7 Tips From Lily Collins for a Stellar Bikini Body
Lily Collins has been working since she was young, as she starred on BBC’s Growing Pains. She would then appear in films like The Blind Side, Abduction, Mirror Mirror, and Rules Don’t Apply, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Lily is also a Netflix star, appearing in the 2017 film, To The Bone, and playing the lead character, Emily Cooper, on Emily In Paris. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Lily Collins 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 Has A Different Definition of Healthy
In an interview with Shape, Lily talked about how she recovered from an eating disorder and changed how she views her body. “I used to see healthy as this image of what I thought perfect looked like,” she said. “The perfect muscle definition, etc. But healthy now is how strong I feel. It’s a beautiful change, because if you’re strong and confident, it doesn’t matter what muscles are showing. Today I love my shape. My body is the shape it is because it holds my heart.”
She Eats Clean
Collins opened up about her diet to Shape. “I’m a clean eater,” she says. “I love chicken, fish, and vegetables and grains like quinoa, but I don’t eat red meat. I steer clear of processed foods. I’m very farm-to-table; growing up in the English countryside, it was a way of life, not a trend. I also treat myself to the occasional dessert when I’m out with friends. But on the daily, I want to give my body what it needs to be the best version of myself.”
She Cooks Healthy Food
Lily is an avid chef. She tells Shape that she likes to cook her favorite indulgences. “When I splurge, it’s usually on things that I’ve baked, because it’s satisfying physically and emotionally. I’m not gluten-free or vegan, but I love baking things because of the sense of accomplishment I get from creating something that’s yummy and healthy. I make everything from doughnuts to birthday cakes and banana-walnut bread. There was a time when I wouldn’t let myself taste those kinds of foods, let alone make them. I bake from the heart. I put love out there, and it goes right back in.”
She Does Body By Simone
Lily shared some of her favorite workouts in her Shape interview. “What I love most is Body by Simone. It’s a method that incorporates strengthening and toning. I’ve been training privately with a trainer there, and we do isometrics and ballet moves. It’s not CrossFit, but it keeps me on my toes.”
She Takes Rest Days
Lily works out on a regular basis, however, she also makes time for rest. She told Shape that she doesn’t stress if she misses a workout. “Of course, if I’m traveling or tired, I give my body a rest. I used to feel guilty if I skipped a workout in the past, but now it just means life is offering up things that I want to do instead. Those ellipticals will always be there but experiences won’t.”
She Takes Care Of Her Skin
Lily has amazing skin, and she shared some of her tips in her Shape interview. “I’m really quite low-maintenance. I stay hydrated, and I always remove my makeup at the end of the day and slather on sunscreen at the beginning of it. I always carry lip balm. And when I get on a long flight, I take off my makeup and let a hydrating cream sit on my skin through the whole trip. I swear by Lancôme’s Génefique mask [Collins is a Lancôme ambassador]. When you take it off, your complexion is super-radiant. I’m very aware of how important skin care is, but I try not to overdo it.”
She Has Support
Lily shared some of her tips for staying confident and secure in an interview with Byrdie. “I have always loved and relied heavily upon my friends and my mom to stabilize and ground me, whether it’s insecurity with work or how I feel about myself, emotionally or physically. If I feel insecure in any way, shape, or form, I reach out to the people who matter most to me, whether that’s FaceTime, a phone call, or hopefully being able to go out and have coffee or dinner with them. I don’t even need to bring up what I’m feeling, I just need to be around them to make me smile and make me forget about whatever I’m thinking about.”
