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Are You in the Best Shape of Your Life?
I never thought that I’d be considered to have a good body.
I was bony up top and kind of dumpy on the bottom.
But my trainer,Tracy Anderson, completely changed my legs, butt, arms and stomach.
I feel better than ever, too."
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So What’s Your Secret?
“I do 45 minutes of cardio five days a week, because I like to eat.
I also try for 45 minutes of muscular structure work, which is toning, realigning and lengthening.
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What’s Your Cardio Workout?
“I do Tracy’s dance aerobics classes.
It took me a long time to learn the choreography when I started.
I was so uncoordinated!
Now I can’t live without it.
You do it to loud music, and it’s fun.”
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Do You Have, Ahem, Challenge Areas?
My butt, butt, butt.
The amazing thing is, she was right!
And it’s still changing!”
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Earrings, $20,300;Bulgari.com.
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Watch, $3,150;Hermes.com.
How’d You Get Sane About Your Body?
“I’ve found what works for me.
It’s simply relative to how much you put into it.”
What’s Your Goal for Working Out?
How Consistent Are You, Foodwise?
When I want to lose, I eat less pasta, bread and potatoes.
Before last year’sIron Man 2premiere, I did green juices and salads for three days."
What’s Your Go-to Snack on Busy Days?
I take a stab at avoid barbecue potato chips.
They’re my weakness."
How Do You Find Time for All This?
“I started this workout regimen four years ago.
Being active is part of our life.
Moses is 5 now and Apple’s turning 7, and they dance around with me.
Apple is really into ballet and flamenco dancing now!
Singing, Writing, Goop.comYou Keep Growing.
“I go with my instincts.
We’re capable of pushing ourselves and doing whatever we want to do.
You live one time, so be your best self.”
More from Gwyneth
ON GLEE:
“Glee is such a fun show to do.
The people are gorgeous and sweet.
It’s a dream job,” says Paltrow of her guest appearances on the Fox hit.
I’m 38, I have two kids, and I feel good,” Paltrow said.
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