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9-1-1: Lone Star's Natalie Zea Shares Swimsuit Photo From Greece

She’s all about alternative treatments.

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9-1-1: Lone Star star Natalie Zea got to travel for pleasure and not just work recently, enjoying a magical trip to Greece over the summer. Zea, 48, shared highlights from her vacation on social media, detailing the diving, food, and spectacular scenery. One snap showed the actress looking blissfully relaxed while posing on the sand in a cheetah print bikini, against a background of blue seas and skies. “Stunning,” a fan commented. Here’s how Zea lives a healthy lifestyle.

1. Healthy Habits From Childhood


Zea grew up with healthy habits as a lifestyle. “I grew up in a family with nine chiropractors—both parents, both maternal grandparents, an uncle, a cousin and three stepdads—so I was ensconced in a sea of wellness, well before it became popular for the masses,” she says. “For me, eating healthy, choosing natural remedies first, and maintaining physical strength and harmony have been ingrained in me since birth, so I guess what wellness means to me is continuing to use what I learned in childhood about how to maintain a healthy mind and body even when it feels like more work than I have the energy for!”

2. Alternative Treatments

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Zea tried alternative treatments to cope with the symptoms of COVID-19. “I got the really bad version—not the ‘it’s just a cold’ version—so I threw everything at it,” she says. “I did IV vitamin infusions, Ayurvedic head massage, Shirodhara, acupuncture, which I do regularly anyway, and hyperbaric oxygen treatments. It took me about three-to-four weeks to recover, but once I was well, I was WELL. I can’t help but think all the voodoo worked!”

3. Hard Work and Good Luck

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Zea is aware of how hard work and luck combined led to her success. “I've been so fortunate. When I started, I had a really hard time getting work,” she says. “It was the mid- to late-nineties. There was the WB. My age was perfect for it, but I just never came across as a youngster. I had to grow into my age in order to start working, and by the time I did, it was when things started to get good.”

4. Professional Beauty Tips

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Zea has learned plenty about beauty and makeup from being on set. “Our makeup team uses top-quality stuff,” she says. “Chanel and Tom Ford and very high-end Australian brands. For my hair, we live for K18—it helps undo all the damage from the elements. The character may be a mess, but they always make sure she’s a pretty mess.”

5. Not a One-Trick Pony

Zea prides herself on spanning several different genres. “I've actually done a lot of comedy,” she says. “I think especially when you're on TV, once you become associated with one genre or the other, it's near impossible to break into the other one, even if you have experience with both. I was in a meeting a couple years ago at CBS, and I expressed interest in comedy and everyone looked at me like I had two heads. And I couldn't understand why, and one of the guys said, ‘You know, you're everyone's go-to drama girl.’ And I said, ‘That's lovely and flattering, but I also went to acting school.’ I'm not a one-trick pony.”

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Natalie Anderson is heating up Hawaii in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the Survivor winner shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while vacationing in the tropics. “#JeepLife in Hawaii,” she captioned the Instagram video. How does the reality star maintain her amazing body? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle habits and everything she has said about her health.


1. Survivor “Wrecked” Her Body

After winning Survivor and returning from the experience, Natlie told CBS News that it had a major impact on her health. "My hair was falling out. I lost all my muscle. I was so frail," she confessed.

2. She Ate Poorly When She Returned

Once she returned to civilization Natalie indulged in junk food like Krispy Kreme and Chick-fil-A, eating donuts and fried chicken. One day she joined fellow contestant Jeremy Collins for a cheeseburger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. "Now when I think about it, it's so gross!" she said.

3. She Does CrossFit

Natalie’s workout of choice? CrossFit. She loves the workout so much she became a coach. CrossFit is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that focuses on improving strength, endurance, and body composition. However, it can result in injury if not done properly. The involvement of well-educated coaches decreases the injury rate.

4. She Follows the Paleo Diet

Natalie sticks to a Paleo diet, aka the “caveman” diet. It consists of lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds and overall, choosing low-glycemic fruits and vegetables.

5. She Runs

Natalie also runs. She recently shared her 5k running workout on the treadmill. She did a 1200 meter in 3 minutes, a 600 in 2.5 minutes, a 400 in 2 minutes, and a 300 in 1.5 minutes. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

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Natasha Culzac is heating up the Greek islands in her swimsuit. In a recent social media post the Halo star shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while vacationing in Zante. “Lovely vibes,” commented one of her followers. “Livin the life!” added another. How does the actress, 37, approach health and fitness? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle habits.


