Team USA’s Aly Raisman Stuns On Vacation, Says “Take Me Back”
At age 27, Aly Raisman may be young, but she’s already an American icon. She was first introduced as a gymnast and team member of Team USA at the 2012 Olympics. Despite being an underdog, she ended up leaving the Olympics with the most medals. She returned four years later, and found more success, before retiring. Raisman is also an advocate for sexual assault survivors and testified against Larry Nassar. Read on to see 5 ways Aly Raisman 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!
She’s Kinder To Herself
Aly told Self that after retiring from gymnastics, she has learned to be less hard on herself, namely, letting herself be tired. “I used to feel like if I wasn’t training seven hours a day, I didn’t have a right to be tired,” she says. “Now I’m kinder to myself.”
She Knows Herself Outside Of Gymnastics
Aly was a gymnast for most of her life. Naturally, when she retired, she had to find herself outside of the sport. In a 2021 interview with Self, Aly says that she is finding herself and taking time for herself. “I’ve been taking the last year or so to really try to get to know myself outside of being the gymnast, and just focusing on who I am.”
She Puts A Lot Of Effort Into Her Bedtime Routine
Aly broke down her nighttime routine with Self, and she says that she takes it very seriously. She says that she uses the nighttime to take care of herself and wind down. “Showering, for me, is very relaxing,” Aly says. “And having that moment of brushing my teeth and brushing my hair, and putting body lotion or skin care on, is very relaxing. I think it’s great to just have that moment for yourself. For skin care, I keep it pretty simple. I’ve actually found that less is more for me for applying skin care.”
She Manages Her Anxiety
Aly is open about her mental health, namely her struggles with anxiety. She tells Self that she’s been doing things that help her manage her anxiety and mental health. “Going to therapy, doing meditation, and writing in a journal is also really helpful. I do that before bed because I really don’t like going to sleep feeling anxious. I try to figure my anxiety out, because if I don’t, then I’ll be thinking about it, and then I can’t sleep. I’ve just learned the value of that for me. Whether that means not looking at an email, or if I know something’s going to stress me out, I’ll try not to do that thing later in the evening.”
She Loves Yogurt and Fruit
Aly broke down her typical diet to Self, and she says that one of her favorite snacks is yogurt with fruit. She says that her nutritionist recommended this snack to her. “My nutritionist always says if you’re having fruit, you have to pair it with something else,” she says, “So having fruit and granola and even Greek yogurt is always a great snack to have when you’re on the go.”
