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Hunger Games Star Rachel Zegler Shares Swimsuit Photo as "Hottie"

Here are her lifestyle habits.

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Rachel Zegler is wowwing her fans in her swimsuit. In a new social media post The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes star shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit, throwing her followers into a frenzy. “All i do is try try try,” she captioned the series of snaps. “Um. Just. Swoon,” commented Vanessa Hudgens. “Beauty!!” added another follower. How does the young actress approach health and wellness? Celebwell rounded up some of her top habits.

1. She Drinks Coffee…But Not Before a Performance

Rachel loves coffee – but not before a performance. "I cut a lot of caffeine out because caffeine can dry up your vocal chords," she told Vogue about preparing for West Side Story. "Ever since I wrapped up West Side Story, I am very happy to incorporate my cup of coffee in the morning now, so that's been a godsend," she told Vogue.

2. She Also Avoids Dairy

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"When I was making West Side Story, I felt a lot of pressure to constantly be on my game. That mostly manifested vocally. And when you're very stressed out, it can affect your vocal chords. But I cut dairy out of my diet," Rachel added to Vogue.

3. Here’s How She Deals with Her Haters

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“It’s hard,” she says of online criticism, “but at the end of the day, you have to remember that, at least in my case, I’m the one with the confidence to go out there, and show my face, and be myself, and I’m getting paid. I’m working, doing what I love...and it’s all I’ve ever wanted in my entire life. I’m really excited to share myself in that way, and let them all talk, you know? Let them all talk. I lead with love, and that’s all I can really tell the world,” Rachel explained to Elle. “Every day, I watch as we distance ourselves further and further from love and understanding,” she says. “Everybody learns just how fast these people who claim to love you can turn on you in an instant. We put so many eggs in the basket of parasocial relationships and these expectations that are impossible for these normal human beings to meet, and then we feign disappointment when they don’t meet them. Everyone is learning every day, and I’ve constantly found myself being rightfully called out for things, and absolutely, there are necessary moments of learning, and adapting, and understanding—that’s how we grow as human beings, and I’m really proud of those things. There’s also just a lot of unnecessary things. Comments that people make about people’s relationships, their appearance, and the way that they decide to live their lives, even though it’s quite literally nobody else’s business but their own. You just sit back and think to yourself, ‘Do I need this?’ ”

4. She Had a Breast Cancer Scare

During the pandemic Rachel had a breast cancer scare, sharing a photo of the outpatient biopsy procedure that she went through during the pandemic. She called the experience the ''undoubtedly the scariest week of my life.'' In a now-deleted post on social media she wrote: "Two years ago I found a lump in my breast,” explaining that "No OB/GYN was taking new patients due to the backlog of the pandemic, but I was fortunate to have the care of my pediatrician who prescribed me an ultrasound, which led to an out-patient biopsy procedure," she continued. "Thankfully it was benign."And now the scar serves as a reminder to check my breasts regularly for any irregular growth – the fibroadenoma in my left breast is a common occurrence but nevertheless extremely scary to find. Early detection saves lives!!! Check your titty meat :)."

5. She Battles Anxiety

Rachel is also open about mental health struggles. "Hello. My name is Rachel. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and occasionally feel depersonalized/disassociated from reality. I am a work in progress. I am finding the common ground between me and my mind. And that's enough. But please, ask if I'm okay. #EndTheStigma," she wrote on X.

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and more shares their very best.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many female celebrities share photos of themselves in swimsuits, just look to Salma Hayek. The 55-year-old just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit on her birthday, and has posted bikini photos in the recent past. "I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it, because it was the first week of the vacation." She added that sharing them was "liberating." Read on to see Salma and Kate Hudson and Vanessa Hudgens and more recent star snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. Salma Hayek Celebrated Her Birthday in a Swimsuit

“Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” Salma Hayek captioned her photo. “Feliz cumpleaños 55 para mí, lista para nuevas aventuras #vivalavida” In a subsequent post, she posted a video of her Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie and other friends and family smushing her face into a birthday cake. “My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!,” Hayek captioned the post.

