Iggy Azalea Workout and Diet
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Iggy Azalea is the stage name of the Amethyst Amelia Kelly. She was born in Australia and began rapping at age 14. When Azalea was 16, she dropped out of high school and moved to the US to pursue a music career. She released her first full-length mixtape, Ignorant Art and landed a recording contract with Grand Hustle. Her debut studio album, The New Classic, was released in 2014 and made it to the top of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Azalea is the first non-American female to make this achievement. Accolades include 3 Billboard Music Awards, 2 American Music Awards, and 4 Grammy nominations. Azalea has also done some modeling for brands like Levi’s and House of Holland eyewear. She is a spokesperson for Monster and has a line of makeup with BH Cosmetics. Her YouTube channel has billions of views and she has millions of followers on social media. Azalea has 1 son born in 2020. She is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs about 150 lbs.
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Iggy Azalea’s Diet
Diet Summary
Azalea wasn’t always into clean eating but back around 2018 she made a concerted effort to clear out the junk from her diet and she hasn’t regretted it. She ditched all processed foods and almost all sweets and carbs. Her go-tos include fresh fruit and veg smoothies, but it isn’t all chicken breast and kale and she does believe in cheat days. For hydration, she drinks plenty of water.
Estimated Macros
Medium Protein
Medium Fat
Low-Medium Carb
Diet Details
SuperFood Fan
Azalea often kicks off her day with a smoothie made from fresh, whole ingredients like kale, goji berries, and organic fruit, all of which are packed with nutrients and fiber.
Body Conscious
Azalea has had to deal with body shaming and is concerned about her appearance. She watches what she eats so she can maintain her hourglass figure.
Cheat Days
Azalea is committed to clean eating but she still allows herself occasional treats as a way to stay on track over the long-run. Faves include In-N-Out Burger, ice cream, and tacos.
What to Eat
- Eat moderately
- Organic veggies
- Organic fruits
- Kale
- Bananas
- Almonds
- Goji berries
- Lean meat
- Tacos (treat)
- Water
What to Avoid
- Overeating
- Mindless eating
- Processed foods
- Fast food (treat)
- Chemical ingredients
- Artificial additives
Azalea on her approach to eating
I like to eat healthily and stay fit.
Azalea on her appearance
I do have a small waist. I have to work on it.
Azalea on her diet
I am never allowed to eat what I want.
Azalea on her ‘Mo Bounce’ diet
I went on a meal plan before the video because I knew I would have to be dancing fairly skimpily dressed.
Azalea on cheat meals
I do enjoy the junk food and other things once in a while. That is necessary to keep you going for the long run.
Iggy Azalea’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Squat Challenge
Azalea initially got into doing squats after a friend invited her to do a 30-day squat challenge. She like it so much, she stuck with the program.
Unique Way to Lose Weight
Azalea says she lost 15 lbs. just prepping for her ‘Mo Bounce’ video. She did yoga to increase flexibility as well as lots of different dance moves, spending hours a day perfecting her twerk.
Skip the Scale
Azalea is not a fan of weighing herself. Instead she takes regular measurements which tells her when it’s time to step things up.
Daily Dose
Azalea works out several days a week doing a mix of cardio and weight training, but not every day. She believes in the importance of recovery.
Cardio Queen
Azalea is a fan of cardio workouts. She’s particularly into tennis because it’s never boring.
Booty Workout
Azalea is like the Kardashians and does a booty-focused workout. She does squats and lunges every day to build her glutes.
Exercise Style
An Iggy Azalea Routine
Dance
Yoga
Squats
Lunges
Glute bridges
Hip thrusts
Weight training
Tennis
Azalea on tennis
If I play a sport, I want to kick butt. That’s why I love to play tennis — which is my favorite sport — and it includes a lot of running.
Azalea on her ‘Mo Bounce’ prep
I did a lot of rehearsals…and man! I lost 15 pounds in a week dancing to that song!
Azalea on perfecting her twerk
I do have someone who is very, very good at twerking and she helped me.
Azalea on yoga
I didn’t know you had to take yoga to be a twerker, but apparently you do.
Iggy Azalea’s Supplements
Goji Berries
One of Azalea’s superfood picks for her daily smoothies are goji berries, a great source of antioxidant vitamins A & C. They are often sold in powder form for convenience.
Iggy Azalea’s Lifestyle
No Sleep for the Weary
Being a single mom is tough. Azalea says she didn’t get a full night’s sleep for over a year after giving birth to her son, Onyx, but that the sacrifice was worth it.
Whatever It Takes
When she was a teenager, Azalea worked with her mom cleaning vacation homes and hotel rooms. She saved up her money and used it to move to the US.
Famous Feuds
Azalea has had several public tiffs with rappers including Azealia Banks, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem.
Career Refocus
Azalea says she’s stepping back from music for a few years to focus on beauty products, and has teamed up with BH Cosmetics.
Permanent Vacation
Azalea came to the US when she was only 16. She told her parents she was going on vacation, but she always intended to stay. She earned her citizenship in 2018.
What’s in a Name?
Azalea picked her stage name from her dog and the street she grew up on.
No Secrets
Azalea has admitted to having a boob job and a nose job. She initially kept it secret, and doesn’t want to influence young girls to think poorly of their body, but she also doesn’t like keeping secrets.
Very Big Secret
Azalea also kept it hidden that she gave birth to her son in June 2020. The father is rapper Playboi Carti, but Azalea says she is raising the baby on her own.
Azalea on her sleep-deprived life
It’s been literally 3 hours a night of sleep for over a year.
Azalea on plastic surgery
These aren’t my real boobs, but it is my real bum.
Azalea on why she opted for breast augmentation
I’d thought about it my entire life.
Azalea on her time in school
I used to dress weird and…get teased.
Azalea on competition
I am very competitive, which is why I have had success in music.
Azalea on keeping her pregnancy a secret
I want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret and I love him beyond words.
Azalea on why she loves makeup
Makeup is fun…Even when you have nowhere to go, it’s therapeutic. It takes time and gets your mind off of stuff and makes you feel better. It’s transformational.
Recommended Products
Monster Energy Products
Levi’s Apparel
Fashion Nova Apparel
BH Cosmetics