1. She “Detested Exercise”

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“So before I got Halo, I have to admit I was pretty unfit,” Natasha confessed to Schon. “ I used to regulate my size with food and all the guilt that brings, bla bla bla. I could barely run a bath, let alone a 5k. In fact, I would go so far as to say I truly detested exercise. Not only the gruelling, punishing act of it but also the culture around it. It all felt a bit ‘holier than thou’.”

2. She Joined a Gym in 2018

Natasha first dabbled in exercise when she got cast in The Witcher in 2018. “I decided to at least put 10% more effort into getting fit because I knew I had a fight sequence. But you join the gym, you don’t really know what you’re doing, the weight section is overwhelming, you think you’re gonna be laughed out of the place. So when The Witcher filming ended, so did my minor interest in fitness,” she said.

3. When She Was Cast in Halo She Was Forced to “Throw” Herself Into Fitness

When she got the call in 2019 from Otto Bathurst, executive producer on Halo, and was offered the role of Riz, “he said it was going to be tough, really physically demanding, and [asked if] was ok with that,” she said. “He wanted to know I could rise to it. Of course I was like, ‘take my blood, I’m ready for anything.’ And then I thought… ‘fuck’. There was no excuse now — I had to throw myself into this world I’d shunned for so long,” she added, saying that she was driven to “push” herself. “I immediately got a PT and started doing all sorts of classes. In the August before filming we were given a Spartan trainer who did a lot of Crossfit-esque stuff with us, and the training for the show then didn’t stop until we wrapped in June 2021. In Budapest during filming, we were training 5-6 days a week, and during multiple lockdowns, trained virtually at home. All of this was not only to give us the physicality of supersoldiers but also, as actors, to actually be able to handle the 35kg, bulky costume. That’s nearly half my own bodyweight.”

4. She Runs

Natasha now does marathons. “Two days ago desperately suffering inside but always with spare room to piss about 🙄 If you told pre-Covid me that over the next 18 months I’d do 4 half marathons, I’d have clubbed ya with my burger and told ya to seek help. Slightly addicted to them now, WHO AM I,” she captioned an Instagram post.

5. She Hikes

Natasha also loves hiking. She recently shared a photo from one of her adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • "Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems"
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New England Patriots cheerleader Tiana Aliyah spent the last days of summer raising temperatures in the beautiful Dominican Republic. Aliyah shared pictures from her sun-soaked getaway, posing on a lounger in a bright patterned bikini against a beach background of palm trees, blue skies, and ocean waters. “Shoulda put me somewhere where no one could find me,” she captioned the post. “THE DROP WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. This suit was also made for you,” commented fellow cheerleader Xedera Townsend. Here’s how Aliyah stays fit and football-ready.


1. Hiking In the Sunshine

Aliyah loves hiking in the fresh air (she even hiked in platform shoes on vacation). “Hiking offers a variety of benefits, both physical and mental,” says Jen Kates, Pn2, NASM-CPT, ACE Certified Health Coach. “Some benefits may be immediate (such as reduced blood pressure and stress levels, heightened focus and an increase in immune function), whereas other benefits may develop over time, such as weight loss and a decrease in depression.”

2. Grilled Fish and Lime

Aliyah enjoys fish so much she constantly posts pictures of her seafood meals on social media, even joking, “You’re probably tired of me eating fish and telling you. Oh well.” The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fatty fish a week for optimum health and wellness. “Fish is a good source of protein and, unlike fatty meat products, it's not high in saturated fat,” AHA experts say. “Regularly eating fish and seafood is consistently associated with lower risk for cardiovascular disease.”

3. Mediterranean Diet

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Aliyah loves traditional Mediterranean food, especially olives and red wine. Olives are a great option for a healthy snack that are not only delicious, but satiating, thanks to the high levels of healthy fats they contain. “Olives do what you want a snack to do: They’re good for your health and keep hunger at bay until your next meal,” says Devon Peart, RD, MHSc, BASc.

4. Beach Baby

Aliyah is happiest when vacationing at the beach. Research shows being near the ocean is not only beneficial for physical relaxation, it affects mental health too. “The color blue has been found by an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace,” says Richard Shuster, PsyD, clinical psychologist and host of The Daily Helping podcast. “Staring at the ocean actually changes our brain waves’ frequency and puts us into a mild meditative state.”

