Lara Spencer Stuns in Swimsuit "Feeling Good"

1. Eggs and Grapefruit

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Spencer starts her day before dawn, arriving at work around 5am, which is where she eats breakfast. “I usually have eggs and a grapefruit, but believe me, there’s a huge tray of muffins that call my name every day!” she tells Greenwich magazine. “For beauty, I do yoga once or twice a week. I play tennis a lot—about three times a week—and I run around like a lunatic and never sit down. I have really ridiculous energy. I try to eat well but don’t deny myself delicious things.”

2. Thrift Store Gems

Spencer loves thrift store shopping for hidden gems. “If you judge the book by its cover, then you won't bring anything home, because most of the stuff is like a girl badly in need of a makeover,” she tells Out. “The number one thing that I look for is good bones, and by that I mean classic lines, quality construction, designers' marks--in terms of labels--some clue to see if it's a designer I like. I look for pieces that make me smile. I trust my gut--if I'm looking at a vintage oil painting, it doesn't matter to me whether that artist is well-known. It just matters whether I find beauty in that picture. And it doesn't matter if it's $5 or $500, if it makes you feel good, and you think it will brighten up your world and help create your personal space, then go for it.”

3. Rescue Dogs

Spencer loves her shelter pups, and rescued them after hearing about trucks of dogs being taken out of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. “I adopted them after Hurricane Katrina,” she tells Greenwich magazine. “There’s not a dog I meet that I’m not in love with. The weirder looking, the better. I love the offbeat—in everything, really. Harry is a golden-doodle and Dandy is a Lhasa apso–Shih Tzu–German shepherd… I did a story for GMA on dog DNA testing—that’s how I found out.”

4. Decorating Skills

Spencer has a unique approach to decorating. “I love a house that has different feels and different looks,” she tells Out. “Great designers will tell you that symmetry and scale are everything, and it's true. As you're looking at a room, it should feel restful to your eyes. You can do that by using pairs of things, or make sure that your coffee table isn't tiny next to a big, cozy sofa. Make sure all the sizes feel right together. Listen, hats off to people go to school for this, and the great decorators of the world--I'm not saying that I could do what they do--But I was taught, I approach interior decorating by trusting my gut, my intuition, and my personal style. Don't worry about what's in or what's out, worry about what's right for you.”

5. She’s a Jock

Spencer is a former Penn State diver. “I’m a big jock,” she tells Greenwich magazine. “I had a great twisting one-and-a-half. My dread was the reverse two-and-a-half, because you’re moving forward off the board and then spinning back toward it head first. I broke my hand in four places doing it. I still get nervous every day—it’s live TV—but I know I’ve got this. With that dive, I never got past the thumping heart, where I was like, ‘Get it together! Get it together!’ I loved diving, though. It was a huge educator in life in general. I’m a huge advocate of sports. My mom plugged me into everything because I was the youngest of five and she didn’t know what to do with me. It was a very happy accident.”

Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer is always go-go-go on the show. So it was nice to see her take a moment and appreciate “the good stuff.” “Today the sun officially sets on summer 2021 and fall officially begins,” she captioned some photos from a few days back, “and as I swap out my sundresses for sweaters, I thought I’d post some pictures to remember the good stuff—working from home, getting great family time with my mom, sisters, hubby and kids and just feeling pretty grateful. Ok, now back to work. #greatmemories #summer21” One photo included the star in a swimsuit. Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Had a Hip Replacement

“I love sports, I love being active, I love challenging myself,” Spencer told ABC. “I was a jock growing up from the time I could walk.” So she was shattered when told she needed a hip replacement. “It was so upsetting,” Spencer said. “I waited for a long time before I did anything about it or told anyone because it sounds like it’s an old person’s problem and I just couldn't believe it.” "It was embarrassing to share and then I realized there is nothing to be embarrassed about," she said. "I have a genetic predisposition for this but if you're athletic and you move, it's happening younger and younger." After the surgery, she said she’s “feeling great.”

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2. She Gravitates Toward Fresh, Clean Foods

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“​​I eat what I want, in moderation. I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that,” she told Parade once.

3. She Swims and Plays Tennis

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“I enjoy swimming laps—it’s a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it’s very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter,” she told Parade.

4. She’s a Fan of These Activities

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“I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter. I am really into paddle boarding at the moment, too. It’s an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water,” she told Parade.

5. She Loves Tennis

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“Last but certainly not least, I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it’s a sport I can play for the rest of my life,” she told Parade.