotta have time with my kid, I gotta have time with my family. So, that has changed a lot.”
14. Lionel Richie
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Lionel Richie is a judge on the revival series. He shared the best lessons he’s learned to Forbes. “The one I learned from most is get used to hearing no, but don't let that stop you. Half of the success stories, even in the tech world today, were people who dropped out of mainstream schools and followed their own desire to create something different. Like Steve Jobs and the Zuckerberg’s of the world. Of course, after they formed their company, they brought in great like-minds to help them formulate and put it together. But they didn't let anyone talk them out of what the dream was. They heard no and still had that stick-to-it-ness.”
15. Fantasia Barrino
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Fantasia Barrino won the third season of the show. She talked about her desire to stay healthy in an interview. “I wanted to be the person in my family to stand up and say, ‘okay we have to eat better and workout.’ I want to be around for a long time. I can’t travel like I do and not be healthy. You know how I move on stage. At any minute I could just pass out and that’s not good.”
16. Chris Daughtry
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Chris Daughtry appeared on the show’s fifth season, finishing in fourth place. He talked about his diet to Muscle and Fitness. “I have to change my eating habits,” he said. “I have to change the way I look at food. I have to change my lifestyle and not make it a ‘diet.’ And so I started trying to dial it in and then, this last year, I got really serious about it.”
17. Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez appeared as a judge on six seasons of the show. Lopez is an amazing dancer, and this makes up a lot of her fitness routine. She tells HELLO! Magazine, "I am 100 percent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy. Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that's so good for me is key to my happiness."  
18. Jordin Sparks
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Jordin Sparks won season six of the show, being the youngest person to do so. She talked about her diet in an interview with People. “I wanted to try eating smaller meals throughout the day instead of three big meals,” she says. “I like it a lot better and I don’t feel like I’m starving at any time. Just ‘grazing’ and fueling my body.”
19. Harry Connick Jr.
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Harry Connick Jr. appeared as a judge on the last four seasons of the original series, and is currently a judge on Australian Idol. In an interview with The Telegraph, he revealed that he and his wife, model Jill Goodacre, like to go on walks. “Jill loves to walk, so we take our two dogs to Irwin Park, not far from our house. Lucy, our shih-tzu, is 12, and Tuka, a rescued mixed breed, is two. Tuka basically looks like Toto from The Wizard of Oz.”
20. Keith Urban
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Keith Urban was a judge on the last five seasons of the original series. He opened up about his Vegas residency to USA Today. “Playing with the audience instead of playing at the audience is how I like to do what I do. I love the audience being engaged right out of the gate. In Vegas especially, you get a lot of different kinds of people, lots of fans and a handful of curious people who might know me from one song or from "(American) Idol” and they come to see what this guy is about. I’m not that kind of sit-there-and-watch-this performer. I love to be like, ‘We’re here, let’s go!’ I’m on my feet, you’re on your feet.”
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By Anna BechtelDec 14, 2023
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Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at the 20 Amazing Bodies of American Idol Stars! From Kelly Clarkson to Keith Urban, these chart-topping artists have dazzled us on stage, and now they're sharing their secrets to looking and feeling fabulous. Discover how Katy Perry maintains her radiant skin, Luke Bryan conquers long bike rides, and Carrie Underwood keeps her body in top shape. Join us as we delve into the wellness routines, fitness tips, and self-care practices of your favorite American Idol personalities. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to lead a healthier and more vibrant life, just like these incredible stars.
1. Kelly Clarkson
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Kelly Clarkson was the series’ first ever winner. She tells People that she feels beautiful when she receives compliments, and she wants to give them to others. “I really do think that, yes, it’s nice to look beautiful and it’s nice to get dolled up,” she said. “But, it’s a different kind of thing when you get a smile from someone because you’ve done something that’s touched them. And I think that my mom complimented me in the best way growing up that wasn’t about aesthetics. It was about what’s happening inside and your character.”
2. Katy Perry
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Katy Perry is one of the judges on the series’ revival. She talked about some of her skincare secrets with The Wall Street Journal. "I have my certain potions and lotions, for sure, but I actually love Kora Organics, which is a line that Orlando’s ex-wife, Miranda made. She has this turmeric moisturizer that I swear by," Perry shares. "I just incorporated it into my life in the past year...once I find products they’re staples for decades. I use that a lot, but [Orlando and I] like to do steaming, sauna, cold plunges. We really like to wake up the self. We really like to take care of our telomeres, you know what I’m saying?"
3. Luke Bryan
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Luke Bryan is a judge on the series’ revival. He tells Men’s Journal that he loves to bike ride, and does a lot of long rides. “I've been doing some pretty long rides recently, going out around the house and doing 40 or 50 miles. A few of the guys I know who watch my numbers and stats came to me and said I was ready for the 100 miles. I wasn’t so sure, but I couldn’t turn it down. I also have a Trek Madone perfectly fit for me, which makes the miles easy.”
4. Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood won the show’s fourth season. She works with trainer, Eve Overland, to help her stay in shape. Overland shared some of Underwood’s workouts with E! News. "Each workout incorporates both upper-body as well as lower-body exercises. Most commonly, we will work with opposing muscle groups. Day one could be upper-body push exercises, like chest presses and triceps extensions, and lower-body pull exercises, like hamstring curls and deadlifts. Day two could be upper-body pull, like lat pull-downs and biceps curls, and lower-body push, like squats and lunges."
5. Ryan Seacrest
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Ryan Seacrest has been the host of the show since the beginning. He opened up about his health and wellness secrets with People. "I'm like con-vegan, I call it conveniently vegan," he says of his diet. "So I do cheat and eat things every once a while, but I try and mostly stay plant-based and fish-based occasionally."
6. Kellie Pickler
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Kellie Pickler first competed on season 5 of the show. She shared her skincare secrets with HollywoodLife. “When I’m getting ready for a big event and want a bit of that golden glow without exposing my skin to the sun, I use Tone Fruit Peels body wash to get my skin smooth before I apply a self-tanning lotion.”
7. Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Hudson was a contestant on the third season of the show. She talked about her self-care secrets with Allure. “I make a point to find time to exercise. I've been finding that healing and centering. I love bike riding. It feels [good] to be able to enjoy the fruits of my labor, to be able to sit on the porch, listen to the birds, watch the kids play. I appreciate it.”
8. Katharine McPhee
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Katharine McPhee was the runner-up of the show’s fifth season. In an interview with E! News, McPhee talked about her struggles with an eating disorder, and how having a baby made her more confident in her body. “What I didn't expect was to have the baby and then be so at peace with my body," she said. "I had this, wow, like this huge appreciation of what my body had just done and given me that I wish that I'd given myself a little bit more of that grace through the pregnancy." 
9. Lauren Alaina
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Lauren Alaina was the runner-up of season ten. She talked about how her wellness routine has changed to The Tennessean. “My low speed is what my high speed used to be,” she said. “I went from not working out at all to working out six days a week. The most rewarding thing, it’s not looking in the mirror because that’s hard for me. The most rewarding part is that I have people asking me to help them.”
10. Randy Jackson
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Randy Jackson is one of the show’s original judges. He notably lost a lot of weight, and is the founder of Unify Health Labs. “I was able to talk with top health experts: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, biologists, and more,” he wrote in a blog post on the website. “They helped me a lot on my journey. And I wanted to share this expertise and information with as many people as possible.”
11. David Archuleta
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David Archuleta was the runner-up of the show’s seventh season. He is open about his mental health, and came out as a member of the LGBTQ community. Archuleta talked about his journey with Wondermind. “Therapy helped me so much to get to a place where I understood myself. Before that, I looked at myself through the lens of what my parents raised me on or as someone who was on American Idol when I was 16 years old. I looked at myself through the lens of the public, and I used that to define me. And I grew up as a Latter-day Saint, aka the Mormons, and I used that lens to see myself and identify myself. While all those parts are a big part of what makes me who I am now and gives me my unique perspective on life, it was limiting.”
12. Haley Reinhart
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Haley Reinhart appeared on the show’s tenth season. She talked about what she wants people to take away from her music to Forbes. “I feel like I have several callings and one of them is to be a light warrior for whoever I can reach. There's a lot of people out there who are told even to feel sadder than they have to be. Like s**t's bad enough. So I'm trying to overcome what I'm dealing with, spread love and peace however cliche it sounds. That is the bottom line message for everything that I've put out. So I'd rather focus on that; help people reach their higher selves, their higher consciousness, and just focus on that especially at the shows. When we're together, I feel that energy bouncing back and forth. It depends what kind of energy you want to put out there, but I'd rather be uplifting powerfully.”
13. Scotty McCreery
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After having his first child, season ten winner, Scotty McCreery has learned to say “no” to things. “The power of saying ‘no’ to some things is becoming a big thing for me,” he told UsWeekly. “Realizing, ‘Hey man, you’re a father now.’ I wanna be there for my kid and we’re still busy, I’m still working my tail off, but we’re not saying ‘yes’ to everything like I used to always do. I gotta have time with my kid, I gotta have time with my family. So, that has changed a lot.”
14. Lionel Richie
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Lionel Richie is a judge on the revival series. He shared the best lessons he’s learned to Forbes. “The one I learned from most is get used to hearing no, but don't let that stop you. Half of the success stories, even in the tech world today, were people who dropped out of mainstream schools and followed their own desire to create something different. Like Steve Jobs and the Zuckerberg’s of the world. Of course, after they formed their company, they brought in great like-minds to help them formulate and put it together. But they didn't let anyone talk them out of what the dream was. They heard no and still had that stick-to-it-ness.”
15. Fantasia Barrino
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Fantasia Barrino won the third season of the show. She talked about her desire to stay healthy in an interview. “I wanted to be the person in my family to stand up and say, ‘okay we have to eat better and workout.’ I want to be around for a long time. I can’t travel like I do and not be healthy. You know how I move on stage. At any minute I could just pass out and that’s not good.”
16. Chris Daughtry
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Chris Daughtry appeared on the show’s fifth season, finishing in fourth place. He talked about his diet to Muscle and Fitness. “I have to change my eating habits,” he said. “I have to change the way I look at food. I have to change my lifestyle and not make it a ‘diet.’ And so I started trying to dial it in and then, this last year, I got really serious about it.”
17. Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez appeared as a judge on six seasons of the show. Lopez is an amazing dancer, and this makes up a lot of her fitness routine. She tells HELLO! Magazine, "I am 100 percent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy. Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that's so good for me is key to my happiness."  
18. Jordin Sparks
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Jordin Sparks won season six of the show, being the youngest person to do so. She talked about her diet in an interview with People. “I wanted to try eating smaller meals throughout the day instead of three big meals,” she says. “I like it a lot better and I don’t feel like I’m starving at any time. Just ‘grazing’ and fueling my body.”
19. Harry Connick Jr.
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Harry Connick Jr. appeared as a judge on the last four seasons of the original series, and is currently a judge on Australian Idol. In an interview with The Telegraph, he revealed that he and his wife, model Jill Goodacre, like to go on walks. “Jill loves to walk, so we take our two dogs to Irwin Park, not far from our house. Lucy, our shih-tzu, is 12, and Tuka, a rescued mixed breed, is two. Tuka basically looks like Toto from The Wizard of Oz.”
20. Keith Urban
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Keith Urban was a judge on the last five seasons of the original series. He opened up about his Vegas residency to USA Today. “Playing with the audience instead of playing at the audience is how I like to do what I do. I love the audience being engaged right out of the gate. In Vegas especially, you get a lot of different kinds of people, lots of fans and a handful of curious people who might know me from one song or from "(American) Idol” and they come to see what this guy is about. I’m not that kind of sit-there-and-watch-this performer. I love to be like, ‘We’re here, let’s go!’ I’m on my feet, you’re on your feet.”

