Hills reality star Lauren Conrad is on the cover of the September issue of Self magazine.  Inside, she gives great tips on dressing right and working out.  Amusingly enough she mentioned that she’s getting soft around the middle because she has been dating someone lately.  By the looks of the photo above there is nothing ’soft’ visible to the human eye but she sees things differently.  She said,

“I call it the ‘boyfriend layer’,” she tells the magazine. “We were having more romantic dinners out, and I was exercising less.”

Likewise, Lauren took action by getting her boyfriend Kyle active and she will often times ask if he wants to go workout, claiming that it’s better than going alone.  In addition the couple spends time doing lots of outdoor activities.  She said,

“We like doing outdoor stuff: tennis, bike riding, kayaking, stand-up surfing, hiking in the canyons around L.A..”

As for Lauren’s tips on dressing she suggested to look for silhouettes that highlight your best features.  Currently, she is designing a fashion line for Kohl’s that will be flattering and good for every body shape.  Her line will be out in October.

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If you like daily fitness tips in bite-sized chunks, get on Twitter. Follow Jarett Del Bene, the personal trainer who whipped The Hills star Lauren Conrad into shape, and you’ll receive daily fitness updates in less than 140 characters.

Del Bene, who also worked with Conrad’s roommate at the time Audrina Patridge, has a unique way of motivating his clients by not only working on their bodies – he includes life coaching to ensure they stay on track while getting in shape.

The loads of helpful tips Del Bene updates his Twitter stream with include gems such as “Constantly switch up your workout routine… Don’t get stuck doing the same exercises because your body will plateau. TRICK THE BODY!” and “If you want to tone do 15 to 20 reps of each exercise… And remember, if you’re not sweating, you’re not working out!”.

With the recession weighing heavy on everyone, paying for a personal trainer isn’t always an option, let alone being able to afford monthly gym fees. With Del Bene’s great tips, you too can feel like you have your own celebrity personal trainer in your handbag at a very minimal cost.

Follow Del Bene on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JarettDelBene.

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“and I hate it. I prefer boxing or hiking, more fun activities.”

“I love it though. I think it’s just important to keep it varied so you don’t hit a plateau.”

The Hills reality star, Lauren Conrad has shown us over the past year how working out really does pay off.  She always looks healthy and confident and she maintains a good body weight.  Here recently, her trainer Jarret Del Bene told In Touch Weekly Magazine that Lauren is not only doing her traditional kickboxing routine, but now she also does Body Box.

Body Box is a full-body, high intensity workout that is based on a boxing circuit and considered to be a ‘boredom buster’ when it comes to the monotony of working out.  It mixes punching, kickboxing moves, squats and other conditioning exercises.  Lauren does the workout two to four times a week.  Her trainer also said that she is currently following a healthy diet with a caloric intake of 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day that is portioned into five or six small daily meals.  That doesn’t seem like enough calories to maintain weight, that’s more of a calorie intake for those wanting to lose weight!

Lauren Conrad from the series, The Hills’ recently shared her secrets with Life & Style Magazine on how she stays slim while working long hours on the set of the hit reality series. For breakfast, Lauren said,

“On a normal day, I’ll have egg whites, turkey, bacon toast and fruit.”

But she also mentioned that when she’s in a rush she will grab a protein drink or cottage cheese with fruit. During lunch she enjoys eating hummus, salads and salsas. If she eats meat it is only turkey or seafood as she tries to avoid red meats. Once Lauren is back home for dinner she likes to eat sushi most nights. However, she did say that some nights she has friends over for dinner.

“If there’s a bunch of girls at the house, we’ll sit around and cook…We also do a lot of Mexican food.”

It appears that Lauren Conrad does her best to keep a well-balanced diet. In the magazine, celebrity nutritionist, Oz Garcia took a look at Lauren’s menu choices and he said,

“Her eating habits are on track. It’s terrific to see that she doesn’t skip breakfast.”

Good job, Lauren.

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Lauren Conrad has reportedly lost 10 pounds with the help of her trainer Jarett Del Bene. With the increased popularity of the Hills, has come increased and sometimes unwanted scrutiny. Lauren explains

“When you are constantly being photographed, all your flaws get pointed out. I wanted to get in better shape so I could feel more confident.”

Lauren Conrad’s diet plan
Lauren has learned to break her pasta habit although she says it “was really hard.” When “everyone wants to order pizza, I make them eat bean bowls (kidney, garbanzo and black beans with tomatoes).” It helps that her roomie, Audrina Patridge, is on the same diet plan. Her 1500 calorie-a-diet consists of 3 meals and 3 snacks.

Breakfast – Whole-wheat toast and peanut butter
Lunch – Protein shake
Snacks – Almonds and apples
Dinner – Lean fish and steamed vegetables

Lauren Conrad’s Workout
Del Bene explains “Lauren really wanted to tone her arms and legs – she was happy with what she had, but she wanted to take it to the next level.” Lauren’s workout includes circuit training 3 times a week (lunges, squats, push-ups, pull-ups and free weights). Her other days are filled with cardio activities including hiking, running, and kickboxing. She says “I love waking up early and going on an hour hike. It’s the perfect start to my day.”

Celebrity Diet Doctor weigh in…
Lauren is following a rather high protein diet. I would recommend upping the fruits and veggies. Remember not all carbs are bad! Unprocessed fruits and veggies are good carbs that will help you lose a lot of weight.

Lauren Conrad, of MTV reality series Hills fame, shares her tips on getting her bikini bod in US Weekly. Enlisting the services of trainer Jarett Del Bene, she tells all on how she toned up and lost 6 lbs.

Lauren Conrad’s Diet
Lauren’s diet plan includes 6 meals daily, limited to 1,500 calories. Her diet plan is filled with fish and veggies but she does indulge in carbs on her cheat day.

Lauren Conrad’s Workout
Lauren does 1 hour sessions of weight training and treadmill work twice a week. She incorporates 45 minute hiking sessions in LA’s Runyon Canyon when she’s not working out.

About her slim down Lauren says “The first place I lost weight was my little belly. Now I’m happy about my arms because they were a little mushy!” She adds “When I work out regularly and eat healthy, I feel better.”

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Eating small meals throughout the day helps keep her metabolism up. Her exercise regimen is not only sensible but realistic. Many celebs endure “Navy Seal” type regimens when preparing for movies to get their bodies in top form. Lauren manages to do the same with only 2 weekly strength training sessions. It works for her because she is physically active hiking on her off days. Lauren shows you can tone up by exercising smartly without spending all your time in the gym.