Jessica Alba [1] is like the popular girl in school . . . only way nicer. The 35-year-old actress has become a sort of lifestyle guru in recent years largely due to the success of The Honest Company [2], her billion-dollar company that offers natural and organic household, baby, and, now, beauty products. Just a year after covering Shape in the Summer of 2015 [3], Jessica is back on the magazine's October cover [4], further proving her welcomed ubiquity.
Look ahead for some of the interview's standout quotes about her pretty accessible diet, fitness regimen, and overall healthy lifestyle.
- On her realistic fitness regime: "If I work out four times, I consider it a successful week. But it's typically more like two to three days a week because that's what I have time for. I take Spin or hot yoga classes in the morning, and I sacrifice sleep to fit them in. For me, the benefits of exercise are more mental than physical. Working out takes away that little edge so that I feel happier and more productive and my brain can get kick-started."
- Her go-to diet for slimming down: "With exercise, I get a little more toned and I definitely feel stronger, but my diet is much more important if I'm trying to slim down. In that case, I usually don't eat gluten, dairy, fried foods or processed foods. I try to stick to a diet that's low in sugar and carbs and high in lean protein and vegetables."
- On indulging in moderation: "I'm not big on carbs, but some of my Honest colleagues and I just ate like a gallon of popcorn! Also, while I don't usually have dessert, I do really like strawberry shortcake. I mean I really, really like it."
- On appreciating her body's capabilities: "I love my shape because it does what I want it to. If I want to go on a hike or a bike ride or go for a swim, I know my body will do everything I tell it to. I also appreciate that I can push myself through when I'm feeling tired. There's always a little extra something to get me past the tired moments."