        
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TV game show stars not only captivate audiences with their charisma and wit but also inspire with their remarkable dedication to health and wellness. From Price Is Right's Alexis Gaube, an advocate for social justice, to Survivor's Jeff Probst, who unveils his skincare secret, these personalities showcase stunning transformations and resilient mindsets. Drew Carey's motivation for fitness, Vanna White's timeless grace, Tyra Banks' body positivity journey—each narrative reflects unique paths to excellence. This compilation delves into the awe-inspiring physical and mental journeys of 15 game show icons, celebrating their diverse approaches to maintaining amazing bodies that mirror their vibrant careers.
1. Alexis Gaube
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Price Is Right model, Alexis Gaube, isn’t afraid to speak out. In 2021, she spoke out on Instagram supporting the Asian community after the shooting. She captioned the post, “I’ve been struggling, trying to come up with any kind of words to properly describe how I’ve felt lately regarding the frightening uptick of violence against the AAPI community, especially after the hate fueled racist attack that transpired Tuesday 💔 My heart pours out for the AAPI community. I stand with you and I support you. We cannot continue to let hateful rhetoric be louder than the voices of those who are being hurt/attacked. Its more than a square on a screen.... It’s education, listening, using your voice to speak up and speak out, supporting local businesses, volunteering, donating, reporting, petitions. Because we aren’t safe,until we are all safe.”2. Drew Carey
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The Price Is Right host, Drew Carey, shared his reasons for getting healthy with Success.com. “My kid made the difference,” Carey says. “I wanted to stay alive long enough to see him graduate from high school, and I was doing some math in my head, and I thought, ‘If I don’t stop what I’m doing, I’m not going to live long enough for that’.”3. Vanna White
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Vanna White has been a presenter on Wheel Of Fortune for years. She’s managed to look amazing all this time. White opened up about her secrets in an interview with Yahoo Life. "I do the best I can. I eat pretty good. I exercise. I just try to stay healthy, and be the best I can at my age."
4. Jane Lynch
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The Weakest Link host, Jane Lynch, talked about her fitness journey in an interview with Parade. “I don’t like to work out. I keep joining and quitting the same gym. And I’m in the join mode now. But I know how important it is, especially when on the verge of 60, to keep your muscles strong. As I get older, I hope that a wave of grace washes over me that makes me really want to go to the gym in the morning and lift weights. I live up in the canyon though and take about 25 stairs to get to the house, 15 to my bedroom, and my office is in the guesthouse, which is about another 30. So I am walking all the time!”5. Brooke Burns
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The Chase host, Brooke Burns, likes to run to keep herself in shape.  “I love getting outside in the morning,” she says to Women’s Running. “It helps me start my day with a really healthy outlook and with a great endorphin rush. Selfishly, I love getting up and getting it done. I grew up in a fit family, and my parents set a really great example for me. I never thought, ‘Oh, I have to go work out.’ It was more of a lifestyle.”6. Julie Chen
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In an interview, Big Brother host Julie Chen talked about her fitness regime. “I work out six days a week. Three days a week, I work with my trainer doing crossfit, two days a week doing yoga, and one day a week Pilates. Sundays are my days off most of the time. Otherwise, it’s treadmill. Or maybe some weights.”
7. Tyra Banks
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Tyra Banks has hosted America’s Next Top Model, America’s Got Talent, and Dancing With The Stars. In an interview with People, she talked about her process of losing weight. "I used to feel like my body was not mine," Banks said. "I've been too thin or too big. And I used to feel like I was betraying people if I lost weight. Now I'm a different body type. But I don't feel like I'm betraying people. I've still got a--, I've still got boobs!"
8. Julianne Hough
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Julianne Hough is returning to Dancing With The Stars as a host in the new season. She shared some of her wellness tips in an interview with Us Weekly. “Mindset is first! Healthy brain equals a healthy body. Staying focused on your personal journey and creating a happy environment makes for a healthier lifestyle.”
9. Brooke Burke
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Brooke Burke hosted Dancing With The Stars from 2010 to 2013. She talked about some of her diet secrets in an interview with HollywoodLife. “We need fat, it’s all the things that we were trained not to do that really feed our brain and our skin, our hair. I do eat a lot of fat but I am pretty conscious of what I eat, I don’t eat processed food really at all. I intermittent fast faithfully but I’m not like 16 hours strict, it really depends, but I start with the coffee and then after I finish my workout I usually have a really good shake that is full of everything I need from almond milk to good collagen protein, it will probably have some MCT oil in there, some dates, some macca energy, pretty much all the good stuff and that sustains me for a while. So I’ll do that nearly every day.”
10. Padma Lakshmi
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Former Top Chef host, Padma Lakshmi talked about her workout routine in an interview with People. “I've been boxing for over 20 years on and off when my joints permit. I love boxing,” she says. “I mean, as much as boxing has helped me physically, it's done way more for me mentally. And I highly recommend it for anyone who's looking to feel more grounded, more focused and more in their body, as well as have more clarity.”
11. Wayne Brady
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Let’s Make A Deal host, Wayne Brady, opened up about his fitness journey in a 2014 interview with BlackDoctor.org. “I’ve definitely gotten stronger,” Brady says. “A couple weeks ago I was able to start benching 205 pounds. And not even like that was my max or, ‘Oh, I’m gonna crap myself.’ It was like, ‘I’ve got more.’ That was a good feeling.”12. Meredith Vieira
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Meredith Vieira has hosted a lot of things, including Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. When she guest-hosted The Today Show, she opened up about her past insecurities with her body. “I had a big butt—but all of me [was big], I was a chubby girl," says Vieira. “I had this bike and I was rounding the curve, and this was one of my good friends sitting on the curb with a little boy, so we had to be, like, 8, maybe, and she referred to my rear end. To this day, it sticks in my head.”
13. Kelly Ripa
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In addition to hosting Live With Kelly and Mark for 20 years, Kelly Ripa also hosts Generation Gap. In 2015, she talked about her fitness routine with People. "There are a lot of people that don't have to work out, and I am so happy for them, but I have to work out for my body type. It's part of my routine. It's part of my ritual. It doesn't just make me look better, but it makes me emotionally feel better."
14. Jeff Probst
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Survivor host Jeff Probst revealed his secrets for staying youthful to GQ. “I don't have a grooming secret. Once or twice a year I will do some sort of face laser, which is not as severe as it sounds. One of them is called Fraxel, a wand that they just sort of run over your face. It t leaves you red for about three days. But it brings all of the sun damage to the surface. And by the seventh day, it all flakes off, and it's like you have a brand new face. Here’s the thing: I've been shooting Survivor for 20 years and my skin looks better than it ever has. You can reverse the damage.”15. Phil Keoghan
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The Amazing Race and Tough As Nails host, Phil Keoghan, opened up about his life and career on theSwitch For Good podcast. He revealed that he decided to cut out and limit dairy. “I'm not gonna say that I'm 100% dairy free, because occasionally I accidentally eat something, but I have no problem at all now not having dairy. And I will even ask now, ‘oh, does that have dairy?’ I would say overall, my energy level is up I do, I just feel better for it.”
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        7 Amazing Bodies of The Price is Right Stars
    Here’s how they stay fit.

