Christina Applegate - She Eats to Live, Trains Like an Athlete and Can't Afford Her Favorite Lunch
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Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Our fitness expert Fitz sits down with the stars and digs out their great and not-so-great methods for staying healthy.
Christina Applegate has grown up before our eyes and has truly evolved into a sophisticated, smart, driven woman who also happens to be one hell of a comedic actress. Her hit show "Samantha Who?" on ABC is in its second season, and Christina has had to split her focus between continuing to deliver hilarity on cue and recuperating from an aggressive battle with breast cancer. She's recovering from a double mastectomy and becoming the fit woman she's accustomed to being. Christina talked about her efforts to stay strong, the diet she can no longer afford and the torture she endures for gorgeous skin.
Fitz: Christina, you look the best I've ever seen. What have you been doing?
Christina: Thanks! I'm finally able to exercise (since my surgery). My recovery has been really long and slow but I've been gradually getting back in to it.
Fitz: What type do you do?
Christina: I've been running, spinning, dancing and taking boot camp classes. I really love to exercise.
Fitz: That doesn't sound very gentle at all! In fact, it sounds like a pretty hard-core workout schedule.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20: ***EXCLUSIVE ACCESS*** Christina Applegate is seen backstage at the American Idol Season 8 Results Show held at the Nokia Theatre on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by F Micelotta/American Idol 2009/Getty Images for Fox) *** Local Caption *** Christina Applegate
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Actress Christina Applegate and musician Keith Urban arrive at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. "American Idol" Grand Finale 2009 - Arrivals Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, CA United States May 20, 2009 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (16805288), contact WireImage.com
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Actress Christina Applegate arrives at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christina Applegate
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: (L-R) Actors Martin Short, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Shirley Jones, Peter Graves, Christina Applegate and Kelsey Grammar pose at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Hanks;Rita Wilson;Arte Johnson;Martin Short;Shirley Jones;Peter Graves;Kelsey Grammar
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Actress Christina Applegate (L) and founding artistic director Ben Donenberg pose at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christina Applegate;Ben Donenberg
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: (L-R) Founding artistic director Ben Donenberg, actors Martin Short, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Shirley Jones, Peter Graves, Christina Applegate and Kelsey Grammar pose at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Hanks;Rita Wilson;Arte Johnson;Martin Short;Shirley Jones;Peter Graves;Kelsey Grammar;Ben Donenberg
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Actress Christina Applegate arrives at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christina Applegate
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Actress Christina Applegate arrives at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christina Applegate
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: (L-R) Actors Martin Short, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Shirley Jones, Peter Graves, Christina Applegate, Kelsey Grammar and singer Alanis Morissette pose at Shakespeare Festival/LA's Simply Shakespeare 2009 "The Comedy of Errors" at The Geffen Playhouse on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Hanks;Rita Wilson;Arte Johnson;Martin Short;Shirley Jones;Peter Graves;Kelsey Grammar
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Christina: Yeah, I know. But I mainly have to stick with lower body exercises. I do yoga too.
Fitz: And what are your eating habits like?
Christina: I was strictly following a macrobiotic diet for while. I've sought out foods that serve the purpose of "helping and healing." I definitely seek out alkaline-loaded foods like kale.
Fitz: Are you still pursuing macrobiotics?
Christina: Not strictly. I was having it delivered to me, but I simply couldn't afford it anymore!
Fitz: Really? What's the price tag on a macrobiotic lunch delivery?
Christina: Trust me. It's really high. Too high! I just couldn't justify the expense anymore.
Fitz: Are you eating with cancer prevention in mind?
Christina: Absolutely -- I hope I'm doing that! I'm also just trying to balance my life and not be so regimented.
Fitz: When you slack a bit, what is your favorite not-so-healthy indulgence?
Christina: I love cheese. A good cheese pizza every now and then is wonderful.
Fitz: What's on your mp3 player?
Christina: Six thousand songs! I often listen to Jeff Buckley, Bright Eyes and The Beatles. I think I just like sad men.
Fitz: In Hollywood, you're privy to the best in fitness and skin care. What's the strangest thing you've ever tried?
Christina: Thermage. It's this laser heat thing that I've done for my skin, and the process is complete torture!
Fitz: Does it work?
Christina: Yes! I love it. It literally feels like an hour in hell, but it totally rejuvenates my skin and makes it look healthier.
Fitz: I was thinking back to the way you looked back when you starred in "Married with Children." Even though you're older ... you look so much better!
Christina: Back then I never stepped in a gym, I had great elasticity, and my body would respond if I exercised just twice. Things changed about three or four years ago. I have to be incredibly consistent with my workouts, and it takes at least a month to see any positive changes in my body.
Fitz: Lastly, you seem to have attained a really great level of fitness. What advice do you have for our readers?
Christina: Eat lots of kale! It's God's super-food!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
hannar 4-10-2009 @ 1:27PM
this is my favorite thats fit feature. thank you fitz
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Vishaal 4-10-2009 @ 11:53PM
Aaaah, the irony...there are pictures floating around all the celebrity blogs of her huffing and puffing on CIGS!
HYPOCRITE. What a shame.
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unimpressed 4-25-2009 @ 7:50AM
Eat to live? Ah, why not quit smoking to live Christina. This way you could afford your favorite lunch too. A win-win!
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