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10 Down-to-Earth Ways Podcast Queen Kylie Kelce Stays in Shape

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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This month, Kylie Kelce dropped her first episode of Not Gonna Lie, her Spotify podcast, and it soared to the top of the charts. While she happens to be married to former NFL star Jason Kelce, the reason why people adore the mother of three (soon to be 4!) is that she is totally laid back, real, and relatable. And her approach to diet, fitness, and self-care is definitely on-brand. Body Network has a lowdown of 10 down-to-earth ways in which Kylie Kelce stays in shape.


She Indulges in Fries, Tomato Pie, and Cheesesteaks

A Philly girl born and bred, Kylie indulges in the local cuisine – especially at Lincoln Financial Field. “My go-to in the stadium is probably [Chickie’s and Pete’s] Crabfries. Or the braided pretzels, they're so good,” she told Eating Well. “At home, I would say probably a tomato pie, and if you want to get more specific, a Carlino's tomato pie—big fan. But then the best way to balance out all of the salty snacks is having a couple Lindor truffles. I think the best thing about this sort of idea of adding them to your game-day spread is that all of the snacks you talk about for game day are usually salty or savory, so to add in a little pop of chocolaty bliss is perfection,” she dished. As for her cheesesteak order? “I always go extra American cheese, fried onions. I love when it's chock-full of cheese. I will say I'm a Dalessandro’s girl, but I recognize that if you're going to someone’s favorite spot, you're going to get an outstanding cheesesteak. It's funny to me how each neighborhood gravitates towards a specific spot,” she said.

She Walks in the Morning

Kelce does a little “mom shutdown” in the morning, having her babysitter come early. “Then I actually go and walk for quite some distance just to clear my head. Sometimes, I'll answer emails while I'm walking. It's a really good way to sort of take a step back. It gives you perspective and you can get some energy out, you can clear your head, get some fresh air and do it without children because I think that sometimes that plays into your health and well-being to take that time for yourself. I also think that it's a good example for our girls that I'm going out to exercise and making sure that activity is part of our day. Once it gets warmer, we'll go on long walks together where we'll go find a leaf of this color or a big stick and a medium stick, we do that sort of stuff. But right now the idea of packing all of the toddlers up and wrapping them in a million layers, it's just, it is not it,” she told Eating Well.

Everything in Moderation

When asked about her definition of healthy eating she responded that eating well is balanced. “I like to live by the idea of everything in moderation. I don't love the idea of cutting anything out wholeheartedly unless your dietary restrictions require that. I just think that if you want a doughnut, you should have a doughnut,” she said.

RELATED:10 Hacks That Helped This Mom Lose 40 Pounds While "Eating Potatoes Every Day"

She Eats Veggies Every Meal

Kylie does have on eating hack. “I make it a point to have vegetables in almost every meal, but that's because I enjoy them and mostly have found ways to enjoy them. If I want to have something that might be deemed as unhealthy, I have it within moderation so that I can still enjoy it,” she said.

She Prioritizes Hydration

Hydration is also important. Kylie told Eating Well that she is trying “her very best to drink more water.” According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

She Fuels Up with Protein in the Morning

Kylie starts the day off by fueling up with protein. “I’m a huge Good Culture cottage cheese person. It’s funny because there’s this whole trend of people obsessed with cottage cheese now. Sometimes, I’ll throw some mandarin oranges in there, but I don’t need to make it complicated. I’m not trying to make ice cream out of this, I just want to eat cottage cheese and try to get some protein in my breakfast,” she told Well + Good.

RELATED:7 Proven Calorie Deficit Tips That Helped This Woman Lose 20 Pounds

She Drinks Coffee

Kylie is a coffee drinker. “I love Dunkin'. Specifically, they brought back their butter pecan flavor, and it has this chokehold on me that I can’t get out of—it is unreal. I go iced, and I’m one of those people who will have iced coffee until there’s snow on the ground,” she revealed.

She Loves Her Peloton Tread+

You can also find Kylie on the treadmill. “I am also a big Peloton fan. We recently got the Peloton Tread+. I've always found that treadmills are very hard on my joints and hurt my knees. The Peloton Tread+ has such a nice give to it. It's also quiet, so I can do it while the kids are sleeping or doing something upstairs,” she told Elite Daily.

She Enjoys Fitness Classes

Kylie might be in one of your Peloton classes. “I also like the structure of classes. Being an athlete my whole life, I would show up to practice and coaches would tell me what to do. Once I left, my ADHD kicked in, so the Peloton classes are super helpful. I have the app on my phone if I want to do Pilates or yoga,” she told Elite Daily.

