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        7 Weight Loss Tricks From Glenn Close
    Here’s how the 76-year-old star stays so fit. 
By Ferozan MastJul 02, 2023
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Glenn Close is 76 years old with a career spanning over four decades, and is showing absolutely no signs of taking it easy as she approaches 80. The Fatal Attraction star is still keeping busy with work, family, and pets, which begs the question—how exactly does she have the energy? Close still has the svelte physique of her younger self, but admits exercise is not her favorite thing in the world. Here’s how she stays in shape and keeps up with her kids and career at an age when most people would feel justified in taking a step back.
1. Hiking In Montana
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Close enjoys hiking on the land around her home in Bozeman, Montana. “It’s never been easy for me to stay on a strict schedule when I’m not working,” she says. “I could easily sit and read all day long and be totally happy but I feel guilty doing that. But I’m very lucky in that I have some land outside of town, so I can go on long hikes. It’s a blessing to have that.”
2. Home Cooking
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Close likes to cook when she’s with her family. “I try to be very careful with what I cook,” she says. “My daughter is a wonderful cook and is always posting these things. She just posted a lemon turmeric tea cake, which I thought, ‘Oh, my god, that looks great.’ But my comfort food, I guess, has been popcorn, Popsicles and scrambled eggs.”
3. Outdoors Activities
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Close loves any activity where she is outdoors. “Swim in the ocean, bike, play beach boccie, shoe golf,” she once said. The actress also took part in triathlons. "Our family does a lot of triathlons… My whole goal, because I had never done it before, was just to finish. In the swimming portion of the race, I was in the slowest group. I swim with a snorkel, and I was the only one doing that. And as I started swimming, I started losing my breath and I thought, What am I doing? So I took off my snorkel and finished it doing the backstroke. I didn't care how I looked."
4. Yam and Spaghetti Squash
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Some of Close’s favorite foods to stock up on are yams, soup, and spaghetti squash. “The deep orange-yellow color of sweet potatoes tells you that they're high in the antioxidant beta carotene,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Food sources of beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in your body, may help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some cancers. In addition to being an excellent source of vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin B-6 and potassium.” 
5. Walking Her Dog
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Close loves taking her beloved dog Pip for long walks, which are a great way to work out for an outdoors-lover like the actress. “One of the main benefits is that dogs force us to get up and move for routine and regular walks,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A research study found that dog owners more likely report regular physical activity patterns, a healthy diet and ideal blood sugar levels compared to those who do not own dogs. This is beneficial to your heart health because increased physical activity helps strengthen your heart muscles, making it more efficient in pumping blood throughout your body and improving overall heart health.”
6. Horseback Riding
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Close loves horseback riding, even after injuring her wrist during a ride. “It was on [my daughter] Annie’s 14th birthday,” she says. “We were riding together, and I was jumping, and...it was my fault. I didn’t hold the horse back enough, and he took this huge, unexpected leap over a fence, and I lost my seat, and I blew out my wrist. That was the first bone. I’ve broken both ankles [since].”
7. Her Favorite Treats
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Close doesn’t indulge all the time but when she does, she knows exactly what she likes. “Coffee ice cream. I also love Doritos,” she says. “And Oreos. I’m obsessed with Oreos, so I can’t buy them. And it has to be the original; it can’t be Super Stuf, or whatever. They’re actually changing, and I’ve been meaning to write the cookie company. It used to be that to get the chocolate part off, you had to really be good, because it was hard. Now it’s much easier, so I think they’ve changed the ingredients. You take off the chocolate part, then you scrape out the lard with your teeth, and then you put it on your mouth like a communion wafer. Oh, so good. See? My mouth is watering.”
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    Here’s how the 76-year-old star stays so fit. 

