Ex-WWE Star Eva Marie in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Training Hard"

Eva Marie was a beloved star in the WWE. She also appeared on the E! Network reality series, Total Divas. In 2019, she competed on the second season of Celebrity Big Brother. Marie recently shared a photo on Instagram of herself training in the gym. In it, she wore a pink two-piece. She captioned the post, “Training hard for bikini season.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Eva Marie stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Eats Healthy

Marie shared her diet secrets in an interview with GQ. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy. “It depends, because sometimes I practice intermittent fasting, in which case I won’t have my first meal until around two in the afternoon. If I'm not doing that, though, I’ll wake up and have a protein shake or a veggie egg white omelet. The rest of the day is pretty much salad and grilled chicken. I really love fruit, too, because I have a sweet tooth. I wish that I didn’t, but fruit helps me deal with it.

2. She Does Quick, Intense Workouts

Marie tells GQ that she has changed her workouts. “In WWE, I focused more on Olympic lifting. I had to make sure that I was physically able to lift another human being at all times. Now, I’m going for a different, leaner look. High-intensity interval training and Tabata workouts are really good for me, because they prevent me from getting bored, and don't require me to be in the gym for two hours. I can get in, do what I need to do, and get out.

3. She Doesn’t Stress About Her Diet

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Marie doesn’t put a lot of pressure on herself to eat healthy. “At first, I tried things like inputting fat and carbohydrate and protein grams into my phone, but that really just stressed me out,” she told GQ. “I was thinking way too much— when all of a sudden, my fats were too high, or I had eaten too many carbs, or my calories had exceeded the number I had in mind for the day. Once I started to take away the pressure to hit an exact amount and instead focused on rough estimates, it started to become less stressful.”

4. She Does Cardio

Marie loves to do cardio workouts. She talked about this in her Day In The Life interview with Ryderwear. “I will always do some sort of cardio, whether that’s walking, boxing, jumping rope, or going on a run. Health and fitness is super important to me, not only from being an athlete my entire life, but I also truly believe health is wealth. If I'm not healthy then I can’t do all the things I love. Right now I’m intermittent fasting which means I fast for 16 hours and then eat during my eight hour window, so I usually don’t have my first meal till 1:00pm.”

5. She Eats Healthy Snacks

Marie makes sure to eat healthy snacks. She shared her favorites in her Ryderwear interview. “I love a protein shake around this time. It keeps me full until dinner and I can get the extra energy to keep going with the rest of the day. Of course, it also helps aid with recovery after my workout. I also snack on fruit throughout the day too.”

Former WWE star Lacey Evans (real name Macey Estrella) is sharing the wisdom she wants to impress on her daughters as they grow up. Evans, 34, shared a picture of herself wearing pink workout gear, flexing an impressive bicep for her gym selfie. “Whatever they become… strength will play a big role. Strength to hold their own. Strength to find the courage to chase their dreams no matter how big they may seem. Strength to live life EXACTLY how they want to.... Unapologetically. If I leave them with anything, I pray it's strength. 💪#MyGirls #Strength #LimitlessLadies,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the busy mom stays fit, strong, and focused.

1. Tough Cookie

Evans is proud of being tough and strong. “I have dirt bikes and four wheelers,” she told FACES Magazine. “I can fish, then cook and clean everything I’ve caught. I put food on the table for my family. So you wouldn’t see the lady of WWE getting down and dirty with the four wheelers and catching food out of the river. That’s where it’s different. Obviously I was a US Marine, I can bake a pie just as good as I can fire a weapon. I’ll kick my high heels off and throw on a pair of boots in a minute.”

2. Giving Back

Evans loves using her platform to shine a light on important causes. “But so much of me has always wanted to do more for people on a more passionate and personal level that I really can't do while I'm being a character or a WWE performer,” she told The Sportster. “WWE partners with so many different programs that give back to people, from Be A Star to Hire Heroes to the USO, and I've gotten to step out of what I've been hired to do as a sports entertainer and step into many roles that give back to people.”

3. Discipline and Grit

Evans says her background in the Marine Corps was the perfect foundation for professional wrestling. “Between getting contacted by WWE and them offering me a tryout, to quickly being signed with the company, I was completely oblivious to what I was about to endure,” she told FACES Magazine. “But the US Marine Corps teaches you discipline, drive, initiative and grit. It teaches you to push through, adapt and overcome any situation no matter how stressful. Being a sports entertainer you have to be confident, and hard working. There are long nights and days, lots of fights, and you have to be ready physically, mentally and emotionally. The Marine Corps really set me up for that.”

4. Juggling Work and Home Life

Evans juggles the responsibilities of her family with work. “When I got in this company, I was a mother,” she told The Sportster. “My daughter goes on the road with me, she travels the road with me and I homeschool her. So, it's definitely a balancing act. I try to figure out a way to make sure my family is taken care of mentally, physically, emotionally while also doing the job of an entertainer.”

5. Advice For Wannabe Wrestlers

Evans has good advice for anyone who wants to make it in wrestling. “Don’t give up,” she told FACES Magazine. “Make sure that no matter what happens in your life, good or bad, that you make a plan. A lot of people when they’re going through hard times, they fail to plan. One minute your bills are paid and you’re doing ok, and the next minute it all catches up to you. No matter how good or bad your life is going, as long as you wake up and wash your face and write down a plan and work towards that plan, no matter how big or small. Don’t look at the bigger picture.”

Candice LeRae is an accomplished professional wrestler known for her work with WWE, particularly in SmackDown events. She’s making a name for herself in the wrestling world, separate from her husband, fellow wrestler Johnny Gargano. LeRae’s recent appearance in a SmackDown event was promoted by USA Network on Instagram with the caption, "From sweet to evil, Candice LeRae finds The Way back home to USA Network, along with #SmackDown, on September 13!" Throughout her career, LeRae has embraced every opportunity to excel in the ring, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone. As she continues to climb the ranks, LeRae is determined to be more than just a famous wrestler’s wife—she's on a mission to inspire others and become a role model for young girls. Here’s a glimpse into her fitness, career goals, and motivations.

1. She Takes Opportunities

In an interview on WWE’s website, LeRae shared her career goals. “My childhood dream was to be a WWE Superstar. Now that I am living that dream, I am discovering there is a whole new world of opportunity here in NXT. I have pushed myself to do things in the ring and in the gym that I used to be afraid to do or was uncomfortable with. I want to seize every opportunity NXT has to offer me, and when I do, I want to be ready for them. Being here has sparked something special in me to push me to the next level.”

2. She Wants To Make A Name For Herself

Since LeRae is married to a fellow wrestler, Johnny Gargano, she wants to make a name for herself. “It puts this added pressure on me because I don’t want to be an embarrassment to Johnny,” she told WWE. “Plus, my husband worked so hard for his name, and I absolutely refuse to ride his coattails. I know I have a challenge in proving to the fans and my peers that I belong here too. I want to make a name for myself here in NXT because of my own work and not because of who my husband is.”

3. She Wants To Be A Role Model

LeRae tells WWE that she wants to be a role model for young girls. “I have four nieces, and it is extremely important to me to be a good example for them. That isn’t limited to just making good life choices, but to also teaching them the importance of dreams. When I started to believe in myself and worked harder than ever before, I achieved my dream. I don’t ever want my nieces to doubt themselves. I never want them to think they can’t live their dreams. This quest for the NXT Women’s Championship is an absolute fairytale for me, and I will stop at nothing until I have my happily ever after.”

4. She Works Hard

LeRae is a hard worker, and shared where she gets this from with WWE. “My parents worked extremely hard to give my two brothers and I everything they could. Their work ethic was certainly something that stuck out to me. My family — including aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc. — has always been extremely close. I grew up constantly outnumbered by boys in my family.”

5. She Wrestles

Wrestling is the main way LeRae stays fit. According to FloWrestling, the sport is very beneficial. “Wrestling also teaches valuable physical discipline. Wrestlers learn from challenging one-on-one struggles against an opponent and also develop an awareness of diet and nutrition through the process of making weight. While not all wrestlers and coaches approach weight loss in healthy ways, when done correctly, this can teach a physical life skill that many young athletes may never learn.”