A.J. Cook (Criminal Minds) “Killer Bod” on cover of “Women’s Running Magazine”!

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Fans of the hit CBS series “Criminal Minds” are familiar with leading lady A.J. Cook. She plays the role of Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer “JJ” Jareau.  On the screen we love watching the fearless “JJ” fighting crime. However, did you ever wonder how the real-life A.J. manages to keep her “killer body” while working in this time consuming and intense “killer role”? Your little Cyndi Sleuth has the scoop!

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In this photo A.J. (l) and I (r) share My Cyndi’s Secrets – Shhhh!™

 A.J. Cook of the CBS hit series; “Criminal Minds” is gracing the current cover of the January/February issue of Women’s Running magazine. 

 The gorgeous A.J. is featured in the spread titled, “Killer Bod” where she talks about her struggle to stay Hollywood thin while juggling between being a busy Mom and performing in her intense television role on the set.  She even dishes about her favorite indulgent snacks and how she never says the “D” word (diet). A.J. told Women’s Running magazine that “The best thing I ever did was stop dieting. My whole life it’s been this struggle where you feel like you don’t look good enough, you’re not skinny enough. I don’t consider it a chore to eat properly and work out. I want to do it to be as healthy as I can for my son.”

 A.J. also tells the popular magazine how she sneaks in exercising in between her busy schedule for              “Criminal Minds”: “I think what changed is that my life got exponentially busier, and now I look forward to the time in the day where I get to escape. And the older I get, the more I value that I only have one body, and I’ve got to take good care of it.”

In the article A.J. goes on to explain how she listens to her body:“At the end of the day, I want to do what’s best for my body and best for my health. Do I eat chocolate? Yeah. Do I eat it every day? No. I just try to eat healthy as much as possible, and everything in moderation. And I’ve learned to listen to my body. If my body wants a steak, I probably need some iron. It’s amazing when you listen.”

 On how having a baby was a game changer for her: “You give birth to this beautiful creature, and life has so much more meaning than whether or not you’re skinny enough or pretty enough.”

How she manages to move on after cheat meals: “It’s not the end of the world if you have some ice cream. Just eat more vegetables the next day. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself.”

Her favorite snacks to indulge on: “Salt and Vinegar Kettle Chips. Yeah, I’m kind of addicted to those.”

“My Cyndi’s Secrets – Shhhh!™” had the opportunity to catch up with the lovely A.J. at a charity event which honored Criminal Minds star Joe Mantegna.  If you missed this interview, be sure to click the video link below.  Find out what other fitness moves A.J. enjoys doing to complement her running routine?  Shhhh!

A.J. was kind enough to share her “Busy Mom Eating Menu” that was featured in Women’s Running magazine.

·       Breakfast – Egg white omelet or an egg-white scramble with chicken, avocado, and tomato. Or smoothie.

·       Lunch – A wrap with turkey or chicken, or a salad.

·       Dinner – Salad with protein, either fish or steak.

·              Snack – Piece of chocolate.

The above information is just a small sampling of the cool stuff you can find out about A.J. Cook and how she keeps that “Killer Bod”.  To see lots of fun pictures and to find out more inspiring tips, pick up a copy of the January/February issue of Women’s Running magazine.

A.J. Cook most certainly radiates the “My Cyndi’s Secrets – Shhhh!™” spirit of JOY!

And until next time……….Strut your stuff on the red carpet of life! Shhhh!

Life is too short so I say – InJOY!    Cyndi Targosz

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