Jenna Dewan Shares Swimsuit Photo "Soaking Up the Sun"

Jenna Dewan is a lot of things. She’s an actress, known for her roles in Step Up, The Rookie, and Supergirl. She’s a host and TV personality, appearing on Flirty Dancing, World of Dance, and Come Dance With Me. And she’s an author, releasing her book Gracefully You in 2019. Dewan shared a new set of pool photos on Instagram this week. In them, she wore a peach swimsuit, and captioned the post, “Soaking up the sun.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jenna Dewan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Follows The 80/20 Rule

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In an interview with Us Weekly, Dewan talked about her diet. She says that she follows the 80/20 rule. “I do 80 percent as healthy as possible — vegetarian and vegan, as healthy as I can,” she says. “And then 20 percent I’m eating Mexican food if I want it. You know, I’ve gotta be able to indulge and have a glass of wine and feel good in that way, so that helps me not be so strict and so focused in one way.”

2. She Wants To Remove The Stigma

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Dewan wants to remove stigmas we have in society. She tells People that this is why she is open about her melasma. “Removing stigma in life in general is important. We all have issues that we're dealing with that may affect our self-confidence. I find it really healing when somebody's very honest or talks about what they're going through.”

3. She Does What She Enjoys

Dewan is all about doing what she enjoys doing. She talked about this to People. “I think finding what makes you feel good and increasing that in your life, whether that's working out, going out and playing, seeing friends — whatever it is that brings you true happiness and joy — that's the hack of life. Really tap into that.”

4. She Uses Retinol

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Dewan makes sure to take care of her skin. She shared some of her favorite products with Glamour. Dewan says that she likes to use products that contain retinol. “There's Exuviance retinol, but I also sometimes use straight Retin-A, like the old-school kind, just to get down to it. Then I use the NeoStrata thicker cream or another moisturizer afterward, and it helps if there's any dryness.

5. She Uses Sunscreen

Dewan makes sure to protect her skin from the sun. She shared her favorite sunscreen brand in her Glamour interview. “​​I love Supergoop. They have a glow sunscreen that I use a lot—twice a day. Because that's the thing with melasma: You have to keep sunscreen on all the time. So it's about finding one that also gives you a glow.”

Jenna Dewan, the professional dancer and actress, began as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, but has long been in in the forefront, currently on Come Dance With Me and The Rookie. It’s not surprising that the dancer prioritizes her health and wellness, making it easier to bust out moves when she feels like the best version of herself. (The proof was on display this weekend, in "Summer preview" she shared of her in a swimsuit.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jenna Dewan 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 Actually Enjoys Healthy Eating

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Jenna genuinely enjoys how she feels when she eats vegan and clean. "I consider eating healthy a way of life because I feel better, plain and simple," she said. "I'm not a fan of dieting, which is why I choose to eat healthy most of the time. I keep it in balance, so I don't have to crash diet. When I want to splurge I allow myself and don't beat myself up—I just make a plan to eat extra healthy the next day or work out."

2. She Swears By Spirulina

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Jenna finds ways to add greens into her diet as often as possible. She’ll opt for things like coriander and parsley or spirulina. "It is alkalizing, it is like superfood for your blood, your oxygen and your cells," she said. "It's amazing." "Spirulina — the superfood you may or may not have heard of — comes from a blue-green algae plant found in oceans and salty lakes. Lauded for centuries for its high nutritional value and health benefits, it’s not just a passing health fad," says the Cleveland Clinic.

3. Not Surprising, She Loves To Dance

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Jenna was a back-up dancer before starring in Step Up and she still loves to dance today. "I like going to a fun, upbeat class with loud music, like dance cardio," she said. "I grew up dancing, so I generally push myself a bit harder when I'm around a crowd.”

4. She’s In Touch With Her Roots

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She likes dabbling in healthy recipes connected to her heritage. "I'm part Lebanese—my dad's family—so I grew up with tabouli," she said. "It's my favorite. I like to make things that will keep for a couple of days, and I can just grab and go,” she said.

5. She Loves Green Smoothies

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She makes concoctions in the blender that help her stay full, fit, and even keep her skin and hair healthy. Her go to mix contains greens like spinach and kale mixed with lemon, banana, maybe a little pear, apple, a drizzle of cod liver oil, black sesame seeds, and water. "There’s a reason your mom tried to get you to eat spinach. In light of what dark leafy greens have to offer for health, you might want to willingly eat them. The best of the bunch include spinach, kale and collard greens, and here’s why: Any dark green means the vegetable is packed full of vitamin A, an antioxidant that serves as a huge booster to the immune system and healthy cell growth," says the Mayo Clinic.

Jenna Dewan is an actress, whose credits include Step Up, The Rookie, Witches of East End, and Supergirl. She’s a TV host, who previously presented World of Dance and Flirty Dancing. And she’s an author, with her book Gracefully You coming out in fall 2019. Dewan and her family are looking forward to the warm weather, and she just shared a new set of photos on Instagram of them doing outdoor activities. She captioned the post, “Countdown to summer.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jenna Dewan 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 Protects Herself

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Dewan makes sure to protect herself from getting sick, especially if it’s the flu. "I really believe in doing everything I can to stay healthy for my family throughout flu season,” she says to Shape. “So flu shots as well as vitamins and supplements are very important. Like every other working mom in the world, taking days off to be sick is really not helpful. I do everything I can to keep my immune system strong and to be there for my family."

2. She Makes Time For Herself

Dewan has a busy schedule, from work and her family life. However, she tells Shape that she always makes time for herself. "Rest is the hardest thing for me to come by, as I'm sure most people can relate,” she says. “But I try to get as much as I can. Making time for myself within working, within family, within all of that is very, very important for me and not the easiest to do, but I make it a priority."

3. She Loves Probiotics

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Dewan opened up about her diet in her interview with Shape. “I do this probiotic drink in the morning,” she says. “And [my] digestion gets better, [my] bloating goes down... And the difference I feel in my energy and my skin and my mood while eating this way is all the proof I needed. I feel more balanced. I feel less sluggish. Food is medicine."

4. She Believes In Balance

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Dewan makes sure to eat healthy. However, she also isn’t afraid to give into her cravings. "I never deprive myself," Dewan tells Shape. "When I want to eat the nachos or French fries, I make sure I have the ability and space to do that. But I try to eat healthy most of the time."

5. She Does At-Home Skincare Treatments

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Dewan shared some of her skincare secrets and tips with New Beauty. “I’ve been doing at-home self-care treatments with masks and different tools I have,” she says. “Like microneedling and gua sha. My gua sha stone is from Georgia Louise—her rose quartz Butterfly Stone that she gave me. I also really like the brand OSEA. I use their hyaluronic serum, they have a great cleanser, and they have this incredible body oil that I’ve used every single day—it smells so good and it’s all-natural.”