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Glenn Close is 76 years old with a career spanning over four decades, and is showing absolutely no signs of taking it easy as she approaches 80. The Fatal Attraction star is still keeping busy with work, family, and pets, which begs the question—how exactly does she have the energy? Close still has the svelte physique of her younger self, but admits exercise is not her favorite thing in the world. Here’s how she stays in shape and keeps up with her kids and career at an age when most people would feel justified in taking a step back.
1. Hiking In Montana
Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Close enjoys hiking on the land around her home in Bozeman, Montana. “It’s never been easy for me to stay on a strict schedule when I’m not working,” she says. “I could easily sit and read all day long and be totally happy but I feel guilty doing that. But I’m very lucky in that I have some land outside of town, so I can go on long hikes. It’s a blessing to have that.”
2. Home Cooking
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Close likes to cook when she’s with her family. “I try to be very careful with what I cook,” she says. “My daughter is a wonderful cook and is always posting these things. She just posted a lemon turmeric tea cake, which I thought, ‘Oh, my god, that looks great.’ But my comfort food, I guess, has been popcorn, Popsicles and scrambled eggs.”
3. Outdoors Activities
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Close loves any activity where she is outdoors. “Swim in the ocean, bike, play beach boccie, shoe golf,” she once said. The actress also took part in triathlons. "Our family does a lot of triathlons… My whole goal, because I had never done it before, was just to finish. In the swimming portion of the race, I was in the slowest group. I swim with a snorkel, and I was the only one doing that. And as I started swimming, I started losing my breath and I thought, What am I doing? So I took off my snorkel and finished it doing the backstroke. I didn't care how I looked."
4. Yam and Spaghetti Squash
Shutterstock
Some of Close’s favorite foods to stock up on are yams, soup, and spaghetti squash. “The deep orange-yellow color of sweet potatoes tells you that they're high in the antioxidant beta carotene,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Food sources of beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in your body, may help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some cancers. In addition to being an excellent source of vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin B-6 and potassium.” 
5. Walking Her Dog
Nina Westervelt/Getty Images
Close loves taking her beloved dog Pip for long walks, which are a great way to work out for an outdoors-lover like the actress. “One of the main benefits is that dogs force us to get up and move for routine and regular walks,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A research study found that dog owners more likely report regular physical activity patterns, a healthy diet and ideal blood sugar levels compared to those who do not own dogs. This is beneficial to your heart health because increased physical activity helps strengthen your heart muscles, making it more efficient in pumping blood throughout your body and improving overall heart health.”
6. Horseback Riding
Cindy Ord/Getty Images
Close loves horseback riding, even after injuring her wrist during a ride. “It was on [my daughter] Annie’s 14th birthday,” she says. “We were riding together, and I was jumping, and...it was my fault. I didn’t hold the horse back enough, and he took this huge, unexpected leap over a fence, and I lost my seat, and I blew out my wrist. That was the first bone. I’ve broken both ankles [since].”
7. Her Favorite Treats
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Close doesn’t indulge all the time but when she does, she knows exactly what she likes. “Coffee ice cream. I also love Doritos,” she says. “And Oreos. I’m obsessed with Oreos, so I can’t buy them. And it has to be the original; it can’t be Super Stuf, or whatever. They’re actually changing, and I’ve been meaning to write the cookie company. It used to be that to get the chocolate part off, you had to really be good, because it was hard. Now it’s much easier, so I think they’ve changed the ingredients. You take off the chocolate part, then you scrape out the lard with your teeth, and then you put it on your mouth like a communion wafer. Oh, so good. See? My mouth is watering.”

        
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    This is how she stays fit at 77.

