Lucy Hale in Bikini Shares “A Dose” of Tennessee

Lucy Hale is sharing a glimpse of her summer in her bikini. In a new social media post the Pretty Little Liars alum shows off her amazing body in a swimsuit while relaxing in the south. She captioned the series of Instagram snaps a “dose of TN.” How does the star approach health and wellness? Here are some of her top lifestyle habits.

Lucy exercises for both physical and mental health. “I think the more things you try and the more active you become, the more confident and comfortable you become with yourself,” she told People. “I’m much happier, my mood is better when I’m consistently working out. I’m just one of those weirdos who likes working out. I really enjoy it.”

Lucy lifts weights. “I do a lot of strength training because I like to feel strong,” Lucy told Shape. “I’m 5-foot-2, but I like to feel like a badass and to know that I could kick someone’s ass. So I do pull-ups and do squats with the big-boy weights. I even flipped one of those big tires once.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and build lean muscle mass, and increase calorie burn. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

Lucy is a fan of Pilates. “My butt has never been higher, and my abs have never been stronger. Our bodies are so amazing and resilient, and we don’t give them enough credit. I spent much of my teen years and early 20s not loving my body and not being good to it. I’m trying to make up for that because we get only one body. We have to take care of our temple,” she told Shape. Pilates “strengthens the body’s inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health,” says Mayo Clinic. It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness

Lucy’s diet is mostly plant-based”I mainly follow a pescatarian diet,” she told People. “I don’t even like to say diet, just a pescatarian lifestyle. I don’t do dairy and I try to cut back on processed stuff. I typically like to prepare all my food so I know what I’m getting.”

Lucy never skips the first meal of the morning. “I think about breakfast all the time,” Lucy told Harper’s Bazaar when asked about her favorite meal. “I like all the meals, but I think breakfast is definitely my favorite. But my breakfast can vary from a peanut butter, Perfect food bar to chocolate chip pancakes, with bacon and eggs. Just kind of depends on the day.”