Miranda Lambert's Secrets to a Happy, Healthy, and Smokin' Hot 2014

Miranda Lambert is on fire this year! Sure, she dominated the Country Music Awards, winning four awards — but what has really caught our attention is her amazing body and fresh outlook. Miranda has found the right way to balance fitness, healthy eating, and a large serving of fun. After revealing major weight loss last year, she managed to wow us on the red carpet time and time again. Read on to find out why we're seriously inspired by Miranda's healthy and happy 2014.

Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden

She Keeps Things Positive
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She Keeps Things Positive

Sure, Miranda looks flawless, but she admitted to The Huffington Post that her real goal is just to be a good person. "I may be a good role model because I just am always positive about body image: Just be who you are. It doesn't matter what size, it's all about who you are on the inside and what you stand for."

She Still Knows How to Live a Little
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She Still Knows How to Live a Little

Miranda told Glamour that her weight yo-yos, but it's because she won't give up living to lose weight. "If you've got a little muffin top, that doesn't define you. You have so much more to offer: brains, talent, heart. You can spray-tan and suck in the rest. There's Spanx for that!"

She Keeps Her Sweat Routine Fun
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She Keeps Her Sweat Routine Fun

When she's at home in Oklahoma, Miranda has taken up a new hobby: English riding lessons. Miranda says the sport allows her to clear her mind and do "something [that's] positive and physical and a hard workout." Miranda complements her equestrian endeavors with more traditional workouts with her trainer. Miranda says the two do a lot of "the stuff nobody loves" but works — like bodyweight exercises, resistance-band moves, and circuit training.

She Gets Creative With Veggies
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She Gets Creative With Veggies

Miranda says that she likes her vegetables — just with cheese and ranch dressing on the side. Instead of reverting back to old habits, Miranda has learned to drink green juice, since she's not a huge fan of veggies on their own. When she sips something green, Miranda feels like she's consuming "straight-up vitamins and good food," which supports her goals and keeps her energized.

She Doesn't Look at the Scale
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She Doesn't Look at the Scale

Miranda has called the scale "your worst enemy when you're trying to lose weight or gain weight," since stepping on can put you in a sour mood really quickly. Instead of looking for a specific number, Miranda told Women's Health she's now choosing to judge her weight loss by how her clothes are fitting.

She's Made a Healthy Snacking Plan
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She's Made a Healthy Snacking Plan

On past tours, Miranda was notorious for keeping junk food on hand, but as of late, "almonds and bananas" are the only snacks allowed on the bus. She understands that taking temptation out of the picture is essential; she's even said, "I don't want Cheetos anywhere around me!"