Jessica Alba’s Diet & Workout

In this recent shoot for GQ, Jessica Alba appears to be in top form as she gears up for the filming of Sin City 2 this summer. Her diet secret is “portion control” says her trainer in the latest issue of In Touch weekly, and “she knows how to keep her eating habits under control.” “She likes to have dinner out, but will only eat half of the food on the plate.”

In addition to a balanced diet, Jessica also watches her carbs, leaving bread and desserts off the menu. But she doesn’t deprive herself when she gets a particular craving “You need to indulge and have that chocolate cake whenever you feel the need.”

Jessica Alba’s Diet Plan
It’s a South Beach style diet, with lean meats, whole grains, low-fat cheeses, fruits and veggies.

Breakfast
1 cup oatmeal with berries with 3-4 scrambled egg whites when working on the film set.

Lunch
Salad with 170 gms (6 ounces) of chicken breast or fish (salmon, tuna)

Dinner
Sashimi or or 170 gms (6 ounces) of petit filet of beef or other lean protein with unlimited veggies and 3 small red potatoes

Snacks
Handful of almonds or hot air popped popcorn

Jessica Alba’s Work Out
Jessica’s is big on exercise with lots of cardio on the elliptical, stationary bike or treadmill for 30 minutes four times a week. She adds resistant-training including weights and yoga to tone up for her action roles in films.

Sculpt Your Arms!

Jessica Alba

Women’s Health has a good article on how to sculpt those sexy arms. Here are the moves that you should incorporate into your workout:

Works shoulders
Grab a 5-to 8-pound dumbbell in each hand & stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides (A). With arms straight but not locked, raise the weights in a V shape until your arms are parallel to the floor (B). Hold for 1 second, then return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps.
Tip: If you arch your back or swing the dumbbells for momentum, use less weight.

Works shoulders, upper back, & biceps
Grab a dumbbell in each hand & stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Hold the dumbbells just above your shoulders, palms facing each other (A). Press the weights up until your arms are straight overhead (B). Hold for 1 second, then take 3 seconds to lower the dumbbells back to start. Do 6 to 8 reps.

Works core, shoulders, upper back, biceps, & triceps.
Grab the dumbbells & get into the top of a pushup position with your hands on the weights & your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart (A). Bend your right arm & raise the dumbbell to chest level, pressing the left dumbbell into the floor for balance (B). Lower the weight to the floor, then repeat the move on the left side. That’s 1 rep; do 6 to 8.