RELATED:Woman Lost 20 Pounds by Eating These Surprisingly Low-Calorie Foods

She Lifts Weights

While Kylie has “lifted a couple of times” with Jason, she usually hits the gym without him. “If we're both home, one of us will go work out in the gym, and the other person will be with kids. We have to tag the team. We often ship passing in the night when it comes to working out.

Also, I don't know that I would want to lift with him frequently. That's usually his choice of workout. He's such a stickler about technique. I don't know that I want to be critiqued by someone who professionally lifted for many, many years,” she said. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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This month, Kylie Kelce dropped her first episode of Not Gonna Lie, her Spotify podcast, and it soared to the top of the charts. While she happens to be married to former NFL star Jason Kelce, the reason why people adore the mother of three (soon to be 4!) is that she is totally laid back, real, and relatable. And her approach to diet, fitness, and self-care is definitely on-brand. Body Network has a lowdown of 10 down-to-earth ways in which Kylie Kelce stays in shape.


She Indulges in Fries, Tomato Pie, and Cheesesteaks

A Philly girl born and bred, Kylie indulges in the local cuisine – especially at Lincoln Financial Field. “My go-to in the stadium is probably [Chickie’s and Pete’s] Crabfries. Or the braided pretzels, they're so good,” she told Eating Well. “At home, I would say probably a tomato pie, and if you want to get more specific, a Carlino's tomato pie—big fan. But then the best way to balance out all of the salty snacks is having a couple Lindor truffles. I think the best thing about this sort of idea of adding them to your game-day spread is that all of the snacks you talk about for game day are usually salty or savory, so to add in a little pop of chocolaty bliss is perfection,” she dished. As for her cheesesteak order? “I always go extra American cheese, fried onions. I love when it's chock-full of cheese. I will say I'm a Dalessandro’s girl, but I recognize that if you're going to someone’s favorite spot, you're going to get an outstanding cheesesteak. It's funny to me how each neighborhood gravitates towards a specific spot,” she said.

She Walks in the Morning

Kelce does a little “mom shutdown” in the morning, having her babysitter come early. “Then I actually go and walk for quite some distance just to clear my head. Sometimes, I'll answer emails while I'm walking. It's a really good way to sort of take a step back. It gives you perspective and you can get some energy out, you can clear your head, get some fresh air and do it without children because I think that sometimes that plays into your health and well-being to take that time for yourself. I also think that it's a good example for our girls that I'm going out to exercise and making sure that activity is part of our day. Once it gets warmer, we'll go on long walks together where we'll go find a leaf of this color or a big stick and a medium stick, we do that sort of stuff. But right now the idea of packing all of the toddlers up and wrapping them in a million layers, it's just, it is not it,” she told Eating Well.

Everything in Moderation

When asked about her definition of healthy eating she responded that eating well is balanced. “I like to live by the idea of everything in moderation. I don't love the idea of cutting anything out wholeheartedly unless your dietary restrictions require that. I just think that if you want a doughnut, you should have a doughnut,” she said.

RELATED:10 Hacks That Helped This Mom Lose 40 Pounds While "Eating Potatoes Every Day"

She Eats Veggies Every Meal

Kylie does have on eating hack. “I make it a point to have vegetables in almost every meal, but that's because I enjoy them and mostly have found ways to enjoy them. If I want to have something that might be deemed as unhealthy, I have it within moderation so that I can still enjoy it,” she said.

She Prioritizes Hydration

Hydration is also important. Kylie told Eating Well that she is trying “her very best to drink more water.” According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

She Fuels Up with Protein in the Morning

Kylie starts the day off by fueling up with protein. “I’m a huge Good Culture cottage cheese person. It’s funny because there’s this whole trend of people obsessed with cottage cheese now. Sometimes, I’ll throw some mandarin oranges in there, but I don’t need to make it complicated. I’m not trying to make ice cream out of this, I just want to eat cottage cheese and try to get some protein in my breakfast,” she told Well + Good.

RELATED:7 Proven Calorie Deficit Tips That Helped This Woman Lose 20 Pounds

She Drinks Coffee

Kylie is a coffee drinker. “I love Dunkin'. Specifically, they brought back their butter pecan flavor, and it has this chokehold on me that I can’t get out of—it is unreal. I go iced, and I’m one of those people who will have iced coffee until there’s snow on the ground,” she revealed.