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By Anna BechtelAug 20, 2023
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The charismatic stars of "The Price is Right" showcase more than just their game show prowess – they're also dedicated to maintaining exceptional physical and mental well-being. From innovative workout routines to skincare secrets and outdoor adventures, these personalities prove that staying in shape is a multifaceted journey. Join us as we delve into the impressive fitness regimens and personal insights of Manuela Arbeláez, Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster, Devin Goda, James O’Halloran, Alexis Gaube, and even the show's host Drew Carey. Discover the tales behind their commitment to health and the transformative effects it has had on their lives.
1. Manuela Arbeláez
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Manuela Arbeláez makes sure to stay in shape. She shared some of her favorite exercises in this video she posted on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing a plank on an exercise ball, lateral pulldown crunches, and is pushing a weighted cart. She captioned the post,  “A rare sighting of me not working out at F45// Abs and cardio blast. Here are some of my favorite moves! Save this for your next workout.”
2. Rachel Reynolds
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Rachel Reynolds has been on The Price Is Right for years. She opened up about what it’s like working on the show to People. "I still feel their excitement," says Reynolds. "Every day is different. Even though it's the same game show and we play tons of different games, it doesn't matter. We have new contestants, different personalities. So, it's the last thing from being boring at all. It's not your regular nine-to-five job as everyone knows."
3. Amber Lancaster
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Amber Lancaster has amazing skin, and many of her followers want to know her secrets. She shared one of her favorite products on TikTok. "First of all it's Tretinoin - you need a prescription for this - I've been using it for 15 years and it literally changed my skin. 41 years old and I credit this little tube right here, it stimulates collagen production and it's the number one scientifically proven ingredient that change your skin."
4. Devin Goda
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Prior to modeling on The Price Is Right, Devin Goda was a football player. While those two jobs might sound completely different, he tells People that there are a lot of similarities between them, which helps with his modeling. “It’s just like the playbook in football,” he says. “You have to know what you’re doing. You have to know where you’re going. You have to know where you’re looking at. It kind of incorporates more than I thought it would.”
5. James O’Halloran
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James O’Halloran makes sure to stay in shape. No matter where he is. O’Halloran makes sure to know exercises that are able to be done anywhere. He shared some of them in this video on his Instagram. In it, O’Halloran is seen doing pull-ups, hanging oblique crunches, squat lunges, and squat jumps.
6. Alexis Gaube
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Alexis Gaube does a lot of outdoor activities. In this highlight video she posted on Instagram from a trip to Africa, she is seen hiking and horseback riding. Gaube captioned the post, “Now that I’m FINALLY getting over the biggest travel burden.. Jetlag .. and had some time to reflect .. I’m so ready to share some more of our African Adventure. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience. What a way to close out 2021!! Will be posting some more photos, videos, and info in the following days. I didn’t have the wifi to answer any questions in time… so if you had any.. feel free to ask in the comments!”
7. Drew Carey
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In an interview with Success.com, Drew Carey talked about his weight loss and the changes he made to his lifestyle.  “I’ve been super-happy lately,” he says. “I’m eating better, taking better care of myself. When I was doing [The Drew Carey Show], I was eating a lot of garbage, I was drinking a lot, so I had a lot of mood swings. I had diabetes.”
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        7 Amazing Bodies of the Stars of "FBI"
    Here are their approaches to life.

