20 Amazing Bodies of Food Network Stars

Explore the health and wellness journeys of 20 Food Network stars. From skincare secrets cherished since childhood, like Giada De Laurentiis, to Ree Drummond's eye-opening calorie counting, these culinary experts prioritize well-being. Rachael Ray's veggie-centric diet and Valerie Bertinelli's candid body image journey inspire. Katie Lee dismisses carb restrictions for balance, while Trisha Yearwood's Zumba workouts and Ayesha Curry's manifesting routines motivate. Molly Yeh's garden-fresh produce and Sunny Anderson's 'shred' journey offer insights. Read on.

1. Giada De Laurentiis

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Giada De Laurentiis tells People that skincare and self-care are very important to her. She says that she picked this up as a child. “My mom was very good about self-care, my grandmother was very good about self-care,” she said. “I watched them, and I became very diligent at a very young age about taking care of my skin, using sunscreen and just keeping it healthy all the time.”

2. Ree Drummond

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Ree Drummond, better known as “The Pioneer Woman”, shared some of her weight loss secrets on her website. “Counting my calories was nothing short of eye opening, and for me it was essential. I'd completely lost track of the calories I was consuming on a daily basis, so it was very helpful to get a handle on what I was looking at. I could tell if it was working by whether I was losing weight over time, and adjusted up or down naturally as I went.

3. Rachael Ray

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Rachael Ray shared some of her and her husband’s favorite foods with EatingWell. "We eat a very healthy diet and eat a ton of vegetables. I got shunned in kindergarten because I was eating a sardine sandwich. I was eating kale before kale was cool.”

4. Valerie Bertinelli

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Valerie Bertinelli has been open about her body image struggles. She revealed on Instagram that she is working on them. “Please don't come to me for diet advice. I have failed more times than I have succeeded. Releasing weight is a nice side effect for sure, but this journey has to be, for me, much more than that this time. I'm doing my best to take care of my heart and my head and recover from verbal and emotional abuse that I finally realize I did not deserve."

5. Katie Lee

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Katie Lee shared her diet secrets with Health Magazine. “I don’t subscribe to that no-carb thing. I’m so sick of the Atkins diet and all that. First of all, if you’re not eating carbs, all you do is think about them. It’s one of those things that you take out and, initially, you lose weight, but you are miserable. So pizza and also french fries — with an absurd amount of ketchup.”

6. Trisha Yearwood

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Singer and TV host, Trisha Yearwood, shared her weight loss secrets in a 2013 interview with Good Housekeeping. "If I go to Zumba at 6:30, I don't get home until almost eight o'clock. I don't want to eat after I've burned all those calories, plus I don't have as much free time before bedtime.”

7. Ayesha Curry

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Ayesha Curry has been working hard on her wellness routine. "I've kind of been going through a health journey for the past three years now," she tells People. "I'm into manifesting and writing things down and setting my intentions and goals. I am obsessed with that and I find that it really works for me, being able to visibly see things."

8. Molly Yeh

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Molly Yeh makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of her favorite foods on an episode of The Actor’s Diet podcast. "During the summer, it is amazing to be able to go outside, and I'll get a tomato, a cucumber, herbs, and maybe an onion…I love being able to have all this food right outside my door.”

9. Sunny Anderson

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In 2013, Sunny Anderson shared her weight loss secrets on an episode of Rachael Ray. "I worked really hard on a specific dream in my life and with that dream came some weight gain. A lot of people make jokes about the 'Food Network 10' and I always say I'm an overachiever because I did it twice! With 'shred' I realized I can have my dream and still take care of me."

10. Tiffani Thiessen

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Tiffani Thiessen shared her approach to fitness in an interview with SELF. “I’ve always been someone who doesn’t like doing the same thing every day, so I like to change my workouts up. I do strength training and HIIT classes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and then I do mat Pilates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the weekends I usually go hiking. In California we have such great hikes.”

11. Alex Guarnaschelli

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Alex Guarnaschelli makes sure to eat healthy. “I'm a big fan of spice rubs because I think they really get the palate going,” she said to Weight Watchers. “I also love adding a splash of red or white wine vinegar — they're my go-tos. Steaming is a great way to cook things. You can brown some onions and then steam a piece of fish and some vegetables and put the browned onions on top.”

12. Amanda Freitag

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Amanda Freitag talked about her approach to fitness in an interview with Women’s Running. “Going outside to jump rope seems awkward at first, but you just do it,” she says. “You just go for a big, long walk in the city you’re in. Do something, anything, and you’ll stay on track.”

13. Cat Cora

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Cat Cora talked about her diet in an interview with People. “I grew up following the Mediterranean Diet — lots of vegetables, leafy greens, fruit, lean meat, more fish, grains and lots of hydrating. I don’t deprive myself or deny myself a bit of dessert, but I do everything in moderation.”

14. Bobby Flay

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Bobby Flay talked about changes he made to his diet and eating habits to Men’s Journal. “When I cooked at home, I started with small steps, like cutting down my portions by 25 percent. I still prepare a lot of my own meals, even for when I travel, and I always measure them out carefully. I also cut down on carbs and added salads into the equation. Even today, on the rare occasion I prepare a party snack like nachos, I make sure there’s a green in there, like brussels sprouts.”

