I am youthful and timeless at every age. Meet the super diva, Jennifer Lopez. The age-defying superstar has always been in top shape throughout decades of her career, which is still going very strong.
In 2000, at the age of 31, she wore that famous Grammy Awards dress, but after 19 years, she looks like she has not aged a single year. In fact, the updated dress in 2019 is even sexier than the original. Now, in 2023, JLo is 54 years old, but in an interview with Us Weekly, she said, "I see pictures of myself in my 20s and go, 'Oh, I look better now!
I embrace who I am. I feel sexy. I feel youthful.
I feel pretty sometimes," and she sure looks stunning in her latest dress at the 2023 Grammy Awards. So, what are her secrets to a youthful look and vitality? We will take a look at her exercise routine, as well as what she eats for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
We will also look at what she avoids eating to stay healthy. The last part of the video will share three supplements she swears by, so watch this video till the very end for all the juicy details. **JLo's Exercise Routines** "We all wake up with no makeup on; it's no different for me than it is for everybody else.
You have to put in the work. You have to take care of yourself; there's no shortcuts. " Jennifer likes to sweat first thing in the morning.
In her busy schedule, she believes that exercise is generally a motivating factor in her life. In her own words, "It's no secret that fitness is a very important part of my life. I think there's a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
" How often does she work out? Jennifer works out at least three or four times a week. While the superstar has a trainer on each coast—Tracy Anderson in Los Angeles and David Kers in New York—having a personal trainer may not meet our budget, but we should take a lesson from her attitude.
She says, "Very rarely will I skip my workout. Sometimes I work too late the night before, and I'm like, 'Ugh, I can't do this,' but I tell myself, 'Just do it; it's only an hour. '" It's just talking yourself off the ledge of being a lazy bum.
To make her exercise routine fun, she mixes it up with dance. In her personal training sessions, she incorporates light weights (3 lbs/1. 4 kg) for the arms and moves that focus on the butt and thighs, engaging the core in freestyle dance.
When she wants to get a bit leaner, Jennifer will do 30 minutes of cardio, and then 30 minutes of resistance training in a session. Her strength regimen starts with legs, then back and shoulders, and ends with core work for a total body workout. "Strength training is so important," she wrote.
"I think as we grow and mature, we start losing muscle and start aching. The more strength we can get in our body by lifting is really something that makes me feel strong, able, and empowered. That, along with stretching and staying limber and mobile, are the most important things.
" Now, let's go straight into learning about how healthy JLo eats. **JLo's Breakfast** "You know you've got to eat right. I usually start off with a shake in the morning.
" Jenny from the Block reveals she usually starts her day with a shake: Greek yogurt. "You can even do a little bit of honey if you want, some lemon. " Her go-to flavor is a healthy blend of berries, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, honey, ice cubes, a squirt of fresh lemon, and a scoop of protein powder.
Her trainer, Tracy Anderson, says, "Jennifer needs really good fuel for all the things that she's doing. It's all organic, and it's all very well thought out with the balance of very high-quality proteins and a lot of nutrient-dense foods. " **JLo's Lunch** "Right before lunch, I start getting really hungry.
I'll have a little bit of fruit or a bar, something like that. " She slams her hunger with a high-protein, low-carb combo, like fish with a broccoli, zucchini, and pepper salad in a vinaigrette. According to Jennifer's chef, Kelvin Fernandez, "I know Jennifer doesn't love salmon, so if I'm cooking salmon for the table, I always have to do a sea bass, halibut, or cod for Jennifer, because she's just not a fan of the texture and the taste of salmon.
" **JLo's Dinner** "At night, sometimes I just eat whatever I want, to be honest. I think a lot of it has to do with portion control. " Jennifer's go-to evening meal is also a high-protein, low-carb combo.
She opts for lean protein paired with quinoa. "It feels like rice and beans, which I grew up with. " In fact, it is scientifically true that quinoa is slightly higher in nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc compared to rice.
Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source. Quinoa also has more fiber than brown rice. High fiber will help better control blood sugar and promote beneficial bacteria in the gut.
This is one photo of a typical dinner for a family. While you may be surprised to find both French fries and bread on JLo's dinner table on a given night, she says these are mostly for the kids. While she does pick at them, they aren't a big part of her plate most days.
That means the star is mainly focusing on protein and veggies, along with a little healthy fat from the salad toppings at dinner time. Consuming a mix of protein and carbohydrates is the best way to help your muscles recover after a workout. Workout.
JLo's Snacks: Jennifer stays away from junk food like chips in between meals, but she always plans for unexpected cravings. "I always carry fruit and veggies with me to give me something to snack on. " JLo's love for green vegetables: "We eat a lot of green vegetables—asparagus, brussel sprouts, broccoli, and kale.