She Loves Her Peloton Tread+

You can also find Kylie on the treadmill. “I am also a big Peloton fan. We recently got the Peloton Tread+. I've always found that treadmills are very hard on my joints and hurt my knees. The Peloton Tread+ has such a nice give to it. It's also quiet, so I can do it while the kids are sleeping or doing something upstairs,” she told Elite Daily.

She Enjoys Fitness Classes

Kylie might be in one of your Peloton classes. “I also like the structure of classes. Being an athlete my whole life, I would show up to practice and coaches would tell me what to do. Once I left, my ADHD kicked in, so the Peloton classes are super helpful. I have the app on my phone if I want to do Pilates or yoga,” she told Elite Daily.

RELATED:Woman Lost 20 Pounds by Eating These Surprisingly Low-Calorie Foods

She Lifts Weights

While Kylie has “lifted a couple of times” with Jason, she usually hits the gym without him. “If we're both home, one of us will go work out in the gym, and the other person will be with kids. We have to tag the team. We often ship passing in the night when it comes to working out.

Also, I don't know that I would want to lift with him frequently. That's usually his choice of workout. He's such a stickler about technique. I don't know that I want to be critiqued by someone who professionally lifted for many, many years,” she said. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Katy Perry is looking more ab fab than ever – in a crop top! In a new social media post, the singer flaunts her flat abs in a two-piece holiday-themed sequined ensemble in photos taken at Jingle Ball. “This way to jingle bell ball,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. Perry is one of the many stars who slimmed down in 2024 and was accused by fans of using Ozempic. However, she has poked fun at the claims and denied using the jab to drop pounds. Here is everything Body Network knows about her weight loss.


She Dropped Nearly 20 Pounds by Cutting Out Sugar and Processed Foods

In April 2024, a source close to the singer told Life & Style that Perry did not use Ozempic to transform her body. Instead, she dropped nearly 20 pounds the “natural way,” they said. “She cut out sugar and processed foods and it really worked,” the insider dished.

Orlando Bloom Is Her “Live-In Health Coach”

The insider also maintains that Katy has a “live-in health coach” in fiancé Orlando Bloom. “He’s very disciplined, so that’s given her the motivation to really stick to eating clean,” they maintain.

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She Eats 5 Small Meals Per Day

The insider maintains that Katy sticks to eating five small meals per day, sticking to whole, natural food. “Mostly lean protein like chicken or fish and fresh veggies and fruits, nuts and seeds,” they told Life & Style.

Her Health Is Part of Her Job

Katy has previously said that staying in shape is part of her job. “I’ve had a lot of opportunities in my life, and I know how fortunate I am, but when I don’t have my health, nothing else matters,” she told Prevention. “If I can’t get on the stage and do it, I disappoint so many people. I’ve lost my magical power if I can’t get onstage.”

Apple Cider Vinegar

Perry and Bloom are such big fans of apple cider vinegar. They are co-owners of Bragg. In fact, when they first started dating, she found a water bottle that was “kind of cloudy because it had apple cider vinegar in it” in his car. She saw it as a sign they were meant to be. “Is this looove?” she joked about the moment. “My mother made me drink it every day, but now it’s a staple for me,” she told Prevention. “I’m here to help reeducate people on how to use it,” she said. She not only drinks it, adding two tablespoons into eight ounces of water, she rinses veggies in it, even bathes in it, adding one cup to her bath.

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HIIT Workout

Katy trains with Harley Pasternak, working out five days per week. Her workouts are mostly high intensity interval training. “Katy aims to exercise five days a week, doing short, high-intensity workouts—including lunges and hip thrusts," he told Closer magazine. “These tone, as well as boost her metabolism, and can be done anywhere.” There is lots of research backing up the benefits of HIIT workouts, including body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.

She Also Does Yoga and Meditates

“I have had a dance with depression, and hot yoga helps clear it all out,” Katy told Prevention. One of her favorites is CorePower Yoga, which she can do wherever she is. “You always know what you’re going to get,” she says. “If you have a healthy body, it helps you have a healthy mind.”

Meditation

She also practices Transcendental Medication. “It clears my head completely,” she told Prevention. “And it ignites something in my brain. I get some of my best creative ideas when I’m TM’ing.” She does it daily, and even brings her teacher on tour with her. “For me, TM has been anxiety-reducing, depression-reducing, great for jet lag, hangovers, mood swings. Anytime I’m in a funky mood, I’m like, ‘give me 20 minutes.’” “When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

Fun “Masked” Exercise

Katy has a love-hate relationship with exercise, so she likes to trick herself into activity.“It's not my favorite thing to do with the world—unless I'm dancing or I'm snowboarding or I'm doing something that's kind of masked,” she told Women’s Health.