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By Anna BechtelAug 31, 2023
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The hit series "FBI" showcases not only gripping crime narratives but also a cast of stars with incredible bodies and unique fitness approaches. From Missy Peregrym's love for athletic roles to Alana de la Garza's trust in her creative process, these actors bring more than just their acting chops to the screen. Sela Ward's poolside laps, Zeeko Zaki's protein-powered transformation, Vedette Lim's desert hikes, and Ebonee Noel's technical dialogue mastery all contribute to their on-screen personas. Even Connie Nielsen's thoughtfully curated diet reflects her commitment to holistic well-being. Join us in exploring the inspiring physical journeys of these "FBI" stars.
1. Missy Peregrym
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FBI isn’t the first action role Missy Peregrym had. She previously starred in the cop drama Rookie Blue and in the gymnastics film Stick It. According to an interview in People, these choices are intentional. "I like roles where I get to do stunts and be athletic, so I'm playing the vulnerability every woman has and also the ability to handle crazy situations.”2. Alana de la Garza
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Alana de la Garza talked about what she likes about starring in FBIin an interview. “There is something really relaxing about that creative process when you trust the people you work with and you’re able to perform. If you’re able to take words off a page and, luckily, the words that are on our pages are just incredible. The storytellers that we have that are writing these scripts are so good that you can trust that and you’re able to feel creatively complete by trusting the other characters on the show who are also your friends. There is something relaxing about that.”
3. Sela Ward
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Sela Ward loves to swim to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Facebook of herself in the pool after doing laps. She captioned the photo, “Got my laps in for the day! Can someone hand me a towel, please?”
4. Zeeko Zaki
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Zeeko Zaki talked about his weight loss in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "The craziest part was just being kind of a different person every year. You get like 10 lbs. a year, I wanted to do it slow," Zaki explained. "But my biggest tip and the thing that I walked away from was a little trick I learned from The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss — 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. So give it a shot."
5. Vedette Lim
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Vedette Lim spends a lot of time outside. Naturally, she likes to do outdoor workouts to keep herself in shape. Lim posted this photo on Instagram of herself going on a hike in the deserts of Arizona. She captioned it, “A visit to my birth state.”
6. Ebonee Noel
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Ebonee Noel has worked with Dick Wolf in both FBI and Law & Order SVU. She talked about her process with playing her roles in an interview with One Chicago. “I tried to make the technical dialogue be as interesting as possible when delivering it, because I know some of the stuff, I got the script and it’s like what am I talking about here? If I don’t know what I’m talking about, the audience is going to have no idea what I’m talking about. So it’s just fleshing out that jargon and trying to find her joy in figuring these things out.”
7. Connie Nielsen
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In a 2014 interview with Parade, Connie Nielsen talked about her diet. “For breakfast, I eat organic food with high fat content, such as whole milk yogurt, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and a scrambled egg. I cook it in organic grape seed oil for its high omega content. I drink a cappuccino for its dose of milk and the coffee for its taste, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. At lunch, I might eat smoked salmon with a slice of Mozzarella di Bufala, made from the milk of domestic water buffalo, along with avocado.”
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        20 Amazing Bodies of Midwestern Celebrities
    Here’s how they stay in shape.

