Jenny McCarthy Talks Staying In Shape At 36

Access Hollywood - March 27, 2009 3:27 PM PDT
Story photo: Jenny McCarthy Talks Staying In Shape At 36Jenny McCarthy on the cover of the May issue of ShapeSHAPE MagazineAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jenny McCarthy may be 36, but she's bearing her lean and toned bikini body on the cover of the May issue of Shape magazine.

And in a new interview with the magazine, the star explained why she's toned down her sexy image from her Playboy days.

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"In 2002, when my son, Evan, was born, I dialed back that whole sex-kitten thing," the former Playmate and "Singled Out" host told the mag.

But though she's no longer modeling, the 36-year-old star still looks like a cover girl. She revealed, however, that she tipped the scales at 211 pounds after giving birth.

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"[Weight Watchers] taught me portion control and to be conscious of what I put in my mouth," she said. "I believe in... making smart food choices - like eating vegetables - and writing everything down."

Part of her usual menu is due to Evan's autism - when he was diagnosed at age 3, both she and her son cut gluten and dairy out of their diets.

Instead, the star said she typically eats an egg white omelet for breakfast and fresh fruits and vegetables with fish for lunch and dinner.

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And for a snack?

"Those little packages of nuts from Starbucks," she said.

She also does yoga, and expects boyfriend Jim Carrey to join her in her Bikram sessions.

"I've seen him eying my toned arms," she said. "I give it six months before I find him twisted into a pretzel."

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  • I KNOW MY COUSIN CAN DO GOOD AND DO BAD BUT SHE IS DOING GOOD TO HAER TO SAY SHE IS GOOD AND SHE DOSE GOOD THINGS TO HELP PEOPLE AND HERSELF
    report abuseposted April 6, 2009 1:20 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    Had her; like a bucket o' water!
    report abuseposted April 3, 2009 6:05 AM PDT
  • Vero is jealous
    Vero is jealous of Jenny. I'd roll in they hay with her anytime.
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 2:45 PM PDT
  • Wilfredo
    SHE STILL LOOKS GREAT...SHOUT OUT TO CINDY!
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 1:09 PM PDT
  • Vero
    She has the time and the money to spend to look that good! What else is she doing other than raising her son and talking about not immunizing your child in fear of causing autism.
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 11:57 AM PDT
  • nonameblonde
    She's awesome! Down to earth and she looks amazing!
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 11:41 AM PDT
  • star
    you look great...
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 11:31 AM PDT
  • OMG not again
    Now a days it's all about silicone & photoshop! She looks great for 36. She looks 36 , but how true is that photo? Just asking, no jealousy here. Women do not age as fast, thanks to all the information out there. Nothing wrong with botox, if you are in the business than you need all the help you can get to stay Young looking. Just don't be out of control where there is
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 10:03 AM PDT
  • WJF
    Jane M, You need therapy, you hate way too much.
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 9:15 AM PDT
  • Emily M
    shes 36?
    report abuseposted March 30, 2009 8:57 AM PDT
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