2. Kate Hudson Proved She’s Got Legs and Knows How to Use Them

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Kate Hudson, star of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon—which Deadline, in its review, said “is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem”—posted a photo of herself from the Venice Film Festival looking quite leggy in a black dress. Her caption? “'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.' -Coco Chanel I chose fabric…. @monotofficial @elimizrahi 💋💋💋 #veniceitaly”

3. Vanessa Hudgens Stayed Hydrated

“Happy #labordayweekendddd,” the brand Caliwater caption its photo of Vanessa Hudgens in a bikini. The star is a co-founder. “Anyone who knows me knows I am terrible at drinking water,” Hudgens has said. “I am always dehydrated, it is my biggest downfall. And Caliwater — literally I call it my candy water because it’s so delicious.” “It is a product that I am obsessed with and stand by and can really get behind and want to share with the world,” she added.

4. Molly Sims is Having Fun in Italy

Molly Sims, 48, is having a great time on vacation. "I'm so sad I'm missing soccer today …," she captioned a series of snaps of herself rocking a bikini taken at La Fontelina in Capri, Italy. She looks great because makes smart lifestyle choices. "It's more about living healthy and how you're feeling," she explained to Women's Health. "I truly, truly don't like the word 'diet.' I don't even like the scale. I use a pair of jeans; the jeans don't lie, I can tell you that."

5. Ariana Grande Wore a Little Brown Dress

The Voice star posted a photo of herself in a little chocolate brown dress. How does she stay so trim? Pilates partly, which she calls her “happy place.” “Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.”

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10 Female Stars With Swimwear Lines

Here is who designs and models their own swimsuits.

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Models, actresses, and reality stars regularly show off their fantastic figures in swimsuits via social media – and many of them are actually wearing their own! From Jenner sisters and Kardashians to supermodels and Real Housewives, a number of celebrities have cashed in on their fame and beachwear fashion sense, launching incredibly successful swimwear collections. Read on to see 10 stars who have their own swimwear line—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Emily Ratajowski: Inamorada Swim

San Diego native Emily Ratajowski basically grew up in a swimsuit, so it is no surprise that one of her first business ventures was a swimwear collection. Her Inamorata Woman line boasts lots of bikinis and other stylish beachwear separates that the model often promoted on social media.

2. Alessandra Ambrosio: Gal Floripa

Alessandra Ambrosio has made a lot of money modeling swimwear, so it only makes sense that she has her own line. The beautiful Brazilian bombshell recently launched Gal Floripa and has been modeling looks from the collection on her social media.

3. Maggie Q

Maggie Q recently steamed up social media modeling a swimsuit from her Qeep Up collection, a sustainable swimwear line created out of 100% recycled materials.

4. Candice Swanepoel: Tropic of C

Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel also has her own swimwear line that is beloved by a lot of celebrities, including Kendall Jenner. Tropic of C is an “eco-lifestyle” brand influenced by nature and inspired by the female form.

5. Khloe Kardashian: Good American

Khloe Kardashian’s Good American line is so popular that it now offers swimwear. Of course, you can find the curvy reality star rocking her own swimsuits via her social media account.

6. Kim Zolciak: Salty K

Real Housewives star Kim Zolciak’s line Salty K Swim offers steamy styles for the shoreline. Her daughter, Brielle Biermann, is one of the brand’s biggest stars, often modeling the designs on social media.

7. Joan Smalls: Smart & Sexy

Supermodel Joan Smalls also has her own swimwear line, as part of her size-inclusive brand, Smart & Sexy.

8. Kendall and Kylie Jenner: Kendall + Kylie Swim

Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s wildly popular Kendall + Kylie brand includes swimwear, of course. The model and entrepreneur easily sell styles to their millions of followers, often modeling the sexy swimsuits on social media.

9. Ashley Graham: Swimsuits for All

Size inclusive model Ashley Graham wanted to create swimsuits to appeal to a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Her collection Swimsuits for All is super adorable and promotes body positivity and self-love.

10. Elizabeth Hurley: Elizabeth Hurley Beach

Elizabeth Hurley has one of the most famous swimsuit bodies on the planet. She regularly models her own Elizabeth Hurley Beach styles, flaunting her impressively fit figure in the process.

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13 Amazing Bodies of Hunger Games Stars

Looking good, Peeta.

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The Hunger Games film series not only captivated audiences with its thrilling storyline but also left a lasting impression with the remarkable physical transformations of its stars. In this article, we delve into the fitness and wellness secrets of 13 Hunger Games actors, shedding light on their dedicated workouts, diets, and health regimens that helped them embody their iconic characters. From Jennifer Lawrence's commitment to positive body image to Liam Hemsworth's love for the outdoors, discover the incredible efforts these stars put into sculpting their bodies for the epic dystopian saga.

1. Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence played the lead role of Katniss Everdeen. In an interview with Variety, she revealed that she didn’t diet during the films, as she didn’t want to give young girls a bad message. “Along with me being young and growing and not able to be on a diet, I don't know if I want all of the girls who are going to dress up as Katniss to feel like they can't because they're not a certain weight. And I can't let that seep into my brain either."

2. Elizabeth Banks

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Elizabeth Banks played Effie Trinket in all four movies. She shared some of her diet secrets with Glamour. “When you go to the grocery store, buy more bananas than cookies…Portion control is a real problem. My husband and I always split one appetizer and one entree. I'm sure waiters hate us."

3. Lenny Kravitz

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Lenny Kravitz played Cinna in the first two films. Kravitz is vegan, and talked about his diet to Men’s Health. “I’m very careful about what I put into my body and how I take care of my body. It’s a combination of eating all these things and working out and keeping my muscles and my joints in shape, so that I can do what I do.”

4. Evan Ross

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Evan Ross played Messalla in the last two films. He talked about his training process for the films with The New York Times. “We usually start with some cardio: boxing, some exercise with the slam ball, pull-ups, push-ups, dips,” he said. “That’s the warm-up. A lot of focus on the core, taking everything slowly.”

5. Jena Malone

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Jena Malone played Johanna Mason in three of the films. She shared her training process in an interview with Vogue. “I lifted 235 pounds in preparation for that movie and my whole body transformed. The same stunt team—they’re called 87Eleven—got me in shape for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. We focused on martial arts–type training for the role of Johanna, which helped with stamina and endurance. I also did strength training with Patrick Murphy, who is kind of like a body sculptor. I trained five days a week for two months before we started filming, and then I kept it up during the months of shooting.”

6. Liam Hemsworth

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Liam Hemsworth played Gale Hawthorne in all four films. He shared some of his fitness secrets with Men’s Health. “I’ve been trying to spend as much time outdoors as I can. Cycling, playing soccer or basketball, going for two-hour hikes and doing as many push-ups as I can on the way.”

7. Julianne Moore

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Julianne Moore played Alma Coin in the last two films. She talked about her workout secrets in an interview with Health Magazine. "I try to do Ashtanga yoga two to three times a week. I've also started working out with a trainer, doing light weights and a lot of jumping around. The main problem is I can't do anything six days straight because I get hurt. That's the thing about old age, eventually your hip starts to hurt and you have to switch and do something else."

8. Natalie Dormer

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Natalie Dormer played Cressida in the final two movies. She shared some of her favorite workouts with POPSugar. "My yoga mat will always be in my luggage,” Dormer said. “Yoga is invaluable when you're on long-haul flights a lot. But I do it for my mind as much as my body. Actually, that's true of my relationship with all exercise."

9. Mahershala Ali

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Mahershala Ali played Boggs in the final two movies. He likes to bike ride to stay in shape, and shared some of his favorite spots to ride in with WebMD. "I always preferred riding on city streets, but because of how hectic things have been, I have really found peace riding around in Brooklyn's Prospect Park for about an hour, going around in circles and listening to music."

10. Sam Clafin

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Sam Clafin joined the series in the second film as Finnick Odair. He recently starred in Daisy Jones & The Six, and broke down his training process to Men’s Health. “So, we basically did as much cardio and careful dieting as was safe. I was training with a personal trainer, and was on a very, very specific calorie per day intake—he’d mapped out a daily meal plan, and I stuck to that as closely as possible. And no word of a lie, within a month we started to see results.”

11. Jeffery Wright

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Jeffery Wright played Beetee Latier in the film series. In a “25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me” interview with Us Weekly, he shared a hobby he picked up while filming. “I took up surfing while filming The Hunger Games in Oahu, Hawaii. If I weren’t an actor, I’d be surfing every day and eating lots of fresh fish.”

12. Patina Miller

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Patina Miller played Commander Paylor in the film series. She is also a Broadway star, and talked about how doing shows changed her wellness routine to Fit For Broadway. “I got on Broadway, I started eating a more pescatarian diet and I started training about 5 times a week. I would do about 2 strength training workouts and then I would do 3 days of cardio on top of the 8 show schedule. I realized that nutrition played a role in my vocal health, because taking out all the dairy and a lot of the processed food made for less phlegm so that I could sing and also treating my body from the inside out. Treating it right... it really played a role in the energy I was able to give in each show. And being strong made it great for me to be able to physically take on the demands of being in such a rigorous show schedule 8 times a week.”