15. Guy Fieri

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Guy Fieri might host Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, but he revealed to People that he practices intermittent fasting. “I don’t eat until noon. At first I was worried it would make me sluggish, but my body learned the routine, and my energy increased.”

16. Alton Brown

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In an interview with Best Self Atlanta, Alton Brown talked about his approach to eating. “Having wrestled with weight my whole life, I knew that a diet based on denial—based simply on don’t do this, don’t do that, don’t eat this, don’t eat that—would ultimately fail for me. I rebel against that. I knew if I was going to design a plan that had any hope of success, it would have to be based on not things I couldn’t eat but things I had to eat, because that’s more proactive.”

17. Ted Allen

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Ted Allen talked about how he approaches hosting Chopped on the Food Network’s website. “I look at our contestants as the people who are actually behind the stove truly cooking your food for you day in and day out. They’re the ground troops of the culinary world. Most of the chefs who make it to Iron Chef are at the top of their game. Also, those chefs are at a point in their career where they are overseeing the kitchen. Now of course they still have their chops, but that’s one of the things that make our show different.”

18. Duff Goldman

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Duff Goldman has started posting his meals on Instagram. His first post was a plate of broccoli, carrots and chicken. He captioned the post, "Eating right is THE HARDEST THING about getting fit ... When it comes to nutrition, I feel like my brain and stomach are conspiring against me. The trick is balance. Eat clean most of the time and then have a treat once in a while.”

19. Jesse Palmer

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Jesse Palmer made sure to workout during the pandemic. He revealed on Facebook that he worked out with his wife. “Self isolation doesn’t mean you can’t workout! @emelyfardo put me thru a grueling ‘Self Isolation Boot Camp’ in our own apartment using simple equipment like bands, ankle weights and a skipping rope! Check out my stories to see the exercises and watch me get tortured by my own fiancée.”

20. Tyler Florence

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Tyler Florence shared some of his diet secrets with Men’s Health. “Well, I'm really into intermittent fasting right now. I don't really eat a lot of breakfast anymore, to be honest with you. I found something that works for me, and that's to give my body 16 to 18 hours a day just to really digest and metabolize. I'll eat one meal a day around five o'clock in the afternoon. And I might have a second meal around eight. That’s my zone. I'm not weird about it. Like, if I've got a business lunch or something like that, of course I'll eat. You gotta figure out what works and, right now, no breakfast works.”

HGTV stars aren't just masters of home renovation and design; they also prioritize their health and wellness. In this article, we delve into the remarkable fitness and self-care routines of your favorite home improvement television personalities. From skincare obsessions to dietary preferences, find out how Alison Victoria, Christina Hall, Jonathan and Drew Scott, Ben Napier, Nicole Curtis, Joanna and Chip Gaines, Mina Starsiak Hawk, and Tarek El Moussa maintain their incredible bodies and energy levels while juggling their busy careers. Discover the tips and secrets they swear by to stay in top shape, both mentally and physically.

1. Alison Victoria

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Alison Victoria has hosted Rock The Block and Windy City Rehab on HGTV. She tells the network’s website that she makes sure to take care of her skin. “I've got all my lotions and all my potions and I'm always trying new products. I'm just obsessed with skincare and just making sure that I'm being really good to my skin. I have a million masks I use and try and I'm just constantly obsessed with that."

2. Christina Hall

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3. Jonathan Scott

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One half of the Property Brothers, Jonathan Scott shared his daily diet with Delish. He says that he loves fish, specifically sushi. "I eat it at least twice a week," he says. "I'll usually do some salmon nigiri or tuna nigiri. I also love dynamite rolls, shrimp tempura and cucumber salad."

4. Drew Scott

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The other half of the Property Brothers, Drew Scott and his brother talked about their diets to Yahoo Health. Drew says that his diet differs from his brother’s. “A little more hardcore,” he said. “I restrict dairy, gluten, and refined sugar intake. I do six meals a day with about 40 to 45 grams of protein per meal.”

5. Ben Napier

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6. Nicole Curtis

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In an interview with Women’s Running, Nicole Curtis talked about how she approaches hosting Rehab Addict. “I do the show my way—I didn’t want to be some cookie-cutter TV personality,” she says. “To this day, my best friends who have known me since fifth grade, will say, ‘The person that you see on TV—that’s her in real life. If you meet her in the bathroom in an airport, she’s going to talk the same exact way as when you see her on TV.’ And I think that that comes through, and I think that is something that has been so successful with the show.”

7. Joanna Gaines

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8. Chip Gaines

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In 2018, Chip Gaines trained for a marathon, and ended up losing 10 pounds. He talked about his process to Runner’s World. "This is the hardest thing I’ve ever put my body through, but for me, running is a mental game. I’ve learned that if I can convince myself to just keep putting one foot in front of the other, then I can run as far as I want to."

9. Mina Starsiak Hawk

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On Instagram, Mina Starsiak Hawk opened up about her wellness journey. "I spent the first half of last year working on my professional development, which ultimately meant working on my own mental and emotional development,” she says. “Not least of which was my new outlook on my physical health. The changes I've made have been for ME, not anyone else; both physically and mentally."

