Demi Lovato’s Diet and Fitness Routine Is All About Peace of Mind

Demi Lovato has been candidly open about her previous struggles with drug abuse, but now the 5 ft. 3½ inch beauty is treating her body like a temple by following a strict diet and fitness workout routine.

The 23-year-old singer debuted her new single “Body Say” last Wednesday at a special advance premiere in Atlanta before it was officially released on Friday to rave reviews.

In addition to working her vocal cords, the songstress recently opened up to Self magazine that she exercises five to six days each week—although she admits that working out is all about peace of mind, not about losing weight. Still, the singer is regularly spotted at the gym, jogging and riding her bike.

When it comes to workouts, on Mondays Lovato does cardio for half an hour while on Tuesdays she focuses on strength training. On Wednesdays, the singer indulges in yoga, salutations, and stretches, before repeating the cycle for the remainder of the week.

Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas are seen posing outside The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on June 17, 2016. Lovato and Jonas kicked off their 44-date tour at Atlanta’s Philips Arena on Wednesday. The slimmed-down Lovato typically brings along a nutritionist with her while traveling to ensure that she follows a healthy diet.

Demi Lovato’s Diet Secrets

Lovato’s diet secrets aren’t so many secrets—her diet plan is more about following a healthy lifestyle and listening to the frank advice from her nutritionist:

• Carbs post-workout: For one, Lovato has said to only eat carbohydrates after a workout as the body is more receptive to carbs. She allegedly tries to avoid taking carbs at night.
• Limits restaurant food: Lovato’s trainer/nutritionist has also been cooking healthy meals for the singer—this is a prime way to avoid the hidden salt and sugar found in many restaurant meals. Demi’s meals are filled with fruits, veggies, sushi, and salads (she’s apparently a huge fan of mango shrimp salad). To make sure she gets enough veggies, her nutritionist shops at health food stores (even when on tour) and prepares fresh food and juices for the singer that include healthy ingredients, such as spinach, ginger, and kale. In order to not feel deprived, she’ll eat tacos made with spinach and ground turkey, topped with vegan cheese, hot sauce, and lettuce—a simple, relatively healthy meal that’s full of flavor!
• Structured meals: Lovato eats frequent, small meals throughout the day—she previously stated that a structured meal plan helps her with portion control.
• No alcohol: In March, Lovato celebrated her fourth year of sobriety. Although drinking alcohol can make you joyous (for a moment), there’s still the possibility of weight gain. A glass of wine (five ounces) has approximately 150 calories, while light beer (12 ounces) or a shot of vodka (1.5 ounces) contains about 100 calories—and most people consume more than one glass of alcohol. Demi is also a huge fan of plain water.

This last year I experienced so much life and too much death… But I made it through… Sober. #4Years #GodsWill ??

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) March 15, 2016

Since Demi Lovato started her workout and diet plan, she’s lost an estimated 30 pounds! Even if it’s not solely about weight loss, following Lovato’s lead can lead to a healthier lifestyle, body, and mind.

Sources for Today’s Article:

Debnath, A., “Follow Demi Lovato Diet And Fitness Regime For That Confident Body,” Fashion Lady web site, June 14, 2016; http://www.fashionlady.in/follow-demi-lovato-diet-and-fitness-regime-for-that-confident-body/74790, last accessed June 30, 2016.

“Demi Lovato Diet & Work Out Plan,” onlycelebritydiets.com, January 29, 2016; http://www.onlycelebritydiets.com/demi-lovato-diet-work-out-plan/, last accessed June 30, 2016.