Jessica Simpson's Diet and Workout Routine

Nothing new here. Just a matter of time, dedication, and willpower.

Of course, instead of willpower, insert "personal trainer Mike Alexander". Instead of dedication, insert "big fat paycheck". Instead of time, insert "Hollywood doesn't-have-to-work".

No kidding! I've tried so many diets, and the only thing that works is eating 600-1000 calories per day, and working out 4-5 times a week. I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks doing this, and it hasn't come back.

I also heard Jessica ate these...a candy that does double duty is a lollipop call Power-pops, did a google search and saw them here

They claim to give you energy and help suppress your appetite. I'll eat these all day if I can look like her!!

ok i am 15 and i am about 5"3 and i weigh around 130 and everywhere i go if i see someone skinner than me i wish i could look like them and be that skinny is that bad to think that.

megan...that is totally normal in this society, and as much as it sucks, it doesn't go away (i'm 21 and even though i have weighed the same for about 5 years, despite anything i do, and i'm at a healthy weight for myself i still feel like that) and as for your weight...you will probably grow another inch or so (if not more) and you will grow into your body. 15 is quite possibly one of the most awkward ages ever.

My weight is not the problem I'm 5"3 and weight about 108 to 110. My problem is I need to tone in certain areas and can't motivate myself to get to the gym everyday. I can't figure out why this is so hard for me...my intentions are good, I wake up bring my gym stuff to work but by the end of the day I'm too tired and find excuses not to go. Any suggestions??

Try to join a gym that is close to work, that way you go can on your lunch, or if you can handle getting up early go in the morning before work. Another thing to try is pilates dvd's at home, you can do those anytime you have a free 1/2 hour, or just do your own exercise routine while watching tv. I watched tv for an hour the other night, while laying on the floor doing crunches, leg lifts, etc...

I read that Jessica was on the south beach diet, which I have tried, if you can get past the first 2 weeks it's great, I only made 12 days before I caved in and had some wine and bread!!

I began working with a personal trainer about a week ago and have never felt better! I am on the same diet that Jessica was on. My personal trainer guides me through everything...I definitely recommend this, if you want to lose weight or tone up. I am 5'6 and 130 pounds. I get weighed tomorrow and I know I lost weight!

I'm 5'3 135 lbs I've never been this fat. I am so embarrased that I let myself o this much. I've started a workout routine this week. Any suggestions on the best way to drop 10 lbs as quickly as possible? South Beach?

Response for Rose...
I am the same height as you, but 30 lbs heavier. My problem is hormones (menopausal symptoms).

One of my friends and I did Body for Life starting in January (she's 10 yrs younger). She lost 25 lbs in the first 12 weeks and continued on to lose a total of 40 lbs in 28 wks. She looks wonderful.
Me? I lost 3 lbs...

I love the program and highly recommend it for women who are not menopausal...

Rose, do not worry! I too am 5'3'' and moved to a new city a year ago. Within the first few months, i easily gained 10 pounds and was up to 135. I felt SO FAT and while most people think that is not a bad weight, it looks curvy for our height. We are petite, and people just don't understand that that is big for us 5'3''ers. I am a runner, but could not get motivated again, and didn't want ot deprive myself like i had done before on all those crazy low-carb fad diets. So i joined Weight Watchers, and it works! the weight slowly is coming off. i lost 10 pounds, and now am 125 and only want to loose 5 more to get back to my size 4. You can do it too! i am telling you Weight Watchers is the healthiest way to go, and it teaches you everything in moderation! i know you can do it! stay strong and give WW a shot!

Okay, so Jessie did a lot of squats. Great that it worked for her. My problem is that I can do tons of squats and for some reason it doesn't seem to work my rear. I definitely always feel it in my quads instead, which are perfectly strong muscles. What I really need to work is the back of my legs and butt. Any suggestions? The area's totally flabby and definitely my worst spot.

Ann use a treadmill on an incline while your walking on it to tone the back of your legs.