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By Ferozan MastJun 28, 2023
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Diane Keaton is 77 and thriving. The iconic actress beloved for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and many more is still working out, staying fit, and focusing on how to make her life better. "I've had a lot of independence, and nobody's telling me what to do," she says. "I had a mother who encouraged that and helped me achieve the things I wanted to achieve. I've followed the paths I've wanted to follow. I like redoing houses, I like architecture, I like visuals, I like fashion, I like all of it." Here are 7 ways Keaton takes care of her body and her mind. 
1. Spin Classes
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Keaton takes spin classes, and admits they can be challenging. “It’s rough,” she says. “But at least I’m there. I’m sweating. I think the key here is that you don’t have to be like everybody else. Just do it. Do it the best you can do it. I know in spin class that for 45 minutes, I’m using my body to its fullest. And that’s big.”
2. Plant-Based Diet
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Keaton follows a mostly plant-based diet. “I don’t eat meat, I’m a vegetarian and I’ve been a vegetarian for 25 years and I’ve stopped even eating fish,” she says. “I stopped five years ago. I don’t want to eat something that was an animal. It’s nuts. I think I eat pretty good, I drink red wine, I want to stay healthy, I want to stay active, I want to work, I want to keep in the world of the world, I want to participate, be a member.”
3. Treadmill and Walking
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Keaton makes sure to get her cardio in whenever possible by what she calls “fast walking”.  “I exercise,” she says. “I get on the treadmill by myself at home. I walk all the time, I walk my dog, I do all that.” But she doesn’t run. “I’ll walk really fast to break a sweat,” she says. “One thing is for sure – I don’t run. It’s too hard. But the fast walking does give me a lot of energy to face the day.”
4. Healthy Snacks
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Keaton doesn’t eat meat. “I’m a vegetarian now. I don’t eat meat or fish. I eat eggs and cheese,” she says. “And I do watch what I eat.” Her favorite snacks? “I enjoy a raisin,” she says. “Raisins are good for you and they smell great. [Almonds are my] favorite nut in the world. It’s salty and there’s nothing like it. I don’t like [walnuts] as much, but it’s probably healthier for you.
5. Black Coffee and Supplements Every Day
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Keaton enjoys black coffee every day before taking plenty of supplements. “I get up early, around 6 a.m,” she says. “And then in the remarkable, wonderful mess of life, I go and get coffee. Plain old black coffee. I take the dog, who sleeps with me on top of my bed—she’s a golden retriever and her name is Reggie and she takes up a good portion of the bed—on a walk in the darkness. We walk around the neighborhood; we really enjoy that.”
6. Healthy Habits vs Cosmetic Surgery
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Keaton believes healthy habits are more effective than cosmetic surgery. “Of course I’m going to do the best I can. Given the circumstances. I exercise — I really enjoy my treadmill,” she says. “My hair is now white. It’s better to have light around your face — I think it looks better on older people. Darker hair is not as softening… My feeling is that [with cosmetic surgery] everybody has their hands and their hands are always at the face, so if the hands don’t match the face it’s a little weird. My hands are the hands of the age I am. They’ve been through a lot and they look like it!”
7. Embracing Her Looks
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Keaton has learned to appreciate her looks over the years. “The other day I was looking at trees, and all my life I’ve said I never like sycamores. Well, guess what, I love sycamores now. I love looking at them! All these things are reawakened by the fact that the more you change, the more you see differently,” she says. “And the more you see differently, the more you’re open to different kinds of beauty. I think the more we embrace what our own feelings about beauty are, the more fun it’s going to be for us as we go along.”
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Jane Fonda is considered one of the top diet and fitness gurus in the world. For decades the actress and workout video queen has maintained a fit and healthy figure, and at 85, is still looking sensational in her swimsuit. Over the years she has let a few of her top secrets and weight loss tricks slip out. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 of Jane Fonda’s top weight loss tricks for staying 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. Avoid Fad Diets
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In a 2012 video for BeFiT, Fonda revealed that diets are not, in fact, the key to weight loss. "Most diets focus on weight loss on the scale, and they impose temporary and often unhealthy restrictive behavior," she said. "Unfortunately, this scenario sets us up to fail." She cited research stating that 80% of dieters “will regain all or most of the weight that they lost within two years.” This is why drastic diets are not part of her approach. “Fad diets are the ones promising unrealistic results. You should not try to lose more than two to three pounds per week, max," she said. 
2. Always Eat Breakfast
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You won’t find Fonda on any intermittent fasting plans. "Every morning, commit to starting the day with a nutritious breakfast. People who do so tend to lose weight," she said in the video. "Breakfast, by the way, is the most important meal of the day, and making a good choice there will set you up for success for the rest of the day."
3. Indulge on Occasion
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Fonda says, allow yourself to indulge on occasion. "You don't want to feel deprived," she points out in the video. "You can't sustain that over the long haul. So, if you have a piece of chocolate, it's OK—just don't eat the whole box, or maybe take a longer walk tomorrow."
4. Eat As Plant-Based As Possible
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Fonda eats a healthy, clean diet that is as plant-based as possible. "I eat a fairly healthy diet. I'm not rigid," she dished to Vogue. "I have cut way back on red meat. I've cut back on fish because fish supplies are dwindling. I eat vegetables. I eat salads. I eat fresh food. I'm just careful about what I eat. I don't eat a lot of sugar, except lately I have."
5. When You Overeat, Exercise More
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When Fonda does indulge in "unhealthy" food she will exercise more. "I was in Italy for two and a half months making the sequel to Book Club, and ate gelato and pasta every single day while I was there," she told Vogue. "But I never gained weight. I would get up at six in the morning before the heat hit and walk for an hour, hour and a half, two hours on days when the work permitted me to do that. I walk a lot, and that helps me."
6. Just “Keep Moving”
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Fonda encourages movement. "I have to keep moving, because when you get older, it's more critical than when you're young. You have to keep your body moving," she told Well + Good. "For me, if I don't, not only does my body begin to deteriorate, but so does my mind, and I know that I need those endorphins."
7. Do Cardio and Resistance TRraining
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Mix up your workouts, says Fonda. "It's important to do both cardio (aerobic) as well as resistance exercises. Aerobic activity is the only thing that gets rid of fat from all over your body including the marbled fat deep inside your muscles — dieting alone can't do this," Fonda wrote in a blog post.
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        7 Weight Loss Tricks From Lynda Carter
    Here’s how Wonder Woman stays so fit.

