Gisele Bündchen In Workout Gear Is "Reconnecting With the Essentials"

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is taking a moment to slow down and appreciate the important things in life. Bündchen, 43, shared a picture of herself wearing a white t-shirt and gray leggings, enjoying some quiet mindfulness while perched on a rock against a beautiful hilly background. “Reconnecting with the essentials,” she captioned the post. “You give me inspiration to learn how to relax and enjoy the world around us,” a friend commented. Here’s what Bündchen’s health and wellness regimen looks like.

1. She Loves Jiu-Jitsu

Bündchen is passionate about jiu-jitsu. “Here I think, ‘Oh, I’m going to just learn self-defense because I want to make sure my kids can protect themselves when they’re out in the world,’ but then I learned with the brothers the philosophy and the lifestyle, the whole value system, which was amazing,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “It was almost everything I lived in my life, the way I believed in courage and honesty and all the things I found to be important in my value system and have been guiding me in my life. They were never organized, and now they have a container.”

2. Bündchen’s Cookbook

Bündchen is passionate about food, which is why she wrote Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body & Feed Your Soul. The model used to be vegan, but now eats minimal amounts of carefully sourced meat. “I can offer some things I’ve learned and that have helped me and my family,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I’m just a mom who has a very busy life, and I think a lot of women can relate to that.”

3. Meditation Every Day

Bündchen starts her day with meditation. “Once you wake up, have a moment to just sit in silence and meditate. And if you don’t want to meditate, just kind of take some deep breaths and get into your body, ground [yourself], if you can do a little meditation that [is] amazing,” she told Sports Illustrated Lifestyle. “I think that just sets my day. Like if I have that moment [of peace], I almost feel like I can always go back to it. When things get really hectic outside, I can go back to my center really quickly, I can plug in back to that feeling.”

4. Outdoorsy Type

Bündchen is happiness in nature. “I grew up in a small town in the countryside of Brazil, and I have always loved being surrounded by nature,” she told Origin Magazine. “Nature is where I feel most comfortable; it’s where I find my balance. I would like my kids and all future generations to have the chance to experience nature as I did.”

5. It Takes Discipline

Bündchen knows she is privileged to have access to good nutritious food, and to have time to meditate. “It takes discipline to meditate, to exercise,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “You’re the one who is going to reap the benefits. But still, it takes a bigger effort. But food is a necessity.”

Gisele Bündchen is living her best life and she believes you can manifest yours, as well. The 41-year-old supermodel shared a gorgeous photo of herself, splashing in the water of a beach. "Miracles start to happen when you give energy to your dreams rather than your fears," she captioned it, adding directives about how you, too, can make your dreams a reality. (She also wrote the message in Spanish.) What is her advice to fans and what other ways does she prioritize self-care? Read on for Gisele’s inspirational message and 5 other ways she takes care of herself 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. “Give Energy to Your Dreams”

Gisele wrote in full: "Miracles start to happen when you give energy to your dreams rather than your fears.

Every day is a new day—a new opportunity for change, a chance to put aside our fears and focus our energy on what we want to create. We can manifest anything we put our minds to!

With every step, every thought, every action, and every feeling, we create our own reality. So let’s remember to focus our energy on our dreams, and the lives we want to be living, and work to make them happen!✨✨✨

Os milagres acontecem quando você dá mais energia aos seus sonhos do que aos seus medos.

Todo dia é um novo dia - uma nova oportunidade de mudança, uma chance de deixar de lado nossos medos e concentrar nossa energia no que queremos criar. Podemos manifestar qualquer coisa que colocarmos em nossas mentes!

