Fitness
Magazine
March 2002
Annabeth's Action Plan
by Jill Daniel
Classified info: X-Files star
Annabeth Gish keeps motivated with a mix of cycling, weight
lifting and hiking Annabeth Gish does all she can to avoid falling into a fitness
rut. To stay strong and slim for her recurring role as FBI special agent
Monica Reyes on The X-Files, the 30-year-old actress varies her
workouts. "I need to do a lot of different things so I don't lose
interest," she says.
"Ashley is a great source of fitness and nutrition information," she says.
The Workout
- 2 or 3 days a week: A one-hour weight-training workout using 5- to 10-pound weights. Exercises include flyes, curls, chest presses, arm rows, wall squats and lunges.
- 1 or 2 days a week: A 40-minute Spinning class at West Hollywood's Body & Soul Gym.
- 1 day a week: A 90-minute yoga class at Los Angeles' Yogaworks or a Pilates class.
- 2 days a week: A one-hour hike in the canyons of L.A.
What She Eats
Annabeth primarily follows a protein-rich diet. Breakfast is typically
coffee with soy milk, oatmeal sprinkled with protein powder and scrambled
egg whites. Lunch is grilled tuna or salmon, a green salad and brown rice.
Dinner is another salad paired with a high-protein food such as turkey. She
avoids red meat and drinks eight to 10 glasses of water a day. Favorite
snacks include fruit, rice cakes with peanut butter and protein bars.
Favorite
Indulgence
Ice cream. "If it's sweet and cold, it's got my name on it."
Biggest
Motivator
Protecting her health. "I want to live a long, happy life."
Sanity
Savor
Making smart career choices. "My parts have always been about who
the person is rather than what she looks like. I don't think women should
succumb to the ideal of having a perfect body - it makes you crazy."
Next
Challenge
To learn tango. "Dancing is a great physical and emotional
release," says Annabeth.
Fitness Tip
Find an exercise buddy. "Having someone to train with can be a
really great motivator."