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By Ferozan MastJun 25, 2023
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Lynda Carter is the original Wonder Woman—and at 71 years old, she’s still rocking a strong and toned physique worthy of a superhero. “People are always trying to put me in a box,” she has said. “Either I’m too tall, I’m too pretty, [or] I’m too this … or ‘You’re Wonder Woman,’ or ‘You’re an actress,’ or ‘You’re a singer, so you can’t do that.’ I think that people like to put you down to one line — a synopsis of some kind. And I just don’t pay any attention to it.” Here are 7 ways Carter stays in incredible, age-defying shape.
1. No To Carbs, Yes To Ginger
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Carter avoids starchy carbohydrates, as it leads to unwanted weight gain. “I am off of all bread and eat a tiny bit of pasta; because I just found that if I just go off of it because when I started eating a little bit, I put on pounds,” she says. “I drink a lot of stuff with ginger in it. It seems to help my joints a lot and just basically trying to be healthy and not be a slug and keep my body moving.”
2. Peloton Sessions
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Carter credits her Peloton bike with helping her keep in tip-top shape. “Indoor cycling is a rhythmic and dynamic cardiovascular workout that engages the entire body,” says instructor Ally Love. “By pedaling to the beat, you elevate your heart rate and strengthen your cardiovascular system. Regular cycling sessions can improve endurance, boost circulation, and enhance overall heart health.”
3. Personal Trainer and Jump Rope
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Carter works out with a personal trainer three times a week and enjoys jumping rope. “I fight [age] every step of the way!” she says. For diet, the actress focuses on portion control and not restriction. “I'm a chocolate fiend,” she once admitted. “I was awful last night, but I'm not going to do it again tonight!”
4. Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Carter finds it easier to stay at her ideal healthy weight if she doesn’t keep clothes that enable fat gain. “I put on weight easily, but I've decided never to keep ‘fat clothes’ again,” she says. “They mean that when your jeans don't fit, you move on to your fat clothes and fill them up. When I wore the Wonder Woman outfit, I never thought about my body. I just took it for granted. I don't have a 20-year-old's body any longer. You come to terms with it. It's just gravity, baby.”
5. Rowing On the Potomac
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Carter loves to go rowing, but she always protects her skin. “I’ve stayed out of the sun,” she says. “And I harp the same with my daughter. I have used Purpose soap for years and years, and [did not wear] a lot of makeup. I would always use Coppertone For Faces Only on my hands when I drive and sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreeeeen! I row on the Potomac River, so I also wear athletic wear that has built-in sunscreen, like Coolie. There are several that have really good protection, and some hiking gear that have it as well.”
6. No Alcohol, Ever
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Excessive alcohol intake is notoriously bad for health and weight, and Carter lives a sober life. “I've been in recovery for 27 years,” she says. “And I didn't even start drinking until I was in my mid 20s. It was baffling. I could not understand why I had this compulsion. How could this possibly be that I cannot handle something in my adult life that everyone else can?”
7. Eggs For Breakfast
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Carter enjoys delicious, nutritious eggs for breakfast. “Eggs are a good source of protein (both whites/yolk). They also contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats and are a great source of important nutrients, such as vitamin B6, B12 and vitamin D,” says Kurt Hong, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Keck Medicine of USC. Carter even uses them for skincare benefits. "On Sunday mornings when I make eggs for the family, I'll crack an extra and put just the whites on my face to tighten and ward off any blemishes,” she says.
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        7 Weight Loss Tricks From Julia Roberts
    Here’s what her workouts look like. 

