Here is a letter Scarlett wrote to the Huffington Post):
"While training for an upcoming film, I've come to this conclusion:
chin ups are near impossible and lunges suck.
There is no magic wand to
wave over oneself to look good in a latex catsuit.
Eating healthy and
getting fit is about commitment, determination, consistency and the
dedication to self-preservation.
While I've never been considered a gym rat, I have, in fact, worked up a sweat in the name of cardio before, and although I enjoy a grilled cheese as much as the next person, I combine the not-so-good foods I crave with an all-around balanced diet.
Once filming is completed, I'll no
longer need to rehash the 50 ways to lift a dumbbell, but I'll commit
to working out at least 30 minutes a day and eating a balanced diet of
fruit, vegetables and lean proteins.
Pull ups, crunches, lunges,
squats, jumping jacks, planks, walking, jogging and push ups are all
exercises that can be performed without fancy trainers or gym
memberships.
I've realized through this process that no matter how busy my life may be, I feel better when I take a little time to focus on staying active. We can all pledge to have healthy bodies no matter how diverse our lifestyles may be."
Everything Scarlett says is dead on and I couldn't have said it any better.
This is a celebrity talking about REALITY.
It's a good contrast against this crazy wave of "lose 10lbs on 10 days" kinds of celebrity fitness fiction.
You can read the rest of the article here: http://su.pr/1uy08t, she really digs in fitness basics, body image, media, and the lunacy of miracle quick fix diet plans.
She's my new favorite celebrity!
I really like the focus on BASICS of diet and CONSISTENCY and DETERMINATION OVER TIME.
Denver Kettlebell Bootcamp bases all of our workouts on the same idea: Really hardcore workout basics.
Big movements, put together in combination. Combine that with eating good food, and you'll hit your results over time.
