7 Fat-Burning Tips From Kerry Washington for a Toned and Strong Body

Kerry Washington began her career appearing in the film Magical Makeover. She would then star in the films, Save The Last Dance, Bad Company, She Hate Me, and Django Unchained. Washington then transitioned to TV, starring in the ABC political drama, Scandal. Washington would then play the lead in the HBO film, Confirmation, a lead in Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere, and in Netflix’s The Prom. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Kerry Washington stays in shape 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. She Works Out On A Regular Basis

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In 2014, Washington opened up about her exercise and wellness routine in an interview with SELF. She says that she makes sure to workout regularly. “I have to take care of myself in order to live life the way I want to,” she explained. “It’s important to have rest days. But in the long run, if I don’t work out for, like, three days, I feel worse, not better.”

2. She Does Pilates

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Washington tells SELF that Pilates is her go-to exercise. "With Pilates, I get to bring my true self. "I cry, I laugh. I think, ‘What do I need today?.” The Cleveland Clinic states that Pilates has a lot of health benefits. “Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

3. She Makes Time For Herself In The Morning

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Washington has a busy schedule, however, she always makes time for herself. She told SELF that she likes to take time for herself each morning. “I try to stretch, pray and meditate right after I wake up,” Washington revealed. “It's always evolving and changing. I sit, bring my vulnerability and listen to what comes up."

4. She Drinks Lemon Water Each Day

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Washington shared some of her favorite wellness products and practices in her SELF interview. She says that she likes to drink lemon water each morning. "I start my day drinking a liter of water with lemon and sometimes a little bit of stevia." The Cleveland Clinic states that lemon water has a lot of benefits. “Acid helps break down food. That’s why there’s so much of it in our stomachs. The acid in lemons may be especially helpful in supplementing stomach acid levels, which tend to decline as we age.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

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Washington works with trainer, Julie Turner, to help her stay in shape. Turner opened up about her approach to training Washington and other celebrities to The Daily Mail. “I train all of my clients in the same way, celebrity or not, I specialize in helping people get to know their physical bodies from the inside out which helps them heal from injuries, reach specific fitness goals, and transform their bodies to lead healthy and active lives.”

6. She Stays Hydrated

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Hydration is one of Washington’s biggest wellness secrets. She tells Marie Claire that she does this for both her body and her skin. “Drinking water is huge for me. That's one of the reasons why I'm so drawn to products with hyaluronic acid. I really believe in the power of hydration from the inside out, but also from the outside in. So drinking water is big for me.”

7. She Cleanses

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Washington shared some of her skincare secrets in her Marie Claire interview. She says that cleansing is important to her. “For me, cleansing is the most important thing in my morning routine. And right now, I've been using the Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser. But I do find that I change cleansers depending on the time of year. I like to keep different products around based on what my skin needs. But, I really always lean into a multitasking serum that has SPF.”