Emily DiDonato in Two-Piece Workout Gear Tells You What to Wear

Emily DiDonato is working out with her friends – and flashing her abs. In a new social media post the model shows off her amazing body in Free People Movement exercise clothes while getting her sweat on in a group setting. “Dress for the type of workout you want to have 💪,” she captioned the post. How does the 33-year-old mom approach diet, fitness, and self-care?

1. Coffee

“I love starting my mornings off with an iced oat milk latte,” Emily told WhoWhatWear. She always uses a giant mason jar and glass straw to drink it out of. “Am I the only one who thinks a mason jar makes your coffee taste better?!” she asked. 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.

2. Journaling

“While I sip my latte, I'll write in my Five-Minute Journal,” she continued. She added that “writing in this journal every morning really helped me stay positive and grounded. It's also such a great way to keep track of this amazing chapter in my life!”

3. Strength Training

Emily enjoys exercising at home and is a fan of strength training. “I've been keeping up with my virtual workouts, which I'm really proud of. I lift weights two times a week with my trainer, Daniela Brita (@daniela.wellness). I love a workout that feels challenging, which is why I love working with weights,” she says. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

4. Post-Workout Smoothie

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Emily replenishes her body after a workout with a smoothie. “I always look forward to my post-workout smoothie—it motivates me to get through a workout on those days that I'm just not feeling it. I use spinach, yogurt, organic oats, organic blueberries, 1/2 banana, collagen protein, and hemp hearts to get the perfect texture. This smoothie fills me up until lunch,” she says.

5. Yoga

In her latest video Emily strikes a yoga pose. 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.”