Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos might look like the picture-perfect couple with glamorous red carpet appearances, decades of marriage under their belts, and undeniable on-screen chemistry. But behind the matching outfits and the loving Instagram posts, there’s apparently a slice of tension brewing in the kitchen. And it has everything to do with Mark’s intense approach to health and fitness.
According to insiders speaking to Shuter Scoop, Kelly Ripa is officially “over” Mark Consuelos’ ultra-disciplined lifestyle, especially when it comes to what’s on their plates. The 53-year-old Live with Kelly and Mark host opened up about going to extremes in order to fit into her Oscars gown, following Mark’s strict high-protein, performance-focused diet, and let’s just say it wasn’t a joyful culinary journey.
“I don’t love it,” Kelly admitted. “He’s way too disciplined. I can’t live that way.”
Sure, it might’ve been said in jest, but those words speak volumes — especially when paired with insider intel suggesting the tension over Mark’s rigid lifestyle isn’t just a passing moment. “Mark’s into fasting, macros, performance,” a source shared. “Kelly wants a bite of cake and to enjoy her life.”
Kelly Ripa Can’t Stand Mark Consuelos’ Fitness Obsession
Can anyone blame her? While Mark’s commitment to peak fitness may make sense for his Riverdale-honed physique, Kelly’s more about balance, enjoying the good things in life (like dessert) without needing to calculate every calorie. And based on her comments, she’s definitely not buying into the notion that love means suffering through your spouse’s strict regime.
Yes, she followed his regimen for three days and came out “super fit,” but even she made it clear that wasn’t her idea of living. “She survived on whatever he told her to eat,” the insider noted. “That’s not a sustainable marriage diet.”
This isn’t the first time Kelly and Mark’s lifestyle differences have made headlines. The couple, who married in 1996 and share three children, are no strangers to poking fun at each other and themselves. But even though their banter is often charming and relatable, it sounds like Kelly’s patience for Mark’s performance-style living is running thin.
Kelly and Mark Don’t See Eye To Eye
It raises an interesting point about the pressures celebrity couples face, especially when appearances (and appearances at appearances) are part of the job. Fitting into designer gowns, keeping up with the Hollywood standard of “ageless,” and staying camera-ready is no small feat. But even in the world of glitz and glam, one half of a couple being stuck eating grilled chicken and steamed spinach while the other dreams of cupcakes is bound to create some cracks.
Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean the couple is in trouble. In fact, their ability to laugh about it publicly could just be a sign of their honesty and openness. But it’s clear: while Mark may be all about macros, Kelly just wants a little mac ‘n cheese. And after 27 years of marriage, who could blame her?
Let’s just hope Kelly Ripa gets that well-deserved slice of cake soon, and that Mark Consuelos isn’t too harsh about it.
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