A cada passo, a cada pensamento, a cada ação e a cada sentimento, criamos nossa própria realidade. Então, vamos nos lembrar de focar nossa energia em nossos sonhos e na vida que queremos viver, e trabalhar para que eles aconteçam! #equinocio #happyequinox"

2. “We Need to Remember to Pause and Calm Our Minds”

In another inspirational message earlier this year, Gisele wrote: “2021 taught me so many things. Sometimes I felt like I was surfing in the middle of the ocean. Anyone who surfs knows you sometimes lose your balance and fall and go under. You swim to the surface for air, and then another wave bashes your head, and pulls you under the surface before you get a chance to take a breath. You can give in to despair and panic--you will run out of air, or drown!-- or you can choose hope, and stay calm, and let your body relax until the wave has passed and the water is calmer,” Gisele wrote in her lengthy Instagram post. “The challenges of life are the same. We all have to face them. Sometimes it seems we’ve survived one challenge only to find another one waiting to test us again. Just like with surfing, we need to remember to pause and calm our minds and relax our bodies, remembering that everything passes, and we can always re-emerge from difficult times and get the air we need before taking on the next wave,” she continued. “Caio Fernando Abreu, said, ‘Nothing lasts forever, neither pain nor joy. Everything in life is learning. Everything in life surpasses itself.’ It is with this certainty, as an eternal apprentice and with a heart full of gratitude, that I begin 2022 ready to continue experiencing everything life is waiting to teach me. Much love and light for all of us. Amen.”

3. She Meditates

Gisele loves meditating. “Meditation has been an incredible gift in my life. Just 10 minutes of practice a day can change your day--and creating a regular meditation practice can change your life. It has transformed mine! If meditation is challenging for you, perhaps you can start off with a guided meditation, or with some nature sounds, or mantras. Whatever works best for you,” she wrote in a recent post.

4. She Does Yoga

Gisele maintains that yoga has helped her connect with her inner self. “Many years ago, after going through one of the most difficult times in my life, I immersed myself in the very deep process of getting to know myself better.” She claims that with yoga, she “came out of that period stronger and happier.” She continued in the Instagram post, “and knowing that no matter how difficult challenges appear in the moment, they always bring with them an opportunity for transformation.”

5. Her Diet Is Mostly Plant-Based Foods

Gisele eats primarily plant-based, as does her husband, Tom Brady, and their children. "At our house, we try to eat organic foods that are in season and locally grown," she told Marie Claire. "We believe that by buying locally, we'll have a better chance at getting foods that are fresh and also support local farmers. We eat mostly a plant-based diet."

6. She Stays Active Outdoors

Gisele loves being connected with nature. "I love any type of exercise that I can do outdoors; horseback riding, biking, and skiing are some of my favorite ways to stay active and connect with nature," told Marie Claire. "Not only do these activities help me stay in shape, but they help in giving me clarity and perspective. Being active fuels my body, mind, and soul. It just makes me happy."

7. Her Approach to Health Is All About Moderation

“I’m not super strict and believe everything is OK in moderation,” Gisele confessed to Marie Claire. Her weakness? “My ultimate guilty pleasure is dark chocolate." "Chocolate and its main ingredient, cocoa, appear to reduce risk factors for heart disease. Flavanols in cocoa beans have antioxidant effects that reduce cell damage implicated in heart disease. Flavanols — more prevalent in dark chocolate than in milk chocolate — may also help lower blood pressure and improve vascular function," says the Mayo Clinic.

Gisele Bündchen is getting her energy back in Brazil, in her swimsuit! The Brazilian supermodel is back in her home country with her children for the holidays, spending time in her bathing suit at the beach. “Recharging with my little ones in the country of my ❤️!” she captioned one of her most recent Instagram posts. How does the iconic poser keep herself looking forever young? Read on to see 6 ways Gisele 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 Is “Constantly Moving Her Body”

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Gisele maintains a very active lifestyle. “Gisele is more of an athlete than a model,” Nonna Gleyzer, a Pilates instructor in Beverly Hills, Ca, who has been training her for several years, reveals to Everyday Health. “She is the most physically active person I know and is constantly moving her body.”