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Hydration

Katy prioritizes hydration, sometimes adding LMNT hydration salts to it. “That is the best way to start, is just to drink water,” she says. “I know it's such a cliché, but I think a lot of us go straight to the coffee without just drinking a glass of water.” The Mayo Clinic explains that hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Cameron Brink is heating up the beaches of Baja with her abfab figure. In a new social media post the smoking hot WNBA star shows off her sensational body in a two-piece swimsuit as she frolics on the shoreline in Mexico with her fiancé, Ben Felter. “My Saturn has returned,” the Los Angeles Sparks player captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the 22-year-old athlete maintain her fit physique? Body Network rounded up all of her diet and exercise secrets.


The “Right Kind of Pressure” Drives Her

Cameron uses pressure to motivate her. “There’s always pressure,” Brink told the San Francisco Chronicle . “I’m good at putting more on myself. Even last year, I was so afraid to lose and I think that was the wrong kind of motivation. This year, I’m putting it into wanting to win and finding the right kind of pressure.”

Putting Her Mental Health First

Cameron stresses the importance of prioritizing mental health. “Everyone has their way of coping,” Brink told San Francisco Chronicle. “I’m really good about being vulnerable. Whenever I’m in a bad mood or not having a good day, people around me will know. Mental health should be seen as hygiene, like brushing your teeth every day; you should be checking in with yourself, so I haven’t been afraid to share that I’ve struggled mentally.”

She Loves Golfing

Cameron is a golfer. “Get off the fairway,” she captioned a recent Instagram snap. Picking up a club offers benefits, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. There are mind, body, and even lifespan perks. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

RELATED:She Broke Up with These 5 Bad Habits at 46 and Lost 10 Pounds in 2 Months

And, She Does Yoga

Cameron is a yogi. “Fueling my body, nourishing my mind,” she captioned the video of herself recentering. “Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s self-love. So let’s honor our bodies and minds, embracing the journey to optimal well-being.” According to Harvard Health, yoga is a great workout for many reasons. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

She Snacks on Applesauce

Cameron revealed to Women’s Health that she has a secret snacking weapon: applesauce pouches. “I swear it works,” she said. “If you feel ill and you need an energy kick, I just have an applesauce.”

Protein

As an athlete, Cameron prioritizes protein. For breakfast, she fuels up with an omelet, oatmeal, and a side of fruit. She also makes protein shakes with Optimum Nutrition’s vanilla whey. “Protein does a good job of keeping me full,” she says. “I don't feel like I'm hungry within the next hour, so that's good when you're playing.”

RELATED:10 Signs You’re Burning Fat, Not Muscle

She Keeps Her Body Fueled All Day Long

For lunch she pairs a protein with some form of complex carbohydrates and a vegetable. She is a big fan of Sweetgreen’s hot plates, like chicken with sweet potatoes. “I could be better about my greens, so I'll try to get greens in at lunch,” she says. After training she might snack on string cheese, hard-boiled eggs, packets of chia seeds, Barebells protein bars, or Mush’s ready-to-eat overnight oats for an extra carb boost. “I love stuff like overnight oats and protein bars, because it's just accessible.”

She Stresses the Importance of Hydration

Cameron tries to drink her body weight in ounces of water every day. “I'm a huge electrolyte girl,” she says. “Any way I can get in extra electrolytes with a yummy flavor, I'm super into.” She maintains that hydration is key for her performance on the court. “Until you kind of know—you're like, 'I finally feel hydrated'—that's when it clicks,” she says. “It really makes the biggest difference.”

She Eats What She Loves

Cameron admits she’s “not the healthiest eater” but focuses on eating what she loves while front-loading her diet with protein and greens. “I'm definitely about eating balanced and healthy, but also ,I eat a lot of my guilty pleasures for sure,” she says. “It's all about eating enough and feeling myself and feeling good.”

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And of Course, She Plays Basketball

As a professional basketball player, Cameron spends most of her time burning calories on the court. “Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health,” Koco Eaton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, founder of Eaton Orthopaedics and a former basketball player, tells Nike. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Chrisspy is a digital content creator with a whopping 1.53 million subscribers on the video-sharing site and 3.3 million Instagram followers. In a new viral post, she discusses her 90-pound weight loss, “which is so crazy to me,” she says, revealing that she is five feet six and a half with a starting weight of around 246. “My current weight is around 155 pounds, and it's taken me over three and a half years because I've done it super slow and easy,” she continues. “If you're just starting out on your fitness journey or anywhere on your fitness journey and your goals feel impossible, they are not because, believe me, I felt the same way, and I didn't know what to do, and it took me a long time, but I've figured it out. So I'm gonna share everything with you guys.”


