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​​Hollyoaks' Nikki Sanderson In Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares “Brutal” Gym Workout

The “HYROX-inspired” workout was intense.

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Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson is someone who went from avoiding the gym to fully embracing it, even when the workouts are intense—as she shared on social media. Sanderson, 40, shared a video of herself wearing light blue leggings and a blue sports bra, doing a resistance training workout at the gym. The actress is seen using equipment and lifting weights. “Yesterdays Hyrox inspired workout! Brutal 🥵” she captioned the post. Impressive! Here’s how Sanderson trains, eats, and relaxes to live her best life.

1. Bicycle Rides

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Sanderson loves being outside in the fresh air, especially when it’s an adventure in foreign locations. “I’ve done three London marathons which have taken their toll on my knee, so I probably won’t do that anytime soon,” she told Closer. “I also did a cycle ride from Vietnam to Cambodia last year, which was incredible. I’d like to do the London to Paris one and maybe climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.”

2. No Dieting

Sanderson refuses to confirm to punishing beauty standards. “I try to ignore that because nobody should feel pressured to look or act a certain way,” she told Express. “You get what you’re given. Work with it and embrace your flaws. I’m someone who eats what they want to within reason. Life is too short to deny yourself things you want. If you limit yourself, you crave and gorge.”

3. Hair and Makeup

Sanderson has trusted go-to products for hair and makeup. “99.9% of the time I do my own hair and make up, and I will just use whatever I have,” she told Closer. “Most of my stuff is MAC and I think their products are fairly priced. They last for ages and they do work really well. I use Studio Fix powder base because I can get quite shiny, and I also swear by Astral cream. My mum uses it and she has got fantastic skin!”

4. No Crying Tricks

Sanderson finds intense scenes overwhelming at times. “Over the years, I’ve used different techniques to get myself worked up - and I now get called the crying robot because I can just do it on cue,” she told Closer. “But that’s just years and years of practice. After one of those long emotional days, I just come home and have a big glass of wine and watch the TV!”

5. Skin Care Routine

Sanderson loves winding down at home with her skin care routine. “The one I swear by is taking my make-up off as soon as I can to give my face a breather,” she told Express. “If I finish filming at lunchtime, my make-up comes off immediately. Drinking water is also important. Simple products are fantastic. I also like Astral moisturizer, which is fantastically thick.”

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Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson is someone who went from avoiding the gym to fully embracing it, even when the workouts are intense—as she shared on social media. Sanderson, 40, shared a video of herself wearing light blue leggings and a blue sports bra, doing a resistance training workout at the gym. The actress is seen using equipment and lifting weights. “Yesterdays Hyrox inspired workout! Brutal 🥵” she captioned the post. Impressive! Here’s how Sanderson trains, eats, and relaxes to live her best life.

1. Bicycle Rides

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Sanderson loves being outside in the fresh air, especially when it’s an adventure in foreign locations. “I’ve done three London marathons which have taken their toll on my knee, so I probably won’t do that anytime soon,” she told Closer. “I also did a cycle ride from Vietnam to Cambodia last year, which was incredible. I’d like to do the London to Paris one and maybe climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.”

2. No Dieting

Sanderson refuses to confirm to punishing beauty standards. “I try to ignore that because nobody should feel pressured to look or act a certain way,” she told Express. “You get what you’re given. Work with it and embrace your flaws. I’m someone who eats what they want to within reason. Life is too short to deny yourself things you want. If you limit yourself, you crave and gorge.”

3. Hair and Makeup

Sanderson has trusted go-to products for hair and makeup. “99.9% of the time I do my own hair and make up, and I will just use whatever I have,” she told Closer. “Most of my stuff is MAC and I think their products are fairly priced. They last for ages and they do work really well. I use Studio Fix powder base because I can get quite shiny, and I also swear by Astral cream. My mum uses it and she has got fantastic skin!”

4. No Crying Tricks

Sanderson finds intense scenes overwhelming at times. “Over the years, I’ve used different techniques to get myself worked up - and I now get called the crying robot because I can just do it on cue,” she told Closer. “But that’s just years and years of practice. After one of those long emotional days, I just come home and have a big glass of wine and watch the TV!”

5. Skin Care Routine

Sanderson loves winding down at home with her skin care routine. “The one I swear by is taking my make-up off as soon as I can to give my face a breather,” she told Express. “If I finish filming at lunchtime, my make-up comes off immediately. Drinking water is also important. Simple products are fantastic. I also like Astral moisturizer, which is fantastically thick.”

