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Lis Vega in Bathing Suit Says "Life is So Magical"

Actress and singer Lis Vega shares her fitness journey on Instagram, from deadlifts to horseback riding.

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Lis Vega is an actress and singer. Recently, she took a trip to Aldea Mazul, and went to the beach. Vega recently shared a set of photos of herself in a cabana on the beach on Instagram. She captioned it, “🌅✨🦋🕉️ the path is always inward. Life is so magical with all its nuances, that all that remains is to walk full of gratitude for just being and existing 🫶🏼”


She's Motivated

Vega is motivated to keep herself in shape. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “FOCUS 🔥 MOTIVATION. Dancing, doing circus acts, singing and acting in a musical for me is a lot of responsibility, passion and absolute dedication. Throughout my career, discipline, perseverance, willpower and passion have taken me to where I am, A BETTER VERSION OF MYSELF, you can always do more 🫶🏼♾️ This place has been my best closing and opening party of the year, where I face my own challenges #nopainnogain 🫶🏼 Preparing for the #2025 tour 🇲🇽 of # that starts in FEBRUARY and what is to come 📺💃🏽🎭🫶🏼🙌🏻 I love the processes where I push my mind and body to my limits.”

She Does Deadlifts

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In the previous Instagram video, Vega is seen doing deadlifts with a barbell. This exercise has a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness says, “The most important benefit of the RDL is that it teaches the proper movement and biomechanics of standing hip flexion and extension. This is the foundational movement for squatting, whether the movement is performed with a weight in the gym or while bending over to pick an object up from the floor.”

She Does Squats

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Vega is also seen doing squats in the previous Instagram video. Allina Health states, “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong. Include squats in your exercise routine two to three days a week to reap the benefits from this dynamite move. Rest at least one day to allow muscle recovery.”

She Runs

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Vega is also seen doing running exercises on the stairs in the previous Instagram video. FloTrack states that running of all kinds has a lot of benefits. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure.”

She Rides Horses

Vega likes to ride horses to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding on the beach. Vega captioned it, “🤍 MORE ESSENCE, LOVE, CONNECTION and LESS MIND ✨” Vega also shared this riding video from the same day, and captioned it, “NEVER FORGET WHO YOU ARE🐎✨🌊🫶🏼 I flow, I manifest, I am light, love, passion, madness, freedom, I decree, I attract, I do not fight, I take conscious action, I do not settle, I choose to expand, nothing external moves my emotions anymore, because only inside me find the answers or I simply do not need them anymore, only inside me I discovered my true essence ✨ Let everything and everyone who does not add to my evolution go away from my life, because I do not want anything that does not have soul, truth and love #decreed #done #mantra #omnamahshivaya 🕉️🦋✨♾️🤍 Thank you for this magical day with these beings full of light that I love 🐎”

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Kristal Silva, the former pageant girl and TV presenter, knows what her fans love. Her Instagram is full of fitness photos. She just shared a new set of pool photos. In them, she posed in a floral bikini top and yellow bottom. She captioned the post, “Besos al aire.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristal Silva 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 Goes Swimming

Silva loves to go to the beach and the pool. Naturally, she loves to swim and spend time in the water. She has posted a lot of photos on Instagram of herself swimming. She posted this set of photos of herself in the water.

2. She Overcame Body Issues

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Silva hasn’t always been comfortable with her body. She revealed on the talk show Venga La Alegria that she used to have an eating disorder. “I looked at myself in the mirror and I got desperate because I did not see myself as I wanted to be. Also I did not do my part too, maybe I didn't have the best diet, I did not exercise – but at that time you do not know how to get fit or how to get the body you really want." After a medical scare, Silva has put those struggles behind her.

