Kelly Ripa in Swimsuit Gets Birthday Tribute From Mark Consuelos

Mark Consuelos is wishing his wife, Kelly Ripa, a happy birthday – celebrating her in a swimsuit. In a sweet new post the former NFL star shares a bunch of photos of his longtime wife, including a few of her clad in a bathing suit. “Another trip around the sun for the heart and soul of our family. Happy birthday sexy ♥️♥️ we love you,” he captioned the Instagram video. How does the star manage to look forever young at 53? Celebwell rounded up her top health habits.

1. Discipline

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If you want to look like you are in your 20s in your 50s, it takes discipline. “I work out seven days a week. And I try to workout an hour and a half a day, no matter what — whether I’m working or not,” Kelly told Yahoo’s In the Know. “If I’m working, maybe I’ll start it a little bit later or a little bit earlier, depending on what day of the week it is. But I am very religious about my fitness.”

2. Exercise

Kelly exercises to look and feel good. “I think that energy begets energy,” she told ITK. “There are people that say, ‘You must hate working out!’ It’s going to be so hard to push your way through [with that attitude], and I love working out. But it’s like developing a love for anything: You have to really practice it to love it. And, so, I found that years ago I really figured out that the more energy I put into the gym or left on the dance floor, the more energy came back to me.” In addition to dancing four times a week she does SoulCycle twice and also runs, she told People.

3. Sobriety

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Kell furthered her commitment to “healthy lifestyle” and put down the bottle 2017, along with her husband. "We did both quit drinking almost three years ago. Not that we were sitting around drinking day and night, but I think that there is something about like clean living—maybe that's what did it. Maybe that's the difference,” she told Parade.

4. A High-Alkaline, Anti-Inflammatory Diet

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Kelly is a longtime follower of a high-alkaline diet. She told People that the low-acid meal plan is “responsible for [her] not being in pain” as it is anti-inflammatory. “I actually eat much more on this cleanse than I do in my actual life, but it’s what you eat and how you eat it.

5. Plant-Based Diet

Kelly isn’t vegan but eats as plant-based as possible. “I like to drink coffee. I occasionally will have fish. The alkaline diet is primarily a vegan diet, but I like cream in my coffee. I like to have a glass of wine. So I don’t adhere to it strictly, but when I do a cleanse, it will be seven days, and then I go back to my normal life. But my normal life, like I said, is not that different than the alkaline cleanse,” she told People.

Kelly Ripa cheered for the Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday in her swimsuit. The talk show host used the big game as an opportunity to flaunt her fit figure, wearing a green wetsuit in honor of Philadelphia. “A pic from #superbowl sunday 2018 sporting my lucky Eagles wetsuit. Gonna wear it under my winter coat this year,” she captioned the Instagram photo. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Ripa 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 Dances

Kelly has been working out with Anna Kaiser for many years, doing her dancing workout. “Danced my way through 2022,” she captioned a recent video of herself getting her sweat on. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

2. She Drinks Milk

Kelly drinks a glass of milk in the morning. “The nest might be empty, but my morning glass is full of MILK. A splash of coffee, a dry body brush and a detailed skincare routine help too. Kickstarting my day my way,” she captioned a post.

3. She First Started Using Botox in Her Armpits

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Kelly told People in 2022 that she started using Botox in her armpits to combat excessive sweating before she using it elsewhere. “For me, it was just more of my comfort level,” she explained. “If I worked off camera, I would not wash my hair with regularity or wear makeup but when I started to see things that I didn't like, I thought, well, the next turtleneck is going to have two eye holes. I'm not saying you should let people bully you into cosmetic procedures. These are my choices for me.”

4. She Is Active Outdoors

When Kelly isn’t working out with her trainer you can find her blasting calories outdoors. She enjoys walking, swimming, and even rock climbing. In fact, she and husband Mark Consuelos spent a recent anniversary climbing rocks together. “Couple’s therapy,” she captioned one of the Instagram posts of their adventure.

5. She Is Sober

Kelly put down the bottle in 2017. "I did a sober month – all my girlfriends did it, we all did it together – I just never went back to it," she told People. "It felt great, I felt like I looked great, I felt like I didn't feel hungover."

Get an enlightening inside look at the fitness and wellness routines of some of the most influential morning show hosts. Featuring stars like Kelly Ripa, Robin Roberts, and Hoda Kotb, this piece showcases how these personalities balance their demanding careers with staying fit and healthy. From personal training sessions to unique diet plans, meditation practices, and personal philosophies, each host shares their approach to maintaining physical health and mental well-being amidst their busy schedules. This collection of stories not only highlights the dedication of these hosts to their personal health but also offers inspiration and practical tips for readers looking to enhance their own wellness journeys.

1. Kelly Ripa

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Kelly Ripa works with trainer Anna Kaiser, to keep herself fit. Kaiser shared her appreciation for Ripa in an Instagram post. "Listen, if I can share one secret with you, that is IT," she wrote. "Show up for you. Show up for your trainer. Show up because you both deserve to make the magic happen together. And that is exactly what you are, @kellyripa MAGIC✨ And the strongest damn woman I have ever known!!!!! Thank you for sharing your spirit and energy with us every day 🌈🤍."

2. Robin Roberts

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3. Hoda Kotb

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4. Gayle King

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5. Mika Brzenzinki

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6. Whoopi Goldberg

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When she wanted to lose weight, Whoopi Goldberg turned to one of her fellow View hosts. She told ABC News, “I happened to notice that I had begun to look like a linebacker. I happened to look over and there was Sherri, skinny, and I said, 'What did you do?' She said, 'I've been doing Rocco DiSpirito's one pound a day diet.' I said, 'Please, I want to do it too.'"

7. Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey told People that she turned to Weight Watchers to help with her weight. “Weight Watchers is easier than any other program I’ve ever been on. It’s a lifestyle, a way of eating and a way of living that’s so freeing. You never feel like you are on a diet and it works.”

8. Maria Shriver

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Maria Shriver shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Fortune. “I work out, after I meditate in the morning and sit in silence for a while. I mix up my routine quite a bit between Pilates, strength training, balance work, the treadmill or Lifecycle exercise bike. Sometimes it’s just walking, which I love doing the most.”

9. Tamron Hall

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Tamron Hall shared her secrets for working out on the road with Women’s Health. “I always travel with my workout DVDs. I am not a big gym person, so the DVDs are perfect for me. I have a fit ball (soft ball) and a resistance band that I use along with the videos. I have been in love with workout tapes since the 90s and Cindy Crawford and her trainer Radu changed my life. I still own the tape but I don’t have a VHS player!”

10. Kathie Lee Gifford

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Former host, Kathie Lee Gifford, shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with TODAY.com. She says that she likes to do devotions each morning. “I've always done devotions because it's a huge part of growing in your faith. I never wanted to just have a faith; I was never content with that. I always wanted to grow in my faith.”

11. Norah O’Donnell

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Norah O’Donnell shared the workouts she did each day in an interview with SELF. She says that on Friday, “I did the speed interval workout: Jogged one mile, sprinted 200 meters, and then walked 200 meters. And then repeated it five times. It felt amazing -- and reminded me how awesome it is to be training for a half!”

12. Savannah Guthrie

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13. Jane Pauley

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14. Katie Couric

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Katie Couric shared some of her favorite meals in an interview with Bon Appetit. “I try to have a healthy breakfast, which is usually a piece of sprouted wheat toast and some peanut butter, or some cereal that doesn't have much sugar in it—or any sugar—or some oatmeal or an egg. I try to get my daughter to eat something healthy as well. [When I cook eggs] I either hard boil them or fry them in a tiny bit of oil. I don't really make them that much, truth be told. For cereal, I have Shredded Wheat, sometimes Kashi Go Lean. Sometimes regular Cheerios. I'm trying to eat more steel cut oatmeal. I add blueberries and bananas, and some warm skim milk foamed with my steamer; sometimes 1 % milk.”

15. Joan Lunden

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While fighting through cancer, Joan Lunden shared this post on her website talking about the things she is doing to stay healthy. “Support your detoxification with cysteine-rich foods, onions, chives, scallions, cruciferous veggies, eggs, small amounts of avocado (remember 1/8 of an avocado is a serving – don’t get carried away). Green tea is a great detoxifying tea and it helps burn body fat for energy. Most experts advise drinking three cups a day. Nutrients from plant-based foods are all good detoxifiers.”

16. Natalie Morales

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17. Amy Robach

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18. Lara Spencer

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19. Kit Hoover

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