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GMA's Lara Spencer Rocks Swimsuit Saying "Here we GO OLYMPICS!!!"

“Here we GO OLYMPICS!!! We synchro swam. We kayak crossed. We ponged. And it's finally here!!!"

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Lara Spencer is one of the hosts of ABC’s Good Morning America. The show is preparing to cover The Olympics. Spencer shared some photos on Instagram of herself doing different Olympic sports to advertise the event. She captioned the post, “Here we GO OLYMPICS!!! We synchro swam. We kayak crossed. We ponged. And it's finally here!!! Tune in to @goodmorningamerica today and everyday for our coverage from Paris. @jamesaalongman you ROCK.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Swims

Spencer likes to swim to stay in shape. She talked about this in her Parade interview. “I enjoy swimming laps,” Spencer revealed. “it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter.”

2. She Loves Yoga

Spencer does a lot of different things to stay in shape. She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Parade. Spencer says that her workouts are dependent on the seasons and weather. “I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months,” Spencer revealed. “I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter.”

3. She Believes In Moderation

Spencer also talked about her diet to Parade. “I eat what I want, in moderation,” she said. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that.”

4. She Loves Tennis

Spencer is a big fan of tennis. She tells Parade, “I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it's a sport I can play for the rest of my life.”

5. She Worked Hard After Surgery

[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C1k8DpWRklH/?hl=enIn 2016, Spencer had hip surgery. She talked about her recovery process with Good Morning America. "I’m up to almost a mile a day walking and at physical therapy I ride the bike and do loads of exercises. Again if you have had this surgery or if you have to have a hip replacement or any major surgery, I implore you to please, please do the exercises because that has gotten me really where I am today. I am so hopeful that I will be back with you guys before you know it." expand=1 site_id=26817431]

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GMA's Lara Spencer Rocks Swimsuit Saying "Here we GO OLYMPICS!!!"

“Here we GO OLYMPICS!!! We synchro swam. We kayak crossed. We ponged. And it's finally here!!!"

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Lara Spencer is one of the hosts of ABC’s Good Morning America. The show is preparing to cover The Olympics. Spencer shared some photos on Instagram of herself doing different Olympic sports to advertise the event. She captioned the post, “Here we GO OLYMPICS!!! We synchro swam. We kayak crossed. We ponged. And it's finally here!!! Tune in to @goodmorningamerica today and everyday for our coverage from Paris. @jamesaalongman you ROCK.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Swims

Spencer likes to swim to stay in shape. She talked about this in her Parade interview. “I enjoy swimming laps,” Spencer revealed. “it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter.”

2. She Loves Yoga

Spencer does a lot of different things to stay in shape. She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Parade. Spencer says that her workouts are dependent on the seasons and weather. “I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months,” Spencer revealed. “I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter.”

3. She Believes In Moderation

Spencer also talked about her diet to Parade. “I eat what I want, in moderation,” she said. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that.”

4. She Loves Tennis

Spencer is a big fan of tennis. She tells Parade, “I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it's a sport I can play for the rest of my life.”

5. She Worked Hard After Surgery

[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C1k8DpWRklH/?hl=enIn 2016, Spencer had hip surgery. She talked about her recovery process with Good Morning America. "I’m up to almost a mile a day walking and at physical therapy I ride the bike and do loads of exercises. Again if you have had this surgery or if you have to have a hip replacement or any major surgery, I implore you to please, please do the exercises because that has gotten me really where I am today. I am so hopeful that I will be back with you guys before you know it." expand=1 site_id=26817431]

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Lara Spencer in Swimsuit Says Goodbye to Summer

The ABC host enjoyed the last days of the season.

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Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer is always go-go-go on the show. So it was nice to see her take a moment and appreciate “the good stuff.” “Today the sun officially sets on summer 2021 and fall officially begins,” she captioned some photos from a few days back, “and as I swap out my sundresses for sweaters, I thought I’d post some pictures to remember the good stuff—working from home, getting great family time with my mom, sisters, hubby and kids and just feeling pretty grateful. Ok, now back to work. #greatmemories #summer21” One photo included the star in a swimsuit. Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer 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 Bikini Photos!