3. She Loves to Travel

Silva loves to travel, and shared a photo from the Eiffel Tower. “Even with a thousand filters I use, nothing compares to observing her beauty up close...❤️😍,” she captioned it. "Experiencing new places often stimulates positive reactions," says Dr. Esteban Franco-Garcia, a geriatric physician with Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital, tells Harvard Health. "It helps you remain physically active and offers the brain new challenges." The institution adds: “In fact, a survey of American travelers reported by the Global Coalition on Aging found that 93% felt happier after time away, 77% believed their health improved afterward, and about 80% said travel increased their productivity, energy, and focus.”

4. She Goes on Adventures

“Live to the extreme, as if it were the last and without fear of enjoying yourself to the limit...Thank you @cancun_adventures for this crazy and fun experience, the natural beauty in our country is impressive. 😍🙌🏻,” she captioned a photo of herself on a dune buggy. (“Vive al extremo, como si fuera el último y sin miedo de disfrutar al límite…Gracias @cancun_adventures por esta loca y divertida experiencia, es impresionante la belleza natural que hay en nuestro país. 😍🙌🏻.”)

5. She Loves Tacos

“Mexico I love you, and tacos, well here is proof that it is one of my favorite Mexican foods. 😍👌🏻🙌🏻,” she wrote once, in front of a huge platter of tacos. “Most taco seasoning packets tell you to sprinkle on the seasoning after the meat cooks. But if you take the time to marinate the meat before even cooking it, you'll have a stronger burst of flavor in that taco. Try our fajita marinade for steak or chicken, or this easy marinade with homemade taco seasoning for fish and shrimp,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

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Lis Vega is in vacation mode in her swimsuit! The Cuban actress and model flaunts her incredible curves in a black bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, sitting on the beach. “I would live by the sea,” she captioned the gorgeous Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lis Vega 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. Her Diet Is Healthy

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Lis maintains a very healthy diet. She starts the day with a bowl of gluten-free oatmeal with scrambled egg whites with corn. For lunch, she might have a chicken breast with whole wheat pasta. She avoids white flour, gluten, and canned food.

2. She Does Strength Training

Regular exercise is a key part of Lis’ stay-fit plan. She works out almost daily and always shares photos and videos of her gym sessions on social media. She does primarily weight and strength training and isn’t afraid of heavy weights, which help build and tone her muscles.

3. She Is Motivated

Lis recommends taking responsibility for yourself. “If you want different results it's time to do different things 🙌🏻 apply in everything 🙏 Motivate yourself not for others or for a project or feed your ego, motivate yourself by the mere fact of breathing and LIVE,” she captioned a post. “Remember exercise also helps MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL health.”

4. She Does Cardio

Lis also does cardio. Here she is doing a spinning workout on a Technogym bike. “It not only helps tone legs and glutes, but also helps you tone The torso and the limbs superior so it's a very thorough exercise. It serves as both to burn fat, or to improve physical and cardiovascular condition,” she captioned the post.

5. She Doesn’t Try to Be Other People

When it comes to body type, Lis embraces her own. “Do not look for your ideal body in other people's bodies, build yours, become your greatest pride, love the process and listen to your inner voice saying YOU CAN, one more day,” she wrote in a post, urging her followers to exercise to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health. “Create habits that nourish you daily and raise your frequency,” she added.

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

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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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Model Mara Cifuentes shared a new set of swimsuit photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in front of the pool wearing a red patterned strapless top and a yellow patterned bottom. Cifuentes’ impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mara Cifuentes 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 Swims

Cifuentes loves to go to the beach and the pool. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. Cifuentes shared this photo of herself wading in the ocean and using a tree branch to support her. She also shared this photo of herself in a pool, captioning it, “In a movie.”

2. She Walks

Cifuentes likes to walk as a way of staying in shape. Whenever she travels, she makes sure to walk around the local city. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself walking on 23rd Street in New York City. Cifuentes captioned the post, “Keep walking.” She also shared these photos of herself in Washington Square Park, captioning it, “Winter.”