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Sophie Grace Holmes Shares "Gym Session This Morning"

Learn about her workout routine, diet, and self-care habits

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Sophie Grace Holmes is getting her sweat on in the morning – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the marathon runner shows off her svelte figure wearing a sports bra and leggings in a mirror selfie. “Gym session this morning,” she wrote across the Instagram Stories image. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Has Cystic Fibrosis

Sophie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at four months old and was told she might not live past 16.“Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects your lungs and digestive system, inherited from birth - although I was actually diagnosed very late,” she told Women’s Health. She added to Strava that she ended up in the hospital at 19 and was told by doctors she "only had a couple of years to live,” she said. “I think this is where the power of naivety can sometimes kick in. I sat there in the hospital thinking ‘I don’t believe you. I don’t have time to die. There are all these things I want to do with my life.’”

Running "Saved My Life" She Says

“Running saved my life. If I hadn’t gone on my journey and decided to challenge myself through running in different ways, who knows whether or not I’d still be here today,” Sophie told Strava. “I believe fitness saved my life, because it’s given me experiences and memories, and it’s also shown me what I am capable of. My happiest times and my happiest memories have been the ones where I've been leaning into the most discomfort.”

Goal Setting

Sophie recently revealed that her goal for 2025 is to complete “12 challenges in 12 months,” she wrote in a post. “I thrive and love big challenges but next year is about being able to achieve smaller but just as significant goals throughout the year to fit into life and staying fit and strong simply say YES to anything. The main goal being I want to see how fast and strong of a runner I can become and add in some different types of adventure to take me back to the mountains, trying new things to push me out of my comfort zone and with few things set already and a dream race in place which I’ll talk about soon its turning into an incredible year. And Also the building blocks to get as strong as I can ready for the big challenge I want to do after…I love setting goals.”

Swimming

As part of her workout split, which she shared on Instagram, Sophie swims. “Weeks out from @newyorkcity_marathon,” she wrote. Why does she swim? “I swim for recovery and to reduce impact plus benefits for my engine and lungs for running,” she said in the post. She does two 30 minute swims per week. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

Hiking

Sophia Grace Holmes poses for a after gym selfie.

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Sophie loves to hike and mountain climb. She even summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2015, two years after she was told she had years to live. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

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British actress Stephanie Waring is leaving Hollyoaks after 28 years on the soap—but she’s as active as ever. Waring, 46, shared a video of herself wearing gray leggings and a matching crop top, using resistance training equipment at the gym. “Thing of beauty 🌸,” she captioned the post. “Amazing! Still looking great and keeping fit. You will go on to bigger and better things. Your fans love you and will support you whatever you do next in life. Keep smiling Steph,” a fan commented. Here’s how Waring stays fit, happy, and focused in her 40s.


1. Beauty Diet

Waring says turning her diet around immediately improved her skin. “I just like to eat natural, unprocessed foods, green juice and the like, and that has really made my skin fantastic,” she told Closer. “Before I would just eat processed meals and could never understand why my skin was so dull. But since I made the change people always comment on how nice my skin looks.”

2. Leaving Hollyoaks

Waring was devastated to learn her Hollyoaks character Cindy Cunningham was being axed after 28 years on the show. “I was given the chance to say I had chosen to quit the show to spare me any embarrassment of revealing that I’ve been axed, which was very kind but I don’t want to lie to the fans who have followed Cindy’s journey for nearly 3 decades as I believe they know she nor I would ever have left the show by choice,” she said. “Hollyoaks is in my blood and I have loved every minute of walking in Cindy’s heels.”

3. Balance Is Everything

Waring has learned to relax in her 40s. “Balance is everything, so care about yourself and don’t worry about what people MAY think, because they are actually not that bothered about what you’re doing or what you look like,” she told Great British Life. “Chill out!”

4. Self Confidence With Age

Waring no longer cares about people scrutinizing her appearance. “I wish I’d cared less a long time ago,” she told Great British Life. “In my 20s I was really bothered about what I looked like. In my 30s it was about people’s perception of me , especially with the rise of social media back then. But now in my 40s I’m a lot happier, even though I’m still quite sensitive, I don’t let other people’s negativity spoil my life. I do however wish that I knew in my 30s what I know now about health and well-being especially with the onset of the perimenopause.”