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By Ferozan MastMay 23, 2023
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How does Julia Roberts do it? The actress appears to be aging in reverse, looking better with every year that passes. Not only does she have an enviably toned physique, the superstar is honest about the hard work and discipline it takes to look the way she does. So how exactly does she do it? Here’s how Roberts takes care of her health and appearance, and what she does to be in the best shape of her life.
1. Healthy Breakfast
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Roberts enjoys sourdough toast, eggs, avocado, and blueberries for breakfast. “Prolonged fermentation of sourdough contributes to a significant nutritional and taste transformation,” says Dr. George Place, North Carolina State University. “It makes bread not only tasty but also increases the bioavailability of most vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants of the flour.”
2. Aerobics and Body Work
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Roberts got back into shape after filming 2010 hit movie Eat Pray Love with the help of personal trainer Kathy Kaehler. "Eat Pray Love took her all over the world but when she got back [to California] I helped her get ready for the press tour," according to Kaehler. "We currently do 20 to 40 minutes of step aerobics and up to 40 minutes of body work—lunges, crunches, planks, push-ups—after."
3. Swimming and Running
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Roberts likes to swim laps in her pool or go running as part of her workout routine. “Sometimes we'll listen to music or talk as we exercise, but a lot of the time the kids are watching cartoons in the room," according to Kaehler. "We adjust to the situation."
4. Mindful About Diet
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Roberts is mindful about her food choices, and teaches her children the same. “I feel like if I knew all the things to do [in terms of exercise], I would probably look like I was put together with tape,” she says. “I would just go crazy. So I think, better just to remain calm, drink your water, get your sleep and be joyful. We definitely try to eat mindfully. As I always say to my kids, ‘You have to eat the good stuff to get the good stuff.'”
5. Sunblock Every Day
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Roberts’ ageless complexion is helped by her dedication to sunblock. “On a regular day, I’ll just brush my teeth, wash my face, and apply sunblock,” she says. “I’m a busy mom, and sometimes I just sunblock my kids and run outside and get my nose burned. So I’ve made a stronger effort to take care of myself.”
6. Gluten-Free Diet
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Roberts enjoys a gluten-free diet and organic food whenever possible (although she acknowledges this is not easy for most people). “I’m mainly gluten-free,” she says. “I just try to eat well and be conscious. I go for organic. It’s kind of a bummer that we live in a country where eating healthy food is a luxury.”
7. Skincare Maven
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Roberts is passionate about taking care of her skin, especially on flights. “Before I get on an airplane I pile up on the skincare products," she says. "You couldn’t hug me because I would just slip right away from you."
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Leonie Hanne is living her best life in Thailand – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the German model flaunts her fantastic figure in a $750 Missoni bathing suit while enjoying a boating day in the tropics. “She dreamed of a tropical adventure 🦋,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Stunning,” commented one of her followers. ”So beautiful,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits. 

            
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Leonie enjoys the perks of caffeine. In one of her posts from Thailand, she drinks a cup of coffee at the poolside. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “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.

            
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Leonie does Pilates at the super exclusive London studio Pilates in the Clouds. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress, and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

            
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        Leonie tries to get a workout in daily, preferably in the morning. I still try to get up early to maintain a sense of routine. I start every day with a quick at-home workout and a homemade acai bowl, before starting work on emails and content creation. I’ve been getting really into TikTok lately, it’s funny and keeps me feeling energised!” she told Arcadia. 

            
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It takes a village, according to Leonie. “Community is key! The people you surround yourself with are more important than ever, as we are all trying to find ways to stay connected without being physically present. Speaking to people either on the phone or through social media can shift your mindset and motivation more than ever before,” she says. 