Yeah, I've tried that one. Maybe I'm putting the inclinen too high? (15% -- highest it goes) It also seems to work my quads mostly, like climbing stairs.

HI im austin and nonne of you are fat i weigh 130 at the most and im 5'7 thats fat ihave to much butt and not anough boobs so take that to consideration jessica is so perfect shes beautifil one day i wish to be the ideal of her.

Ann,

I kind of know what you mean when it comes to doing squats and it only seems to hit the back of the leg. However, (with all due respect) you're form is probably wrong. I find squats hard because of the balance factor. When you do them you're supposed to go in a seated position like you're taking a dump. Its hard to do without feeling like you're gonna fall backwards.

Here are a few other suggestions (with about 8 lbs dumbells in hand):

1) Step up on the bench with your right leg first. Bring your left leg up until you're standing on the bench. Come down with your right leg then left. Do 15 reps and then do the same starting with your left leg. Do about 3 sets

2)Do a forward lunge. Start with your right leg. Come down so that your left leg is kneeling but doesn't touch the ground. Make sure you go straight down and don't lean forward. You should have your right kneecap going forward. Again, about 15 reps and 3 sets for each leg. Don't forge the dumbells.

3) In the gym use the leg press machine. But do it one leg at a time instead.

PS - when you do these exercises...squeeze your butt

Well, thanks for the advice, but I'm pretty sure my form isn't wrong -- I've done squats in cardio kickboxing classes in front of instructors, and in front of the mirror. I know my knee's not coming out in front of my toes, etc etc. And my issue isn't that it's only targeting the back of my leg, it's that it's NOT hitting it. Does anyone know if this is a common problem amongst people with stronger quads than hamstrings? Or is it just one of those "stick to it and you'll see results" type of things? ... because to be fair it's not as though I've been doing a hundred squats a day for a month and then still say this.

Ann, for the butt exercises (I lerned this from a class) you can do leg extensions on all fours. So, you're on the floor on all fours, you bring the knee of one of your legs in close to your chest, then extend back, and as high as you can (**hold** extended high for a few seconds). Repeat oh, I don't know, say 20 times (increase after a few days). Repeat with the other leg. Towards the end, they would make us hold them extended longer (for maybe 20-30 secs.) but only once or twice. The next day my butt hurt in places I didn't know had muscles.

I'm perplexed by my weight. I'm 5 foot 3 and weight 145, but am a size six. I feel like I'm 'overweight' compared to everything I hear, but feel my dress size is small and not porportional to how much I actually weigh. Shouldn't I be wearing something bigger at this weight? Or is it normal? I'm not sure what to do. If I need to drop off some pounds or if everything is fine.

I eat reasonably healthy and work out 3 - 4 times a week.

XF, I imagine you have a lot of muscle, which accounts for your seemingly excessive weight. You're the only one who can see yourself, but if you're happy with your appearance there should be no problem. Muscle's heavier than fat, and if you work out 3-4 times a week I imagine you've built some muscle.
As for my own problems, I've tried leg extensions too and they never seem to work the back of my legs ... again, I only feel it in the front. And I can do about a hundred without feeling it the next day ...

Ann,
A squat is usually done where your quads/thighs are parallel to the ground on the down motion. The deeper you sit the more you work your glutes, (break the parallel plane by going a bit lower).

Yes, I know ... trust me, my thighs are parallel to the ground. I suppose I could go lower. I've done about a hundred squats so far today ... no pain yet.

I use squats and lunges more for my quads than my hamstrings and glutes. I've found that exercises like good-mornings, deadlifts, and back extensions work my glutes and hamstrings best. In fact, the back of my legs are aching right now from doing deadlifts yesterday! If you have one of those balance balls, you can lie down on your back with knees bent and feet on the ball. Lift your body and then extend your legs and bring them back in without dropping your body. Do some sets of those and I promise you will feel them! Hope that helps.

I have found the best way to work your hamstrings and glutes is to walk up inclines or hills talking longer strides than normal and keeping your feet flat. The flat feet should isolate your back of your legs. If you are on the balls of your feet you focus more on the quads and calfs.

