Michelle Heaton, the TV presenter and singer, is dedicated to fitness, even in the cold weather. She posted a new photo of herself in her workout clothes getting ready to exercise outside. Heaton wrote in the caption, “I promise it’s not cold. Getting my holiday body in tip top form.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Michelle Heaton 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 Mixes Up Her Workouts
Heaton talked about her wellness, health, and workout secrets in an interview with YourHealthyLiving.com. She said that she likes to do different workouts each day, so that she doesn't get bored, and also so she works on multiple techniques and body parts. "I do cardio one day and weights the next,” Heaton said. “I keep switching it up rather than following the same routine all the time. I think if you do the same things every day the body just gets used to it."
2. She Gets Workout Tips From Her Husband
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Heaton tells YourHealthyLiving.com that she’s always tried to be active. However, after meeting her husband, she says that she completely changed her approach to fitness. Heaotn says that her husband gives her advice and tips about how to do certain exercises. "I’d like to have thought that I was always fit and into exercise but when I met my husband Hugh Hanley, who is head of personal training for Virgin Active, he showed me that I had the wrong idea about everything. Meeting him spurred me on to become healthier and to look at my lifestyle and understand what was right and what was wrong."
3. She Chose To Have A Hysterectomy
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Heaton opened up about her choice to have a hysterectomy at a young age to YourHealthyLiving.com. She says that she wanted to give herself a better future, and wants to be there for her family, which led her to make this choice. “I guess it’s kind of taken out of my hands in a way. However I’m lucky enough to have had two children first. Many women in my position aren’t so lucky. I know this because many of them write to me or tweet me. Other people might make a different decision, and that’s their personal choice, but for me it’s a no-brainer. I’m not a gambling woman! The decision I’ve made is for my children."
4. She Eats Healthy
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Heaton opened up about her diet to YourHealthyLiving.com. She says that she eats mostly organic foods, and likes to cook healthy meals for her family. “Everything we have at home is fresh and healthy and I like to cook everything from scratch,” she said. “We stay away from processed or starchy foods. A typical day at home would begin with a smoothie made with blueberries and protein powder, then lunch would be an egg white omelet with a side salad and our evening meal would be some sort of protein with plenty of vegetables. I might have Greek yoghurt or a protein bar for a snack. We try to eat organic sometimes but as it can be expensive, it depends on our budget for the week."
5. She Avoids Seasoning and Condiments
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Heaton provided some of her tips for healthy eating to CloserOnline.com. She says that one of her tips is avoiding sauces, seasonings and condiments to her food. “Don’t add sauces and condiments to your meals - they sneak in calories,” she wrote. She's right. These alone has 100 calories of added sugar:
- 6 Tbsp Heinz Tomato Ketchup
- 4 Tbsp Kraft Thick ‘n Spicy Original Barbecue Sauce
- 7 Tbsp Ken’s Steak House Lite Asian Sesame with Ginger & Soy Dressing
- 3 Tbsp Maggi Sweet Chili Sauce
- 3 Tbsp La Choy Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce