Kristin Cavallari in Little Black Dress is "All Dressed Up"

Kristin Cavallari has been a pop-culture icon for years. She started out as a cast member on the hit MTV series, Laguna Beach. She then transitioned to its spin-off The Hills. Cavllari has since become a fashion icon, with her brand Uncommon James. Cavallari is also a strong presence on Instagram, and just posted a stunning new set of photos. In them, she posed in a dimly lit room in a black bathing suit. She captioned the post, “...But she’s a mother.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari 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 Has A Good Balance

Cavallari has a busy life. However, she doesn’t try to let anything overwhelm her. She opened up about finding work-life balance in an interview with Us Weekly. “I feel like I’m only doing the things that I really love right now and that feels really good,” she says. “My work-life balance right now is at a perfect place and I’m really thankful for that.”

2. She’s Consistent

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When it comes to working out, Cavallari is all about consistency. She tells Us Weekly that she makes sure to get workouts in on a regular basis. “I’m really petite,” she says. “I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

3. She Weight Trains

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One thing Cavallari does to stay in shape is weight training. She tells Us Weekly that her trainer incorporates weights into her workouts. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

4. She’s Comfortable With Herself

Cavallari is all about self-love. She opened up about her journey to this place in this Instagram post. Cavallari captioned it, “I’ve been sitting on this picture for a few days going back and forth on if I should post it or not. Ultimately, I decided to bc I’ve come a long way from a few years ago and I’m really proud of the progress I’ve made. I don’t even recognize the girl in those other 2 photos..And no, I never had an eating disorder..That was purely stress. I work out really hard and am dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and I think just because I’m a mom doesn’t mean I can’t be proud of my body and be comfortable in my skin. So, here ya go.”

5. She Spends Time Outside

Cavallari loves to spend time outside. Her Instagram is full of outdoor photos. She shared this set of photos of herself enjoying time in Mexico. Cavallari captioned the post, “Came to Mexico with my bestie for a little detox/reset and I have to say, it’s been pretty magical. Today we hiked to some waterfalls and it was exactly what we both needed to reconnect with nature.”

Reality star and fashion mogul Kristin Cavallari is showing off her body in a new Instagram story. The mom of three recently posted a story of herself wearing a revealing black bikini, while spending time at the beach with a friend—likely in Cabo, where she has been having fun. Read on to see five ways Kristin Cavallari 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 Diet Anymore

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Cavallari has been in the public eye ever since she was young and starred on the MTV reality show, Laguna Beach. And this took a toll on her body image and insecurities. Cavallari revealed in her book Balancing in Heels that she struggled with herself, and felt like she had to do extreme diets. "As early as high school, I thought that depriving myself of certain foods (sweets and carbs) and limiting calories would result in the body of my dreams," she wrote. However, today Cavallari says she doesn’t diet anymore, and focuses on eating healthy. She writes that this change has made her “the happiest I’ve ever been.”

2. She Avoids Refined Wheat

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Cavallari says that she tries to eat healthy, and that she tries to avoid a lot of processed and refined products. Mainly, she says that she avoids refined wheat products. "I'm not eating gluten free, but I try to avoid refined wheat products since they've been shown to spike blood sugar levels faster than some candy bars," she writes in her book.

3. She Eats Close To the Natural State

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Cavallari tells Us Weekly that she makes sure to eat as healthy as she can each day, and says that she “eats as close to the natural state” as she can. “The way I eat is a lifestyle,” she shared. “Organic as often as possible, tons of veggies, meat, nuts and seeds, complex carbs like buckwheat soba noodles, berries, tons of fat — I even eat butter.”

4. She Cooks Most of Her Own Food

Cavallari is big on cooking her own meals, and she says that it’s better for her. “I make dinner 90 percent of the time. I think that’s important because that’s the only way to truly know what’s in your food,” she says to Us Weekly. Cavallari has some recipes for her three kids. “My kids love pasta,” she says. “We use brown rice noodles or lentil noodles.”

5. She Gives Herself Grace

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Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a big part of her health and her lifestyle is giving herself grace and staying consistent. “It’s important to give ourselves grace and not beat ourselves up,” she says. “For so many years in my early 20s, I was all or nothing. I have the best relationship I’ve ever had with food and health because I’ve let go of a lot of that control. It’s about consistency — just keep showing up.” Cavallari revealed that she doesn't use a nutritionist or expert to help her, and that has helped her find this balance.

Kristin Cavallari is one of the most successful reality stars of all time. She has been a cast member of hit TV shows like Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Very Cavallari, giving herself decades of time in the limelight. She has also become a fashion and lifestyle icon. Cavallari owns clothing brands, Uncommon James, beauty line, Uncommon Beauty, and has a large social media following. Cavallari just posted a new photo on Instagram of herself in a swimsuit, swimming with her dog in a pool. She captioned the post, “Acts like she owns the place,” referring to her dog. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari 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 Keeps Her Skin & Body Hydrated

New You interviewed Cavallari about her wellness routine and her beauty line. She revealed what the most important aspect of all her products were. “The base of all the products is hydration because obviously we all know we need to be drinking water, but we also need hydration in our products because I really believe at the end of the day, that’s really what keeps us looking young when our skin is plumped and hydrated. That’s the goal.

2. She Keeps Things Simple

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For Cavallari, her products and wellness routine is all about simplicity. “We’re living in modern times. Everything I do with Uncommon James, the jewelry, now obviously skin care, everything is minimal. Everything is effortless. I don’t have 20 minutes every morning to try on different earrings and whatnot, or to have an extensive skin care routine. I have three little kids. I’m trying to get everyone packed up for school and get me to the office. Mornings are hectic and at nighttime I’m exhausted. I don’t want 20 products that I have to sit there and take so long to go through.”

3. She Loves Natural Food

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Cavallari makes sure to eat healthy. She tells New You that she eats a lot of organic and raw food. “I am a very healthy eater. So, what does that mean? That means we’re organic as often as possible. Real food. I never look at fat or calories or anything on an ingredient label. I just read the actual ingredients, and I just want to make sure that I’m eating real food as close to its natural state as possible.”

4. She Works Out Regularly

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Cavallari makes sure to work out, even with her busy schedule. She tells New You that she does a lot of exercising each week. “I work out five days a week and I lift weights, but I go quickly. It’s circuit training so that my heart rate is up.”

5. She Has Relaxed

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Cavallari lives a busy lifestyle. However, she tells Byrdie that she has learned to live a more relaxed life, mainly because of the pandemic.“I have learned to chill out more. I think the biggest thing is just being present. For so long, I was so set on my goals, where now I’ve taken a backseat. I have goals, but I’m not so hung up on them, and I’m just letting life happen.”