2. She Drinks Hot Water with Lemon

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Gisele starts every day with hot water and lemon, a “detoxifying” beverage that is great for the immune system, as it is packed with vitamin C, says Gleyzwer. Should you drink water before eating your first meal? According to one small randomized controlled trial published in the journal Obesity, it may promote weight loss. Researchers found that individuals who drank water before eating low-calorie meals lost 44 percent more weight over a 12-week period than those who followed the low-calorie diet alone.

3. She Hydrates

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Gisele also prioritizes hydration. In addition to drinking water, she “loves coconut water,” says Gleyzer. “She drinks it from real coconuts.” 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.

4. She Eats a Mostly Plant-Based Diet

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Gisele told Marie Claire that her diet is a healthier version of the traditional 80/20 diet. She eats mostly organically grown fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes 80 percent of the time and grass-fed, organic, antibiotic- and hormone-free lean meats and wild-caught fish or seafood the remainder. "At our house, we try to eat organic foods that are in season and locally grown," she added. "We believe that by buying locally, we'll have a better chance at getting foods that are fresh and also support local farmers. We eat mostly a plant-based diet."

5. She Meditates

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Gisele also takes care of her mental health. “Meditation has been an incredible gift in my life. Just 10 minutes of practice a day can change your day--and creating a regular meditation practice can change your life,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “It has transformed mine! If meditation is challenging for you, perhaps you can start off with a guided meditation, or with some nature sounds, or mantras. Whatever works best for you.”

6. She Does Yoga

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Gisele also does yoga for her body and mind. “Many years ago, after going through one of the most difficult times in my life, I immersed myself in the very deep process of getting to know myself better,” she wrote on Instagram. She added that as a result of her practice, she “came out of that period stronger and happier, and knowing that no matter how difficult challenges appear in the moment, they always bring with them an opportunity for transformation.

7. She Likes Exercising Outdoors

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"I love any type of exercise that I can do outdoors; horseback riding, biking, and skiing are some of my favorite ways to stay active and connect with nature," Gisele told Marie Claire. "Not only do these activities help me stay in shape, but they help in giving me clarity and perspective. Being active fuels my body, mind, and soul. It just makes me happy."

8. She Cheats

Gisele cheats on occasion. “I’m not super strict and believe everything is OK in moderation,” she told Marie Claire. “My ultimate guilty pleasure is dark chocolate.” Dark chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help protect your body from damage caused by free radicals. Some studies have suggested that consuming dark chocolate may have a number of health benefits, including:

1. Improved cardiovascular health: Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, which are plant-based compounds that have been shown to have a positive effect on heart health. Some studies have found that consuming dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
2. Better brain function: The flavonoids in dark chocolate may also improve brain function, including increasing blood flow to the brain and improving cognitive function.
3. Increased insulin sensitivity: Some research has suggested that consuming dark chocolate may improve insulin sensitivity, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Gisele Bündchen is one of the most iconic and gorgeous supermodels of all time. She recently celebrated her birthday, and she still looks incredible. (She turned 42 on July 20th.) In a recent Instagram post, Bündchen posed on the beach at sunset. She captioned the photo, “Thank you for the love and birthday wishes! My heart is filled with gratitude! Sending you all so much love!” Read on to see 5 ways Gisele Bündchen 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 Eats Organic, Local Food

Bündchen tells Marie Claire that she makes sure her family eats healthy. She says that she likes to buy food from local places, and organic food. "At our house, we try to eat organic foods that are in season and locally grown," she says. "We believe that by buying locally, we'll have a better chance at getting foods that are fresh and also support local farmers.”

2. She Eats Plant-Based

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In addition to eating organic food, Bündchen and her family also follow another popular lifestyle. “We eat mostly a plant-based diet,” she revealed to Marie Claire. According to Harvard Health, plant-based and similar diets have a lot of benefits. “Vegetarian diets have also been shown to support health, including a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and increased longevity. Plant-based diets offer all the necessary protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals for optimal health, and are often higher in fiber and phytonutrients.”