Her Approach to Diet and Exercise Is “Flexible”

“I'm very flexible when it comes to diet and workout and just have a very laid-back approach. I allow myself to flow with life, flow with myself, and it's proven effective,” she says in her post, adding that in the “simplest terms,” is boils down to just diet and exercise. “I focused on eating in a slight calorie deficit and making sure that I'm getting enough protein.”

She Stopped Drinking Alcohol

She reveals that she got sober in 2022, and “eliminating alcohol made a huge impact because I was drinking a lot,” she says. “Similarly, when I got sober, I did a lot of healing work, and that resolved a lot of my issues around binge eating disorder,” she explains. “Those were like the main things that were causing me to gain weight, and doing a lot of mind-body connection healing work was what really helped me to be more in tune with my body and really helped with binge eating. Being more connected with the body also helps in your workouts and you're able to read hunger cues, and binging just doesn't do what it did for me before.”

RELATED:A Nutritionist Reveals 5 Simple Rules That Made Her Stubborn Belly Fat Vanish in 90 Days

She Stays in a Slight Calorie Deficit

As far as diet, while she’s “really flexible,” she does stay “in a slight calorie deficit, and I focus on eating high protein,” she says. She also uses MyFitnessPal to log all her food. “I had to allow myself a lot of wiggle room with my diet because if I go too strict, I'm gonna end up binging, and it's just not sustainable.” She says that she eats “healthy foods that I enjoy, and I indulge whenever I want. I notice that the less I restrict myself, the less I feel that I do need to indulge because I'm like, you can have those cookies whenever you want.”

She Exercises Three to Four Times a Week

In terms of exercise, she works out about three to five times a week and lifts weights. “I don't work out with a trainer right now,” she says. She also adds that she doesn’t do a lot of cardio but used to do “lots of steady-state cardio.”

She Does Upper and Lower Body Days

“I do split my workouts between upper body, and lower body days because it gives my muscles a chance to recover.” She does free weights for her upper body and then for her lower body, “my big lift that I do is deadlifts. Deadlifts are my absolute favorite, and I just started squatting.” She also does push-ups.

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She Has a Routine

“Over the course of these three years, there have been a lot of times when I wasn't working out. For example, when I moved to Mexico, I didn't work out for three months. That brings me to my next topic, which is how do you stay motivated? A lot of people ask this: How do you stay motivated to go to the gym? It's just such a part of my routine and my habits that, at this point, it doesn't feel difficult. I wouldn't say I'm disciplined or I'm motivated. I am habituated,” she explains.

She Sets Small, Attainable Goals

She notes that research shows that when you're setting new goals, “the key is to set small attainable goals,” and “that has been the way I've reframed this whole journey, to make it the easiest and most enjoyable process,” she says. “You're gonna be in this body for the rest of your life. You're gonna be eating, it turns out, for the rest of your life. So why not just relax and enjoy the process? Because I'm not in a rush to be anywhere. Where's there to go?

She Reduced the Scope and Stuck to the Schedule

“There's also a technique I've talked about in other videos called reduce the scope and stick to the schedule,” she says. “What that means is that you set, you know, a small easy to achieve goal, like working out three times a week and say you have this goal, but then you don't have time to work out, or you're kind of tired. What you do is you reduce the scope; instead of working out for 30 minutes or an hour, you reduce that to, can I work out for two minutes today? Can I work out for five minutes today?” she continues. “It's actually proven over time that people who use these techniques are actually more effective in achieving their goals because there's a compound effect. And I can say that that has been such a great tool for me and the way it is now, like the rhythm that I'm in with nutrition and working out, it doesn't feel like hard work.”

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She Stuck to It

While it might be tough in the beginning, “stick to it because I promise you, you'll surprise yourself when you see how strong you get, you see how healthy you are,” she says. “The whole time I've been this way, I had the same approach with food. Like, I didn't restrict myself then, and it's enabled me to make this sustainable, and that's the key, to make it sustainable.”