3. She Savors Her Happiness

Cifuentes is all about feeling happy. She makes sure to savor the moments. Cifeuentes talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “What is good today, may not be tomorrow,” she writes. “There is the value of the moment, there is the perfect present. The opportunity comes to you, you'll see if you ride it. Hold on tight, don't let go. Laugh... Weeps that each one has his time. Laugh... Cry, live your life, enjoy it all.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Vitamin D isn't naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol)," says the Mayo Clinic. "The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, vitamin D production might decrease or be completely absent during the winter months. Sunscreen, while important to prevent skin cancer, also can decrease vitamin D production."

5. She Likes the Beach

"Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health. Parents of children with developmental disabilities find that recreational activities, such as swimming, improve family connections," says the CDC.

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Actress Sofia Castro, star of El Dragón: Return of a Warrior and Malverde: El Santo Patrón, is on vacation, and has the photos to prove it. She just posted a new photo to Instagram of herself wearing a yellow bathing suit, and climbing on a ladder out of the water. She captioned the photo, "Of those beautiful days in BACALAR,” referencing the town that has a Lake Bacalar, also called the Lagoon of Seven Colors, for its beautiful blues and greens. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sofia Castro 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 Believes In Balance

Castro opened up about her wellness philosophy on the talk show Hoy. She says that she believes in living a balanced life. “I take great care of myself. Right now on vacation zero, I took care of myself,” she admitted. “Tomorrow I start (going) to the gym because I ate pasta, crepes, macaroni, everything I wanted to eat; It's a balance, it's being good with you, I try to take care of myself when I'm not on vacation, I'm super strict with the gym and food.”

2. She Focuses On The Positives

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Being in the public eye, Castro has to deal with a lot of criticism. However, she said on Hoy that she ignores critics and focuses on the positive side of things. “You have to understand that it's not personal, that's what my career is about sometimes. I have always said, one thing is an opinion and another thing is aggression; I respect opinions and read them, and I try to throw away aggressions.”

3. She is Grateful

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On her 25th birthday, Castro went to Disney. “Cheers to 25,” she wrote. (This is roughly translated.) “They have been an adventure and I cannot be more grateful to life for so many beautiful things, so many friends that fill my soul, for the beautiful family I have. For all the good, bad, regular experiences that have made me the person I am today. For the love of my life @pbernotk ❤️ THANK YOU LIFE FOR SO MUCH! Happy, grateful and blessed❤️ THANKS to each of you who have congratulated me by writing here, calls or messages, each of you has a very important place in my life and of course in these 25 years🎂 Ready for 75 more years amen.”

4. She Has Gone Skiing

Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center says, according to the Mayo Clinic, “to prevent some downhill ski injuries, you should identify any deficits you have in strength, flexibility or balance. Physical conditioning starts with endurance exercises, particularly aerobic, which prevents fatigue. Strength training in your leg muscles helps you maintain control and absorb shock. And balance exercises coordinate your muscles to protect your joints.”

5. Her Partner is Into Fitness, Also

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Castro is partners with Pablo Bernot, who is reported to be director of new projects at the Las Mañanitas hotel and restaurant business. He’s also an athlete who competed in a triathalon recently. “I'm not going to deny you I was very nervous, never doubting you,” wrote Castro about him. (This is a rough translation.) “On the contrary I knew how well you were going to do but that sea is quite complicated. When you came out of the water my soul came back (literally) I saw you so confident and so smiling that I could only shout your name and everyone would hear the baton you brought, then you grabbed the bike and left faster than I even thought I had time to take a picture of you. When I saw that you were already in the transition for the last stage (running) I began to feel that my heart was jumping out of seeing how incredible you were doing ❤️ But when I saw you cross the finish line my eyes filled with tears and I couldn't feel more than a lot of pride, respect and admiration for you love, for your discipline, your determination, your desire and above all your COURAGE, This you did requires a lot of courage and preparation. I love you and I'm so proud of you❤️ Congratulations my champion You Escaped From Alcatraz❤️”

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Kerry Washington Swears by These 5 Habits

At 48, Kerry Washington looks ageless and radiant. What's her secret?

