Connie Britton Workout and Diet
Actor
Connie Britton (née Constance Womack) was born in Boston and spent a few years in Maryland before moving to Virginia. She performed in her high school theater and majored in Asian studies at Dartmouth College. In 1989, Britton moved to New York City where she studied acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre and worked for a few years in off-Broadway productions. In 1995, Britton appeared in the film The Brothers McMullen which won a Sundance Jury Prize. She then moved to LA where she landed regular roles on Ellen and Spin City. In 2001, she starred in The Next Big Thing, but Britton is probably best known for playing in Friday Night Lights for which she earned a Primetime Emmy nomination. She also starred and sang in the series Nashville, and has released several songs independent of the show. She was married to John Britton from 1991-95. In 2011, she adopted a son from Ethiopia. Britton is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. Britton is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs about 130 lbs.
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Connie Britton’s Diet
Diet Summary
Britton admits to having tried different fad diets over the years including eating for blood type, but these days, she’s keeping it simple: plenty of fresh produce and meat and keeping the empty-calories to a minimum, especially sugar. That said, she loves chocolate. Daily staples include oatmeal, salads, salmon, and aloe vera juice. She is not much of a cook, except when it comes to eggs. She says that her body is changing in her 50s and she is still figuring out how to manage the changes. She drinks plenty of water for hydration, including a glass of lemon water first thing to keep her skin glowing.
Estimated Macros
Medium Fat
Medium Carb
Medium Protein
Diet Details
Clean Eating
Britton takes a sensible approach to eating: she loads up on the fresh fruit, veg and clean animal protein, and takes a pass on the junk food.
Everything in Moderation
Britton is at a stage in her life where she isn’t into hard-core denial. She mostly eats healthy, but enjoys the occasional treat.
Still Figuring Things Out
Britton says her 50s are different in that old diet tricks don’t work anymore, and she’s still trying to figure out what will.
Sugar: the Nemesis
Britton avoids sugar as much as possible, saying it truly acts like a drug on her…although one thing she has a hard time saying no to is a chocolate chip cookie.
AM Detox
Britton usually starts her day with an aloe vera, vitamin C and probiotic drink, as well as a glass of lemon water to flush out toxins.
Un-Coffee
Britton is a fan of a drink that’s blend of maca, chicory and almond milk. She says it’s energizing and healing.
What to Eat
- Everything in moderation
- Whole, natural foods
- Lemon water
- Aloe vera juice
- Eggs
- Oatmeal
- Coconut oil
- Maca
- Chicory
- Almond milk
- Maple syrup
- Salads
- Salmon
- Turkey
- Avocados
- Feta
- Steak
- Vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Clean animal protein
- Water
What to Avoid
- Overeating
- Fad diets
- Refined sugar
- Processed food
- Empty-calorie foods
- Chemicals
- Artificial ingredients
Britton on special diets
‘I’ve done a bunch of cleanses over the years. Raw foods really worked for me, so did the Blood Type Diet.’
Britton on the right diet for her 50s
‘I haven’t figured it out yet, but moderation is important.’
Britton on her typical diet
‘I eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and clean proteins.’
Britton on her diet nemesis
‘I try to stay away from sugar — it really is a drug for me.’
Britton on her favorite treat
‘If I could have…anything that is chocolate, I would be a very happy camper.’
Connie Britton’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Needs Must
While searching for work in show biz in her 20s, one of the ways Britton made ends meet was by teaching aerobics.
Gentle Ex
These days, Britton prefers more natural exercise in the form of hiking, swimming and yoga. She also owns a rowing machine for days when she can’t get outside.
Yoga for Recovery
Britton says that hot yoga was instrumental in healing a disc injury in her neck.
Mindfulness Matters
Meditation and deep breathing are an essential component of Britton’s health regimen. Even if her only free time is while she’s driving, she focuses on breathing and on what matters.
Exercise Style
A Connie Britton Routine
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Breath work
- Meditation
- Anything that connects the mind, body, and spirit
Britton on her fitness lifestyle in her 20s
‘I spent a lot of time in gyms.’
Britton on her approach to fitness in her 50s
‘I really love a mind-body-spirit kind of a workout, and that’s more easily done outside.’
Britton on yoga
‘The heat and routine element to the Vinyasa style really helped with my injuries.’
Britton on breath work and meditation
‘That’s a really important tool.’
Connie Britton’s Supplements
Aloe Vera
Britton kicks off her day with a glass of aloe vera juice which she likes because she says it flushes out toxins.
Vitamin C
Britton adds vitamin C to her aloe vera for a healthy dose of antioxidants first thing.
Probiotics
Britton also adds probiotics to her aloe vera and C beverage to promote health from the inside out. She also has a side of lemon water for cleansing.
Coconut Oil
Britton adds coconut oil to her morning oatmeal. Coconut oil promotes fat-burning, curbs hunger, and has antimicrobial effects.
Connie Britton’s Lifestyle
Meditation for Vitality
Britton has been meditating for over 20 years. She says it’s the best thing for health, and that it even helps prevent wrinkles.
Double Trouble
Britton has a fraternal twin and the two used to write and perform plays for the family.
Favorite Gift
Britton says one of her favorite gifts ever was a big box of record albums like Emmalou Harris’ Blue Kentucky Girl and Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall.
Serious Shopaholic
Britton admits to having a serious addiction to the fashion site Gilt Groupe.
Proud Mama
In 2011, Britton adopted a boy from Ethiopia named Yoby who she does her best to keep out of the media.
Proud Fur Mama
Britton also has 2 rescue dogs, Santos and Josephine. Josephine is named after the Black Crowes song because Britton rescued the dog on the way to a concert.
Proud Classic Mama
Britton owns a 1972 Mustang convertible named Scarlett.
Proud Ambassador
Britton studied Chinese in college and went to China as part of an exchange program where she lived with future NY Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Britton imagined becoming an ambassador, and did become a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN in 2014.
Britton on the power of meditation
‘We can change our body chemistry through meditation.’
Britton on the power of meditation, take II
‘I really believe it helps with wrinkles.’
Britton on why meditation is for everyone
‘Young women think that [meditation] is not something to worry about, but if you start to take care of yourself at a young age, you’ll feel the effects of it as you get older.’
Britton on her son
‘He’s very into learning and seeing what’s happening.’
Britton on age & body changes
‘In your late 40s, it’s like “What is happening?” But I’m not super hard on myself, and I allow myself to feel sexy.’
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