I have the same problem as Ann...and I know I do my squats right because I have a personal trainer watching me! Deadlifts don't seem to help much either. My quads are super strong and the only muscle that shows in my legs and I feel them working on EVERY leg exercise and rarely feel it elsewhere...very frusterating!

I am 5'4" and 160 pounds despite a diet of 1,200 calories a day, working with a trainer for one hour twice a week followed by 30 minutes on an elliptical. I also do a 45 minute spin class twice a week and work for 30 minutes on my elliptical at home two more days for a total of 6 workout days a week!! I haven't lost weight nor have I dropped in inches....what gives!? I have been doing this for about 2 months now. Anyone have any suggestions?

hi, im bay and im 5'3 and weigh 107-111.
my problem is that i have really big hips making me look fat because i have too much flab on them!and my stomach is not the flatest either. any suggestions on what i can do to trim those down??

Exercise_Maniac I relate to what you are going through because I went through it. It's funny because I got so frustrated I thought to myself screw this I am not going to work out all the time. And bam! I started losing weight. I don't know about the rest of you but when I exercise hard I am so hungry all of the time. When I cut back on exercising my appetite was not as strong. I only exercise four days a week.

To everyone who is currently working out and has been for a while, but is still not losing weight. The problem - you're more than likely not eating enough. I can so relate. I recently had a long talk with my trainer and a nutritionist and my problem - not eating enough! I know it's hard and frustrating as you think you should be losing weight as according to the experts, expending more calories than you intake shoudl results in weight loss. Well, if you're too far below your daily intake your body STORES the 1000-1200 calories you're eating because your body is in starvation mode. You are actually depleting all your efforts at the gym because when you don't feed your body enough it doesn't want to use the calories you are feeding it, as it's not enough, so it's first resource is your muscle. Yes, you will probably gain a few pounds in the first couple weeks, but give it a month. I know it's difficult, trust me I've definitely had my issues with food, but after increasing my calories up to 1800-2000 for a month I lost 10 pounds. Yes, 10 pounds. And just so you get a better idea of my workout regime - I workout 6-7 days a week for at least an hour - lots of running and weight training. I am 5-6 and weigh 125. Who knew, eating more food has helped me looked better than ever. Good luck and stopbeing afraid of food- it's your fuel and your body needs it. Just to reiterate - all that time at the gym is useless is you don't feed your body - it recycles your efforts to be able to function. Hope this is insightful.

I had a baby 2 years ago and have been trying to loose weight since and I am so tired and not a lot of energy. but have been on my treadmil and watching what I eat and stuff and can't seem to loose any. i lost 36 right away but still I am at my heaviest. I weigh 148, 5ft6. I am frusterated and don't know what to do. help any suggestions?

OK. I love working out don't get me wrong. I love doing two a days and stuff it doesn't bother me. I don't understand what is wrong i can lose like 5 lbs. and tone up but i can't seem to get past 5lbs. in the losing area? I get told i look great but i don't understand why im not losing anymore of this fat weight? I have always been athlectic in life so i don't know if that plays into effect or not? Please someone tell me why im not losing and a good way to start.

I am only a few pounds overweight and i really want to get those pounds off before school starts back... what can i do to lose weight fast??

I wish I could look like Jessica also, I am 24 mother of 2 I used to be skinny my whole life unti my second my belly and hip are huge,and i need to tone up really bad, but I am always to tired or to busy, I need to get in shape real fast gettig ready to go back to the beaches, w/ my family to live my husband is going back in the service, anybody know any diet pills, that really work?

