Jennifer Aniston is in the Zone
If you check out the latest issue of GQ magazine you’ll find actress Jennifer Aniston appearing on the cover in nothing but a man’s necktie and looking better than ever.
The 40-year-old actress told GQ that she feels more comfortable today than she ever did in her twenties or early thirties thanks to a healthy diet and regular exercise.
“I’m healthier,” Aniston said, “I’m more at peace in my mind and with my body.”
As a follower of the Zone Diet, created by Dr. Barry Sears, Aniston aims for a ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat. Choosing low-starch fruits and vegetables and lean protein helps tune up her metabolism to burn fat. That along with regular exercise keeps the former Friends star looking her best.
The actress, who says she once hated exercise, does a little bit of everything to keep her workouts interesting. Three to four times a week, Jennifer does 20 minutes of cardio followed by 30 to 40 minutes of Hatha yoga. On other days, Jennifer uses the elliptical machine for a low-impact routine.
Aniston says she isn’t against an occasional splurge and loves to whip up guacamole and margaritas for friends. She balances that though with three, zone friendly, low-carb meals a day and plenty of water. By sticking to the Zone Diet most of the week, she’s able to keep her body ready for anything, including a gorgeous GQ spread.
Other celebs who have been on the Zone Diet include Renee Zellweger, Cindy Crawford and Charlie Sheen.
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The Zone is another high protein diet. High animal protein diets are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and kidney stones. Superior sources of protein are beans, legumes and nuts.
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JC { 01.07.09 at 1:01 am }
You are assuming that if she is on a 2000 calorie diet, that consuming 600 calories (67g) of animal protein is a no-no. The problem is you have to eat lots of beans in order to achieve enough daily protein. One cup of garbanzo, for instance, yields 15g of protein. If beans are her only dietary source of protein, she will need to eat at least 4 cups of beans per day. Ouch!
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Dr Marc Twitter: @celebdietdoc { 01.07.09 at 1:10 am }
Too much animal protein is the problem. You’ll get more than enough protein from beans. In fact you only need about 10% of calories to come from protein and this is easily achieved even on a vegan diet of vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds.
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Boston Gym { 01.08.09 at 12:55 am }
It’s important to keep your workouts interesting, that way you will be more likely to stick with you current workout routine. Many people lose focus and end up giving up on working out, because they get bored of the same, tired old routine. Keep your workout fun and interesting and you may just surprise yourself and finally master a healthy new lifestyle.
-Tim
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Fiona { 01.08.09 at 7:24 pm }
What she is is photoshopped… she even admited it! I never trust magazine covers, only instant photos.
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