Nicole Scherzinger knows all about what it's like to be in the spotlight and has always wanted to look her best. When she was the star of the Pussycat Dolls, she faced tremendous pressure to achieve a certain body type, and she worked hard to attain her figure, albeit exploring some unhealthy ways to make it to the finish line. Rachael Attard indicates that Scherzinger has even struggled with extremes such as bulimia in order to attain her desired figure but has since learned there are better paths to finding this result.

These days the 43-year-old knows all about how to eat and work out properly in order to both look and feel her very best. Finding a healthy way to attain the body type and overall image she is desiring took some work for Nicole Scherzinger, and she admits to being too obsessive about her body at certain points in her life. She has now selected a few very important things that she routinely does in order to keep her body looking as perfectly fit as it currently does, and we're dishing the dirt...

10 She Maintains Nutritional Balance

Women's Health Magazine reports that one of the most critical steps that Nicole Scherzinger takes with her healthy eating aprpoach is to maintain proper food and nutritional balance. She is very careful when it comes to consuming all the fruits and vegetables that her body needs to convert into energy, and she is tuned in to portion size and careful not to over eat. Nutritional balance is key, as it offers her the opportunity to continue to eat carbs and enjoy her meals.

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9 Breakfast Has To Meet A Particular Criteria

It has long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Nicole Scherzinger definitely fosters that philosophy. She starts her mornings with protein and complex carbs and makes sure she enjoys the experience, while also including all the good stuff that her body needs to kick in to high gear for a busy day. She eats avocado toast on a regular basis, along with poached eggs and smoked salmon.

8 Lunch Is A Bit Smaller

Nicole is very careful to ensure that her lunch portions are smaller than the large breakfasts she indulges in. Lunch is often a far more simple meal and often involves such food items as salad or sushi. She's been known to eat a lunch that consists merely of soup, but tries to add beans or noodles to ensure that it's still feeling and that her body isn't being deprived in any way.

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7 Nicole Scherzinger Still Indulges To Stay Happy

Perhaps one of the most important things to note is the fact that Nicole Scherzinger maintains a very healthy relationship with food. This means she doesn't cut anything out entirely and tries to eat everything in moderation. She is not willing to let go of her salty snacks and desserts and doesn't feel she needs to. The best way for her to maintain her stunning, ultra-fit physique, is actually to enjoy snacks and treats, therefore not 'missing them' which ends up resulting in gorging!

6 Spin Class Is A Huge Deal

When Nicole is at home she has been known to frequent SoulCycle spin class and seems to enjoy the high energy workout. She isn't afraid to work up a sweat, and the energy of the music and the challenge of keeping pace with those around her helps Nicole push herself a bit harder during her workout. She tries to fit in her spin classes as often as possible.

5 Outdoor Hikes

One of the most fulfilling ways that Nicole Scherzinger stays fit is by taking time to enjoy the great outdoors. The fresh air is a perfect healer for her body and soul, and she challenges herself outside by enjoying hikes in Hollywood Hills. Nicole picks up her pace as she takes on different types of terrain and finds both physical, emotional, and mental balance through this experience.

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4 Nicole Scherzinger Is Into Boxing

For Nicole Scherzinger, staying fit and toned involves a little bit of boxing. She is known to push her body a bit further than usual when she takes on a boxing lesson, and this also allows her the opportunity to align her body as well as her mental focus. Boxing allows her to stay on top of her physical game and does wonders for her ability to maintain a clear mind.

3 Going To The Gym With Friends

Cardio is an important aspect of Nicole's workout routine, but she admits to finding it a whole lot easier to motivate herself to work out when she goes to the gym with friends. She finds it more inspiring to be surrounded by her friends when she heads to the gym for her cardio workout routine, as they are all able to feed off one another's energy and encourage one another to push through the routine.

2 Abs & Core Strength Training

It's clear to see that Nicole Scherzinger spends a whole lot of time focused on core strength. Her abs are incredibly toned, and this certainly didn't happen by accident. She sticks through the grueling workouts and combines abs and core training with her weightlifting routine, and the results are infinitely proven each time she wears a mid-riff and puts her washboard stomach on full display.

1 She Taps In To The Pros

Nicole Scherzinger has to work hard at staying in shape at the age of 43. In order to ensure that she reaches her workout goals and is able to look her very best, Scherzinger turns to the pros. She has engaged the services of Paolo Mascitti, professional trainer to the stars, and seeks his guidance on how to keep her workout routine varied so that she doesn't get bored. He helps her set realistic goals according to her body type that are feasible to her busy schedule.

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