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But rather than bulk up her screen credits, the 24-year-old Memphis native is following her heart.

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“I’m scared as hell.

Some days I go to sleep and I’m like, What am I doing?

Back in 2003, she competed (successfully) onAmerican Juniors, anIdolspin-off.

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“Music is my favorite thing, and I’m going to fight to make it happen.”

Tank, $58;Nike.com.

Sports bra, $62;BeyondYoga.com.

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Skirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $395; Saks Fifth Avenue.

“I was on the beach in Hawaii and there were paparazzi in the bushes.

Dress, DKNY, $395; 800-231-0884.

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Ring, $220;JenniferZeuner.com.

Yesterday I ran 9 miles and I was euphoric.

My knees hurt and I was in pain afterward, but I did it!”

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Dress, $65;Nike.com.

Sports bra, Onzie Active Apparel, $42;Onzie.com.

Watch, Chanel, $24,500; 800-550-0005.

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Ring, $2,525;JessicaBiales.com.

Earrings, $1,145;SydneyEvan.com

What she can’t avoid.

I have three right now.

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I always get them.

That could be it.”

What gets her off her ass.

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“I won’t work out without music.

I’m not one of those people who looks forward to exercising, so music gets me through it.

My new favorite song is ‘Wake Me Up!’

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Sports bra, Lululemon Athletica, $42;Lululemon.com.

Skirt, Opening Ceremony, $310; Barneys New York, 212-826-8900.

Earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, $5,100;VanCleefArpels.com.

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Bracelet, $220;JenniferZeuner.com.

Shoes, Christian Louboutin, $945; 212-396-1884

What she’d like to change.

“I always wish I was a little bit taller.

Maybe 2 inches to make it to 5 foot 4.

I’ll take whatever I can get.”

Steal Lucy’s Allover Toners!

Engage abs and lift shoulders and feet, creating a V shape (as shown).

Lucy’s time: 2 minutes.

Lucy’s time: 3:15.

Chaturanga

Start in a plank.

Lucy’s time: 2:07.

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