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By Anna BechtelNov 23, 2023
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The American Midwest has produced some of the most talented and beloved celebrities in the entertainment industry. From actors and actresses to musicians and comedians, these Midwestern stars have not only captivated us with their talents but also inspired us with their dedication to health and wellness. In this article, we'll take a closer look at 20 amazing bodies of Midwestern celebrities and the secrets they've shared about maintaining their physical and mental well-being. From workout routines to dietary philosophies, these stars offer valuable insights into achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle in the heartland of America.
1. Sara Evans
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The country singer was born and raised in Missouri. Evans revealed in an interview that she still indulges in her favorite foods, she just makes sure to find a good balance. “It's everything in moderation. That's the way I like to live life: everything in moderation. If you're sitting there and you've had two pieces of pizza and you feel stuffed, don't go for that third one. It's common sense. I have no diet tricks.”
2. John Legend
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John Legend is from Springfield, Ohio. He shared some of his wellness secrets with NBC’s Make It. “I usually have eggs and a salad and maybe a piece of like whole grain toast…I have a salad with every meal. Run or walk or do something to keep your blood flowing and get you energized for the day.”
3. Melissa McCarthy
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Melissa McCarthy grew up in Illinois. She has been open about her struggles with weight and body image. McCarthy told CBS This Morning that she is working to not stress about her body. “I truly stopped worrying about [my weight]. I stopped over-analyzing, over-thinking, over-doing anything…I just stopped constantly being worried about it and I think there’s something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked.”
4. Gabrielle Union
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Actress Gabrielle Union is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She shared this video on Instagram of herself working out in the gym. In it, Union is seen running on a treadmill, doing push-ups with a resistance band, and doing sit-ups on an exercise ball. She captioned the post, “Drop the fitness routine? Say less 💪🏾 These were the workouts leading up to Milan. I train with @greggyhustle @quinnfischman @heartandhustlegym in LA and we collaborated with @fitonapp so y’all can see our full workouts and train with us for FREEEEEEEEE! Check us out. Meanwhile @beyonce got me in a chokehold 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾. PS My weight fluctuates due to my peri menopause and my hormones etc so it was suggested I give up gluten, dairy, alcohol and caffeine to help regulate my hormones and lessen the memory fog, moodiness, insomnia, hair loss, bloating and all the other fun 😵‍💫side effects. I stuck to the no gluten and dairy cuz I’m ya know, human. I reserve the right to fluxate.”
5. Halle Berry
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Halle Berry is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She works with trainer Peter Lee Thomas to help her stay healthy. Thomas shared to HollywoodLife that Berry is on the ketogenic diet and eats foods to manage her diabetes. “She really likes lamb, so she’ll often have a lamb chop or her chef will make her a really nice ketogenic stew, that will have a lot of cauliflower and broccoli and other vegetables that are filling and some sort of lean grass fed protein in it. Another dinner she often has is ketogenic chill, which is made from a lot of veggies and ground grass fed beef. Her chef will leave out the beans because beans have a lot of carbohydrates, they have fiber, but they have a lot of carbs and in order to regulate her insulin because of her diabetes, Halle does keep her diet very low carbohydrate. It’s an amazing way to stay in great shape because she totally stops craving those things.”
6. Katie Holmes
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Katie Holmes is originally from Toledo, Ohio. She broke down her workout secrets in a cover story for Shape. "I exercise four times a week,” she says. “Variety is key, or I get bored. I like Spinning, boxing, and yoga, and sometimes I'll take a dance class. I have my own Spin bike, so I can do it at home when I have to get up really early; otherwise I go to FlywheelSports. I got into boxing a couple of years ago, and now I take classes at Rumble. They play great music, and it's so fun. It targets your upper body, which is good because I can forget to do that."
7. Mark Ruffalo
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Mark Ruffalo is originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin. In an interview with Collider, Ruffalo talked about his approach as a producer. “My style, as a producer, is really to be in radical collaboration with people. The more I do it now, the more powerful I see that can be. You’re curating and pulling together the pieces, and you’re using your taste to create a framework, in the material and in the talent. But ultimately, what I’ve learned is that what works best for this high mentality is that you bring together this team, and then you create a space for them to be the best version of themselves.
8. Kristen Bell
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Kristen Bell was born and raised in Michigan. She shared her approach and motivations behind working out to Shape Magazine. “It's important to me to show my children that I care about my health and fitness enough to stay committed," she said. "So when I'm in their room with them, I'll do some squats. When they ask what I'm doing, I'll say I'm getting my physical fitness in. And because they copy everything I do, the next time they pick up a heavy bag they'll say, ‘I'm getting my workout in.'"
9. Taylor Lautner
