Fitness model, educator, and nutrition guru, Carol Saraiva, makes it her mission to help other women reach their fitness goal, aiming to inspire her 1.5 million followers on Instagram. âLe Morne đđŽđ #Mauritius đČđșBikini @pajaris It has golden stones, very perfect,â she said on Instagram (translated to english), on photos of her posing by the pool in Le Morne Beach, Island of Mauritius. Hereâs how Carol stays healthy and fit.
1. She eats protein
She finds a way to sneak plenty of protein into her diet, and that includes her drinks. âCoffee, milk, 1 scoop of 100% whey @maxtitaniumsuplementosnew flavor of dulce de leche, mix well and that's it!!! Your most perfect post-workout meal of your life is ready,â she said on Instagram (translated to english).
2. Sheâs dedicated
Sheâs dedicated to her fitness goals, getting herself in the best shape possible and maintaining it. âWhen dedication pays off đȘđŒ and did you like my blonde version again?? #abs #fitnessmotivation #gym,â she said on Instagram (translated to english) on a photo of her posing in the gym.
3. She readjusts
She took the time she needed and gave herself grace, bouncing back after pregnancy. âPatience is key on this journey back. Fitness achievements, both in diet and training, do not happen overnight. It is a process of evolution. Each workout, each balanced meal, is a step forward. You need to respect this time, honor what your body has already done and trust that, with dedication and consistency, the results will come. So, don't rush. Give yourself the space and time to blossom again, knowing that every effort counts and that, with self-love and persistence, you can achieve your goals,â she said on Instagram (translated to english).
4. She does cardio
She does plenty of cardio to keep herself in incredible shape, feeling strong and healthy. âFrom stories to feed... I started a diet and added cardio for 30 minutes 5 times a week, I think it started to give results đȘđŒâșïž,â she said on Instagram (translated to english) on a photo of her at the gym. According to the Cleveland Clinic, âcardio exercise can help protect your brain as you grow older. One study reported that physical activity may reduce dementia risk, no matter what age you are.â
5. She works her glutes
She weight trains and works her glutes. âPrepare the print of my workout today to destroy the glutes đ„đȘđŒPre-exhausted in Pelvic elevation 4 sets with load progression, 15 12 10 8 (holding 2s at the top), sumo deadlift with load progression, 12 10 10 8, deep with dumbbells 3 sets of 12 each, unilateral leg 3 sets of 12 each, abduction 4 sets of 10 + 10 (drop set), [and] 4 supports on the machine 3 sets of 12,â she said on Instagram (translated to english).