Sarah Michelle Gellar says she runs and does pilates, but she doesn’t obsess over her weight.
She does, however have body dysmorphic disorder and can’t stand to look in a mirror — but doesn’t take diet and fitness to the extreme like she used to anymore.
Here’s what she said:
“I still work out, but not five days a week. I do Pilates, I run on the treadmill, I walk to the soundstage rather than take the cart. As an actor, I’m incredibly scrutinized. If you wear one bulky sweater, you’re pregnant or you’re fat. People dissect you for (gaining) 2 pounds. That can be incredibly difficult, but I don’t take it as personally anymore.”
“Freddie and I go to the supermarket probably every day, because we like to eat fresh, organic and local,” says Gellar. “People think it’s so expensive to eat like that, but there are ways to do it so it’s not as pricey. We shop at Whole Foods, but we ask which fish is on sale. On sale doesn’t mean it’s bad! It probably just means it’s over-caught. And I clip coupons all the time. Why should you pay more for something that someone else is paying less for?
“We all have good days and bad days, and since you can’t please everybody, try to please yourself first. I care only that I’m healthy. Besides, I’m not an actor who is known for her body necessarily. I hope I have a few other things going for me!”
Fab!
We’re so glad that you’re not freaking out over it anymore. It’s one thing to be health and fitness conscious, but a complete other thing to obsess. Life’s too short!
Plus we still think you look SO GOOD!!
[Image via WENN.]
