Mila Kunis Workout and Diet
Actress
Born: 1983
Mila Kunis moved from from Ukraine to the US when she was 7. She enrolled in after school acting classes and was quickly discovered by an agent. Her first significant role was on That ‘70s Show. Her breakout film role came in 2008 in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and she earned critical acclaim for her performance in Black Swan in 2010. She has since appeared in other films including Max Payne, Ted and Bad Moms. She still plays the voice of Meg Griffin on Family Guy. Kunis has also done some modeling, including for Dior and she was a global brand ambassador for Gemfields. Kunis married co-star Ashton Kutchner in 2015; they have 2 children together. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 115 lbs.
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Mila Kunis’s Diet
Summary
Kunis was already slim before Black Swan, but she lost an additional 20 lbs for her role as a ballerina. As a self-described foodie, she had never been on a diet before, but with will power and a food delivery service, she stuck to a 1,200 calories a day and got her weight down to 95 lbs. over a period of 5 months. She ate a lot of lean protein like chicken breast, fish and legumes, veggies, and complex carbs like brown rice and quinoa. But as soon as filming was over, she regained the weight almost immediately. To prepare for her role in Friends With Benefits and following her 2 pregnancies, Kunis followed a low-carb diet.
Estimated Macros
- Low-Medium Carb 25%
- Low-Medium Fat 25%
- Medium-High Protein 70%
Diet Details
Count Calories
Kunis followed a diet that was low in calories to help her achieve the body of a ballerina. She did it by only eating foods that are nutrient-dense, and not eating any junk.
Get Help
Kunis had enough to do sticking to her diet, and so she used a meal delivery service to help her by having her meals all ready to go so she didn’t actually have to count calories.
Watch Your Metabolism
A downside to eating a low-calorie diet is that it can slow your metabolism, making it increasingly difficult to lose weight, and to keep it off. A slow metabolism also makes it more likely for your body to store energy as fat.
Low-Carb Plan
Kunis lost all of her pregnancy weight in just 3 months by eating lots of low-carb veggies, including cauliflower and jackfruit, and purging her house of all sugary, processed foods.
Unhealthy Habit
To help curb her appetite, Kunis admits to smoking during her preparation for Black Swan. There are definitely healthier ways to drop the lbs.
Dark Indulgence
Kunis loves a nice piece of dark chocolate. Her other favorite treat is wine. She also won’t say no to Chinese food or the occasional cheeseburger. Treating yourself once in a while can help prevent bingeing.
What to Eat
Chicken Breast
Fish
Lentils
Beans
Leafy Greens
Vegetables
Protein Shakes
Dark Chocolate
Water
Lemon Juice
Wine (treat)
What to Avoid
Junk Food
Processed Carbs
Sugar
Fried Food
Artificial Additives
Chemical Ingredients
Kunis on Food
‘I’m a huge foodie. I love food.’
Kunis on Exotic Foods
‘I enjoy going to different restaurants and eating my way through a country.’
Kunis on How She Felt During her Black Swan Diet
‘I was constantly hungry.’
Kunis on her Black Swan Diet
‘It took me 5 months to lose 20 pounds, but it took me just 5 days — days! — to gain it all back.’
Kunis on her Body After Black Swan
‘All that weight that left my chest went to my hips and stomach.’
Mila Kunis’s Workout Routine
Weekly Routine
Get A Trainer
Kunis worked with celebrity trainer Brian Abercrombie as part of her prep for Black Swan. Abercrombie uses the P.A.S.E. technique which stands for Power, Agility, Strength and Endurance.
PASE Yourself
Abercrombie’s P.A.S.E. regimen consists of 6 moves done in circuits for 40 minutes. It targets different parts of the body as it strengthens and tones.
Always Active
Even when she’s not gearing up for a role, Kunis remains active throughout the year. She enjoys snowboarding, swimming and lots of other outdoor sports.
Ballet Isn’t For Sissies
Kunis worked out 5 hours a day, 7 days a week while preparing for Black Swan.