And, She Didn’t Judge or Shame Herself

“Don't judge yourself, don't shame yourself. That's actually counterproductive. Like Brene Brown said, ‘A brain filled with shame cannot learn.’ You know, that's something that I'm continually having awareness about, and that is when shame comes up,” she admits. “I used to think that being hard on myself was going to make me better, and I can see that it was the opposite.” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Krissy Cela is making a case for weightlifting – showing off her tiny waist. In a new social media post the fitness influencer and co-founder of EvolveYou draws attention to her chiseled midsection and reveals the workout responsible for it. “I understand fitness trends come and go… I get you’ve been told by many people on viral videos to stop lifting heavy because it’s not feminine and maybe you’ve even been told the gym isn’t a fashion show,” she writes. “Hate to break it to you but if you want longevity in your health lifting weights is important, sure it gives you muscles but it’s beneficial for your overall health! And not to mention what it does for your mind.” Her followers went wild. “Yes, preach it girl! Break those stereotypes. Because who says lifting can't be both empowering and fashionable, right? 🔥” commented fellow fitness influencer Alexia Clark. “You look so damn good🔥🔥🔥” added Victoria Loza. What is the exact workout responsible for Krissy’s amazing body and what other health habits keep her fit? Here is everything you need to know.


This Is Her Workout

Here is her strength training workout:

✅ bent over rows

✅ single arm rows

✅ Latt pull down

✅ closed grip pull down

✅ flies (didn’t record forgot)

✅ curls for the girls

Early Riser

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Krissy is an early riserI tend to wake up at around half five or six. The reason I wake up so early, it sounds ridiculous, but it helps me do everything I need to do for myself before I can give myself to everybody else. I have this concept where it's all fair and well doing things for the people we love, but if we're not taking some time out for ourselves, to check in or be productive, we'll constantly feel bottom of the list. So I wake up, half five or six o'clock,” she told Closer.

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Coffee, Preworkout, Supplements

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“The first thing I do is brush my teeth and get ready for the gym. Don't think twice, I just put my workout gear on,” Krissy says about her morning routine. “Then I'll drink my coffee or have my pre-workout.” She “loves” the pre-workout drink, “because I'm a caffeine addict,” she confesses. Probiotic pills help her digestion and hormones. “I have also started using collagen in my coffee now, it really helps me kickstart my day,” she adds.

Moving Her Body

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“Firstly, moving my body is a big big thing. I have to always move my body,” Krissy revealed. “I'm either working out in my little home gym or I am going to the gym and I'll train for one hour, tops.”

Protein Shakes

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“So for me, every single day I have protein shakes, it's just convenient. It's a great way for me to up my protein intake, but it's something I don't rely on. Food is key. Protein shakes are a step up from what you already have, so if you don't have a healthy diet or consistent training routine, then you can't expect it to do what it's supposed to do,” she adds to Closer.

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Her Body Changes

Krissy recently shared side-by-sider of her “leaner” body in May 2023 and now, revealing she is “SO much happier now” even though she weighs more. “I’m learning more and more that when you might not be as consistent with your journey or when you’ve taken a break it does NOT mean you have ‘fallen off’ or that you need to ‘get back on track’ I used to think this way all the time and now I realise I’ve always been on track, it’s just my track is taking me on a new journey that’s all,” she continues in the post. “I still love moving, I love lifting, I love cooking meals and eating well. I may not have as viable abs or be as lean but I’m soooo much happier, have so much more longevity and honestly I just feel good. Not to mention what my body has been through to even stand strong today. So here is your reminder that during your journey your body will fluctuate, your routine will change and your body will look different so embrace it, keep moving, keep showing up and just take your time with it all! No rush it’s about doing this thing called fitness forever not a quick fix. Just enjoy life and I promise you visible abs does not always equal health and happiness.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Strength and weight training will not make you “big” if you do the right exercises and fuel your body with lean and healthy food.

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Are you trying to lean out? It might be time to make some changes to your routine. Keith Ozment is a fitness and weight loss coach specializing in helping people over 30 “repair metabolism, build muscle & burn fat!” he writes in his Instagram bio. In a new post, he reveals that he had to make some tweaks to his routine to shave off the pounds. “These 4 changes got me the leanest ever at 40,” he says in the post.

After He Turned 40 He Had to Make Some Changes

“I’ve been working out consistently for over 20 years. I would always get strong and put on size but struggled to get super lean. I wanted to bring in my 40th birthday by reaching the goal of being leaner than I’ve ever been. I made these 4 Changes,” he writes.

1. Patience:

“In the past, I’d start my summer cut in March, rush the process, and burn out before summer even arrived. This year, I started in January and ditched the deadlines. Instead, I focused on making sustainable lifestyle changes. By not rushing, I achieved better results without feeling drained,” he said.

