Esquire magazine has named Minka Kelly the “Sexiest Woman Alive” and we can see why!  Minka makes her big-screen debut starring in the psychological thriller “The Roommate” along with Leighton Meester (Past Fit Icon), who plays her psychotic roommate. Minka knows the hard work it takes to having a Fit Icon body! Here’s three things to pick up from Minka’s healthy lifestyle that we LOVE!

EAT BREAKFAST

Minka knows how important it is to get a healthy, hearty, breakfast! Minka stated, ”I always have a bowl of Kashi Go Lean cereal with some cut-up strawberries for breakfast. It’s just the quickest, healthiest breakfast. And it fills me up.” Make sure you eat breakfast within the first hour of waking up to get your metabolism revved for the day. Your body is starving, needing energy because you’ve just slept for about 8 hours and haven’t fueled yourself. Make sure you eat enough so you are not starving and muching all day. I recommend 3 eggs= 210 calories, 4 pieces of turkey bacon= 140 calories, and add in your favorite fruit! If you like oatmeal try OAT FIT, only 100 calories a serving and they have maple brown sugar.. yum!

MODERATION

Minka loves her peach cobblers and she didn’t give the up forever to keep her body fit and toned, she CHEATED!! You heard right! Minka has a cheat day and that’s perfectly fine! I even encourage it to the ladies I train. When you’re craving your favorite treat, break yourself off a piece and enjoy! If you with hold for days or weeks you might breakdown and eat the whole candy bar, cake, or bag of chips. “Everything in moderation. Have a cheat day.” Minka Kelly

DO WHAT YOU LOVE

Don’t give up if you’ve tried a class at the gym and hated it or the DVD you bought is too hard or boring. Keep trying new exercises and different routines until you find one that’s right for you! You may end up taking exercises you like from different workouts and creating your very own personalized program, filled with FUN and KILLER RESULTS!  Minka said, ”I did Bikram yoga for a while, and I know that’s not for me. Too hot! I do a lot of running, which I enjoy for mental reasons, too!” Find a way to enjoy working out, it doesn’t have to be a chore like doing the dishes.

For Other Celebrity Fit Icons:

Fit Icon: Leighton Meester Workout
Fit Icon: Amanda Peet Workout
Fit Icon: Natalie Portman
Fit Icon: Jessica Alba Workout