13. Josh Hutcherson

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Josh Hutcherson played lead role Peeta Mellark for all four movies. He looked back on that time in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. "It was worlds apart from anything I have ever experienced. It's like a double-edged sword. Obviously the benefit of having more projects come your way is great. But when I set out to become an actor at 8, being famous and being recognized was not on my radar. I just wanted to make movies. That naiveté followed me until The Hunger Games slapped me in the face. It's hard for anybody to digest, especially being a kid from Kentucky. It made me realize the kind of actor I wanted to be. The idea of doing big, big projects that make you even more well-known doesn't sound as appetizing. If that opportunity came up again, I would have to think about it more."

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Emily Ratajkowski in Bathing Suit and Other Star Snaps This Week

These celebs looked stunning this week.

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Emily Ratajkowki posed next to a car, and in a yellow bathing suit. Pixie Lott chilled on a boat. Vanessa Hudgens celebrated her friend’s birthday in a pool. These celebrities all made the time this week to post stunning and inspiring photos for the world to see. How do they stay so fit while having so much fun? Read on to see all ways these and others stay 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. Emily Ratajkowski

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Model and author Emily Ratajkowski (My Body) always posts stunning photos on social media. But this week, she gave her fans two different ones on her Instagram stories. One in a yellow bikini, the other in an all black outfit. Ratajkowski is known for her slender frame, so you would think that she would eat healthy all the time. However, she admits to ELLE, that she indulges a lot, and thinks that this is important in a healthy lifestyle. "I wouldn't say I am the type of girl who craves Doritos but I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes,” she says. “Or a croissant in the morning. I think it is really important to give yourself a break."

2. Addison Rae

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TikTok star Addison Rae, like many, is starting the new year off with trying to be healthier. She tells Stylecaster, that she’s trying to do a little bit of exercise each day. “I’ve been trying to workout every day for at least 15 minutes. That doesn’t entail a crazy workout every day, but it’s 15 minutes of some type of exercise like walking or running or stretching, yoga, things like that. I feel like you never see results until you start and that’s what’s been motivating me. Exercise helps you so much more than just externally. It opens your mind.”

3. Jenna Dewan

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Actress Jenna Dewan started off as a dancer, and she is still busting a move all these years later. "Dancing grounds me into my body and makes me feel confident, sexy, and ready to go," she tells SELF.

4. Pixie Lott

Singer and TV personality, Pixie Lott, posted a vacation throwback this week of herself enjoying time on a boat. Lott tells Express that her favorite ways to workout are by going to a fun fitness class at her gym. “I prefer doing yoga or boot- camp classes because then I don’t realise I’m working out – it’s just fun.”

5. Brielle Biermann

Reality star and model, Brielle Biermann, tells People that she aims to do some form of exercise three times a week. She says that she does have a go-to gym workout, “I love spin class. I’m addicted to it.”

6. Rita Ora

Singer and TV host Rita Ora says that she loves to indulge in her favorite junk foods once in a while. However, when she does, she pays attention to the size of her portion. “If I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it,” she explains to Cosmopolitan. “Or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them."

7. Elizabeth Hurley

Actress Elizabeth Hurley posed in a pink bikini, while floating in the pool this week. When it comes to her wellness routine, she says to The Cut that she takes care of both her body and her mind. “It’s important to eat well and exercise. It’s also really important to look after yourself emotionally.”

8. Katrina Kaif

Actress Katrina Kaif tells GQ that she actually enjoys a good workout or training session, and she makes sure to have them as often as she can. "I love training. Without it, I’m not the best that I can be. I try to work out six days a week, for at least 45 minutes. I enjoy taking care of my body.”

9. Kelly Gale

Victoria’s Secret model Kelly Gale tells ELLE that she has a bit of a sweet tooth, but she makes sure to eat healthy snacks to satisfy this craving. "I brought some different types of raw dark chocolate to snack on. I make sure to eat 30 grams of raw dark chocolate almost every day—it's one of the best snacks that's both delicious and guilt-free."