5. Dancing Queen

Like her fellow cheerleaders, Aliyah is a fantastic professional dancer, which has both brain and physical health benefits. “Dancing is mainly linked to physical health benefits, but when you dance you are moving different part of your body in a coordinated way, and this activates several parts of the brain,” says the British Heart Foundation. “One small study even found that dancing is associated with a lower risk of dementia.”

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and more shares their very best.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many female celebrities share photos of themselves in swimsuits, just look to Salma Hayek. The 55-year-old just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit on her birthday, and has posted bikini photos in the recent past. "I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it, because it was the first week of the vacation." She added that sharing them was "liberating." Read on to see Salma and Kate Hudson and Vanessa Hudgens and more recent star snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Salma Hayek Celebrated Her Birthday in a Swimsuit

“Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” Salma Hayek captioned her photo. “Feliz cumpleaños 55 para mí, lista para nuevas aventuras #vivalavida” In a subsequent post, she posted a video of her Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie and other friends and family smushing her face into a birthday cake. “My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!,” Hayek captioned the post.

2. Kate Hudson Proved She’s Got Legs and Knows How to Use Them

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Kate Hudson, star of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon—which Deadline, in its review, said “is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem”—posted a photo of herself from the Venice Film Festival looking quite leggy in a black dress. Her caption? “'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.' -Coco Chanel I chose fabric…. @monotofficial @elimizrahi 💋💋💋 #veniceitaly

3. Vanessa Hudgens Stayed Hydrated

“Happy #labordayweekendddd,” the brand Caliwater caption its photo of Vanessa Hudgens in a bikini. The star is a co-founder. “Anyone who knows me knows I am terrible at drinking water,” Hudgens has said. “I am always dehydrated, it is my biggest downfall. And Caliwater — literally I call it my candy water because it’s so delicious.” “It is a product that I am obsessed with and stand by and can really get behind and want to share with the world,” she added.

4. Molly Sims is Having Fun in Italy

Molly Sims, 48, is having a great time on vacation. "I'm so sad I'm missing soccer today …," she captioned a series of snaps of herself rocking a bikini taken at La Fontelina in Capri, Italy. She looks great because makes smart lifestyle choices. "It's more about living healthy and how you're feeling," she explained to Women's Health. "I truly, truly don't like the word 'diet.' I don't even like the scale. I use a pair of jeans; the jeans don't lie, I can tell you that."

5. Ariana Grande Wore a Little Brown Dress

The Voice star posted a photo of herself in a little chocolate brown dress. How does she stay so trim? Pilates partly, which she calls her “happy place.” “Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.”

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Luisa Castro has an Instagram full of revealing modeling photos. She and her friend, actress Bella Thorne, are on vacation in Greece. Castro posted a new set of photos of the two of them this week. In them, they enjoyed a day on a boat in Mykonos. Castro wore a black bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Two queens in Greece.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Luisa Castro stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She Goes Outside

Castro spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself outside in different places. Castro posted these photos of herself going for a night walk by the stones. She captioned it, “Mode: night.” Castro also posted these photos of herself using a swing on the beach and wading in the ocean. She captioned it, “Week. (I missed them).”

2. She Swims

Castro does a lot of different things to stay in shape. She does a lot of outdoor activities. She also does a lot of exercises for her Instagram modeling shots. Castro likes to go swimming. She shared these photos of herself using a float in the pool. She captioned it, “Hola.” Castro also posted these photos of herself in an outdoor pool in Colombia.

3. She’s All About Self-Care

Castro has a busy schedule. But she always makes time for herself. Castro is all about relaxation and self-care. One thing she likes to do is take bubble baths. Castro posted this photo on Instagram of herself in a bath at a hotel. She captioned it, “#tbt.”

4. She Loves Motocross

Castro loves motocross. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself riding a motorbike. Castro posted these photos of herself riding on a track. She captioned it, “I think I’m loving this. Which was your favorite?” Castro also posted these photos of herself riding on a road.

5. She Loves Pineapple

Castro makes sure to eat healthy. One thing she enjoys is pineapple. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself enjoying pineapple on a beach in Colombia. The Cleveland Clinic reports that there are a lot of benefits to pineapple. “ You’ll get about one-third of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C, which aids in tissue growth and repair. Vitamin C helps boost your immune system and may also help fight cancer, heart disease and arthritis.”

Fitness

Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

Celeb News

Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”