Erin, DON'T DO DIET PILLS!!! Please, please. They're only a temporary fix if that, and the side effects are too risky to be worth it. Anything that speeds up your metabolism artificially will also speed up your heart and raise your blood pressure. A mother of two really doesn't need that. Plus, you won't want to be on them forever, and when you go off you'll gain back all the weight and then some. I'm guessing that if you have two young kids you've likely gotten into a diet that isn't ideal for you. Try to encourage your kids to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and do so with them ... it will be great for all of you.
Now, in my own arena: I was working out with my boyfriend today and made a comment on how I don't like how big my leg muscles are, and he said it's probably because I work out too much (but he loves me, blah blah). So, that got me thinking ... does that make sense? Should I work out less? Or work out differently? He also said I should probably lay off the bike and run longer distances. I guess that makes sense. Anyone else want to weigh in?

ok i hear all these peole saying i am 5ft.3 and they all weigh anywhere from 1o7 to 145! i am 5ft.4 and i weigh anywhere from 185 to 190! i just started weight watchers with the rest of my family and they are all doing great. my sis went from a size 13 to a size 10, my mom is losing weight and my stepdad just lost another pound and a half. me? well i go to the gym for two hours a day six days a week and i have yet to see any change in my weight or my pant size! what is wrong with me?

I am 5'3 and 106 pounds, but my weight always goes back and forth. For instance, yesterday I was 110 lbs and today I am 106 pounds. Nowadays, I tend to eat 3,000 calories a day. I don't know how to stop my cravings. I think I am gaining more weight too. Anyone have any suggestions?

Anne-your boyfriend said the exact same thing my trainer did when I mentioned my leg muscles were getting too big. Riding a bike really works the legs and can increase muscle size...my trainer recommended I start jogging on a treadmill. I have never jogged in my life and didn't really want to but, so far so good. He also said that jogging is a great way to burn the fat in the middle area, better then most other cardio!! So now, instead of my 45 minute spin class I run on a treadmill for 25 minutes(working towards 40-45 minutes)and then do 20 minutes of stationary bike(not as intense as spin class...what can I say, I am addicted to the bike!).

Also, try stretching. Not just five minutes of it. Really enjoy the stretching and make sure to focus on your legs. Short people tend to get bilky easier then most so you really need to stretch those muscles out. By the way, my trainer has me writing down everything I eat and it turns out I am barely eating 1,000 calories a day! No wonder my body wasn't losing weight, it was starving! YOu were right. I am trying to bemuch better about eating every 2 hours and increasing the calorie count.

Thanks!

Meagan-
I am having the same problem as you! I even had myself tested for thyroid problems but that turned out normal.

Working to hard and not eating enough causes your body to stop burning calories and store them. I know, I have learned the hard way!! You need to cut back on the work outs and simply work out smarter. Unless you have a physical ailment that doesn't allow you to run then I would suggest jogging. My trainer recommended it for me when I complained that I wasn't losing weight andmy leg muscles were getting to big. Jogging is great for burning fat around the middle(where most females tend to hold onto it the most!).

Make sure your calorie intake is good and not to low(try not to go below 1,200 a day depending). Add strength training and don't just focus on cardio. Also, not every diet works for every person. I have tried several over the past 8 months and still haven't found the perfect fit but I keep trying. Don't give up no matter what!

I will probably offend some of you and if so let me apologize in advance. The reason why none of you are seeing results is because you are either A. Over exercising. B. over eating. Over exercising is counter productive. I am an athlete and believe you me we CANNOT train heavy every day. You have to mix it up or you are wearing your body out. Second of all, eating smaller portions is the most important factor to weight loss. I know!! That is why people lose weight on Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers. So for all of you out there killing yourselves in the gym to look like Jessica Simpson, you are really wasting your time. I am an athlete and I don't look like her. Just learn to love your body as it is now. All women are beautiful!!

Be big. Be proud. Be fab. So what if you ain't got Jessica Simpson's legs big f%$$#^&* deal. At least your smart enough to know what a can of tuna is:)

All you people here need to stop comparing yourselves to all those plastic bimbos in Hollywood anyway. Don't fool yourself people. The ones who have not been genetically blessed pay to look like they are. Gossip is that Jessica Simpson had work done to look that good. Nose smaller. Legs smaller. hmmm....