10. Tarek El Moussa

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On Instagram, Tarek El Moussa talked about changes he’s made to his fitness routine. He says that he sought help to plan his wellness routine. “NOW I’m up early every AM to workout, I have a solid routine (thanks to @seantorbati), I’m taking the right supplements, I’m eating the right food & Hot yoga 1-2 times a week which is so good for my mental & physical state. It all comes down to motivation and perseverance… How bad do you want to feel good?? Once I realized how BADLY I wanted to feel good and be healthy- for myself, my wife, my kids, and my longevity- was the second I put my head down and got to work!! What about you?? Who’s with me??!”

From wellness secrets to diet tips, these Modern Family actors and actresses have shared their journeys to maintaining their impressive physique. In this article, we'll delve into the fitness and health routines of 10 of the show's beloved stars, including Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Julie Bowen, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Nolan Gould, Shelley Long, and Andrea Anders. Discover the secrets behind their incredible bodies and how they stay fit and healthy in the spotlight.

1. Sarah Hyland

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Sarah Hyland played the role of Haley Dunphy. She shared some of her wellness secrets with Byrdie. She says that she loves baths and meditation. “For me, connecting spiritually with the universe is something that not only helps me calm down but helps me reflect on my life, my mood, my emotions, everything like that. Every two weeks, I do this on a new moon and a full moon: I sit down, somewhat meditate, I light a candle, I manifest, I release things (manifest on a new moon, release on a full moon) and I sit around my crystals, give myself a little Tarot reading, then take an amazing Himalayan salt bath, sometimes with bay leaves or lavender in it. I completely, energetically cleanse myself.”

2. Ariel Winter

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Ariel Winter played Alex Dunphy on the show. She revealed her love of fitness in an interview with E! News. "I think working out is really important for your physical health," she said. "I think mental health is really important, but also, if you want to be healthy and while I am not the most excited to put my workout clothes on and go and do that, it is really nice, when you leave, you feel better...I just want to build muscle. My body changes all of the time and I think right now, it's just, I want to build muscle."

3. Julie Bowen

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Julie Bowen played Claire Dunphy on the show, which led her to winning an Emmy. She shared her diet secrets with Parade. “I eat really clean and have pretty simple rules: I try not to eat white food, like white rice, pasta and white bread. There aren’t really any white foods that are good for you when you think about it. Marshmallows? Powdered sugar? Nope. I also like to see the ingredients. If it’s complicated to the point that I don’t know what’s in it, I’m not interested in eating it.”

4. Sofia Vergara

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Sofia Vergara played the role of Gloria Pritchett. She has amazing skin, and shared some of her secrets in an interview with New Beauty. “I believe, more than fixing anything, in preventing. Once you get the wrinkle, once you get the sagging neck, that's it. There's no cream that is going to fix you. So, prevention, prevention, prevention!"

5. Jesse Tyler Ferguson

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson played Mitchell Pritchett on the show. He likes to cook a lot of his food, and shared some of his favorites with EatingWell. “Nothing will ever beat grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, but I have recently been doing more chicken too. Allowing the chicken to marinate for at least four hours is my secret to delicious, juicy grilled chicken.”

6. Ty Burrell

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Ty Burrell opened up about landing his star-making role of Phil Dunphy later in life to The Guardian. “I was not a mature young man and would probably have gone off the rails. Plus, I don't know if it was my Frankenbrow, but before Modern Family I was always cast as the guy who got his comeuppance – and was usually killed or fired. It's nice to play someone well-intentioned now.”

7. Eric Stonestreet

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When it comes to his TV roles, like Cameron Tucker, Eric Stonestreet is careful about which roles he goes after. “So many of us as actors, we tether ourselves to ideas that aren’t possible,” he told Vox. “This is a business that discriminates. A tried and true process of who gets jobs is based on personal taste. ‘I want that person to have that job because I like the color of his hair. I like that person because he’s short, and that’s funny.’ It’s just the way our business works for everyone across the board. So I knew that going in, and I knew that that was what I was choosing for myself.”

8. Nolan Gould

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Nolan Gould played Luke Dunphy on the show. He shared how his diet has changed with People. “I’m eating so much healthier, even though there’s less of it,” he said. “What I get is actually really healthy food for you: lean protein, eating as many vegetables as you want, and staying away from things like soda. Nourishing the mind, body, all that.”

9. Shelley Long

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Shelley Long played the recurring role of DeDe Pritchett. She opened up about how she approached her career to Yahoo Lifestyle. “I’m not a party girl. Taking care of myself was [always] a big part of the challenge because I would get up at 5 or 5:30 [a.m.]. I was supposed to be the, ya know, ‘pretty girl’ — and I need a lot of work to become the pretty girl. I just do.”

10. Andrea Anders

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Andrea Anders played the recurring role of Amber LaFontaine. She revealed what she likes to cook and eat in this Instagram post. “@annavocino is the reason I learned to #EatHappy, and now consequently, I LOVE to cook! Get this book from Amazon immediately!”