Kate Beckinsale refuses to exercise in public. And who could blame her? The paparazzi would love to get a shot of that. She also says she has a better relationship with her body now that she’s in her thirties than she ever did in her twenties. While there doesn’t seem to be any real reason for it (aside from talking about her body and food issues) Kate is on the cover of the upcoming issue of British Elle. Topics include diets, cupcakes, exercise, and Posh Spice.
Kate Beckinsale admits she isn’t always confident about her body. “I’m entirely normal. I have my good days and my bad days,” she tells the December issue of British Elle. “I am a lot more body confident now I’m in my 30s and am in better shape, too.” When she was in her 20s, she says she “didn’t have a clue” about healthy eating. “I’d eat a small breakfast and lunch and then have a baked potato for dinner and feel really horrible,” she says. “Now my typical daily diet is eggs or oatmeal for breakfast, a chicken or vegetable wrap for lunch, then fish and vegetables for dinner.
“But if someone turns up with cupcakes mid-afternoon, I’ll have one,” she continues. “I’m not aiming to be Gisele. And I’d hate to be one of those people who won’t allow themselves a slice of birthday cake.” She says she is “amazed that people obsess over my body image so much. Why do we encourage this war on women’s bodies? It’s a horrendous way to live, and I refuse to.” Going to the gym can be tough, she admits.
“I just can’t make it part of my daily life,” says the star. “I go to the gym when I have to, and if I have to bulk up or slim down for a film, I will. “I’ve recently got back into exercising four times a week. I run for half an hour at a time but never outdoors, as I don’t exercise in public,” she says. “My gym’s in my garage at home.”
[From Us Weekly]
Kate also said that she and Posh are BFF and that, “we laugh a lot together.” Which makes me think that she’s lying her ass off, because we all know Posh doesn’t laugh. At least do a little research to back up your lies Kate.
I do agree with Kate on the not exercising in public. I can’t do it and I am hardly ever recognized and only asked for my autograph when I charge my meals at Burger King. I certainly wouldn’t want to be sweating and looking like ass in front of a bunch of hot celebrities – or worse, photographers. The garage is the way to go. Especially if Posh is there to help you out and encourage you to run in heels, which I’m sure is how their BFF relationship works.
Here’ s Kate Beckinsale shopping with friends in New York City on October 29th. Images thanks to Bauer-Griffin.