1. She Had a Hip Replacement

“I love sports, I love being active, I love challenging myself,” Spencer told ABC. “I was a jock growing up from the time I could walk.” So she was shattered when told she needed a hip replacement. “It was so upsetting,” Spencer said. “I waited for a long time before I did anything about it or told anyone because it sounds like it’s an old person’s problem and I just couldn't believe it.” "It was embarrassing to share and then I realized there is nothing to be embarrassed about," she said. "I have a genetic predisposition for this but if you're athletic and you move, it's happening younger and younger." After the surgery, she said she’s “feeling great.”

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2. She Gravitates Toward Fresh, Clean Foods

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“​​I eat what I want, in moderation. I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that,” she told Parade once.

3. She Swims and Plays Tennis

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“I enjoy swimming laps—it’s a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it’s very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter,” she told Parade.

4. She’s a Fan of These Activities

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“I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter. I am really into paddle boarding at the moment, too. It’s an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water,” she told Parade.

5. She Loves Tennis

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“Last but certainly not least, I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it’s a sport I can play for the rest of my life,” she told Parade.

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Lara Spencer in Bathing Suit Says "Happy Valentine's Day"

Here’s how the host stays in tip-top shape.

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Lara Spencer is wishing her husband, Richard McVey, a happy Valentine’s Day – in her swimsuit! The Good Morning America co-anchor honored her love with an adorable Instagram post. “Happy Valentine’s Day to the sunshine of my life,” she captioned the series of snaps. In most of them, the 52-year-old showed off her fabulous figure in a variety of swimsuits. How does she maintain her fit figure? Read on to see 6 ways Lara Spencer 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. Moderation Is Key

"​​I eat what I want, in moderation,” Lara explained to Parade about how she approaches her diet. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that.”

2. Swim!

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One of Lara’s favorite workouts involves slipping on her swimsuit. "I enjoy swimming laps—it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter," she told Parade.

3. Strike a (Yoga) Pose

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Lara loves doing yoga year-round. "I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter,” she told Parade. "A number of studies have shown that yoga may help reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga can enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being. Yoga might also help you manage your symptoms of depression and anxiety that are due to difficult situations," says the Mayo Clinic.

4. Paddle Board

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Lara is also “really into” another water sport – paddle boarding. “It's an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water," she told Parade. Any kind of cardio is great for you. “The idea of boosting intensity—which can result in greater improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness—is important not only if you're an athlete but also if you're an average, everyday [person] looking to maintain a higher quality of life,” says Martin Gibala, Ph.D., a professor of kinesiology at Canada’s McMaster University. “For a higher health span, not just lifespan. We need to worry about health span, and that's basically optimal physical activity in order to maintain your health.”

5. Play Tennis

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Lara also loves to pick up a racquet. "Last but certainly not least, I play tennis year round,” Lara told Parade. “As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it's a sport I can play for the rest of my life.”

6. Fuel Up in the AM

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for Lara, mostly due to the fact that she gets up so early. She revealed to Shape that she starts her day with cereal and coffee. Since your body is complex factory that’s humming along, you’ve got to compensate your workers to keep them happily working at peak efficiency. That means ensuring a steady supply of food throughout the day—every day. And if you’re eating the right foods—not empty calories or sugary treats—you’ll find that it’s almost impossible to overeat.

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Vanessa Morgan is an actress, best known for her role on the CW drama Riverdale. She also launched her own line of swimwear, and shared an advertisement on Instagram. In it, Morgan posed in a two-piece from the collection, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “The River collection launches this Friday!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vanessa Morgan 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 Encourages Others

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Morgan took part in the “My Scar, My Story” campaign on Instagram. She opened up about why she participated in this to Hidden Remote. “I had a C-section 19 months ago now with my son, River. And, because of that, just my body growing and stretching–having a scar from my C-section–I had to look at my body in a whole different way and I really connected with Gold Bond’s campaign of ‘My Scar, My Story’ where it’s encouraging people to share their real skin stories. Embrace their imperfections, embrace their scars.”

