Ciara Miller Shares Shows Off Fit Figure "On Island Time"

When Ciara isn’t working out, eating right, raising three kids or recording hit songs, she’s doing something charitable or running a business. So when she takes time to pose in paradise, it’s notable. This weekend Ciara—wife of NFL player Russell Wilson—posted a series of bathing suit photos in front of an infinity pool with an ocean in the background. The caption was a simple wave emoji. How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Ciara 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. This is Her Beauty Routine

“I’ll be honest. I’m a very simple girl. I do wash my face twice a day. I make sure I put on moisturizing sunscreen every day. I like getting microderms from time to time. It’s good to exfoliate your skin. I’m kind of obsessed with seeing blackheads clear out—I’m weird that way. I’d like to believe that a lot of people are like that. More than anything, I wash my face twice a day and moisturize,” she told W Magazine.

2. She Embraced Her Flaws to Feel Confident

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“No, I haven’t always been confident. I’ve definitely had to have self talks because before I was grown up, I was one of those girls where my body developed a bit behind. I was really tall, very muscular. I used to walk with my back hunched over a bit because I was so insecure about being tall. My confidence, as far as me accepting myself physically, kind of happened later for me. Once I got older, I realized it’s actually cool to embrace all of these things that I thought were flaws,” she told W.

3. She Eats a Balanced Breakfast

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Ciara has said she starts the fay off with fiber-packed oatmeal, fruit and maybe a bit of egg. “Steel-cut oats aren't necessarily healthier than rolled or quick oats, however, they may help you stay fuller longer. This is because steel-cut oats are made from whole oat groats, which is what you get from harvesting oats. Because they are minimally processed, they take longer to digest, which means they won't cause your blood sugar levels to spike,” says Eat This, Not That!

4. She Works Out Daily

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"What I learned by having that daily commitment—and it doesn’t mean that I go in the gym every day, because you need to let your body recover—but when I started to become more consistent, I realized how much better I felt, and how much easier my workouts became because it wasn’t so aggressive. That’s game-changing on the body and the mind. I feel like I can conquer the world on the days I work out, and it’s very rewarding," she told People.

5. She Has Done Weight Watchers

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"What's been really helpful with the program is that you get to enjoy yourself. It's not an extreme diet plan. It's not like you can't eat the fun foods that I believe bring us happiness or bring us joy...Being from Atlanta and being a southern girl, I've always loved good food, good flavors and good seasoned food," Ciara told People.

Ciara is keeping things hot on social media! The singer shared a bunch of photos on social media from her JUMP video, showing off her sensational body in a sheer bathing suit. “The Beautiful Shades of US,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the mother and entertrainer maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways Ciara 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 Focuses on Moderation and Balance

Ciara approaches diet with moderation. "All in all, my family does pretty well on making good health choices," she told Eating Well. "We balance the amount of treats in a day, and it's important to me to teach them to be mindful and learn moderation, to establish that foundation early. I do find that level of moderation is best for long-term health and wellness."

2. She Follows the WW Diet

In an Instagram video, Ciara gave fans a glimpse of what she eats in a day while on her WW diet. Meals include crab benedict for breakfast and plantain chips and guacamole for a snack. “When my schedule is crazy, I know I can rely on the @WW app to keep me grounded and feeling my best #wwpartner I love yummy food and @WW allows me to dig into all my favorite meals without feeling restricted. It's all about eating good and feeling good!” she captioned the post.

3. She Drinks a Lot of Water

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Ciara prioritizes hydration. “I literally drink a gallon and a half a day,” she told People. “It’s amazing how you can work out hard all day, but if you don’t eat right you won’t see the results you want to see and if you don’t drink that water you won’t get the results as fast as you want to get them.”

4. She Trains Hard

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Ciara spends a lot of time exercising and has trained with Gunnar Peterson and Decker Davis. Sometimes she works out multiple times a day. An average training session with Peterson starts with a weight lifting session followed by afternoon high-intensity treadmill workouts that alternated with sprints and light jogs. She will follow that with 30 to 45 minutes on the Peloton at night. “I would wake up in the morning, breastfeed, eat a small meal, go train, come back home, pump, eat a small meal, breastfeed, eat lunch, and then go train again,” she told InStyle about how she got into shape after having a baby.

5. She Looks at Health As a “Daily Commitment”

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"What I learned by having that daily commitment—and it doesn’t mean that I go in the gym every day, because you need to let your body recover—but when I started to become more consistent, I realized how much better I felt, and how much easier my workouts became because it wasn’t so aggressive,” Ciara told People. “That’s game-changing on the body and the mind. I feel like I can conquer the world on the days I work out, and it’s very rewarding.”

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1. She Does WW

Ciara is a WW ambassador, recently revealing to InStyle that she is a fan of the program because it enables her to eat the “good food” that she likes. “And when you're able to have those meals, it just brings you joy and it's game-changing,” she said. “I think the discovery that you can enjoy all the good food that's out there is always kind of eye-opening and enlightening for people because typically you think you have to do these extreme plans, where you're basically only eating grass or you're not eating much besides celery and carrots, you know?”

2. She Hydrates

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Ciara makes sure she drinks a ton of water. “I literally drink a gallon and a half a day,” she told People. “It’s amazing how you can work out hard all day, but if you don’t eat right you won’t see the results you want to see and if you don’t drink that water you won’t get the results as fast as you want to get them.”

