The Sandra Bullock Diet

I don't think Sandra Bullock has gotten enough appreciation in our entertainment realm until rather recently. She is a magnificent actress and encompasses a modest, yet classic look, making her seem quite relatable to her fans. Lately, she's gotten a lot of attention from the media in regards to her irrefutable beauty (2011 Oscars ring the bell?). I honestly had to double check her age before writing this article; can you believe she's 48?! She looks better than most 20 year olds. She might have great genes, but Bullock contributes her youthful appearance to her healthy lifestyle, which includes moderate physical activity and clean eating. Here are a couple highlights of her healthy lifestyle you can incorporate into your diet and exercise plan.

She mixes up her workouts
Doing the same workout over and over can become boring and unavailing. Our bodies have magnificent muscle memory, so if we perform a specific exercise repeatedly, our muscles start to recognize it and the workout becomes less effective. Always try and mix it up! Sandra recently told InStyle: "I do a lot of Pilates, kickboxing, and weight training in LA, and when I'm in Austin I run or ride a bike."

She plans out her meals and makes room for cheat days
Celebrities are allowed cheat days?! Well we're all human, and Bullock insists on being able to eat whatever she pleases at least once a week. The other six days, her diet is full of brown rice, lentils, steamed veggies, and lean chicken. Having one cheat day is imperative for any dieter because it temporarily allows you to stop playing the "diet role" for an allotted amount of time, and settle any grueling cravings you might be having. Sandra is a sucker for cookie dough and diet coke!

She dresses super cute when she works out
Ah, the power of a cute outfit. It can motivate a woman in so many ways. Wearing a cute and stylish workout outfit is great fitness motivation.

Pilates is her go-to workout
While Bullock stresses the importance of mixing up her workouts, she attributes her long, lean muscle with Pilates and the help of LA-based Pilates trainer Eden Paul. Eden says Sandra's favorite body-toning moves are done using the Reformer but that Sandra also relies on lower-body shaping moves like lunges and squats.

She eats six small meals a day
Bullock suggests not to starve and prefers eating right combination of foods at least six times a day. This helps her body to program the insulin levels and train it to burn fat. Bullock stays in control by taking extreme cautions at her portions.

She has a healthy attitude
Eating as healthy and clean as possible is Bullock's key to healthy life and she tries not to be perturbed by her super thin counterparts in Hollywood. At 5'8 and a lean 110 lbs, she seems to fit in perfectly with the Hollywood scene, however Bullock prides herself on being a normal and healthy woman. When she does find herself preparing for a big event, like the Oscars, she tries to eliminate carbohydrates completely and stays away from sodium and sugar two weeks from the show.

As one of the most iconic actresses of our generation, I think it's safe to say that Sandra Bullock's magnificent beauty only avails with time. While her fanbase continues to multiply, her grace and class have proved her to be an inspirational icon and rolemodel to women everywhere. So whatever you're doing Ms. Bullock, keep on doing it!

Sources: InStyle, FitSugar