2. Daily Steps

“Walking is underrated!” he says. In January, I struggled to hit 8,000-10,000 steps. Now, I average 12,000-14,000 daily by getting creative.” He takes 10-minute walks throughout the day and a 30-minute walk after dinner. “I even recommend a walking pad if outdoor walks aren’t realistic,” he says. “BONUS: My clients who prioritize daily steps see the best progress. Every 10 minutes = ~1,000 steps.”

3. Zero Restriction

He also advises against restriction. “Instead of ‘getting it all out of my system’ with a cheat meal, I now enjoy foods I love every day,” he says.

  • Greek yogurt cereal bowls (w/ chocolate chips)
  • Weekends = burgers, fries, or protein pancakes at @ihop

“This approach feels sustainable and keeps cravings in check. But I stay mindful of total calories and always hit my protein + fiber goals,” he says.

However Calories Matter

“It’s not all about calories, but let’s be honest—it kinda is when it comes to fat loss,” he continues. “Once I got real with myself about tracking everything (yes, even those sneaky bites while cooking), the fat loss results spoke for themselves. It’s about creating balance with total calories and consuming nutrient dense foods. 80/20 rule! Gotta hit that protein goal also! Every day!”

4. Sleep & Recovery

Sleep and recovery is a “game-changer!” he says. “Consistent sleep/wake times = better rest. Blue light blocker glasses before bed. Active rest days (1-hour walks instead of weightlifting),” he says.

Also, Start Your Day with 40 Grams of Protein

In another post, he reveals his 40-30-20 method. First, the 40. “Start your day with 40g of protein. A breakfast smoothie with protein powder, berries, and almond milk or overnight oats with Greek yogurt and protein powder are great options,” he writes. According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW) but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

Walk for 30 Minutes

Next up, the 30. “Walk for 30 minutes daily. Split it into two 15-minute sessions if needed. Walking boosts metabolism, reduces stress, and aids fat loss,” he says. A 2018 study published in the journal Obesity found a link between walking 10,000 steps a day and weight loss and weight management. Other studies published by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) in JAMA Neurology and in JAMA Internal Medicine also linked walking 10,000 steps a day to less dementia and less cardiovascular disease overall, with less heart disease, less heart failure and fewer strokes.

Lift Weights for 20 Minutes

And finally, the 20. “Dedicate 20 minutes to weightlifting 3-4 days a week,” he adds. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you develop strong bones, manage your weight, enhance your quality of life, manage chronic conditions, and sharpen your thinking skills. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Are you on Ozempic and avoiding McDonald’s? You don’t have to, according to an expert. Whitney Black, MS, RD is a GLP-1 Dietitian on Mounjaro herself. In a new post, she reveals that she eats fast food while on the drug. “Yes, you can eat McDonald’s while on GLP-1 meds!” she confirms. “Here are 5 better choices that balance protein, fiber, and portion control without sacrificing flavor. Save this for your next drive-thru run!”

Order One: Cheeseburger

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Her first go-to order? A Cheeseburger and Side Salad. “Swap fries for extra greens!” she says. She maintains the balanced combo is 390 calories and offers 17g of protein and 3g of fiber.

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Order Two: McChicken

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Her next order? She keeps it “light & satisfying” with a McChicken and apple slices. The fruit and chicken sandwich combo is only 450 calories, 16g protein, and 4g fiber.

Order Three: Chicken McNuggets

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Yes, you can eat your favorite nuggets from McDonald’s, but make sure to do so in moderation. A 6-piece McNuggets and small fries is another one of her favorite orders. It has 500 calories, 26 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber. If you need a dipping sauce, “pair with buffalo or mustard for lower-fat dipping!” she says.

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Order Four: Egg McMuffin

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If you hit Micky D’s for breakfast, stick to an Egg McMuffin with 310 cal, 17g protein, and 2g fiber. “High protein, lower fat than sausage options!” she says.

Order Five: Hamburger

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If you are a traditionalist, go ahead and order a hamburger and small fries, “a classic choice with better balance than larger burgers,” she points out. The combo is 480 calories, 15g protein, 5g fiber.

She Also Offers These Fast Food Pro Tips

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She also offers some fast food pro tips. “Opt for grilled over fried when possible,” she says. Next, “swap fries for a side salad to boost fiber” and “use mustard or buffalo sauce instead of creamy sauces.” Finally, “stick with water or unsweetened iced tea to avoid extra sugar.”

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More Eating Out Tips: Order From the Kids Menu

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In another post, she offers more tips. Her first? “Order from the kid's menu or lunch menu if you can!” she suggests. “Especially if there is a similar item. This is a great way to get smaller servings and save $$.”

