How to Stay Slim Like Jennifer Garner

Jennifer is lean, fit and happy

Jennifer Garner is a famous movie star, TV actress and mother to daughter Violet, but she is also known for her fit and healthy physique. Although Jennifer has personal trainers and movie roles that motivate her into staying in shape, she has recently adopted a healthy balanced attitude towards nutrition and fitness, and so can you.

Instructions

1. Start by understanding that physical fitness can be a way of life. Jennifer grew up training as a ballerina and went on to choose active projects with roles in “Electra” and “Alias.” Try to make physical fitness a part of your daily lifestyle by identifying your favorite activities and aiming to do something for 30 to 40 minutes every day.

2. Train your body by hard with help from a personal trainer, such as Jennifer’s longtime fitness guru and friend, Valerie Waters. Jennifer has noted that staying in shape is easier when answering to someone else who can push her personal boundaries. Jennifer and Valerie typically exercise for an hour every morning, alternating between circuit training and cardiovascular workouts 5 days a week.

3. Create a similarly hard-core routine by doing cardiovascular intervals (one minute at a fast pace and one minute recovering), while alternating between treadmill, elliptical and stationary bicycle machines. The next day, create a circuit by rotating between body weight exercises (like karate or Pilates movements) and free weight exercises (using 5 to 10 pound dumbbells).

4. Relax after becoming a mother and embrace a new lifestyle. Jennifer admitted to reducing her intense routine to 2 to 3 times per week, or simply doing Pilates on her own in the early morning. Another way that Jennifer stays slim as a new mother is simply by getting outside and playing or walking with her child.

5. Recognize that a healthy diet is paramount for staying slim. Although Jennifer has a history of physical fitness, her relaxed routine and attitude works because she is also careful with nutrition. Jennifer is famous for walking to local farmer's markets and choosing fresh produce or whole grains for the bulk of her diet. She stresses portion control, and eats all around natural foods like grilled vegetables, turkey burgers, salads, fresh fruit or sushi.

Tips & Warnings

• Try pushing a stroller, taking long walks or hitting the playground with your child to stay active.

• Choose organic produce and fresh ingredients to keep variety, nutrients and vitamins in your diet.