Reasonable Daily Dose
Kunis does 30-60 minutes of exercise each morning during her baby’s nap time.
Pilates Power
Kunis did Pilates and yoga for exercise during her 2 pregnancies.
Exercise Style
A Mila Kunis Sample Routine
Warm up: 10 min
Do 25 reps x 3 sets of the following:
Mountain climbers
Stir the kettle
TRX row
Walkover push-ups
Medicine ball slams
Bootstrapper squats
Cool down stretches
Kunis on Ballet
‘The thing about ballet that I never knew about is that it’s one of the most excruciating sports that I’ve ever been a part of…They train constantly, every single day.’
Kunis on Sports
‘I love swimming, tennis, and I am taking up golf. I’m not serious about it; I just go to the range and practice.’
Kunis on Injuries
‘I had a snowboarding accident. I fell off a horse. I’ve had a concussion, a fracture rib…I walk into walls. I’m always bruised up.’
Mila Kunis’s Supplements
Mila Kunis hasn’t shared too much information about her supplement usage. The following are supplements that may be beneficial to those who follow a similar diet and workout routine to Kunis.
multivitamin
When prepping for various acting roles, Kunis has followed a limited diet, which can make it challenging to get all of her essential nutrients. Supplementing with a multivitamin is a smart idea to cover them.
biotin
As for individual nutrients, getting enough biotin can sometimes be hard on a low-carb diet. Biotin is a B vitamin that helps the body convert food into energy, and regulates blood sugar.
Potassium
Potassium is another nutrient to consider supplementing if you go low-carb because it boosts metabolism. It is also an electro-lyte that can help eliminate some of the unpleasant side effects such as fatigue.
Magnesium
Magnesium is another mineral and electrolyte that many people can be deficient in whether or not they eat low-carb. It helps bal-ance blood sugar, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk depression.
vitamin D
Many people are also low in vitamin D, which is necessary for strong bones and teeth, and it also helps maintain healthy levels of insulin.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that supports a strong immune sys-tem and can sometimes be hard to get enough from a low-carb diet.
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are another smart addition to a low-carb lifestyle. They promote fat burning and weight loss, and may also reduce the risk of heart disease.
fiber
Kunis eats her veggies, but if you don’t get as many as you should, you could supplement with fiber to keep things moving through.
prenatal vitamins
Kunis also took prenatal vitamins with her 2 pregnancies.
Mila Kunis’s Lifestyle
Living the American Dream
Kunis’ family immigrated to the US with the goal of having more opportunities for their children. She says they landed in New York on a Wednesday, and by Friday that same week, she was enrolled in school in LA.
Keeping It On the Down Low
Back in the early 2000, Kunis dated Macaulay Culkin and there were rumors of impending nuptials, but they came to nothing. All in all, she prefers to keep her private life private.
Health Issues
Kunis has suffered from chronic iritis that causes temporary blindness in one eye. She had surgery to correct the problem.
Unusual Orbs
Kunis is noted for her striking eyes, and what makes them even more special is that they are two different colors: one is brown and the other is green. The condition is known as heterochromia iridum.
Kunis on Her Life Goals
‘My goal in life is to enjoy what I do, and never look back and say, “I wish I would have done that.”‘
Kunis on Being a Child Star
‘It’s not the most normal life in the world, but I screwed up plenty of times to be a normal teenager.’
Kunis on the Press
‘The biggest form of bullying ever: the paparazzi. Printing lies, making accusations, it’s just bullying.’
Kunis on Hair Color
‘I don’t think it’s true that blondes have more fun…Trust me, it’s not true!’
Recommended Products
Black Swan
References
https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/mila-kunis-black-swan-weight-loss-diet/
https://www.celebrityhealthcritic.com/mila-kunis-weight-loss-diet/
https://hollywoodlife.com/2014/01/29/mila-kunis-pregnancy-vitamins-expecting-baby-ashton-kutcher/