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Actor Taylor Lautner is originally from Michigan. He likes to cook, and shared some of his favorite recipes with Yahoo. "I have a mean chicken thigh marinade," says Lautner. "I do a great steak as well. I make a great cauliflower puree, and [my fiancée and I] love mushrooms and onions so we'll do sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions with pretty much any and every meal."
10. Jessica Biel
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Actress Jessica Biel is originally from Minnesota. In an AMA she did on Reddit, Biel opened up about her diet. She says that she’s a big believer in moderation. “I try to eat really clean… fruits and vegetables, fish, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I like my cheat days and I go BIG.”
11. Jana Kramer
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Jana Kramer was born in Michigan. She works with trainer, Erin Opera, to keep herself in shape, even when she was pregnant. “She had a lot of discipline during her pregnancy. She really stayed on track,” Opera told Us Weekly. “We worked out consistently and not every workout was hard and things weren’t always intense, but we worked out consistently ‘til the day before the baby was born and so her bounce-back was quick.”
12. January Jones
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Actress January Jones grew up in South Dakota. She revealed in an interview with Shape that she likes to take Lagree Pilates classes. “There are 10 of us in the class, and I like having women on both sides of me to push me. When I did the private Pilates lessons a couple of years ago, I just saw myself getting lazy with it because there wasn’t that drive for competition. For me, that’s what’s motivating. If there’s someone strong next to me, I definitely want to up my game. I find myself looking forward to it more than I’ve ever looked forward to a workout.”
13. Kate Upton
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Model Kate Upton is from St. Joseph, Michigan. She works with trainer, Ben Bruno, to keep herself in shape. "She trains harder than just about any client I've ever had,” Bruno told E! News about Upton. “I've trained a lot of athletes and Kate trains as hard as anybody. She's very dedicated, works hard and the other part too that kind of goes hand in hand with what we do in the gym is that she's got her eating on track. She's very disciplined with her eating. She's been great about limiting sugar."
14. Ellie Kemper
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Ellie Kemper grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She tells Us Weekly that she loves to go to SoulCycle classes. “I happen to love it because it makes me feel young again. It makes me feel like I’m at the club again, but also it makes me feel like an athlete. I played field hockey and I ran track, and I really like the idea that someone is coaching me. It takes me back to a time in my youth when I was thriving. So that’s why I love it.” 
15. Jenna Fischer
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Jenna Fischer is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She tells Good Housekeeping that she loves yoga. "After a long weekend of play dates and sporting events and kid birthday parties, I can't tell you how much I crave my Monday morning yoga class," admits Fischer.  "As we get started with stretching, the first 20 minutes of every class is usually me fighting my brain to relax, to stop making to-do lists, and to stop making notes on my mental calendar. The more poses we do, the more my brain gets quiet."
16. Hilary Swank
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Academy Award winner, Hilary Swank is from Lincoln, Nebraska. She likes to share a lot of her favorite exercises on Instagram. In this video, Swank is seen doing Bulgarian split squats with hand weights. She captioned the post, “#FitnessFriday, brought to you by #BulgarianSplitSquats! 🍑 Here's to balance, focus and hip flexibility... work hard, play harder, everyone! #GetLow.”
17. Loni Love
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Comedian, TV host, and actress, Loni Love, is from Detroit. Love is open about her weight loss journey. She shared this photo on Instagram showing her progress. Love captioned the post, “To date I'm down 37 lbs ( still a long way to go) .. the top pic filmed April 2022... the bottom pic was filmed Aug 2022.. @mentoringqueens will air. This weekend. Check your local listing... take your time, make little changes, You can hit your goals…”
18. Sutton Foster
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While Sutton Foster was born in Georgia, she was raised in Troy, Michigan. She revealed to Women’s Health that she believes in balance when it comes to her diet. "My food philosophy is everything in moderation; I have found that restriction doesn't work for me. As soon as I tell myself that I can't eat something, I just want it more."
19. Nikki Glaser
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Comedian and TV host, Nikki Glaser, is from Cincinnati, Ohio. In an essay for The Cut, Glaser revealed her struggles with an eating disorder, and how she is overcoming it. "I used to get really high off the feeling of hunger, and I do a lot of work to combat that now," she said. "There are days where I really struggle with gaining a couple pounds or my jeans' fitting too tight. But I try to keep in mind the best thing I've learned: When you stop fighting it, when you stop trying to control it, your body will just be what it needs to be. It will find a balance. I never thought that giving up was the solution, but it really was for me."
20. Lili Reinhart
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Actress Lili Reinhart is from Cleveland, Ohio. Reinhart is vocal about her dislike of beauty standards and diet culture. She talked about this on her Instagram stories in 2022. "I didn't think being in this industry, that is so obsessed with women's bodies and weights, could ever mess with my own body acceptance and positivity…but it has. To not feel at home in my own skin is a devastating feeling. Let's continue to talk about it. Normalize it. Empathize with others. Show compassion and kindness."
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        German Model Leonie Hanne Stuns in Style
    From coffee perks to Pilates workouts, learn her daily habits for a balanced lifestyle.