2. She Embraces Herself

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Morgan tells Hidden Remote that she is all about embracing herself. “After I gave birth, my whole mindset changed into ‘What is my definition of beauty?’ and scars are beautiful. I just really started embracing motherhood and that came with embracing who I am and my body regardless of any imperfections. So that’s why this campaign is super important to me and why I’m hoping it’ll encourage other people to share their scar story and their real skin stories.”

3. She Hikes

Morgan spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself hiking. Morgan shared this video of herself and her son hiking in the mountains. She captioned the post, “Happiness. The 90% of my life you don’t see.” Morgan also shared this video of herself hiking through Zion, captioning it, “Highly recommend having a lil adventure out in Zion.”

4. She Swims

Morgan likes to swim to stay in shape. In this set of photos she shared from a vacation on Instagram, she is seen in a pool. Morgan captioned the post, “Paradise is all about perspective, we are always in paradise but there’s something truly magical about grounding/journaling on a white sand beach and releasing whatever no longer serves me into the ocean. 🌊 Forever grateful to be co creating this life. Highly recommend this resort it was stunning and super accommodating if you have lil ones.”

5. She Speaks Out

During the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, Morgan spoke up about how black people are portrayed in the media, and how black characters are portrayed on sitcoms. She sent out this Tweet saying, "Tired of how black people are portrayed in Media, tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people. Tired of us also being used as side kick non dimensional characters to our white leads. Or only used in the ads for diversity but not actually in the show. It starts with the media."

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Lara Spencer in Workout Gear Hits the Tennis Court

“My partner and I like to coordinate our outfits..and our power tools."

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Lara Spencer is a very successful TV host. She’s best known for being one of the hosts of Good Morning America. She was also one of the hosts of The Insider. Spencer recently hit the tennis court with a friend. She shared a photo of the two of them on Instagram recently. Spencer captioned the post, “My partner and I like to coordinate our outfits..and our power tools. Court still a little wet but those puddles.....didn't stand a chance.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Eats Healthy

Spencer makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “I eat what I want, in moderation,” she told Parade. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach.”

2. She Swims

Spencer shared some of her favorite workouts in her interview with Parade. She says that one thing she likes to do is swim. “I enjoy swimming laps—it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter.”

3. She’s Positive

Spencer is all about positivity. “I am a very happy, optimistic person,” she said to Parade. “It is just who I am and always have been. I think that comes from being part of a family that was big on praise for a job well done. My mom and dad always made the most of each day, and taught us (my siblings and me) to do the same. I am a big proponent of always looking at the glass half full, rather than half empty. I think that outlook on life has kept me healthy and happy, both mentally and physically.”

4. She Hikes

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Spencer loves to go on hikes. Sometimes, she likes to take her dogs with her. Spencer shared this photo on Instagram of herself going on a hike with her dogs. She captioned the photo, “Thank you @k9trek for the baby steps your hikes have provided for these two unlikely sisters, connected because we rescued them both--4 years apart. They are growing to love each other with each adventure you take them on. Thank you Ray and Mel!!!!!!”

5. She Plays Tennis

As you can see from her recent Instagram post, Spencer likes to play tennis. She talked about this in her Parade interview. “I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it's a sport I can play for the rest of my life.”

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German Model Leonie Hanne Stuns in Style

From coffee perks to Pilates workouts, learn her daily habits for a balanced lifestyle.

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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.

Coffee

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.

Pilates

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.

At-Home Workouts

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.

Community

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.

Small, Healthy Habits

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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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

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

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“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.

She Goes Snorkeling

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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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

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

Tammy Hebrew is seen using dumbbells.

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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

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

Tammy Hebrew's snack the contains banana and 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.”