If the first thing you see when you look at Kate Hudson on the cover of Shape's March 2015 issue is her abs, the first thing you feel is likely a tinge of jealousy. Well, maybe more than a tinge. Luckily for us, the "Good People" actress has shared the secrets of her workout routine. Even luckier, she says she hates diets. We won't argue with that.

According to US Magazine, the 35-year-old mother of two has always been adventurous. She stated, "By nature, I've always been the 'dive in the deep end' person. Literally. My mom says as a kid I used to jump in the deep end of the pool without knowing how to swim."

Maybe that's why she doesn't like playing it safe with diets. She added, "I hate the idea [of dieting]. It puts so much pressure on people to lose weight quickly. Getting healthy is not a two-week process; it's a change of lifestyle."  She said of her eating habits, "I was at my favorite French restaurant in Paris, eating everything I love - steak, fries, lots of wine...

Then the dessert came, and I was having strawberries and cream pastries plus the wine. [Then,] a svelte, sophisticated woman approached [my] table. She pointed to my glass of wine. 'This is your piece of cake. That's how you should be thinking.' And I always try to remember that: Everything in moderation! Food is wonderful and amazing and yummy. Taking the time to cook your own food and enjoying the process of feeding yourself can change your life."

Of course, her liberated approach to food isn't quite responsible for her toned tummy. According to E Online, Hudson balances her food intake with a regular workout routine. She stated, "I've been switching up from softer stuff, like Pilates ad yoga, to more aggressive activities like TRX and boxing. I really enjoy sweating it out, and it helps clear my mind...

It's not about trying to look good physically, it's important to get oxygen to my brain and feel like my blood is really circulating. I love skiing, walking, hiking and especially riding my bike. It makes me feel like a kid again."

Excuse us while we go unearth our bike from the shed.