Christine McGee toe taps in her workout clothes. In a new social media post, the yoga, meditation and pilates guru shares a simple pilates-inspired workout with her followers while showing off her flat tummy in a crop top and leggings. “This seems like a simple exercise, but one of the principles of pilates is precision. If you do an exercise without precision, you’re not going to get much out of it. Or if you do something with extreme focus, concentration, control and precision, it makes a huge difference,” she says. “A lot of times people feel like they need to tap their toes on the floor. Instead, they should actually be engaging their core and moving from the top of their femur. Your lower abdomen controls the movement. Try not to grip your thighs. Just tap your foot back and forth while focusing on using your core to perform the movement. This is a great warm-up for any core workout and will help you work on your deeper transverse abdominis.” How does she approach her diet? Here’s everything you need to know about her eating habits.
In her 21-day plan, Kristin encourages her followers to “listen to your body and eat a balanced diet, everything in moderation.” blog“To make life easier, I try to alternate my regular meals, especially for breakfast and lunch, so I have a few favourite dishes on hand. Dinner is a bit more flexible, allowing me to vary it often.”
“Having protein in the morning is a must to fuel me until lunch,” Kristin reveals. She starts her day with a Greek yogurt parfait with walnuts, flaxseed, strawberries, blueberries, and a splash of plain 2% Greek yogurt. “I’ll sprinkle on some cinnamon and have a cup (or two) of black coffee,” she says. “Next is an open-faced turkey sandwich. I like to roll up three or four slices of turmeric and sprinkle on some turmeric, cayenne, and black pepper. I serve it with baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and hummus. Another idea is some good organic peasant bread with mashed avocado and sea salt. I also often have kombucha for lunch.” For a snack, she’ll add a spoonful of peanut butter and an apple. “When I’m on the go, I’ll throw a protein bar in my bag or have a protein shake, but I really love nut butters, which have just the right amount of healthy fat, protein and carbs to keep me energized and not hungry until dinner,” she says. For dinner, she eats a piece of fish with roasted sweet potatoes and green veggies like broccoli and Brussels sprouts. “Roast in the oven at 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. I spritz the veggies with olive oil and rub a teaspoon on the fish. Season with salt and pepper and it’s ready!”
“My plan asks you to think about what I call the 4Ws: what, when, where and why. What and when are you eating? Are you eating breakfast first thing in the morning, or grabbing that doughnut you see at work? Where and why are you eating? Are you eating in the kitchen because you’re hungry for dinner and you’ve made a healthy meal, or are you eating in front of the TV late at night because you’re stressed?” she says.
And it doesn’t have to be super restrictive: “Most people can eat things like carbohydrates and dairy in moderate amounts, and even if you’re truly allergic to dairy or gluten, there are plenty of healthy options these days that you can substitute if necessary,” she says.
“Three meals a day, plus a few healthy snacks (or little treats), will ensure you feel and look your best all the time. Don’t underestimate how smart your body is,” says Kristin.
