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J.Lo’s Go-To Weeknight Dinner
J.Lo shared a photo of a typical weeknight dinner around the Lopez table. The picture features some grilled chicken, roasted veggies, an Italian-inspired salad with olives, cheese, salami and cherry tomatoes, a side of french fries and a loaf of crusty bread with butter. It looks like every night is an occasion to bring out the fine china, cutlery and napkins when dining at J.Lo’s!
On the J.Lo
While you may be surprised to find both french fries and bread on J.Lo’s dinner table in a given night, she says these are mostly for the kids. While she does pick at them, they’re not 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 dinnertime. We love the mix of protein, veggies and grains on the table. Consuming amix of protein and carbohydratesis the best way to help your muscles recover after a workout.
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How J.Lo Stays In Great Shape
Naturally, one of J.Lo’s fans asked about the star’s workout regimen. In response, she offered pretty detailed insight into her fitness routine, which she’s hinted about over the last few months through several videos onher YouTube channelthat highlight her workouts at home and on the road. Lopez shared that her regimen includes lifting three to four days a week and she adds in cardio when she wants to get a bit leaner. In that case, Lopez will do 30 minutes of cardio, 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.
While many of us may not have an hour to spend at the gym multiple times a week, theCenters for Disease Control and Preventiondoes recommend engaging in muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week and echoes that it’s important to focus on all areas of the body, like J.Lo does.
There are a variety of ways to sneak cardio in throughout the week, too, from taking the stairs at the office to incorporatingexercise “snacks"throughout your days. And try getting your loved ones involved! There’s nothing like a walking date with a partner or friend to get your cardio in while catching up. Plenty offun activitiescan also get your heart rate up without feeling like exercise, such as gardening or playing with your kiddos. Exercise doesn’t have to be regimented; instead, focus on incorporatingmore movementin your weekly schedule.
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J.Lo Dishes On More Lifestyle Habits
Beyond how she moves and eats, J.Lo stressed the importance of getting enough sleep (which she says is seven to nine hours for her) and how crucial it has been in achieving her youthful glow—along with sunscreen, serum and supplements. We can’t wait to see what else Lopez dishes on in the coming newsletters, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the latest.
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