10. Vanessa Hudgens

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Actress Vanessa Hudgens posted a stunning pool photo on her Instagram story to celebrate her friend’s birthday. In addition to pool days, Hudgens says that she loves to do fun physical activities with her friends. She tells Shape that her friend group would have virtual workout sessions during lockdowns. “During the pandemic, when everything was paused, I created a little community. I'd get my friends together over Zoom and we would do Issac Boots’ live workout classes.”

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7 Female Stars Who Got Superfit For Roles

These stars have amped up their diet and fitness routines for their art.

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Celebrities are famous for losing and gaining weight in the public eye. However, sometimes there is professional ambition behind their body transformations. Christian Bale, Tom Hanks, and Anne Hathaway’s drastic transformations for movie roles are some of the most talked about. However, there are other body makeovers that have gotten less, but equally deserved, recognition. Here are 7 stars who have transformed their bodies for roles.

1. Halle Berry: Bruised

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Sure, Halle Berry has been known as one of the fittest female celebrities for almost her entire career. But the Academy Award winner was determined to get “ripped abs” for her MMA movie Bruised. She went viral when she shared an Instagram snap of her six-pack with fans. According to the 56-year-old, she worked out a whopping four hours a day, doing high-intensity MMA-style cardio workouts, strength training, plyometric training, running, and boxing, and did intermittent fasting while on the keto diet.

2. Kate Bosworth: Blue Crush

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Kate Bosworth, a former model, had a lean figure when she booked her career-changing role in the 2002 film Blue Crush. However, she needed to transform her body into a surfer girl. "That was the most intense physical experience I have ever gone through," she said. She has since revealed that she spent seven hours a day training for the part, doing high-intensity cross-training. "[It] took four hours of surfing and an hour of weight training and an hour of either running the beach or running under the water with a rock."

3. Jennifer Lopez: Hustlers

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Jennifer Lopez upped her already intense training game for her role as a stripper in Hustlers. "It's rough on your body," Jennifer, who installed a pole in her home said, about training for the film in a YouTube vlog. She worked with choreographer and instructor Johanna Sapakie for six weeks, claiming it was one of the toughest training periods of her life.

4. Gal Gadot: Wonder Woman

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Not just anyone can play Wonder Woman, but Gal Gadot understood the assignment. The Israeli actress trained for six hours a day for six months to get in superhero shape for the role of her lifetime. "I did two hours gym work, two hours fight choreography, and two hours horseback riding. Which is super hard," she said during an appearance on Live With Kelly And Ryan.

5. Blake Lively: The Shallows

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While Blake Lively is known for having one of the best bodies in Hollywood and normally wouldn’t have to do much to get in shape for a role, even one that required her to be in a bikini nonstop, the timing of The Shallows was a little bit different: Filming started just months after welcoming her daughter, James. "I was working out 13 hours a day because shooting was working out," she told Entertainment Tonight. "It was neat to be able to do that, and it was neat to have that challenge after having a baby, because you think your body is so different—you think no matter what, it's never [going to be] totally be the same. I thought, 'That's really encouraging.'" She trained with Don Saladino and made some serious dietary changing, eliminating soy and gluten. "It's all in moderation," she explained People. "You just have a balance of protein, carbs, and vegetables. And it wasn't the worst. Like, I was eating rice and sushi."

6. Hilary Swank: Million Dollar Baby

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Hilary Swank worked hard to gain 19 pounds of muscle and transform into a boxer for Million Dollar Baby. According to the star, she spent 2.5 hours of boxing and 2 hours of weightlifting every day, six days a week for three months. She would also have to wake up in the middle of the night to consume protein in order to sustain the workouts. "There was a point where I could only eat 50 grams of carbs a day," she said. "Just to give you an example of that, an 8-ounce glass of apple juice has 30 grams of carbs in it." The hard work paid off: She won an Oscar for the role.

7. Brie Larson: Captain Marvel

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Brie Larson got famously fit to play Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel. She trained with Jason Walsh, who put her through rigorous workouts lifting heavy weights, rock climbing, doing mixed martial arts, and boxing. She even got so strong she was able to push a "5,000 [pound] Jeep (with a full tank of gas)" for 60 seconds.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Swears By These

Discover Jennifer Love Hewitt's secrets to maintaining her incredible figure and skin.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is a very successful actress. She is known for roles on TV shows like Party of Five, Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds. She currently stars on the TV series 9-1-1. Hewitt is also known for movie roles like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can’t Hardly Wait and Heartbreakers. Hewitt has an incredible figure and skin, and does a lot of different things to maintain it. Here are 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s secrets.