5. Pilates and Weight Training

Waring enjoys low-impact workouts and a diet packed with healthy fats. “[I do] weight training, Pilates and yoga three to five times a week,” she told Great British Life. “I also do a lot of walking. The game changer for me was nailing my nutrition which, at the moment is what I call a ‘Keto-biotic diet’: so, fats and protein with leafy greens and I cycle it with starches on and off plus occasional intermittent fasting. My brain is sharper and I’m so much happier, plus I can sleep!”

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Nikki Blackketter in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Japan Update

“This is by no means everything I brought back from Japan lol..."

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Nikki Blackketter is sharing all the goodies she bought in Japan in her workout clothes. In a new social media post the YouTuber shows off her incredible figure in exercise clothes after returning from a trip. “This is by no means everything I brought back from Japan lol, but it’s definitely stuff that I would put in the ✨unnecessary✨ ((but FUN)) category 🧚🏼‍♀️,” she captioned the Instagram video. How does she approach health and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Weight Lifting

Nikki explained to Simply Shredded how she discovered weight lifting and bodybuilding. “When I was 18 I was a real ‘party girl.’ I was pretty much lost and had no direction in life and didn’t have any good role models to look up to. I finally decided that I was tired of going to school every day with a hangover. I hated the way my body looked and felt. I always thought that lifting weights would make me look ‘bulky.’ Once I found Jamie Eason and some other great fitness models, I decided to try it out; it was fun and I started to see results pretty quickly,” she said.

2. Five Day Split

Nikki does splits. “I have pretty much always done a five day split with three leg days and two upper body days. The first few years, I focused on building a solid foundation. Now I do a lot of isolation for my legs and glutes. I add in cardio here and there when I feel I need it, but I love tossing in plyos to keep my heart rate up,” she said.

3. Her Favorite Exercises

If Nikki had to pick only 3 exercises she revealed to Simply Shredded what they would be:

  1. Step Ups: They are great because they hit my glutes and quads nicely and keep my heart rate up.
  2. Squats: This is an excellent full body compound movement and I have fun hitting new PR’s.
  3. Lunges: Never seem to get easy, but are great for my quads and glutes. I also love the variations you can do with these.

4. Flexible Dieting

Nikki tries not to be too restrictive with her diet. “I follow an ‘IIFYM,’ or ‘flexible dieting,’ diet. I love the balance it creates, and I never feel super restricted! Since I have switched to this type of diet, I have a very healthy relationship with food,” she told them.

5. Five Meals a Day

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Nikki detailed her daily diet to Simply Shredded.

  • Meal 1: 2 Whole Eggs, 2 Egg Whites and 2 packets Sugar Free Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
  • Meal 2: 4 ounces Chicken, 1 slice Turkey Bacon, 2-3 cups Spinach, ½ cup Strawberries, ¼ cup Reduced Fat Feta Cheese, handful chopped Tomatoes, handful shredded Carrots, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil and 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
  • Meal 3: 4-6 ounces Chicken, 1 cup chopped White Potatoes, 3 ½ ounces Asparagus, and 1 tablespoon Reduced Sugar Ketchup
  • Meal 4: 80 calorie Light and Fit Greek Yogurt, 5 ounces Bell Peppers and ½ cup Strawberries
  • Meal 5: 1 serving Kodiak Power Cakes, 1 Whole Egg, 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter and ¼ cup Syrup

6. Cardio and HIIT Workouts

When she wants to lose weight, Nikki does more intense workouts. “I usually prefer normal cardio, but when I am really pushing for results, I’ll do HIIT. HIIT provides me with results more quickly. When I keep my calories low, I prefer using the Stairmaster,” she said.

Ashlyn Little ahead of the Olympia competitions.
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Ashlyn Little is a professional bodybuilder. She competes in the IFBB. Last month, she hit the gym, and shared a stunning post on Instagram. In it, Little showed off her figure as she posed in workout clothes. She also did squats with a machine. She captioned the post, “Just a small girl with a ant 🐜 booty hard at work 👀😂”

She Works Hard

Little talked about the importance of working hard in the caption of this Instagram post. “This shape wasn’t built in a month or a few months or a year or a few years. BUT 10 YEARS… 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 my shape has never looked like this and I started my fitness journey in 2014 😳 When I started I never put a time line on how long until I achieved a certain physique. I just told myself as long as I’m able to go to the gym and train and eat healthy that’s what I decided I was going to do. I never turned back and I never got upset for how long it took cause I knew the muscle would come eventually as long as I kept going. Here we are now 10 years later and am I happy with my progress and what I see? YES!! But I’m never satisfied and for that I keep working 😤 Each year I get a little bit better and I learn a lot more! There is NO time line for me. I just love building my physique and I love this lifestyle so for all I care the growth can be slow or fast.”