            
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Leonie focuses on maintaining small, healthy habits. “Do something every day that brings you joy. Even if that means having something small to look forward to, like having your favourite snacks around the house or changing into an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself,” she says. 
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        Love Island's Sophie Piper Is Living "Island Life"
    Discover how Love Island beauty Sophie Piper embraces island life with diet, fitness, and self-care tips.

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By Leah GrothJan 21, 2025
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Sophie Piper is embracing island life – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the Love Island beauty shows off her fantastic figure in a swimsuit during a tropical vacation at Kandima Maldives with Josh Ritchie. “Island life,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps taken at the picturesque resort. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

            
                She Doesn't Go Under the Knife
            
            
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Sophie claims she hasn’t gone under the knife. “It’s your own body, you can do what you want to,” she told Grazia, weighing in on the show’s reputation for girls getting work done. “I wouldn’t have surgery myself; I don’t want it. I’ve got such a low pain tolerance as well; I’d be squirming around.”

            
                She Gets Her Steps In
            
            
        
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Sophie loves paddle boarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and cardio. Water sports can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 calories for a female of the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

            
                She Skis
            
            
        
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When Sophie hits the mountains, she throws on a pair of skis. “Ski club,” she captioned a photo. Research has linked downhill skiing to several health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, the prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress, and the occurrence of memory deficits decline. 

            
                She Loves Group Fitness
            
            
        Shutterstock“You’ve got to be body confident,” Sophie told Grazia. One of her favorite sweat methods? Group fitness. “A few gym classes can’t hurt,” she said. 

            
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On her recent Maldives vacation, Sophie and Josh snorkeled in the crystal clear water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning. 
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        Tammy Hembrow is "More Motivated Than Ever"
    Join her challenges for workouts, meal tracking, and more for a healthier lifestyle.

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By Anna BechtelJan 21, 2025
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Tammy Hembrow is a fitness influencer and expert. She has her own app, called Tammy Fit. Hembrow has a lot of challenges on her app. Recently, she advertised a challenge with a workout video on Instagram. Hembrow captioned the post, “We are 3 days into our first @tammyfitapp challenge of the year & I am more motivated than everrrrr. (Sign ups are still open if you haven’t joined yet - there’s still time to catch up!! - link in bio). Soooo happy seeing so many of my girlies (and guys) in this challenge doing it with me!! And I CANNOT wait to see everyone’s results at the end of the 8 weeks. We got thissss 💪🏼”

            
                She Does Pulldowns
            
            
        
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Hembrow is seen doing pulldowns in her Instagram video. Piedmont reports that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

            
                She Lifts Weights
            
            
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Hembrow is seen doing a lot of exercises with weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

            
                She Tracks Her Meals
            
            
        
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Hembrow likes to track her meals on her app. She talked about the benefits of this in the caption of this “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. “Make sure to take advantage of the calorie/macro tracking features in the @tammyfitapp during this challenge guys. It can be really helpful in reaching specific goals quicker. And it also can help educate you on your food choices when it comes to nutrition, ratios, hidden calories, overeating or under eating etc. honestly I’d recommend any beginner try it out just to get a good feel for how you’re fuelling your body!! I feel like when people think of ‘meal tracking’ it can be seen as something that seems restrictive or something only bodybuilders do. When in reality it can be such a helpful tool and you can learn things that will actually encourage long term habits 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

            
                She Loves Bananas
            
            
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Hembrow is seen enjoying bananas in her “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic states that bananas have a lot of benefits. “A single medium-sized banana offers about 32 mg of the mineral magnesium, which fulfills around 8% to 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Magnesium is involved in many processes in your body, including: Blood pressure. Blood sugar levels. Building proteins. Maintaining bone. Muscle function. Nerve function.”

            
                She Loves Cottage Cheese
            
            
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Hembrow is seen enjoying her bananas with cottage cheese in the previous Instagram video. Cottage cheese is very healthy. UCLA Health reports, “Cottage cheese’s protein content and low calories make it an ideal food for weight management. Research shows that whether you are trying to lose weight or reduce your risk of overweight or obesity, eating a high-protein diet can help you feel full and satisfied for longer.”
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