We're always rooting for Lauren Conrad [1] around here, and that's something we have in common with her level-headed best friend Whitney Port [2]. Lauren will have to say goodbye to the easy-going blonde when Whitney leaves her pals on The Hills [3] and moves to New York, where she'll star in the East Coast version of the show, The City [4]. OK! magazine interviewed [5] the up-and-coming fashion designer, and the answers give us a peek into what Whitney is all about.

When asked if she feels pressure to be thin in Hollywood, Whitney gives a relatable answer and says, "Yes and no. There are days that I care more than others. Then there are days where you step back and realize you can't always be so presentable."

To see what Whitney does to stay in shape, .

Whitney uses a combination of instructional fitness and self-motivated workouts: "I eat healthy and I work out a couple of times a week with a trainer. I hike a couple of times a week as well." A trainer might not be affordable to all of us, but there are plenty of effective strength exercises [6] we can do on our own, and if there aren't any hills for hiking in your area, try varying the incline on your treadmill [7].

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