Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck may have decided to go their separate ways, but lately it appears that the former couple are enjoying spending the holidays together with their three children.
According to sources, Garner denies that she and Affleck are getting back together, but many wonder if that’s true since their divorce has not been finalized. One thing is for sure: Garner is a huge catch and it’s no wonder Affleck can’t stay away from her. She is the whole package: humble, smart, talented, and beautiful. Garner also takes good care of herself in different ways. Let’s look at how she stays fit.
Jennifer Garner’s Health and Fitness Secrets
Garner follows a healthy and balanced diet regimen. She likes choosing nutrient-dense foods and eats small meals frequently throughout the day to keep her metabolism strong. She tends to eat about every three hours. She also loves to cook her own meals because she knows all the ingredients going into them and it’s her way of avoiding excess fats, sugars, and preservatives.
She avoids processed foods as much as possible and that makes a big difference to her physique. She has admitted that she used to count calories, but that’s not her primary method of weight management these days. She mostly stressed over her figure when she had to prepare for big roles onscreen.
Garner practices portion control and some of her favorite foods are fruits like strawberries and apples, yogurt, egg whites, oatmeal, steamed veggies, salads, nut butters, and grilled salmon. She also likes “Kashi” cereals and soy milk. She does have a sweet tooth but she indulges in moderation when a craving hits.
Garner’s workout routine has her exercising with personal trainer Valerie Waters. Her trainer incorporates a lot of variety into her workout sessions since she is working out five days per week, sometimes six days if she has to film a movie. Garner likes to do Pilates, yoga, strength training, and cardio exercises. Many of her exercises include push-ups, squats, lunges, pull-downs, and chest presses. For cardio, she likes hiking, running, and walking.
Garner also likes to work out at home, and this way she can balance exercise and time with her children. She typically likes to exercise in the morning, which gives her the rest of the day to do whatever she needs to do. It also means she’s less likely to miss a workout.
If there is anything to take away from Jennifer Garner’s diet and workout regimen, it’s that it’s important to find a healthy balance. Garner also stresses the importance of getting sleep. Sleep allows your body to repair itself and perform at its best. It’s also a huge buffer against stress. When we lack sleep, we tend to overeat, which means that proper sleep can assist a diet and workout regimen like Garner’s. Stick with healthy, nutrient-dense foods, avoid processed foods, and find time in the morning for a workout—whether it’s cardio or something like yoga or Pilates.
Sources:
Maharana, K., “Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner having ‘a great time’ celebrating Christmas in Montana with family,” International Business Times web site, December 25, 2016; http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ben-affleck-jennifer-garner-having-great-time-celebrating-christmas-montana-family-1598047, last accessed December 28, 2016.