3. She Trains Like a Boss

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Ciara takes exercise very seriously, training with Gunnar Peterson and Decker Davis in the past and sometimes working out multiple times a day. A typical day for her could involve a weight lifting session with Peterson in the morning followed by afternoon high-intensity treadmill workouts that alternated with sprints and light jogs, and 30 to 45 minutes on the Peloton at night. “I would wake up in the morning, breastfeed, eat a small meal, go train, come back home, pump, eat a small meal, breastfeed, eat lunch, and then go train again,” she told InStyle about how she got back in shape after having a baby.

4. She Has an NFL Star Workout Buddy

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Ciara completes 90-minute workouts with Davis and her NFL star husband Russell Wilson. According to People their workouts involve cross training, Tabata, plyometrics, strength training, and cardio.

5. She Prioritizes Her Heath

Staying healthy is a daily job for Ciara. "What I learned by having that daily commitment—and it doesn’t mean that I go in the gym every day, because you need to let your body recover—but when I started to become more consistent, I realized how much better I felt, and how much easier my workouts became because it wasn’t so aggressive,” she told People. “That’s game-changing on the body and the mind. I feel like I can conquer the world on the days I work out, and it’s very rewarding.”

Singer Ciara loves to hit the beach, and she’s not letting the cold weather and the holiday season stop her. Ciara enjoyed a beach vacation this week, and posted a revealing photo on Instagram. In the photo, Ciara sat on the beach in a yellow bikini, showing off her impressive body. She captioned the photo, “TTO & ☀️ The perfect way to start the week!” Read on to see 5 ways Ciara 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 Dances

As a singer and performer, Ciara has to learn and perfect dances, and she is known for her incredible live performances. She also loves to make dance videos on TikTok, sometimes with her husband, NFL player Russell Wilson.

2. She Does A Boxing Inspired Workout

Ciara tells Shape that her trainer, Gunnar Peterson, likes to do workouts with her that are influenced by boxing, and that hit multiple parts of her body. “Gunnar puts me through an hour-long plyometric cardio circuit that always includes boxing elements. What's amazing is that you're getting three-in-one training: It's hitting your muscles; it's a cardiovascular workout; and it's a mental exercise. You have to be superfocused when you're boxing. After I've done a few rounds, I feel as if I can conquer the world."

3. She Stays Hydrated

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When Ciara wants to lose weight, or is doing an intense training regime, she makes sure to stay hydrated. “I also believe that drinking tons of water and flushing out your system is crucial for training,” she says to Shape. “It really helped me drop the weight. I tell myself that water is my medicine and that to stay well, I have to drink a gallon of it every day."

4. She Resists Temptation

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Ciara says to Shape that she makes sure to eat healthy and can resist temptations.“You know those days when you think you have to have a plate of pasta right now? When I'm trying to be good, I take a minute to ask myself, Do you really need to eat all this crazy stuff? It will still be around if you want it later.'"

5. She Doesn’t Do Any Extreme Diets

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Ciara says to InStyle that she doesn’t like any extreme diets. "I think the discovery that you can enjoy all the good food that's out there is always kind of eye-opening and enlightening for people because typically you think you have to do these extreme plans, where you're basically only eating grass or you're not eating much besides celery and carrots, you know?" She says that she’s a fan of Weight Watchers for this reason.

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1. She Boxes

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In her most recent interview about her health, wellness, and diet secrets, Ciara revealed that she like to fight. “I like boxing when I’m trying to figure things out,” she told Women’s Health in November 2022. “That’s a part of [my] ‘therapy’—exercise.” Fitness boxing offers other health benefits, both mental and physical, “because it constantly requires you to think, change your position, and change your posture," physical therapist Linda Arslanian, director of rehabilitation services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's hospital tells Harvard Health."You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs.”

2. She Does Special Ab Work

“I’ve accepted that my body will never be what it used to be,” Ciara, mother-of-three, tells the publication. “I have diastasis recti, which is when your ab muscles split after birth,” she says. “When I learned this, it was game-changing because you can train wrong for your abs. I had to educate myself on that and learn to retrain my abs.”

3. She Works Out 5 Times a Week Doing Plyometrics, Weights, and Cardio

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Ciara works with a trainer, usually five days a week. “When I train, it’s a combination of plyometric workouts mixed with weights and cardio as well, because I dance. The cardio conditioning is really important for me, especially being here in Denver,” she says. “It’s another beast, with the altitude.”

4. She Cycles

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On the other days, Ciara rides her Peloton. “I love Ally Love. She’s my favorite.” The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, both indoor and out, is a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

5. Her Diet Is All About “Balance”

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“It’s really about balance,” Ciara says about her diet. She usually starts her day with eggs with fruit, a small cup of ice-cold decaf coffee or a frappé. For a mid-morning snack, she will grab a handful of almonds and cashews. For lunch, she likes to eat grilled chicken, broccoli, and a sweet potato. After another small snack, for dinner she will have veggies with seafood.

6. She Hydrates

Ciara drinks a gallon of water a day for hydration. “That’s kind of my flow,” she says. 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.

7. She Gives Herself “Grace”

“I’ve really worked on committing to working out and eating as a lifestyle,” Ciara says about not being too hard on herself with her diet and fitness. “And then I have moments where I give myself grace. I haven’t worked out this week, because I’ve been traveling up and down, taking the kids to school, doing interviews. It’s been so much going on that I’m like, Let’s not stress. But tomorrow, we’re back in, we’re back outside, and we’re back in the gym.”