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It’s hard to believe that Kerry Washington is celebrating her 48th birthday on January 31. The star has been in the public eye since her breakout role as Chenille Reynolds in the 2001 film Save the Last Dance but hasn’t seemed to age much in the 24 years since. What is her secret to looking and feeling young? Here are her top secrets for longevity.

Exercise

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Kerry exercises a lot, mixing up her workouts. “I'm a big Pilates girl and I love to hike,” she told ELLE. “You don’t even want to be in your own body when [you] show up at the gym—I didn’t for years,” she added to Women’s Health. “As women, we live in this culture where it’s like, ‘You have to fix this.’ Pilates has allowed me to be focused on my appearance and my health in ways that are not abusive or critical.” Kerry added to Allure that she doesn’t view exercise as a chore. “I love to work out. It’s really important to me; it’s part of the culture of my family,” she said. She also loves SoulCycle, yoga, Peloton classes, dance classes, Gyrotonic training, and the elliptical machine. “I do different things, but I’m most obsessed with water aerobics,” she said. “Now I do it with my friends on the weekends.”

Balanced Diet

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Kerry has a healthy and balanced approach to food. “In general in life I try to live it, not diet,” she told People. “I think that’s hard when you’re restricting a lot. So I try to take it easy on a daily basis and do what’s going to make me feel good.” Nonna Gleyzer, one of her Pilates trainers, revealed to Shape that the actress “has always been an extremely healthy eater” and “eats a lot of vegan products, with little clean meals throughout the day.”

Nutrient Dense Drinks

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Kerry enjoys drinking her nutrients. She told ELLE that she is super into nutritionist Kim Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie, packed with spinach, celery, lemon juice, cilantro, and more. “I try to keep it consistent year-round,” Washington said. Gleyzer added to Shape that she hydrates with coconut water. “She loves coconut water, which gives her potassium and important electrolytes. With the long hours she works, there’s really no room for her to play around. She needs to be in the best shape every single day, and she definitely is.”

Hydration and Rest

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“The things my mother always stressed were to drink a lot of water and get a lot of rest, which I used to roll my eyes at,” she told Oprah Magazine. “Now I think she’s a genius. Health and wellness really are the sources of beauty.”

Keeping Alcohol to a Minimum

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You won’t find the star drinking her calories in the form of alcohol. “I’m also not a drinker,” Kerry confessed Eto lle. “I love a drink occasionally, but I wouldn’t be able to handle it. You see one sip, but I have to drink three cups to get the scene done,” she said. “I tend to be a ‘when in Rome drinker.’ When I’m traveling, I drink what they have there or I’ll get a special cocktail.”

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Ashy Bines in Two-Piece Workout Has "a Big Week"

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Ashy Bines is podcasting – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post, the star, alongside her co-host Tijana, lotions up her legs while showing off her amazing body in an exercise set. “It’s that day of the week. It’s freaky Friday,” she says in her Instagram Story. In another one, she and Tijana have a healthy breakfast – green juice, sourdough toast with pesto, sundried tomato, and egg. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

No Processed Sugar

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Ashy avoids processed sugar, “like the plague!” she reveals in one of her eating plans. “It is NOT GOOD FOR YOU! In fact, processed sugars are completely empty of any benefit to our body. Therefore look for food that is high in the nutrients that your body craves. *Side Note: The body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch.”

Good Fats – Avocado, Nuts, Oil

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“Educate yourself as much as you can on good fats versus bad fats,” Ashy continues. “We need to eat good fats such as avocado, nuts and oily sh to give our bodies access to vital Omega acids and essential vitamins, but need to avoid trans fats that influence all types of health problems. Olive oil is also a great fat when used cold, but steer clear of vegetable oil.”