3. She Goes Outside

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Bündchen loves to spend time outside. She loves to do different outdoor activities. "I love any type of exercise that I can do outdoors; horseback riding, biking, and skiing are some of my favorite ways to stay active and connect with nature," she told Marie Claire. "Not only do these activities help me stay in shape, but they help in giving me clarity and perspective. Being active fuels my body, mind, and soul. It just makes me happy."

4. She Practices Yoga

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Bündchen is open about her love of yoga. She posts several photos of herself doing different poses on Instagram. She wrote about the impact yoga has had on her life in her autobiography. "I can be in a state of meditation while I practice,” she wrote. “Whether it involves music or mantras or breath work or meditation, [yoga is] a powerful beautiful spiritual practice. Yoga gave me back my life."

5. She Does Jiu-Jitsu

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Bündchen is a fan of practicing self-defense. She revealed on Instagram that she is learning jiu-jitsu, and posted videos of herself sparring with a trainer. “I feel stronger, more confident and empowered since I started practicing self-defense,” she wrote. “I feel it’s an important skill for all, but especially for us women.”

Lindsey Vonn is getting her sweat on – and flaunting her fit figure. In a new social media post the skier shows off her amazing body in a two-piece workout look while executing a workout at the gym. “Back on my @redbull grind and man, it feels good! Getting as strong as I can… think I might have a plan for the knee, but first I need to get,” she captioned the Instagram Reel. What exercises are helping her get strong and what other health habits does she practice? Here is everything you need to know.

1. Here Is Her Latest Workout

According to Kendra Gamble, HIT Fitness Training, Huntingdon Valley, PA, NPTI Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant, Lindsey’s workout includes:

• Single leg hip thrust
• Standing abduction machine (can be done with a band)
• Lying hamstring curl
• Inverted row
• *Back extension
• *Side plank hip adduction
• TRX push up

2. She’s Training to Be “Lean and Fit” with Weight Training

Lindsey admits she has gotten "a lot leaner" after retiring from skiing. "I used to do things that were so sport specific, so I had to be bigger," she told New York Post's Alexa magazine. "But everyone is like, 'Oh my God, you're in the best shape of your life.' It's like — yes and no. I'm not training for my sport anymore, I am training to be lean and fit,” she said. She has dramatically decreased her body fat with the help of trainer Gunnar Peterson. "Different training. Different diet. Crazy!" Her workouts are no joke, and she trains three to four times a week. "Whatever you like doing is what you should be doing," she told Women’s Health. Her workouts are a combo of strength and weight training, using a lot of weighted balls, battle ropes, lifts, squats. You can check out another one of her workouts here

3. She Also Does Two Cardio Workouts a Week

Lindsey supplements her weight and strength training with two cardio workouts a week, but you won’t find her running on the treadmill. "I have a doctor's note that says I should never run again in my life, and I'm okay with that," she says. Instead she cycles or surfs.

4. She Also Walks After Dinner

"I have to go outside and walk the glucose off with my dog," Lindsey says about her post-dinner strolls. According to science, you should too. 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.

5. Her Diet Is “Clean”

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Lindsey no longer follows her “ski season” diet of “a lot of protein and carbs,” she told People. Phil Goglia revamped her diet when she retired, and it now involves a lot of water, eating clean food, and timing her meals. “I try not to eat too much in the morning before I work out,” she told Women’s Health. Post-workout Lindsey eats “egg white omelets with broccoli, chicken, and pepper, and stuff like that.” For lunch, she might have chicken or salmon with kale or cabbage. For dinner, her plate is filled with a mix of protein and veggies – like chicken salad with avocado or a zucchini pasta with bolognese meat sauce. Almonds, kiwis, and blueberries are go-to snacks. Overall she tries to eat a lot of plant-based foods. “Listen, the kitchen can be intimidating to anyone. But I’m here to tell you: You can do it. And with the new year, let’s do it better, together. I’ve got 14 places to help you start eating more plant-based foods,” she captioned a recent post, suggesting the Just Egg cookbook to her followers.