Don’t Eat Bread or Chips

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“Limit the bread baskets and chips that come before your meal! Listen, I love the Texas Roadhouse Rolls as much as anyone, but you can easily fill up on those if you aren’t careful! Enjoy a small amount, but be aware of earlier satiety with GLP-1 meds!” she says.

Order Condiments on the Side

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Get your condiments on the side. “Ask for heavy sauces or dressings on the side if able! This can help you control how much is used. A lot of times, heavy sauces or dressings can be higher in fat, which may not be tolerated well with GLP-1 meds,” she writes.

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Order Grilled, Steamed, or Baked Items

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Try to make healthier menu suggestions. “Opt for grilled, steamed, or baked items if able! Again, trying to limit the amount of fatty foods can help reduce GI side effects! If you wanted to get fried food, try to eat in small amounts to see how well it’s tolerated first,” she says.

Fill Your Plate with Protein and Fiber

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“Center the meal around protein and fiber!” she adds. “You can still enjoy your meal and get in protein and fiber!” And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.

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Are you burning out with your workout routine? It could be preventing you from losing weight. Jenna Rizzo is a fitness influencer and online coach who helps her clients “shed inches off their waist without crash dieting.” In a new Instagram post, she focuses on a popular workout method. “Let me share with you something most women don’t know when it comes to losing weight,” she writes, revealing the workout you should skip and why.

Working Out Too Hard Can Slow Results

“Working out too hard can slow down your results,” she says. While you are “supposed to work hard in the gym” there is a such thing as overdoing it. “I live for the days I walk out of the gym feeling like a baby deer after a good leg day. BUT There’s a fine line between pushing yourself enough to get amazing results and doing workouts that are just hard for the sake of being hard,” she says.

She Doesn’t Recommend High-Intensity or Bootcamp Workouts

“No rhyme or reason - just balls to the wall, high heart rate, as many calories as you can burn workout that just leaves you dead,” is not a good approach, per Rizzo. “I see this all the time with ‘fitness influencer’ workouts, bootcamp classes, hiit workouts.. I even fell for the mentality that was the ‘best’ way to workout - peep my before pic lol. But there’s a few reasons these workouts can create issues,” she continues.

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Too Much Volume

The first reason they don’t work is too much volume. “Busting out 50 squats is impressive, but not exactly practical. How do you progress from that? Do 100 reps next week? 200 reps the week after?” she says.

Too Much Focus on the Weight and Not Muscles

She also says that many people are “too focused on just moving the weight - not the muscles you want to target,” which isn’t good. “Never taking the time to develop a mind muscle connection, it’s likely you won’t ever hit the intended muscle you’re trying to work.”

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Not Resting Enough

Finally, not taking adequate rest is another common faux pas with these workouts. “This goes for inside and outside the gym. Take more than 60 seconds rest time between sets and give yourself minimum 1 full rest day per week,” she says.

She Recommends Her “Minimalist Training System”

“I’ve used my minimalist training system on myself & with my clients for a while now.. & I’ve yet to have a client who’s not a little shocked at their plan for being so easy compared to anything they’ve done before lol.. But the results continue to speak for themselves.”

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Also, If You Want to Lose Weight Fast, Hydrate

In another post, she reveals how she loses weight fast, starting with hydration. “Number one, I'm going to make sure I'm drinking a ton of water,” says Rizzo. “Now, I know a lot of times people think that drinking a ton of water is gonna cause you to retain a ton of water, but it actually does the opposite. You can kind of think of it as flushing out your system.”

Also Decrease Carb Intake

“Number two, I'm gonna be eating slightly lower carbs. So have you ever heard of when people do keto and they magically drop five pounds in like two days and everybody thinks it's magic? Well this is because when you eat carbs, your body's gonna hold onto a certain amount of water weight because of it. So when you cut back on your carbs, your body's gonna be able to let go of a decent bit of water, which again will help us look a little bit tighter and leaner,” Rizzo continues.

And Amp Up Fiber and Probiotic Intake

“Number three, I'm eating at least 30 grams of fiber and getting some good probiotics in. So this is gonna be really good for your gut help, help keep you regular, if you know what I mean. Gonna help cut down on any inflammation and bloating you might have in your gut,” she says.

Sleep More

“And number four, I'm getting as much sleep as I possibly can and if you know me, you know, I prioritize sleep over almost everything when it comes to weight loss because most people truly aren't getting enough. But in this particular instance, I'm getting good long deep sleep to help cut back any inflammation and unwanted water weight,” Rizzo concludes. What are the other health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, and helps relieve stress in addition to aiding in weight loss. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.