(PCM) It’s easy to gain weight when you’re on the road; just think about all the fast-food and convenience store pit-stops you can make! Temptation is everywhere when you’re touring, but Katy Perry has mastered it, proving you can stay healthy even with little rest for months on the road.
So what are her diet tips and secrets to staying so lean and strong on tour?
“When I was on the road, I liked to have a light soup, a piece of grilled chicken and some quinoa with grilled asparagus for dinner,” the pop star tells People. “I always need my daily vitamins and I loved fresh-pressed juices and coconut water. I also love snacks, but pick healthier options like veggies and hummus, tangerines or Popchips.”
Perry says she can’t afford to get sick when she’s on the road, so eating a healthy diet is the only option. “When I was on the road, it was very important to eat a balanced meal and to make sure my energy was up for every two-hour show,” she says.
That means making sure she’s strong and focused in her workouts, too. Perry, 27, says she feels her best when she gets into “a routine of waking up early, starting my day with a workout, meditating and getting fresh air.”
But she’s not a big fan of the gym, and hiking trails to treadmills, naturally! “I love being outdoors,” she says. “I prefer to go on hikes or ride my bike.”
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