She Does EmSculpt

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The secret behind Hewitt’s impressive abs? EmSculpt. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing it. Hewitt captioned the post, “Getting in one of my favorite ‘workouts’ before Thanksgiving! This mom of three is a huge fan of #EmsculptNeo for strengthening my core and helping to heal my diastasis recti.”

She Uses An Ice Roller

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Hewitt has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Good Housekeeping. Hewitt says that she likes to use an ice roller. "I keep it simple. I don't use a lot of stuff. I really enjoy ice rollers. I'm really into those right now, and my kids are into those."

She Keeps Her Skin Moisturized

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One of Hewitt’s biggest skincare secrets? Keeping it moisturized. Hewitt shared her favorite moisturizer and lip balm with Good Housekeeping. "A big one that's a classic is Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. And their Lip Balm. I've used that for [what feels like] 150 years and I'm really big into that."

She Uses An Eyebrow Lifting Gel

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On Instagram, Hewitt revealed the secret behind her impressive eyebrows. "I have been using this product and I'm noticing people bringing up my brows. I don't have anything on them today really, except this product, but it's the Rare Beauty lifting gel stuff. I mean, Selena, 'thank you' is all I can say. I love it, so I'm going to put it up so that you know what it is, but that's what it is. That is the brow lifting that people are talking about. That's all I got."

She Does a Variety of Workouts

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For Hewitt, fitness is all about variety. “I try to switch it up a bit,” she told OK! Magazine. “I’ve found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I’ve been doing pilates, I’ve been doing yoga, I’ve done just plain old walking. I wear 10 pound weights on my ankles while I’m working just so that as I’m moving during the day I’m constantly building muscle. It’s not great for your back but I’m doing it anyway. I do a booty workout thing that I just did for Shape, which was really fun. And I do Zumba. I have DVDs and I dance around like a crazy person in my house.”

She Builds Confidence

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to build her confidence up. “I think I’m a work in progress,” she admits. “[But] I feel it’s so much better than [it was] a year-and-a-half ago, and I feel like in another eight months, it’s going to be so much better than it is today.”

She Wants to be a Role Model

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to be a role model for others. In it, she shared the advice she gives to young girls. “When I meet young girls, I’m always like, ‘Just do me one favor. Love what you look like right now – and remember I said it 10 years from now because it’s the greatest gift I can give.’”

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Sydney Sweeney Swears By These 5 Habits

Discover Sydney Sweeney's top 5 fitness habits at 27, from water skiing to morning workouts and self-care activities.

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Over the past few years, Sydney Sweeney has become one of America’s sweethearts with celebrated roles in everything from hit HBO shows Euphoria and White Lotus to big-screen movies Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Anyone But You. In addition to her impressive acting ability, the star is a total bombshell and has one of the fittest figures in Hollywood. Here are the top 5 habits that help her stay fit at 27.

Water Skiing

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Sydney has been water skiing since she was a toddler. “The moment I could walk, my mom put me on what’s called a U-board to learn how to ski,” she told Women’s Health. “I remember that whenever we would go by the docks of my grandma’s or my cousin’s house, I’d wave. I felt so cool because I could take off one hand. That’s my earliest memory of skiing, but I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. It’s my favorite.” How does it help her achieve her amazing body? “It’s a lot of upper body strength, it’s balance, it’s core, it’s legs—you get tired really fast,” she says. “I see such a change in my body after an entire summer of [skiing]. My arms are stronger, more sculpted. My abs are rock solid. But I never look at it as a workout because it is so much fun,” she said.

Morning Workouts

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Sydney mixes up her exercise routine, but likes to get workouts over with early in the day. “I like to work out in the morning, so I’ll either go for a run or I’ll go to Solidcore,” says Sydney. The high-intensity, low-impact Pilates-inspired workout “makes me feel so strong, but also elongated,” Sydney said about her sweat sessions. “I feel so good afterwards.”

Self-Care

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Sydney engages in self-care activities. “I love to paint, and I love to read,” she said. “Those are the activities that are just for me.” One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

She Walks and Hikes

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One of the ways she treats her anxiety is by spending time outdoors with her dog, Tank. She takes him on walks or hikes. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

5 Simple Fitness Habits To Stay Toned Like Mariana Morais
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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. 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 some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. 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.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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