Chelsea Handler Diet Secrets That Can Work For You

Chelsea Handler doesn't shy away from poking fun at herself, but when it comes to eating, she's taking it more seriously. The comedian has admitted in the past she's had a terrible relationship with food, but is changing up her diet to get healthy. How does she stay fit? Read on to see the ways she's overhauling her lifestyle and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Stays Hydrated

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Women's Health reports Handler drinks water even though she doesn't love it. "I have water in my fridge that has lemon, lime, and cucumber," she says. "I'm not a fan of water, so in order to drink it I have to doctor it up. I have to add stuff to make it palatable and it has to be ice-cold; everything I drink has to be ice-cold." Janet Coleman, a registered dietitian with The Consumer Mag explains, "Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to stay in shape. Drinking the right amount of water daily aids in weight loss, muscle development, and overall fitness. It doesn’t matter what your age is or whether you are male or female. It doesn’t even matter if you exercise regularly or eat healthy meals most of the time. When it comes to staying hydrated, every person needs 64 ounces per day to maintain energy levels and a healthy weight."

2. Meditation

The comedian told Health, “I like it first thing in the morning because it sets you up for the day,” she said. “It sets your intention. Be kind, be patient, and don’t react to everything. Nothing is really that important.” TJ Mentus, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and member of the expert review board at Garage Gym Reviews.explains, "Meditation helps to clear the mind. While meditating, the goal is to bring the sense to complete stillness and not focus on any thoughts. This is probably the only time the mind can receive a break like this as we are inundated with ideas all day, everyday, and most of them are not important. By meditating, the mind can relax and reset, letting go of some of the unnecessary thoughts that it is holding on to."

3. She Eats Veggies Daily

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Handler told Women's Health, "I'm into greens and broccoli and Brussels sprouts over kale," she explains. "I try and have something green every day." Shannon Henry, a registered dietician with EZCare Clinic says, " Vegetables are high in water, and fiber content that can help to break down fat, or carbs. They are low in calories, energy concentrated, and help to maintain body weight. Vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C, and potassium. They are an exceptional source of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a healthy gut, and prevents constipation, and other digestive problems."

4. Snacks Throughout the Day

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The 47-year-old told Women's Health she snacks on blueberries and dark chocolate a couple times a day. According to Alan Morton, a trainer with Train Fitness, "A healthy snack should be one full of health promoting nutrients. These health promoting nutrients can help the body function at an optimal level and the better the body functions the more effective it will be at keeping weight low and improving fat burning potential. Unhealthy snacks can dot he opposite, can promote fat storage – give you low nutrient quality and can adversely affect hormone balance and your body's equilibrium."

5. She Juices

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Handler starts her morning with a juice followed by a workout. Mae Alexis, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Nanala Cove says, "Drinking green juice daily provides you with vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants and nutrients that are essential for your body & brain. It also is full of fiber and can help you flush out toxins in a more effective and timely manner."

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1. She Likes Smaller Meals

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Handler prefers to eat smaller meals throughout the day over three larger meals. "I always make sure I have something every three to four hours because a nutritionist once taught me it's the best way to control your blood sugar levels," she tells Women’s Health. "I think when you consistently feed your body, you have less of an inclination to [pig out]," she explains. "I like to eat light and I don't overdo it now. When I'm eating, I take my time and pay attention to when I'm full."

2. She Intermittent Fasts

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Handler says she likes to wait as long as possible to eat breakfast in the morning before breaking her fast with celery juice. “Celery is a good source of vitamin K, folate and potassium, so juicing large amounts may act like a multivitamin drink,” says Emma Rueth, MS, RDN, LDN. “One bunch of celery may be too filling to consume at once. However, if juicing that bunch only produces 8 ounces of juice, you could easily consume that amount of liquid in one sitting.”

3. She Makes Time For Therapy

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Handler credits therapy with being extremely beneficial to her mental health. “I had gone a long time without ever sitting down to contemplate or reflect,” Handler says. “And therapy changed that. It gives you the gift of self-awareness.”

4. She Loves Turkey

Handler eats plenty of turkey in the form of sliced deli meat and meatballs, and usually picks something turkey-based for dinner. “Low in fat and richer in protein than chicken, turkey is a lean meat and a good choice for those looking to reduce their fat intake,” says registered nutritionist Kerry Torrens. “However, its high protein, low fat content means the meat can cook quickly and become dry. A number of methods including brining, adding fattier ingredients and jointing the bird for more even cooking, may be useful to retain moisture.”

5. She Keeps a Healthy Balance

Handler feels better when she avoids “heavy foods”—but won’t turn down her favorite pasta. "I don't like heavy foods, like pasta with cream sauce, the way I used to,” she says. "I just don't like the way I feel after. I stay away from heavy rice and gluten and anything like that. If I'm at a really good restaurant and they have incredible pasta, I'll totally have it, but I try not to do that on a regular basis.”

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1. She Cut Back On Her Drinking

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In a revealing 2020 interview with Health.com, Handler shared that she had decided to cut back on drinking alcohol. She says, “I used to drink all the time. I thought I could handle my alcohol, but I didn’t realize how much your body and your life changes when it’s not in your life every day.” Handler says drinking less has helped her eat healthier and live better. “I think the cycle of drinking excessively for me was, like, drinking leads to more drinking the next day because you feel like” garbage. Then you eat like” garbage “because your cravings are bad and you want french fries and cheeseburgers. I don’t want to live like that. I’m in my 40s now, so I have to [care] about the way I look and actually take care of my health from the inside out.”

2. She Meditates

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Handler admitted to Health.com that she used to make fun of people who meditated, until her therapist recommended that she try it. “I like it first thing in the morning because it sets you up for the day,” she says. “Like, it sets your intention. Be kind, be patient, and don’t react to everything. Nothing is really that important.”

3. She’s Working on Her Diet

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Handler has said in the past that she hasn’t always had a good relationship with food and diets, and has suffered from eating disorders. However, she’s changed her outlook on food. "I changed my whole philosophy about food," she says to Women’s Health. "It's there to serve me and help me function."

4. She Practices Intermittent Fasting In The Mornings

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Handler is one of many celebrities who admits that they are intermittently fast. However, Handler only does so in the mornings. "I usually have fresh celery juice first thing in the morning and don't eat anything for a few hours,” Handler tells Women’s Health. "I try and go for as long as I can without eating in the morning...I usually work out from 8 to 9, and then eat after.”

5. She Works Out With A Trainer

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In this post on Instagram, Handler reveals that she works out with a trainer, Ben Bruno. In the captioned Handler thanked Bruno for helping her get “the body I’ve been trying to get since I was 25.” Bruno also enjoys working with Handler. "Chelsea is actually quite impressive," Bruno tells Shape. "She has a way of making everything look easy, especially when it comes to the core — and it's really not. She's just really strong."

6. She Focuses on her Core

A lot of Handler’s Instagram workouts are heavily focused on working out her core. In this post, Handler is seen doing rotary chops, which is a favorite exercise of her trainer, Ben Bruno. "This position further increases the demand on your core, which forces you to engage both the upper and lower body to stabilize," he told Shape. "By not placing your knee on the ground, you essentially make this a full-body exercise."

7. She Works Out To Feel Good

Handler told People that her philosophy on working out has changed. “Now to me, working out is about being strong in your body for your health, while before it was about being physically looking good,” she says. “Whereas now I’m like, I have to mentally be strong in order to work hard and get” stuff “done. It makes you feel better. At a certain age you’re just like, okay. I mean obviously I want to look good too, but it becomes more about being mentally strong.”