Kate Mara Workout and DIET
Actress
Born: 1983
Kate Mara grew up in a suburb of New York City. Her acting career began at age 9 with a school musical, and she appeared in several school and community theater plays. Mara graduated a year early from high school and was accepted at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts but deferred to pursue her acting dream. In 1997, she appeared on Law & Order. In 2003, Mara landed recurring roles on Nip/Tuck and Everwood, but she is probably best known for playing in House of Cards. Film credits include Brokeback Mountain, The Martian, and Fantastic Four. Mara married Fantastic Four co-star Jamie Bell in 2017 and they have 1 daughter together. Her younger sister Rooney Mara is also an actress. Mara is an ambassador for the Humane Society. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. Mara is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 115 lbs.
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Kate Mara‘s Diet
Summary
Mara switched to a vegan diet at age 30 and and credits it for her health, energy, and ripped physique. Her inspiration was the book The Beauty Detox Solution by Kimberly Snyder. She says she doesn’t miss meat, although giving up cheese was tough. She starts her day with a green smoothie and that sets the tone for healthy eating all day long. While she’s not a cook, she still fills up on natural, whole foods and takes a pass on the junk. Besides her health smoothies, she stays hydrated with plenty of water.
Estimated Macros
- Medium Fat 30%
- Medium High Carb 40%
- Medium Protein 30%
Diet Details
Start the Day Right
Mara says it’s important to her to start her day with a green smoothie. If she does, she keeps up the healthy eating. Without it, she can go off the rails.
Veggies Are Best
Mara says that when she cut out animal products, her digestion improved immensely.
Meatless Mondays
Mara is a spokesperson for the Humane Society and promotes their Meatless Monday campaign.
Beauty Detox
The Beauty Detox Diet Solution says that there is a correlation between animal protein and heart disease and cancer, and that humans are designed to obtain nutrients from plants.
Guilty Pleasure
Mara admits to loving french fries, and says life is too short to miss out on the good stuff.
What to Eat
Green veggies
Green smoothie
Legumes
Whole grains
Plant-based protein
Beyond Meat
Vegan cheese
Brussels sprouts
French fries (treat)
Pizza (treat)
Water
What to Avoid
Meat
Animal byproducts
Processed Foods
Junk food
Artificial additives
Chemical ingredients
Mara on going meatless
I’ve always had a pretty sensitive stomach, but when I cut animal products out of my diet, I felt so much better.
Mara on her favorite foods
If I could only eat 3 things forever, they’d probably be Brussels sprouts, truffle fries, and pizza.
Mara on cheese
When someone gets mac and cheese, I long for it.
Mara on vegan cheese
I thought I’d never taste cheese again, but there are so many amazing vegan options out there now that it’s close.
Kate Mara‘s Workout Routine
Weekly Routine
Exercise Fan
Mara says she loves working out because of how it makes her feel. It doesn’t hurt the way she looks either.
Ballet Body
Mara says her favorite place to work out is Ballet Bodies. Her trainer Romi is a ballerina.
Always New
Mara doesn’t have any particular routine she does. She likes to do something new every time she works out.
Daily Dose
When Mara is at home in LA, she hits the ballet and Pilates studio 5 days a week.
Taking Turns
Mara will do ballet one day and Pilates the next. She considers this form of ‘me time’ to be supremely important.
Exercise Therapy
Mara loves the focus ballet requires because it helps clear her mind. She says it’s as good as a massage.
Exercise Style
A Kate Mara Routine
Ballet
Pilates
Exercise daily
Mara on her workout routine
I always enjoy trying new workouts.
Mara on Pilates and ballet
This is by far my favorite.
Mara on why she loves ballet
You have to focus so intently when you’re doing ballet moves, and it’s a great way to clear your brain.
Mara on working out
‘For me, it’s the equivalent of getting a massage.’
Kate Mara‘s Supplements
vitamin B12
Mara prefers to keep her private life private. She follows a vegan diet which makes getting enough of certain nutrients like vitamin B12 very important.
vitamin D
Many people and not just vegans run low in vitamin D, crucial for strong bones, muscles and the immune system.
calcium
If you don’t eat dairy, getting enough calcium, essential for strong bones and the heart, can also be a challenge.
Vegan omega-3s
Vegan omega-3s made from algae are a smart choice to obtain essential anti-inflammatory fatty acids.
iron
Although many plants contain iron, it is difficult to absorb, and iron deficiency leads to fatigue and anemia.
zinc
Another key nutrient that is hard to get from plants is zinc.
Kate Mara‘s Lifestyle
Confidence Builder
Mara says she was very shy growing up, and acting allowed her to fake it until she made it.
Impressive Fam
Mara’s father is 1 of 11 children. She has 20 aunts and uncles and 40 cousins.
Sacred Vows
Mara says that she and husband Jamie Bell have an agreement to never go more than 2 weeks without seeing each other, even if it means traveling all day to get a few hours together.
Football Runs in Her Blood
Mara is the great-granddaughter of NY Giants founder Tim Mara and Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney, Sr.
Acting Also Runs in the Blood
Mara is 1 of 4 kids. Her younger sister Rooney (aka Patricia) is also actress, known for playing in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Not Just a Pretty Face
Mara has had the opportunity to sing the national anthem at numerous NFL games.
It’s in the Contract
Mara has a clause written into her acting contracts that if either the Giants or the Steelers make it to the Super Bowl, she is allowed to take off work to attend the game.
Mara on living in the present
I’m at my best when I’m not worrying about the future.
Mara on playing favorites
When I’m mad at my mom, I root for the Giants, and if I’m pissed at my dad, I root for the Steelers.
Mara on makeup
If I’m not on the red carpet or at a photo shoot, I never wear anything besides ChapStick. But I’ll have a heart attack if I don’t have my ChapStick.
Mara on her husband, Jamie Bell
I’m very protective of our marriage.
Mara on luck
I don’t ever take anything for granted.
Mara on animal charities
Working for animals is very fulfilling. I get much more out of it than anything else.
Mara on the purpose of celebrity
I feel like we don’t deserve to have it [fame] if we’re not going to use it to do good.
Mara on privacy
Keeping your private life as private as possible is the smartest thing.
Mara on her secret desire
Let’s be honest: I just want a Super Bowl ring.
Recommended Products
Beyond Meat vegan burgers
Follow Your Heart dairy-free cheese
Monitor
The Beauty Detox Solution
Chapstick
Steelers jersey
Giants jersey
