Staying fit and eating healthy becomes increasingly more important the older we get. But the fact of the matter is that sometimes, it's easier said than done.
Nobody understands this ugly truth more than our favorite A-list celebrities. So in order to help learn and better yourself, here are 15 tips from celebs that will go a long way as far as improving your overall health.
A good night's rest is one of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to our personal health. So if you, like many others, struggle to hit your REM cycle, give Bella's meditation music playlist a try.
Although it sounds impossible for the average person, cutting out caffeine and alcohol can go a long way. Kate says that it's now to the point where if she has too much dark chocolate, it's as if she's high on cocaine.
Jen says that she loves practicing yoga because it not only feeds her body in a physical sense but that it also helps to build a strong mental foundation.
Khloé is always the first one in the gym, according to her personal trainer. Regardless of what time they schedule their sweat, Khloé shows up at least half an hour early in order to get a good stretch in.
"I would actually wake up and work out with my girls," she told Women's Health. "I would sort of use them as weights. Instead of wearing a weight vest, I got to wear my children."
Hailee's father also happens to be a personal trainer, so the budding young actress prefers to do her workouts with him. Not only does her father make her feel more comfortable, but he also pushes her to excel.
"I am going to remove the word 'diet' from my life," Zoe wrote via Facebook. "I am going to remind myself that it is not about losing weight, it is about being healthy, feeling healthy, for the rest of my life."
Kayla Itsines isn't an advocate for cutting out food groups, because she says that simply isn't sustainable. Instead, she prefers to incorporate as many whole foods as she can — including berries and basic proteins.
Alicia is a self-confessed bread addict and as a result, struggled with troublesome skin for years. She said that everything changed the day that she decided to completely cut bread and dairy from her diet.
Chloe advocates for a daily smoothie. She says that it not only gives you all the vitamins and minerals you need but with the proper recipe — they taste great, too!
Meghan starts her day with a glass of hot lemon water, some oats, a banana, and some agave syrup. For lunch, she loves nothing more than a healthy pasta salad with a side of green juice, in order to boost and maintain her energy.
Kate advocates that it's better to have multiple small meals throughout the day, as opposed to eating a giant breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She also subsists mostly on plant-based foods, like zucchini noodle pasta.
Temptation can make even the most steadfast of people wither and crumble. That's why Lea always makes sure that she has plenty of healthy snacks on hand, whenever a craving might arise.
Selena likes to continually challenge herself and understands that complacency isn't an option. That's why she incorporated a variety of different workouts into her regime, her favorite ones being yoga, circuit training, and pilates.
Eva is up at the crack of dawn making fresh pastries and bread. However, she uses pushes lunch until very late in the afternoon and often doesn't eat dinner until 9:30 at night.
"I used to be a dancer, so I love Pilates because it really elongates and strengthens my muscles. I also recently started to box for some cardio," she told Harper's Bazaar. "I found that remembering the combinations and learning how to move your body in boxing has been good for mental health."
Even someone like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is forced to curb his workout routine to fit his busy schedule. When this happens, Dwayne recommends that you simply go for a walk outside.
"I'm not carb-free and carbs are not the devil. I have carbs all the time," Michaels confessed to Women's Health. "Whether it's toast, sandwiches, pumpkin waffles, fruit, apples, or cinnamon raisin bagels that I have with organic cream cheese for breakfast."
Diane is the first to admit that it isn't easy being a woman in a gym. For those who feel a little more self-conscious than others, she recommends finding a space that's free from prying eyes.
Rebel Wilson lost nearly 80 lbs in her self-dubbed "Year of Health." She claims that the secret to her success was knowing when to reward herself for all her hard work, whether it be with the occasional sweet or a bubble bath.
Hydration is key when it comes to maintaining overall health and well-being. That's why "Jenny From Tha Block" drinks a minimum of seven tall glasses of water, every day.
