How Celebs Diet

How Brooke Shields Stays in Shape

Brooke Shields knows a thing or two about being in shape as well as staying in shape. Already a mom, as well as an older woman, it’s hard for Brooke to keep the weight off, but she’s never looked better! So it’s safe to say that 40 really IS the new 20! But how does Brooke manage her career, kids, as well as keeping the weight off? Keep reading to find out!

Brooke Shields

Brooke’s first secret is that she tries to do at least an hour of exercise every single day. She says that sometimes it can be impossible since her career takes a toll on her (working 14-16 hours a day!), but she tries to incorporate her workout routine in there any way she can. During the summer months when she’s not working, Brooke likes to take walks on the L.A. Hills with her kids, as well as go hiking and jogging.

“But on days when the baby has woken up four times during the night, putting my sneakers on is the last thing I want to do. I’d rather have four cups of coffee, and, after the caffeine wears off, take a nap with her! I used to have a very type-A lifestyle, but being a mom changed all that.”

I don’t lift weights, she says. It’s easy for me to bulk up. I keep my muscles toned by doing yoga. One super-effective pose, says Ish Moran, her former instructor at Maha Yoga in Brentwood, California, is the chaturanga pose, which works the triceps.

Chaturanga Pose

So what does Brooke eat?

“Carbs are the first thing to go if I want to lose weight. I never used to eat red meat, but now, if I crave it, which usually happens when I have my period I go for it. I also love ice cream. I try not to deny myself, because if I do, it turns into this major internal battle. So I pop a couple of Dove Miniatures. I can satisfy myself without going overboard. I also try to drink tons of water. I can actually see how much healthier my skin and hair look when I do.”

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