I love to cook a lot of stuff. I love cooking Puerto Rican food because that's what I grew up on. This includes a lot of pork and chicken, and if she's out at a restaurant, Jennifer will order fish and veggies.
" Coconut Water: Jennifer drinks a lot of water—water, water, lots of water! Believe it or not, it does help keep your weight down. It obviously keeps you hydrated.
Her choice of drink is, of course, water. Drnking plenty of water, especially before a workout, can help you push harder and get more out of your exercise routine. If water is too boring for you, Jennifer also enjoys Body Armor Light, which is a drink that has zero sugar added with low calories.
The drink is made with a coconut water base. Coconut water has a lot of health benefits due to its high levels of electrolytes, which include potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Potassium is an essential mineral that the human body needs for muscle function.
Sufficient calcium intake is necessary, as insufficient amounts can lead to issues such as low bone density, bone loss, and weaker bones that can break more easily. Magnesium has many functions in the body, including making protein, regulating blood sugar and blood pressure levels, and managing muscle and nerve function. Now, let's quickly talk about what she avoids eating for her glowing skin, skin, and toned figure: no coffee or alcohol.
"At the end of the day, you've got to care about yourself. You've got to get your rest. You've got to not party too much.
You smoke? No. You drink?
No. " Jennifer Lopez doesn't drink coffee or alcohol. Even after the superstar was honored with the 2018 VMAs Vanguard Award, she put her children to bed and went to her own after-party on New York's Lower East Side and reportedly didn't consume a single drop of champagne.
She admitted, "I don't drink, or smoke, or have caffeine. That really wrecks your skin as you get older. " Of course, during celebratory toasts, everybody's like, "You can't toast with water," so I'll toast with alcohol and just take a sip.
Now, let's move to the exciting parts about three supplements that she swears by. First, apple cider vinegar: it's Jennifer Lopez's energy. Jennifer loves to take apple cider vinegar gummies every day.
Other celebrities like Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, and Victoria Beckham are also fans of apple cider vinegar. The active compound found in apple cider vinegar is acetic acid, and researchers believe this acid is responsible for apple cider vinegar's health benefits. Cider vinegars are 5 to 6% acetic acid.
Organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar also contains a substance called "mother," which consists of strands of proteins, enzymes, and friendly bacteria that give the product a murky appearance. Some people believe the mother is responsible for most of its health benefits, although more scientific studies are needed. To date, one of the most convincing applications of vinegar is its ability to help treat Type 2 Diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by insulin resistance or the inability to produce insulin. A 2019 clinical trial suggests apple cider vinegar consumption may have beneficial effects on the glycemic index and oxidative stress in individuals with diabetes and dyslipidemia. A 2021 review of clinical trials found that apple cider vinegar consumption may benefit glycemic status in adults.
Other human studies determined that vinegar may improve insulin function and lower blood sugar levels after meals. Apple cider vinegar is generally recognized as safe. The best way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet is to use it in cooking—it's a simple addition to foods like salad dressings and homemade mayonnaise.
Some people also like to dilute it in warm water and drink it as a beverage. Standard dosages range from 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 mL) to 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) per day, mixed in a large glass of water. Please note that too much vinegar can cause harmful side effects, including tooth enamel erosion and potential drug interactions.
Second, ashwagandha. Another supplement that Jennifer often relies on is made of ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is an ancient Indian herb that has been recognized for its medicinal properties for over 5,000 years.
It is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda. The plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers that's native to India and Southeast Asia. Ashwagandha root extract may help reduce stress, promote relaxation, boost sleep quality, and support memory and concentration.
The particular gummy that JLo takes is ashwagandha combined with vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in the healthy development of bones, teeth, and muscle and also supports a healthy immune system. Multivitamins: Jennifer's philosophy for beautiful skin is that it starts from the inside. Her beauty brand, JLo Beauty, has recently launched "That Inner Love," which is a multivitamin supplement designed specifically for beautiful skin.
Let's dissect the ingredient list. Her own supplements include vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins boost the body's ability to fight oxidative stress and promote skin renewal.
That Inner Love also includes copper and manganese, which support the natural production of collagen for firmer skin. A very special ingredient that differs from other common multivitamins is that it includes olive fruit extract, which provides antioxidant benefits while improving hydration and radiance. In fact, Jenny mentioned that her mom's cure-all has always been olive oil.
Using olive oil for skin and hair is. . .
Her family tradition: my mom, my grandma, and my aunt—they all had these kind of crazy beauty secrets. One was olive oil; it was something that her mom, her grandmother, and her aunt all used when they needed that extra hydration on their body, face, and hair. As a final remark and lesson from Jennifer, she starts her day with positive affirmations.
This is her daily morning ritual. She also likes to say a little bit of an affirmation: I am in perfect health, always. My family is in perfect health, always.
I am youthful and timeless at every age. My life is full of abundance, joy, and love. Bye.