The fit model shares her top three tricks for turning every day into a victory.
1. Start Strong
“I always try to work out in the morning if I can. It gets my endorphins going. Plus, I don’t have to think about it for the rest of the day. Sticking to that routine helps keep me healthy.”
2. Eat Clean
“When you work out as much as I do, you have to eat a lot, and you need protein to get nice, lean muscle. I’ll do eggs and fruit for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and Gwyneth Paltrow’s roast chicken for dinner.”
3. Keep It Light
“Everyone has off days, but I’ve learned it’s easier to be positive than grumpy. When you’re in a mood, the only person you’re really affecting is yourself. Remembering how blessed I am snaps me out of it.”
Above: Bold vertical stripes and a bodycon silhouette make you look long and lean—even standing next to 6-foot-4-inch L.A. Lakers guard Wayne Ellington. “He was tall, but I was tough!” Aldridge says. Striped dress, $495; Baja-East.com. Fringe tank, Timo Weiland, $298; Intermix, 646-480-5762. On him: Jersey, $55, and shorts, $55; Nike.com
Styled by Melissa Ventosa Martin. Hair, Ben Skervin at The Magnet Agency; makeup, Serge Hodonou at Frank Reps; manicure, Nettie Davis at The Wall Group; set design, Bette Adams for Mary Howard Studio; production, Brachfeld/L.A.