Heidi Klum Stays Slim Using These Exact Tips

Heidi Klum is a lot of things. She’s a model, best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s a host and TV personality, known for Project Runway, Germany’s Next Top Model, Making The Cut, and America’s Got Talent. And she’s a designer, releasing her own lines of activewear and lingerie. Klum recently shared some new swimsuit posts on Instagram. In a video, she danced in her home. In a set of photos, she posed on rocks by the ocean. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Cooks Healthy Meals

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Klum talked about some of her health secrets in an interview with Buro247. She says that she likes to cook healthy meals with her family. “Every day we cook something different; we cook fresh everyday so it's hard to say a go-to when you cook for a family - you know I have four kids. Like, Mondays I'll have meatballs with pasta and vegetables - there's always a vegetable - or we have fish with green beans and mashed potatoes and then we have schnitzel with broccoli and spaghetti squash. Every day is something different. It's not like salad and a piece of chicken every day - my kids would really not appreciate that.”

2. She Eats Healthy

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Klum tells Buro247 that while she doesn’t like to diet, she makes sure to eat healthy. “It's never really about the amounts; it's what you eat. I think a lot of people think in order to look fit you can't really eat anything. I eat quite a lot; I just eat the right things. You just have to be focused and determined not to eat all the bad things. A lot of the time it's not worth it - you know you stuff yourself with all these extra calories that you know you don't need. I mean, if it was a yummy pavlova or ice-cream I would want it, but there are certain things you can cut out.”

3. She Believes In Moderation

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Klum still likes to indulge herself, but she makes sure to not go overboard. “I never cut out anything completely,” she tells Buro247.” Sometimes I'll have spaghetti bolognese and a piece of bread too that I'm going to dip into the sauce afterwards because it's so good, but you know, I don't have bagels and cream cheese in the morning. A lot of people have that every morning, or doughnuts. I mean sometimes, of course, I'll have a bagel with cream cheese but some people have that all the time.”

4. She Doesn’t Over Exercise

When it comes to working out, Klum makes sure to do so. However, she also makes sure to not overdo it. “I don't really exercise that much,” she told Buro247. “I mean, two times a week for sure. I will do the Stairmaster I've got at home or a running machine. I also think it's important not to exercise too much. I don't think you have to do a lot, but if you do a little bit all the time, I think that's important. Sometimes I'll do some little weights while I'm running.”

5. She Loves Coconut Oil

Klum shared some of her beauty secrets with WhoWhatWear. “I love using just plain, old coconut oil that you get in the supermarket. Especially in Los Angeles right now [where Heidi lives], everything is so dry and I’m outside a lot. I love to lather up some coconut oil in my hair and on my body too. It’s so inexpensive and it just makes everything feel so yummy and nourished. In general, I like going more towards the natural things instead of the sorts of products that are full of perfumes and astringents. I really love trying all of those things but very rarely do I actually stick with it. I’d rather use coconut oil.”

Heidi Klum in a bathing suit is having a very happy weekend. She posted a selfie video of her and husband Tom Kaulitz enjoying a barbeque and chilling in chairs. At age 49, Klum looks the same as she did 20 years ago. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum 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 Doesn’t Have a Specific Diet But Here is How She Eats

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“I don't really have a specific diet. I just eat very healthily,” Klum told Entertainment Tonight. “I start with great smoothies in the morning. I also have four children, so we cook a lot. I don't really eat out a lot. I think when you eat out a lot or when you order foods in a lot, then it kind of gets a little tricky because you don't know what people are putting in there. So I cook a lot. I do three big meals, but really my last one is at 6:00 PM. I eat with my kids. I think that also helps a little bit. I think when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest and I think it is a little bit better for your body.”

2. Being in the Public Eye is Not Always Easy

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“Being in the public eye is not always easy,” she told E! “Sometimes they look at you and they're like, ‘Oh my God, is she pregnant again? I see a little bump on her stomach then. Oh my God, she's too thin. Why she's getting so thin?’ I think a woman always struggles. We always struggle with our pounds. They go up and they go down. With me when I have five pounds on more or less, it really really shows. So sometimes I have to struggle keeping them on. Sometimes I have to struggle keeping them off. It depends on if there was just a holiday, now with Thanksgiving around the corner, the five pounds will go on again. So it always goes up and down.”

3. She Does a Bit of Cardio

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“I don't really have that time to go and spend an hour at the gym,” she told E! ‘So I have to make due with walking the stairs instead of taking the elevator, jumping on the trampoline with my kids, being more involved in their activities. And then sometimes I hit my treadmill. So I make it into my attic. I have a treadmill in there and like sometimes even just 30 minutes or 40 minutes on that, I do a little bit of cardio.”

4. She is Always Active

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As for losing baby weight, Klum feels “I'm partially lucky. Partially. I eat very healthy. I do watch what I eat, which is still a lot. People always think, oh, she probably doesn't eat anything. I do eat a lot, but I do watch what I eat. I try to stay away from the carbs … I'm very mobile … I'm very active. There's always something to do. If it's like cleaning up the closet and the kids are in school, or there's always something going through my house….”

5. She Says Women Should Embrace Their Shape

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“I love designing swimsuits and it's a beach party or a pool party. So I thought that would be the perfect attire for today. I tried to make swimsuits for women, any shape or size. And I also believe that women should embrace their shape no matter what shape they're in. I think you should love yourself for who you are,” she told ET.

Heidi Klum is one of the most successful models of all time. She’s best known for her time as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Klum is also a TV personality. She was the original host of Project Runway and is a judge on America’s Got Talent. Klum shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself lifting weights. In it, she wore a black workout top and pants. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Doesn’t Eat Late

Klum shared her diet secrets in an interview. She says that she doesn’t like to eat super late at night. "My last [meal] is at 6 p.m,” she revealed. “I eat with my kids, so I think that also helps a little bit. I think that when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest, and I think it is a little bit better for your body. I don't really have a specific diet, I just eat very healthfully."

2. She Doesn’t Over Treat Her Hair

Klum shared her hair care secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she doesn't want to do too much to it. “If I'm not on set, I do very little to my hair. I wash it and let it air dry. I like to give it a break when I am off-camera from the hairdryers and straighteners and curling irons. Sometimes, I will put it in a messy bun if I am going out to dinner but, overall, I like it when it has a bit of natural texture and wave to it without being overdone or full of products."

3. She Wears Sunscreen

Klum revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that sunscreen is a big part of her skincare routine. "I have added sunscreen to my daily routine. I grew up without a lot of awareness of how important it is to keep your skin protected from the sun. I remember tanning with baby oil – can you imagine doing that now? I have always been a sun bum. I’m at my happiest on a beautiful beach in the hot sun but, now, I put on sunscreen first. I like the tinted sunscreen by La Roche Posay."

4. She Takes Supplements

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Klum revealed that she takes supplements to Harper’s Bazaar. “I take supplements because I definitely think that you can buy all the potions and creams but it is essential to nourish your skin from within. I drink a fresh smoothie every morning that is made from fresh fruit and vegetables, and I take two Perfectil Vitamins which are targeted for my skin, hair and nails."

5. She’s Creative With Exercise

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Klum has a busy schedule. For this reason, she has to be creative with coming up with workouts. "I like running on the treadmill but my schedule fluctuates a lot, so I don’t always work it into my day,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I have to be creative of where I get my exercise in. I jump on the trampoline with my kids or have a nightly after-dinner dance party or we take our dogs for a hike."