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There’s no doubt about it: Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard has got a killer figure. The petite Southern belle has shown off her tiny frame in all kinds of elegant and glam outfits over the years — and at the Bachelor Cocktail Party in L.A. on January 11, Emily took a moment to explain what she does to keep her figure in tip-top shape.

“I try to work out as much as I can,” Em told us. “I’m not the most athletic person in the world—I’m a girly girl. I try to get out and walk a lot.”

Paying attention to food is key, but the Season 8 Bachelorette also told Wetpaint Entertainment that she tries not to focus too much on staying a specific size. “I try not to eat too much junk food. I don’t get on the scales because I feel like that’s a death sentence for every girl.”

“I just try to base it on how my jeans fit, if they’re too tight, maybe I need to do a couple of laps around the neighborhood.  If they’re fine, eat another piece of chocolate cake.”

She’s dedicated, but also realistic and balanced, in her approach to health. Sounds like a perfect gameplan to us!

Reporting by Carole Glines.