Christina Aguilera recently shocked fans with her ‘unrecognizable’ appearance during a photoshoot for the cover of Carcy magazine.
In the snaps, the singer, 44, sat cross-legged in a chair while wearing a flimsy gold mini-dress showcasing her tousled blonde locks and a smoky eye.
While the shoot drew a lot of praise, many initially failed to recognize that Christina was the subject.
‘Why does she have a different face every time we see her?’ asked one.
‘HOW IS SHE BENJAMIN BUTTONING? I’ve always been such a huge Christina fan and it’s been so nice to see her look so happy, healthy and THRIVING lately and this shoot is SO GORGEOUS,’ gushed another.
Christina, who sparked rumors of Ozempic use after initially debuting her 50lb weight loss, has been open about her weight fluctuations over the years.
She previously said she ‘hated being super skinny’ and had started embracing and ‘loving my new curves,’ according to Health.
But with her new svelte physique now on full display, DailyMail.com has rounded up everything the Burlesque actress has shared about her diet and fitness routine.
Christina Aguilera recently shocked fans with her ‘unrecognizable’ appearance during a photoshoot for the cover of Carcy magazine. Pictured: In 2019 (left) and now (right)
Ozempic rumors
After initially debuting a skinny frame in 2023, the singer was suspected of taking popular weight loss drug Ozempic.
Christina has never publicly addressed the rumors but she did recently remark that she no longer feels the need to ‘give a f**k’ about the public scrutiny of her body.
On December 31, 2024, she posted on Instagram, featuring a caption about ‘something a little different’ she was going to do in 2025.
‘This is a reminder to everyone that you are your OWN STORYTELLER in your OWN LIFE. No one else can dictate who you are. No one deserves an explanation,’ it read.
‘I am evolved enough to know that nothing comes easy and no one is perfect. Everyone will judge you. No matter WHAT you do. And/or what you don’t do.
‘Acceptance comes with accepting yourself first. And the difficult journey it takes sometimes to get there.
‘I celebrate everyone taking the time to put one step in front of the next every day in order to build the next version of themselves for the better.
‘Allowing yourself grace, patience, and respect…’
Christina (pictured in 2012) has never publicly addressed the rumors but she did recently remark that she no longer feels the need to ‘give a f**k’ about the public scrutiny of her body
After initially debuting a skinny frame last year, the singer (pictured now) was suspected of taking popular weight loss drug Ozempic
Christina follows a VERY strict diet
In 2023, Hello! reported that Christina more than 40lbs over the years by restricting her daily food intake to 1,600 calories.
To achieve this, she followed the Rainbow Diet which involves eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables daily.
The idea is that the different colors in fruits and vegetables correspond to different nutrients and phytonutrients, which have various health benefits.
For example, on the days she would eat orange foods, Christina opted for carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins.
And green food days would see the singer eat broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach, and Brussel sprouts.
In 2023, Hello! reported that Christina (pictured last month) more than 40lbs over the years by restricting her daily food intake to 1,600 calories
In 2020, Christina appeared to have relaxed her approach a little, saying: ‘I’m not going on a diet, get over it,’ per L’Officiel.
‘Each of us is an individual and people judge you based on your differences, on what makes you unique. You have to accept that beauty and to hell with everything else.’
She said that she now likes to prioritize eating whole foods instead.
The actress enjoys chicken salad with lots of vegetables, fish with rice and vegetables, and snacks such as celery and nut butter, according to Hello!
Christina previously said: ‘Entering this business, I hated being super skinny. Once I turned 21, I started filling out a little bit, and I was loving my new curves. I appreciated having a booty,’ she told Health.
The singer maintains an intense workout regime
Christina’s trainer, Tee Sorge, previously detailed her post-baby workout – including lifting heavy weights and interval training – to Glamour.
‘Christina does biceps curls with 15-pound dumbbells and chest presses with 20-pounders. She knows they’re not going to bulk her up. What they will do is help build lean muscle that kicks up your metabolism and make your body burn more calories each day – so you’ll lose weight faster,’ she explained about the star’s exercise routine.
Tee added: ‘I throw in a minute or two of jumping rope, stair climbing, or boxing after every few toning moves Christina does to keep her heart rate up and really maximize the number of calories she burns.
Christina (pictured now) said that she now likes to prioritize eating whole foods instead – opting for chicken salad with lots of vegetables, fish with rice and vegetables, and snacks such as celery and nut butter
‘Your core is your body’s center, its foundation. If you’re strong there, you’re going to be strong and healthy, period.’
The trainer had the singer do 300 to 400 reps of ab exercises per session.
Tee also said alternating fast bursts and moderate exercises is a great way to up the intensity of your cardio.
‘Christina slowly jogs for five minutes on flat ground, sprints for three to five minutes, and then does a slow uphill walk for the remainder of the workout. It’s amazingly effective at making your body really lean,’ she revealed.
The celebrity trainer urged that workouts don’t need to be long, but they need to be consistent.
‘Christina worked out with me until she was eight months pregnant and then started back up a few months after [her son] Max was born,’ Tee said.
‘That’s what helped her look so good during her pregnancy – and snap back so quickly.’
