Keto or intermittent fasting? Thatβs a good question and as weβve said before there is no true answer because it needs to work best for you. However, celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens enjoy testing out different diets β not that yo-yo dieting is recommended. But trying different eating patterns can help you create a more flexible life. Especially if youβre able to adjust your diet to your surroundings. Vanessa is always on top of things and when it comes to new diets or workouts, sheβs first to try them!
She describes herself as aΒ βfitness fanaticβΒ and loves challenging her body with new ways to move your body and eat β so that she feels her best! More importantly, she always finds ways to treat herself and enjoy the foods she loves most.
Itβs very interesting looking at how other people live their lives, especially celebrities who manage to look so good throughout the year no matter what. Letβs see what Vanessa has to share about her Keto and intermittent fasting experiences.
Keto Versus Intermittent Fasting
Weβre constantly putting different eating patterns together and comparing them. I donβt think this is the right approach β so Vanessa definitely has onto something! Instead of choosing just one style, she likes to mix them together depending on what her lifestyle is like at the time.
She shares withΒ People that she fast intermittently quite a bit lately. She says this is because she really loves pasta and pizza. She says that when she doesnβt get to eat carbs a little piece of her dies. To be honest, that seems to be the case with most of us! She explains that when she first starts fasting, the first two weeks are the toughest. But after that, you start feeling grounded and powerful in your workouts. The bonus is that she can eat what she wants and then get her nutrients from those foods.
Hudgens says she eats for six hours, between noon and 6 p.m., and fasts for the other 18. She explains that she feels like itβs a recipe that works best for her. Everyone is different, but for her, fasting has been the most beneficial eating pattern.
Itβs Okay To Change Things Up
Yes, itβs not going to be a good thing if youβre binge eating and then going on restrictive diets all the time. However, it is okay to be flexible with your eating patterns. And adjust them when life changes and your previous eating pattern doesnβt fit in with the present happenings.
Hudgens says it can be hard to stick to a six-hour eating window, especially when sheβs filming.
Thatβs why she often switches βback and forthβ between intermittent fasting and the keto diet. Vanessa says she loves it especially if youβve got all the right ingredients. That way you will stay on track.
Too many people see fats as a negative ingredient in our diets, but Keto proves these thoughts wrong. Therefore, Hudgens tries to get in as many fats as possible when doing Keto. She says she eats A LOT of almond butter. The keto diet makes her feel really energetic and supported.
Changing things around is good for your body, but you still need some kind of consistency too. Thatβs why she has createdΒ a consistent exercise plan for herself. Vanessa says she feels like sheβs found a recipe for her body that works. She loves SoulCycle for cardio, to keep her heart healthy and Pilates to lengthen, lean, and tone. And of course, she doesnβt forget about yoga for her mental health.
What Does Her Workout Plan Look Like?
Hudgens tells People that her sweet spot is exercising six days a week.
However, she sometimes doubles up on classes each day. For example, she attends Pilates on Thursdays, but also goes to SoulCycle. She jokes that sheβs basically always working out.Β So much so that she even has her own activewear clothing line withΒ AVIA.
The fit celeb says that your clothing when you workout is important because it acts as a serious confidence booster!
She adds that fitness is a massive part of her existence. It is also no secret that she is an exercise fanatic. However, she still thinks itβs so important to feel good and confident in what youβre wearing, even when youβre working out.
Thank you to Vanessa for sharing her motivational fitness and eating secrets with us! Every bit of insight helps, but more importantly, you need to establish what works best for you. I think itβs good to test out one or two styles and then see what works, be flexible, and donβt be afraid to work in tandem.