Elizabeth Banks in Bikini Is “Looking Cute in Middle Age”

Elizabeth Banks is getting real about her routine – in her bikini. In a new social media post, the actress shows off her amazing body and opens up about her diet and fitness secrets. “It’s August 1. Here’s what’s keeping me going: @davidmuirabc @oath.vote @kamalaharris @archerroosewines Bubbly Rose @sarahjmaas The Naked Gun @stephenathome listening to Whitney like it’s 1988, workouts with @joselynnelane and looking cute in middle age. Fit is @honesthelabel Specs are @lespecs,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Here are her diet and fitness habits.

Elizabeth has a trick for avoiding junk food. “People ask me how I stay thin, and I’m like, ‘When you go to the grocery store, buy more bananas than cookies,’ ” she told Women’s Health. When there is junk around, she hides it. “[The freezer] is where my Girl Scout cookies are.”

When Elizabeth wants to lose weight fast, she ditches all white products. “It’s essentially a gluten-free diet: no rice, no bread, no pasta,” she says. “I’ll eat tons of protein and veggies. Also, I just drink water and tea. . .and alcohol,” she told Women’s Health. Numerous studies have shown that various teas may boost your immune system, fight inflammation, and even prevent cancer and heart disease.

Another trick Elizabeth has for eating less? She shares meals with her husband. “Portion control is a real problem,” she told Women’s Health. “My husband and I always split one appetizer and one entree. I’m sure waiters hate us.”

Elizabeth is all about exercise. “Fitness is a part of life. It should be a part of everyone’s daily routine. I do try to workout and be a fit person,” Banks told Healthy Hollywood. “I do a lot of resistance training and little bit of weight training. I don’t do a ton of cardio because I try and mix the cardio into the actual workout, just like they do here in CrossFit.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and build lean muscle mass, and increase calorie burn. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

Elizabeth strives to be strong, not thin. “It’s all about keeping the core strong. I do think, especially as I get older, it’s really important to just be strong.”