So how does this 42 year old mom of three manage to say in shape – or better yet – lose weight after making a movie like, “Eat, Pray, Love?” Mainly through a consistent but creative work out regimen and a healthy diet. Read on to learn more.

Julia’s long time Kathy Kaehler dished about Julia’s workout routines. She said, “We change her workouts depending on the role. I try to keep it very creative so she doesn’t get bored.” Roberts loves to workout in her pool so many of her exercises are created for the pool. She starts with a few laps of swimming to warm up her muscles. She then puts on a flotation belt and runs for one-minute intervals, staring with a slow pace and then working up to moderate and then fast speeds. She repeats the entire exercise five times. She also does cross-country skiing and arm exercises in the deep end. Kahler explains the benefits of water exercises, “She needs to look good on-screen, but she also needs the strength and energy to run around after her kids off screen. Swimming and water exercises are great ways to build up endurance and stay fit.” Think pool exercises are for the weak? Well, Kahler said hat a 150-pound person can expect to burn about 200 calories in 30 minutes by just doing moderate swimming; ramp it up to a vigorous swim and you can burn up to 330 calories in 30 minutes!

In addition to regular workouts, Julia Roberts uses diet designs eating program. This program allows you to eat fresh and healthy meals each week by opting to either have meals delivered to your door or by making your food using Diet Design’s famous recipes. Each plan is customized but includes a balance of 50% – 60% carbohydrates, 20% – 25% protein and 20% – 25% fat. While most of us can’t afford this option, we can follow the plan by making the foods ourselves and following the basic principals of eating healthy, fresh food and ensuring an appropriate balance of carbs, protein and fat.

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