She Has Support

Little has a lot of support that helps keep her in shape. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Hardest thing in prep for me is prep goggles hands down. Seeing one thing when others see something completely different. Constantly thinking ‘am I even going to be good enough?’ During these moments I always lean on my support system to keep my eyes and mind in check. The best advice I can give is to take the thinking out of it completely & never compare yourself to anyone but you. Don’t let the mind wonder. Just do your job and follow the plan. It’s your coaches job to tell you if you’re not on point or where you’re supposed to be. I’ve worked hard on this aspect of prep this year. Not questioning just following my coaches lead. Don’t allow your thoughts to consume your mind and sabotage your prep. I’m thankful for my support system and my coach heading into the biggest show of the year. No worries, no stress, no fears. Just a lot of hard work, following the plan and keeping my mind on the daily tasks at hand AND THATS IT 💯🙏🏼🤍”

She Lifts Weights

Little shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram video. In it, she is seen using a barbell and weights. Little captioned the post, “Glutes and hammies my first workout back home post show 🍑 it was so nice to be able to enjoy some time off with my loved ones 🥹🙏🏼 and getting back to work this week has felt so good!!! Love that refreshing feeling of a first workout back 🔥 @ccash15_ifbbpro.”

She Does Squats

Ashlyn Little doing squats at the gym.

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Little is seen doing squats in the previous Instagram post and the post from a month ago. Squats have a lot of benefits. Allina Health states, “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

She Does Lunges

In her lower body workout Instagram post, Little is seen doing lunges to keep herself in shape. Lunges have a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness states, “They’re a form of unilateral training, which means you’re working only one limb or side of the body at a time. And unilateral training is a more effective way to build functional strength (than using both legs) because these types of movement mimic other everyday motions, like walking and climbing stairs — and not just to the working leg. Research suggests the strength gains to the nonworking side are about half of the strength gains of the working side.”

Grace Charis Stuns in Golf Course Video and Reveals Her 5 Fitness Secrets
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Grace Charis is more than just a golf influencer—she’s a powerhouse on and off the course. Known for blending her love of the sport with a lifestyle that keeps her fit and fabulous, Charis recently shared a video on Instagram, inviting followers to “Come play this par 3 with me!” Decked out in a sleek white visor, matching skirt, and light pink top, she showcased not just her swing but her toned physique. So, how does she stay in such great shape? From perfecting her golf game to hitting the gym, here are the five fitness habits that keep Grace Charis on top of her game.

She Golfs

Golf is the main way Charis keeps herself in shape. Better Health states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Golf provides a stimulating mental challenge combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings and can be played by people of all abilities and ages. Golf can be played on your own or in a team. It may be a casual pastime or a competitive activity. Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.”

She Swims

Charis likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared these photos and videos on Instagram of herself snorkeling in Japan. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of health benefits, including building your muscles. “The built-in resistance that water provides helps build muscles and makes you stronger. And because water is more resistant than air, swimming does this faster than land workouts like running and biking.”

She Lifts Weights

Charis shared some of her favorite workouts in this TikTok. In it, she is seen doing a lot of workouts with weights. According to ACE Fitness, 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 Does Glutes Bridges

Charis is also seen doing glute bridges in her TikTok. NASM states that this exercise has a lot of benefits. “Glute bridges are a useful exercise for building core stability, building glute strength, and improving overall exercise form and function. When performed as a stabilization exercise, glute bridges activate the glutes to function as they are supposed to in other movements like squats, deadlifts, walking, and running. Adding weight progresses glute bridges into a strength exercise, which can build strength in the glute muscles. By increasing glute activation and strengthening the glutes, not only will your form get better in other exercises, but you might also gain the added benefit of reduced low back pain in your everyday life.”

She Does Lunges

Charis is also seen doing lunges with weights in her TikTok. Lunges are very beneficial. The Mayo Clinic reports, “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

Beauty

Alessia Tedeschi Swears By These Habits

Here’s how she stays in shape.

Alessia Tedeschi Shows Off Toned Beach Body in New Video and Shares Her 5 Fitness Secrets
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Italian model and influencer Alessia Tedeschi doesn’t just turn heads at the beach—she puts in the work to stay in top shape year-round. Known for her stunning swimwear snaps and toned physique, Tedeschi often gives fans a glimpse into her fitness routine on Instagram, sharing her go-to moves and healthy habits. From weightlifting sessions to Pilates reformer workouts, her approach to fitness is all about balance and consistency. Curious how she maintains her beach-ready body? Here are the five key habits that keep her looking and feeling her best.

