Disney Channel Star Sarah Gilman in Workout Gear Says “I Believe in You”

Sarah Gilman is sharing an inspiring message with her followers – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the I Didn’t Do It star shows off her strong body during a hike, while giving a mental health pep talk to her fans. “A big reminder that I believe in you. I got your virtual back. If you’re having a hard day, a day that feels endless and hopeless, know that I’m here and I’ve been there and I’m asking you to see this through. And it might not feel like it’ll get better but give it another day. And then repeat. And keep repeating. Pick something to look forward to. I’ll see you tomorrow, right?” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Reading

Sarah is an avid reader and regularly shares photos from book shops. “Flowers, books, and hikes…ojai,” she captioned a post. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

2. Walking

Sarah loves the outdoors and walks nearly every day. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, 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 led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

3. Coffee

Sarah enjoys the perks of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

4. Running

Sarah is a runner and even competes. “fFinished my first half marathon today in 1:43:14 (hopefully the first of many) !! 295th of 13,080 total. 55th woman of 8,233 total women,” she captioned the post. 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.

5. Hiking

Sarah is also a hiker. 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