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Jennifer Hawkins is the 2004 Miss Australia and Miss Universe winner and the top Australian based model.

Her win at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant propelled her to a history-making $4 million contract to be the face of retail giant Myer. The deal also includes a bonus if sales targets are reached and  is the most lucrative deal in history ever signed by an Australian-based model.

Always having been active, Jennifer was a Newcastle Knights NRL and Hunter Pirates basketball team cheerleader, as well as worked as choreographer for a dance team  prior to her modeling career taking off.

Jennifer is a well known face in Australia having appeared on one season of the Australian Dancing With The Stars, worked as a presenter on the popular Australian travel show The Great Outdoors and modeled for numerous companies including Lux soap and Covergirl.

Jennifer says 'I can't ever stop exercising! In my job I could get the call anytime: "You're going to Spain and will have to wear a bikini." It can be the middle of winter in Australia, but I have to be on top of it.' Jen eats a diet high in lean protein - usually chicken or fish. And she fills up on fresh fruit and veggies. 'Chicken features high on the menu always, I love it,' says. This was reported as Jen’s diet and exercise regime;

Day One:

• Breakfast: Oatmeal with skimmed milk
• Snack: Banana
• Lunch: Chicken salad
• Dinner: Seared ahi tuna steak, steamed vegetables and a cup of brown rice

Exercise: 30-minute power walk. Upper body resistance work at the gym, working her biceps, triceps, shoulders and back.

Day Two:

• Breakfast: Porridge with raisins and honey
• Snack: Handful of dried cranberries and blueberries
• Lunch: Chicken on rye bread. Jen's on a white bread detox because her nutritionist suspects she has a yeast allergy. Cup of grapes
• Dinner: Tofu stir-fry with egg noodles

Exercise: 45-minute yoga class.

Day Three:

• Breakfast: Two slices of rye bread. One banana
• Snack: Banana
• Lunch: Tuna salad. Handful of cashew nuts.
• Dinner: Grilled chicken breast and char-grilled vegetables. Low-fat yogurt.

Exercise: 45-minute cardio session

Day Four:

• Breakfast: Fruit and nut muesli (unsweetened)
• Snack: Mango
• Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich on rye
• Dinner: Thai takeaway [as a treat, Jen says she has to once in a while!]

Exercise: 40-minute power walking in the morning

Day Five:  

• Breakfast: Scrambled eggs
• Snack: Apples
• Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich on rye
• Dinner: Omelette and salad. Low-fat yogurt

Exercise: 20-minute jog in the morning followed by lower-body resistance work and abdominal exercises.Yoga in the evening if she's stressed.

Day Six:

• Breakfast: Fruit and nut muesli (unsweetened)
• Snack: Handful of pistachio nuts
• Lunch: Chicken Caesar salad with dressing on the side. Jen avoids red meat and prefers a healthy chicken salad
• Dinner: Poached salmon with asparagus tips and a cup of brown rice

Exercise: 45-minute Pilates class or a cardio session

Day Seven:

• Breakfast: Omelette with cheese and tomato
• Snack: Strawberries
• Lunch: Tuna mayo in an avocado shell with salad
• Dinner: Chicken stir-fry with capsicum and 1 / 2 a cup of whole-wheat tagliatelle

Exercise: Rest. Although working out most days seems like a big commitment, it suits Jen well. 'Exercising year-round is good. I'm a happier person as a result.'

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