She Does Squats

Alessia Tedeschi does squats

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Tedeschi shares her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight on her page. In this video, she is seen doing squats with a kettlebell. The Cleveland Clinic says that squats are very beneficial. “Squats target and strengthen your thighs, hips and butt. Why does that matter? A strong lower body is important for athletes, yes, but not just for athletes. Your lower body fuels your ability to walk, run, jump … everything, re

She Lifts Weights

Alessia Tedeschi is pictured lifting weights

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In the previous Instagram story video, Tedeschi is seen using a weight to workout. She also shares a lot of videos in the highlight of herself using weights. ACE Fitness states that doing this 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 Does Pilates

Alessia Tedeschi does pilates

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Tedeschi likes to do Pilates to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of videos in her Instagram story highlight of herself using a reformer. Better Health reports, “The health benefits of Pilates include: improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body), balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body, enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs, improved stabilisation of your spine.”

She Does Burpees

Alessia Tedeschi does burpees

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Tedeschi likes to do burpees to keep herself in shape. She shared this video in her Instagram story highlight of herself doing them. The Cleveland Clinic says that burpees have a lot of benefits. “From an aerobic standpoint, burpees put your ticker to the test. The exercise offers the breath-stealing effect of running in a very condensed timeframe.”

She Does Deadlifts

Tedeschi is seen doing deadlifts with a weight in this Instagram story. Deadlifts are very beneficial. ACE Fitness says, “The most important benefit of the RDL is that it teaches the proper movement and biomechanics of standing hip flexion and extension. This is the foundational movement for squatting, whether the movement is performed with a weight in the gym or while bending over to pick an object up from the floor.”

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Rachel Platten is a very successful singer. She is known for songs like “Fight Song” and “Stand By You.” Recently, Platten announced on Instagram that she will be going on tour this year. She captioned a post, “I cannot wait to see your faces and hug you and cry together and feel our feelings and connect and saaaang!! Tickets go on sale this Monday. But if you’re signed up for my email list then you’ll get an email giving you early access TODAY. See you soon my friends.”

She Opened Up About Her Struggles

After having her first child, Platten opened up about her struggles on Instagram. She tells TODAY that she received a lot of support from others after doing this. "I get flooded with comments from other women and men saying that it's OK, and I'm not alone, I'm not doing a bad job," she said. “It's making me feel not isolated. I could have gone down a road of this being a much darker experience had I not learned early on to be vulnerable and vocalize what I'm going through. That's been a really big life raft for me.”

She’s Comfortable With Her Weight

On her Instagram, Platten revealed that she is not putting pressure on herself to lose pregnancy weight, as she is comfortable with herself. “I am not less worthy of love just because I can’t seem to lose those last 5 or 10 pounds of ‘baby weight.’ I’ve tried it ALL and my body is begging for my acceptance. I am stronger than ever, I am so healthy, I can dance and lift weight and carry my girls and move and live a full beautiful life and am honestly sick of trying to keep shrinking myself back to pre-baby weight. F— it.”

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Platten shared some of her skincare secrets with Health Insight. “I apply face masks regularly — twice a week or more — and often go to sleep with a thin layer of a hydrating mask instead of a moisturizer. I also have a five-step routine (cleansing, toning, using a serum, moisturizing, and using sunscreen) that I do every morning and night no matter what. It’s a form of meditation for me and reminds me that even when I’m crazy busy there’s always time to breathe and love on myself a little.”

She’s Consistent With Wellness

Platten makes sure to stay consistent with her wellness routine. She shared her secrets with Health Insight. “In addition to my daily routine, I get regular facials (or give myself mini facials when I don’t have time), drink a crazy amount of water, eat healthy foods, and wear hats almost every time I’m in the sun. As cheesy as it might sound, I really do love taking care of my skin and I put a lot of effort into maintaining it.”

She Gives Back

Platten is a big believer in giving back to others. “I think we can remember how powerful we are by giving — giving compliments, our time to charities, and random acts of kindness,” she told Health Insight. “We can feel sad and powerless when we only focus on what we don’t have or don’t want, but we can easily shift this by switching that focus to what we have to offer! In my opinion, nothing is more beautiful or attractive than a woman who knows her worth and power.”