Clean, Whole Foods

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Ashy’s diet consists of “clean, whole foods,” to operate the body at its fat-burning best. “Each one of my meals combines a balanced serving of vital carbohydrates, protein, and good fats. Although I do outline the importance of limiting our carbohydrate intake, it is important to note that I also choose particular carbohydrates to eat. Complex carbohydrates are an important source of energy & we couldn’t operate properly without them. They hold vitamins & minerals, and can be found in milk, yogurt, fruit, vegetables, and beans for example,” she says. She also makes sure to eat a lot of protein, which “plays an important role in all its forms. It is needed by our body to repair, rebuild, replenish and maintain healthy muscles and organs. Every single one of our cells requires protein to operate, and it is particularly important in kick-starting our liver functions and controlling our metabolism.”

Upside Down Pyramid Meals

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Ashy designs her meals like an upside-down pyramid. “A common misconception” is that “our largest meal should be dinner,” Ashy maintains. “This is when our bodies our slowing down and food begins to ‘sit’ in our bodies, rather than being transformed into the energy it needs. It is an even bigger misconception that skipping breakfast altogether will help us lose weight. When our bodies are most active is when we should be feeding them with the highest amounts of nutrients – ie. before we start the day!I like to look at my eating day like an upside-down pyramid. I start my day with a big breakfast & work gradually into smaller meals by the time dinner arrives.”

Small, Frequent Meals

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Ashy is all about small, frequent meals. She feeds herself “every 2-3 hours” to keep her metabolism going throughout the day. “If you do not eat, your body will go into starvation mode & will actually STORE FAT!” she says.

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Sharlene Mawdsley Shows Off Incredible Figure in "Training Camp Dump"

Track star Sharlene Mawdsley is a force to be reckoned with, winning medals and sharing her journey on Instagram.

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Sharlene Mawdsley is a track and field athlete. She typically competes in 400 metres events. Mawdsley won a bronze in the World Athletics Relays, and a gold and silver in the European Championships. She recently shared some highlights on Instagram. In them, Mawdsley is seen running, hiking, enjoying a pool day, and at a coffee shop. She captioned the post, “Training camp dump no. 1.”

She Runs

Running is the main way Mawdsley stays fit. FloTrack reports that running has a lot of health benefits. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure. You don’t need to run an obscene amount of miles every day to get these benefits, either. Those who just run a couple of minutes a day decrease their risk of cardiovascular death by 58 percent. If you have a hard time running, you can still give your heart a workout by jogging or walking.”

She Hikes

Sharlene Mawdsley shares a snap of a couple Zebras while hiking.

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Mawdsley is also seen hiking in her Instagram post. Harvard Health states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “‘Navigating a winding, wooded trail can help your body build endurance, strength, and coordination,’ says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. ‘Hiking over uneven terrain requires more energy than walking on a level surface, so it burns more calories. If you are hiking uphill, your body has to work even harder,’ he says. A rigorous hike may offer many of the same physical benefits as interval training, which alternates low- and high-intensity exercise to increase cardiovascular fitness. During a hike, your heart rate goes up as you move up an incline and drops when you head downhill.”

She's Focused

In an interview with Image, Mawdsley talked about the importance of being focused. “Take a moment to remember all of the work you’ve done to get to where you are,” she advised to others. “Be present and focus. Remember that life is short and that this moment won’t define the rest of your life. You are in control.”

She Works Hard

Sharlene Mawdsley is pictured spending time with friends.

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Mawdsley makes sure to work hard. She talked about this in her Image interview. “Planning is crucial, but the reality is there are a lot of sacrifices to be made in what I do. I always make time to prioritise my friends and family on rest days or during meals. But the other side is that I’ve missed out on family events because of the demands of training and competing.”

She Works With A Trainer

Mawdsley works with trainer, Tony Lester, to help her train. She talked about her decision to train with him in her Image interview. “I had given myself three years of putting everything I had into running even though I knew it wasn’t 100%. I still knew I had so much room to improve. So after the Olympics, when the motivation was low, I sought what would be the best decision for me. It was a really hard decision to make the move, because it affected quite a big part of my life, but I knew if I didn’t make the change I would always wonder ‘what if’. After a brief encounter with Tony in Paris, I knew it was the right move for me.”