20 April,2010 07:14 AM IST | | The Guide Team
Penelope Cruz might no longer have Tom Cruise for boyfriend, but the girl sure as hell has a body most women would kill for.
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The multiple award-winning actress' background in dance, mainly ballet, has ensured she has long, sleek muscles, which she has dutifully maintained for years. How does she do it? Portion control.
Penelope believes you should eat what you want ufffd just not in the portions you might want to.
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The actress who loves her regular red wine and chocolate indulgences, is said to follow NutriFit, a special low-cal meal service in the US, to get into shape before filming.
The plan allows her three well-balanced meals and three small snacks a day, each comprising half a portion of veggies, one quarter portion of complex carbs and a quarter portion of protein.
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A typical meal would include grilled chicken and saut ufffded vegetables.
Her workout regime includes a combo of yoga, dance, light weight-lifting, cardio and pilates. What can we say, except pass the potatoes!
