Gal Gadot in Bikini Visits the “Desert” with Her “Favorite People”
Gal Gadot is heating up the desert in her bikini. In a new social media post, the Wonder Woman star shows off her flawless figure in a skimpy swimsuit while vacationing with friends. “Desert with 3 of my favorite people. Happy birthday @yaelgoldmanpfeffer & @rotemsela1 We love you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the star, 40, look half her age? Here are her top diet and fitness habits.
Hydration
Gal is all about hydration. “I wake up and drink water like a camel,” she explained to Shape. “I have a full, chilled bottle of Smartwater + Clarity before coffee or anything else.” How much water should you be drinking? While it depends on a few factors, including height, weight, and activity level, according to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.
Mediterranean Diet
Gal sticks to the tried and true Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest ways of eating according to experts. “Since I’m from the Middle East, I’m very much all about the Mediterranean diet,” she recently told Good Housekeeping. Fresh veggies, olive oil, lean protein, and fruits make up the core of her diet. “I look at food as fuel, and I want to give the best to my body so I try to eat healthy on most days.”
No Deprivation
Gadot pays attention to portion size but eats what she wants. “I try to eat healthy yet balanced. I don’t like to deprive myself of anything. I believe in balance in everything, by the way,” she told Good Housekeeping. “I love to cook, and I’ve always been a foodie.”
Daily Exercise
Gal also sweats daily. Her workout of choice? Interval training. “I try to get to it every day, but sometimes it’s more like three to four times a week,” she said. “The upside down,” she captioned a recent Instagram snap of herself doing a handstand during one of her workout sessions.
Strength Training
She is also into strength training. “I feel so much better now. When you feel strong, it changes everything — your posture, the way you walk. I look at photos from five years ago and think, Whoa, I was too skinny. It’s not cool,” Gal told Glamour after packing on 17 pounds of “all muscle” to play Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Self-Care
Gal prioritizes self-care. “Wellness is such an essential part of my life because the better I feel, the better I look, the better I am,” Gal told Shape. Meditation on the Headspace app is one of her daily practices. “It’s quick, it’s easy to use, and it really helps me feel present,” she said. “That and getting enough quality sleep are the keys for me.”
Yoga
Gal also enjoys yoga, showing off her moves in this video. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
