Inside Halle Berry's 'Dream' Keto Breakfast And Low-Calorie, High-Fat Diet
In the aforementioned 2020 video, Berry shared: "I like egg whites, avocados…I’ll cook the eggs in avocado oil." Regarding her "dream" breakfast, she went on: "I also like to have some tomato in mine. Just sliced tomato." Upon receiving a diabetes diagnosis at 22, Berry chose to adopt her keto diet, characterized by high fat intake, moderate protein consumption, and low carbohydrate levels.
In an interview with Women's Health in 2020, the Monster's Ball actress revealed: "I wanted to get off of insulin, so I decided to say goodbye to processed carbs and sugar like baked goods and white bread — and it has seriously paid off." The mom of two went on: "For more than 15 years, eating this way has helped me manage my diabetes — but it’s also given me a ton of energy and helped me maintain my weight and stay in shape."
Halle Berry's Intense Fitness Regimen, According To Her And Her Trainer
Berry's longtime personal trainer, Thomas, dished to People in 2018: "I had no idea what her age was when I met her. I never looked or was interested in that and when I found out I was absolutely shell-shocked because she has the discipline and athleticism of a 25-year old."
Berry's followers frequently inquire about her health and wellness tips, prompting her to launch an Instagram series titled #FitnessFriday alongside Thomas in 2018. "So many of you are asking how I have managed to stay in great shape over the years. Well, part of it is genetics, that’s true. I was a gymnast growing up and that certainly has helped as I have always been very athletic. I have worked with many trainers over the years and learned a lot from each of them," she wrote at the time.
She went on: "However, now I’d like to introduce you to my favorite trainer and what I call my secret weapon! Peter Lee Thomas! This man has changed my life. Besides being an all around wonderful human, he’s a trainer, martial artist, fellow actor and nutrition specialist!"
That same year, Berry also dished on IG: "After I work out, it’s important for me to stretch and lengthen. Fitness is not just about running, lifting and punching. For me, being athletic and super fit is also about being still, stretching and breathing. Including stretching in my fitness program helps my muscles stay long, limber, improves my mobility and range of motion and, most importantly, helps me avoid injuries."
How Becoming A Mom Impacted Halle Berry's Workout Routines
Regarding her relationship with fitness, Berry shared with Women's Health in 2020: “Back in my 20s (and 30s), though, I mostly worked out in order to look a certain way. I was young and appearance was a big part of my early acting career.” Berry added that after her diabetes diagnosis, she “began to see fitness as a way to care for my health and my body.” She noted that becoming a mother inspired her to become more active.
Berry gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Nahla, in March 2008 with her former partner Gabriel Aubry. Five years later, she had a son, Maceo-Robert, with her ex-husband Olivier Martinez. “I began to focus on feeling fit more than looking fit and my workouts became acts of self-care. Then, from the moment I became a mother onward, I wanted to be strong and healthy for my kids. I wanted to be around for them for as long as possible. I wanted to be able to carry them out of a burning house if I needed to.”