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By Leah GrothJan 22, 2025
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Leonie Hanne is living her best life in Thailand – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the German model flaunts her fantastic figure in a $750 Missoni bathing suit while enjoying a boating day in the tropics. “She dreamed of a tropical adventure 🦋,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Stunning,” commented one of her followers. ”So beautiful,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits. 

            
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Leonie enjoys the perks of caffeine. In one of her posts from Thailand, she drinks a cup of coffee at the poolside. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

            
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Leonie does Pilates at the super exclusive London studio Pilates in the Clouds. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress, and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

            
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        Leonie tries to get a workout in daily, preferably in the morning. I still try to get up early to maintain a sense of routine. I start every day with a quick at-home workout and a homemade acai bowl, before starting work on emails and content creation. I’ve been getting really into TikTok lately, it’s funny and keeps me feeling energised!” she told Arcadia. 

            
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It takes a village, according to Leonie. “Community is key! The people you surround yourself with are more important than ever, as we are all trying to find ways to stay connected without being physically present. Speaking to people either on the phone or through social media can shift your mindset and motivation more than ever before,” she says. 

            
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Leonie focuses on maintaining small, healthy habits. “Do something every day that brings you joy. Even if that means having something small to look forward to, like having your favourite snacks around the house or changing into an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself,” she says. 
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        Love Island's Sophie Piper Is Living "Island Life"
    Discover how Love Island beauty Sophie Piper embraces island life with diet, fitness, and self-care tips.

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By Leah GrothJan 21, 2025
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Sophie Piper is embracing island life – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the Love Island beauty shows off her fantastic figure in a swimsuit during a tropical vacation at Kandima Maldives with Josh Ritchie. “Island life,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps taken at the picturesque resort. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

            
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Sophie claims she hasn’t gone under the knife. “It’s your own body, you can do what you want to,” she told Grazia, weighing in on the show’s reputation for girls getting work done. “I wouldn’t have surgery myself; I don’t want it. I’ve got such a low pain tolerance as well; I’d be squirming around.”

            
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Sophie loves paddle boarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and cardio. Water sports can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 calories for a female of the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

            
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When Sophie hits the mountains, she throws on a pair of skis. “Ski club,” she captioned a photo. Research has linked downhill skiing to several health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, the prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress, and the occurrence of memory deficits decline. 

            
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On her recent Maldives vacation, Sophie and Josh snorkeled in the crystal clear water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning. 
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        Tammy Hembrow is "More Motivated Than Ever"
    Join her challenges for workouts, meal tracking, and more for a healthier lifestyle.

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By Anna BechtelJan 21, 2025
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Tammy Hembrow is a fitness influencer and expert. She has her own app, called Tammy Fit. Hembrow has a lot of challenges on her app. Recently, she advertised a challenge with a workout video on Instagram. Hembrow captioned the post, “We are 3 days into our first @tammyfitapp challenge of the year & I am more motivated than everrrrr. (Sign ups are still open if you haven’t joined yet - there’s still time to catch up!! - link in bio). Soooo happy seeing so many of my girlies (and guys) in this challenge doing it with me!! And I CANNOT wait to see everyone’s results at the end of the 8 weeks. We got thissss 💪🏼”

            
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Hembrow is seen doing pulldowns in her Instagram video. Piedmont reports that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

            
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Hembrow is seen doing a lot of exercises with weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

            
                She Tracks Her Meals
            
            
        
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Hembrow likes to track her meals on her app. She talked about the benefits of this in the caption of this “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. “Make sure to take advantage of the calorie/macro tracking features in the @tammyfitapp during this challenge guys. It can be really helpful in reaching specific goals quicker. And it also can help educate you on your food choices when it comes to nutrition, ratios, hidden calories, overeating or under eating etc. honestly I’d recommend any beginner try it out just to get a good feel for how you’re fuelling your body!! I feel like when people think of ‘meal tracking’ it can be seen as something that seems restrictive or something only bodybuilders do. When in reality it can be such a helpful tool and you can learn things that will actually encourage long term habits 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

            
                She Loves Bananas
            
            
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Hembrow is seen enjoying bananas in her “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic states that bananas have a lot of benefits. “A single medium-sized banana offers about 32 mg of the mineral magnesium, which fulfills around 8% to 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Magnesium is involved in many processes in your body, including: Blood pressure. Blood sugar levels. Building proteins. Maintaining bone. Muscle function. Nerve function.”

            
                She Loves Cottage Cheese
            
            
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Hembrow is seen enjoying her bananas with cottage cheese in the previous Instagram video. Cottage cheese is very healthy. UCLA Health reports, “Cottage cheese’s protein content and low calories make it an ideal food for weight management. Research shows that whether you are trying to lose weight or reduce your risk of overweight or obesity, eating a high-protein diet can help you feel full and satisfied for longer.”
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