How to Train Like Nicole Richie

Mention Nicole Richie and typically one of the first adjectives that comes up is "thin." Despite rumors of anorexia and past battles with food and body image issues, Richie has since turned over a new leaf. However eating healthy and a positive body image alone didn't transform Nicole Richie's frame. Learn how to train like Nicole Richie and try to emulate her tiny physique in a healthy and realistic fashion.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Evaluate your current body shape and size and visit a doctor to determine if you are healthy enough to begin a weight loss program. Look at various pictures of Richie's physical transformation taking note of her weight before becoming anorexic and the healthy weight she maintained after giving birth to her child.
2. Visit your local gym or invest in an elliptical machine and try to work in at least 25 to 30 minutes of cardio, alternating between the elliptical and the treadmill for variety. Switch between the elliptical and stationary bike for more variation and try to get your heart rate up to a fairly intensive cardiovascular level. Intersperse your routine with high rep low weight training to help build muscle tone.
3. Eat plenty of fish and omega-3 oil rich foods to help you with vitamin enrichment and fat loss. Nicole Richie is a huge fan of Japanese food and claims that her diet consists mostly of protein rich foods like salmon and other oily fish.
4. Find a friend or significant other to take walks outside to help to break the monotony of working out on stationary exercise machinery. Take nature hikes and walk your animal, or children; Richie has been spotted by paparazzi often taking strolls with animals or her child for extra exercise.
5. Pay special attention to your saturated fat content and carbohydrate intake to prevent excess bloating or puffiness. Richie cut out many high fat foods in favor of her protein rich diet to help stay lean and trim. Maintain a positive self image and try to be realistic about the limits of your body. Be careful not to fall into compulsive or negative routines as Richie ones did during her bouts with anorexia.

Tips & Warnings

• Switch up your workout routine everyday like Richie, as it helps keep the body guessing and the metabolism high.
• Stay in frequent contact with your doctor or a nutritionist to help you choose the best caloric intake for your size and body type to avoid excessive weight loss.
• Try a high-quality protein powder to help with muscle definition.
• Do not resort to anorexic eating measures, such as skipping meals or vomiting, to achieve an unrealistic frame.