Luann de Lesseps in Bikini Is “Soaking Up the Sun”
Luann de Lesseps has her captain’s hat on – in her bikini. In a new social media post, the Real Housewives of New York City star shows off her incredible body in a tiny yellow swimsuit. “I guess I deserve the title of Captain Lu. 🏆Driving, pumping gas, and soaking up the sun in my favorite yellow bikini 👙⛽️💓,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the reality star, 60, manage to look half her age? Here are her diet and fitness secrets.
Strength Training and Cardio
Luann does both strength training and cardio. “I do weights for the arms because I have to wear these dresses that are sleeveless, and then the legs and then the tummy so I have my routine that I do,” she told Life & Style. She starts with 15 minutes on the treadmill and then moves on to “arms, leg lifts and abs.” She captioned one post of her workout: “Money can’t buy you abs. Working out and staying healthy!”
Sobriety
Luann is sober, discussing her journey on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live. “That was the brainchild of COVID for me and not drinking with my daughter [Victoria de Lesseps] — my daughter doesn’t drink either. It’s just become a lifestyle for me that is just so much better. I’m happier, I’m healthier, I lost weight,” she said.
Yoga
Luann is a yogi. “Getting centered post #bravocon,” she captioned a post. She even hosts wellness retreats in Tulum, Mexico. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
A “Holistic” Approach
Luann takes a “holistic approach,” which involves eating healthy, meditating, and doing yoga. “That’s so important to me and it keeps me grounded,” De Lesseps added.
The Mediterranean Diet
Luann tries to “stick to a protein-based, Mediterranean diet,” she told People in July 2020. The diet is considered one of the healthiest on the planet, focusing mostly on foods native to the area around the Mediterranean Sea. Think olive oil, fresh fish, nuts, fruits, and veggies.
