Nicole Scherzinger earned global fame as the leader of the 2000s group the Pussycat Dolls, who have since reunited and are planning on going on tour. Scherzinger made her $14 million net worth through her talents as a singer, dancer, and performer, but she also happens to have one of the most enviable physiques in the business. When the star shares photos of herself in swimwear on social media, it’s impossible not to be impressed by her toned, healthy body.
It’s clear from watching the Pussycat Dolls’ live shows that Scherzinger gets a decent workout in just performing the group’s challenging dance routines. But there’s also a lot more to how she stays in such impeccable shape, including the workouts she does with her trainer, what she eats, how she stays motivated, and what her mindset is about keeping fit and healthy. Read on to find out exactly how Nicole Scherzinger stays in shape.
A Diverse Exercise Regime
Nicole Scherzinger credits exercise as being one of the biggest reasons why she’s able to stay in shape. It’s also important for her to keep her fitness levels up since those Pussycat Dolls routines can be quite demanding! Her exercise regime is diverse and includes cardio activities like hiking and swimming. The singer is also a fan of yoga and often posts photos of herself doing yoga poses to her Instagram.
Being a dancer, Scherzinger also incorporates dancing into her exercise routines. According to Longevity Live, the Pussycat Doll usually does HIIT workouts which target her upper arms, abs, glutes, and thighs, after doing a dance warm up with her trainer.
These photos of Scherzinger staying in shape prove just how committed to exercise the star really is!
Staying Motivated With Friends And Music
Scherzinger actually stays motivated to complete her exercises by inviting friends out for physical activity. She revealed that one of her exercise and diet secrets is working out with her nearest and dearest.
"Me and my girlfriends support each other for the gym. Because, you know, it’s hard to be motivated sometimes, so when you go you push each other …” she said (via Women’s Health). "We’ll go hiking one day and then we’ll try a sculpting hot yoga class, then we’ll do a cardio. We just motivate each other."
The ‘Don’t Cha’ singer also revealed that having a good playlist of music ready is another key that helps her to stay on top of her exercise routine.
A Healthy Nutrient-Filled Diet
When it comes to her food choices, Scherzinger opts for foods that are healthy and filled with nutrients. Rather than just worrying about cutting calories, she aims to meet her nutritional needs through her diet.
Longevity Live reports that Scherzinger starts off her day with a protein and complex carb-filled breakfast, such as avocado toast with poached eggs and smoked salmon. A breakfast like this gives her plenty of energy to get through her workouts every day. Sometimes, she has oatmeal with berries or even bacon.
Eating At Reasonable Times
Another key part of Scherzinger’s diet and workout routine is only eating at reasonable times. When she’s trying to lose weight or stay at a certain size, she doesn’t eat at all hours. This can be especially difficult when she’s traveling and up at all hours.
“When I'm really watching my weight, I refrain from eating late at night," she said in an interview with People.
The singer prefers to restrict her eating times rather than the foods she eats because she doesn’t want to be left feeling deprived and susceptible to binge-eating.
A Sample Menu
Eat This published a sample menu of Scherzinger’s daily diet which captures the nutrient-filled food choices that she often makes. When she’s not doing her salmon and avocado toast with poached eggs, she’ll opt for a cold-pressed green juice and granola, yogurt, brown rice, and a banana.
A typical lunch would be a salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, turkey, and cheese. Then for dinner, she often likes gluten-free pasta with a tomato-based sauce. Her favorite snacks would be fruit or chocolate truffles. If she feels like chocolate, she prefers to have a small amount rather than suppress the craving and then possibly deal with a binging episode later on.
Cheat Meals
Scherzinger has spoken candidly about not wanting to deprive herself in order to stay in shape. Some of her favorite indulgences that she enjoys sometimes include shrimp and mashed potatoes, pizza, French fries, and Mexican with lots of cheese.
“Don’t deprive yourself of anything because eventually you’ll crave it and then you might binge on it. Everything in moderation,” Scherzinger advised (via Women’s Health). She also opened up about the importance of loving and accepting yourself, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep when trying to stay in shape.