If there’s one thing Lindsay Lohan is clear on these days, it’s this: Feeling good starts from the inside out. The actress and new mom is leaning all the way into routines that support her energy, gut health, and overall balance—and she’s got some refreshingly realistic tips to show for it.
Lohan exclusively spoke with SELF to share her go-to habits for staying consistent, feeling strong, and actually enjoying the process.
1. She treats gut health like a daily ritual.
Lohan isn’t just casually into wellness—she’s intentional about it. “I’m very focused on gut health and health drinks, and any kind of replacements that I can use to put healthier things in my body at all times,” she tells SELF. Her go-to is Health-Ade, the popular probiotic tea that is linked to benefits like better digestion and reduced inflammation.
Lohan keeps up her energy with a mix of morning tonics and strategic midday boosts. “I have my routines every morning—my green tea when I get up, maybe some sort of ginger, turmeric, lemon, olive oil shot that I mix,” she says. And later: “I like to have kombucha after lunch. So it’s almost like a snack in a way, but it fills that kind of gap.”
2. She found a workout she actually likes (and sticks with it).
After years of on-and-off gym habits, Lohan finally landed on something that clicks: Pilates. “It took me a while to find something that I loved and could be consistent with,” she says. “I’m one of those people who will go to the gym, but I need to have a trainer to force me to do it.”
The days of forcing yourself to do grueling workouts that you actually hate are over. Research shows that the secret to a consistent workout routine has always been to genuinely enjoy it.
“I actually really love going to do Pilates, and it’s such a nice me-time to have. And I love the results that I get. It’s really relaxing for me.” She aims for two to three sessions a week—and more when she can.
3. When it comes to food, she’s a flexitarian.
Lohan’s approach to eating is all about balance, not restriction. “I like to eat a lot of good proteins and greens. I like to eat clean because I feel better,” she says.
But she’s definitely not skipping indulgence. “The occasional burger is good, but I try to do it without the bun, so that I’m not exhausted afterwards. Sometimes I have no bun, but always fries.”
And Lohan and I have the same weakness: a sweet treat. “That’s my hardest thing. There’s this place in Dubai I love. It’s a frozen yogurt place.”
Lohan also whips up her own homemade delights, focusing on heart-healthy treats that are rich in antioxidants “I actually really love dark chocolate and I like to make my own little bark at home. I’ve gotten really into that… it becomes addictive in that way, which is a good thing. It’s the better stuff.”
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4. She builds routines that support her energy (and her life).
For Lohan, the birth of her child, in 2023 shifted everything. “When you’re a mom, you want to just have the most energy you can for your little one and be present as much as you can be,” she says.
That means dialing in routines that actually work with her life—not against it. “Having that energy means finding ways that also balance your day out for your time and your child. And trying to balance all of that in a way that makes you happy.”
She credits timing (and teamwork) for juggling her many hats as a mom, wife, actress, and businesswoman. “As long as me and my husband are aligned in everything that’s going on, then everything pretty much falls into place.”
5. She keeps an open mind about movement.
Lohan isn’t locked into just one way of moving—she’s open to experimenting (even if it doesn’t always stick). “I tried jiu-jitsu once and I was like, ‘This is not for me,’” she says. “Although now, I kind of want to try it again.”
Her advice is to start simple and build from there. “Keep an open mind and create it. Make it part of your ritual. The endorphins that you get from an exercise or just a good walk—start slow.”
She’s even eyeing new goals, like playing more tennis with her husband, investor Bader Shammas, and incorporating more weight training as she gets older.
Lohan’s approach to wellness is all about consistency, curiosity, and doing what actually makes you feel good. And honestly? We think that’s a routine worth stealing.
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