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Megan Fox's Bikini Photo Shoot Sparks Machine Gun Kelly to Comment

Yes to cardio, no to carbs.

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Megan Fox is getting in touch with nature via a photo shoot that highlights her feline physique to perfection. Fox, 37, shared pictures of herself posing on a tree branch in a green bikini, against a background of lush green leaves. “The forest is my oldest friend,” she captioned the post. “If this is what a wild animal looks like, I'd let it maul me,” commented partner Machine Gun Kelly. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fox stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. Cardio, Weights, and No Carbs

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Fox works hard to stay in shape—and she dodges ultraprocessed carbs. "I exercise really hard twice a week,” she says. “I got my [butt] kicked this morning before I came here! I do bursts of cardio with really heavy weights. Circuit training. I cut out all bread and those sort of carbohydrates. No crackers, no pretzels, no chips. Nothing unhealthy. The worst thing I put in my body is coffee, once a day… I don't have any cheat days. But if I did, it would be pizza or cake."

2. Pregnancy Exercise

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Fox’s trainer Harley Pasternak says she continued working out throughout her pregnancies, starting with her son Noah in 2012. “We worked out throughout her entire pregnancy,” Pasternak says. “She was a model of health through the whole process. She really educated herself big time and had a great relationship with her physician so she really understood the safe boundaries of how to exercise and eat well during pregnancy. As a result, she knew how active she could be and she was very consistent and didn’t overdo it.”

3. Postpartum Workouts

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Fox bounced back quickly postpartum thanks to a series of sensibly-designed workouts. “We used the exact same exercises as we did pre-baby,” Pasternak says. “We just focused more on the process and adjusted our program to suit her specific needs and limitations. The workouts we did are like all of my other Five Factor workouts. They are five phases: a minimum five minute cardio warm-up, a lower body sculpting exercise, an upper body toning exercise, then an abdominal sculpting exercise, and finally, a five minute cool down. We tried to have her do minimal impact. Post-baby there shouldn’t be a lot of jumping up and down.”

4. Healthy Smoothies

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Pasternak says Fox loves making smoothies at home with seasonal berries, protein powder, and almond milk. "With almond milk being one of the more popular milk alternatives, I'm asked whether almond milk is a good source of calcium quite often," says Amanda Beaver, wellness dietitian at Houston Methodist. "Some organic brands aren't fortified with it, so be sure to check the label and get your calcium through other foods if needed. Better yet, be sure to choose an almond milk brand that is fortified with calcium."

5. Journey of Loving Herself

She might have an incredible, envy-inspiring figure, but Fox says she has suffered from body dysmorphia her whole life. “I have body dysmorphia,” she says. “I don't see myself the way other people see me. There was never a point in my life where I loved my body. There was never ever. When I was little, that was an obsession I had of ‘but I should look this way,’ and why I had an awareness of my body that young, I'm not sure. And it definitely wasn't environmental because I grew up in a very religious environment where bodies weren't even like, acknowledged. The journey of loving myself is going to be never-ending, I think.”

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Megan Fox is getting in touch with nature via a photo shoot that highlights her feline physique to perfection. Fox, 37, shared pictures of herself posing on a tree branch in a green bikini, against a background of lush green leaves. “The forest is my oldest friend,” she captioned the post. “If this is what a wild animal looks like, I'd let it maul me,” commented partner Machine Gun Kelly. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fox stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. Cardio, Weights, and No Carbs

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Fox works hard to stay in shape—and she dodges ultraprocessed carbs. "I exercise really hard twice a week,” she says. “I got my [butt] kicked this morning before I came here! I do bursts of cardio with really heavy weights. Circuit training. I cut out all bread and those sort of carbohydrates. No crackers, no pretzels, no chips. Nothing unhealthy. The worst thing I put in my body is coffee, once a day… I don't have any cheat days. But if I did, it would be pizza or cake."

2. Pregnancy Exercise

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Fox’s trainer Harley Pasternak says she continued working out throughout her pregnancies, starting with her son Noah in 2012. “We worked out throughout her entire pregnancy,” Pasternak says. “She was a model of health through the whole process. She really educated herself big time and had a great relationship with her physician so she really understood the safe boundaries of how to exercise and eat well during pregnancy. As a result, she knew how active she could be and she was very consistent and didn’t overdo it.”

3. Postpartum Workouts

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Fox bounced back quickly postpartum thanks to a series of sensibly-designed workouts. “We used the exact same exercises as we did pre-baby,” Pasternak says. “We just focused more on the process and adjusted our program to suit her specific needs and limitations. The workouts we did are like all of my other Five Factor workouts. They are five phases: a minimum five minute cardio warm-up, a lower body sculpting exercise, an upper body toning exercise, then an abdominal sculpting exercise, and finally, a five minute cool down. We tried to have her do minimal impact. Post-baby there shouldn’t be a lot of jumping up and down.”

4. Healthy Smoothies

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Pasternak says Fox loves making smoothies at home with seasonal berries, protein powder, and almond milk. "With almond milk being one of the more popular milk alternatives, I'm asked whether almond milk is a good source of calcium quite often," says Amanda Beaver, wellness dietitian at Houston Methodist. "Some organic brands aren't fortified with it, so be sure to check the label and get your calcium through other foods if needed. Better yet, be sure to choose an almond milk brand that is fortified with calcium."

5. Journey of Loving Herself

She might have an incredible, envy-inspiring figure, but Fox says she has suffered from body dysmorphia her whole life. “I have body dysmorphia,” she says. “I don't see myself the way other people see me. There was never a point in my life where I loved my body. There was never ever. When I was little, that was an obsession I had of ‘but I should look this way,’ and why I had an awareness of my body that young, I'm not sure. And it definitely wasn't environmental because I grew up in a very religious environment where bodies weren't even like, acknowledged. The journey of loving myself is going to be never-ending, I think.”

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Congratulations are in order for Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, aka Colson Baker. The duo got engaged in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, with Fox showing off her svelte figure in a swimsuit top as the musician got down on his knees and proposed with a diamond and emerald ring. "In July of 2020 we sat under this banyan tree," she captioned the engagement. "We asked for magic. We were oblivious to the pain we would face together in such a short, frenetic period of time. Unaware of the work and sacrifices the relationship would require from us but intoxicated off of the love. And the karma. Somehow a year and a half later, having walked through hell together, and having laughed more than I ever imagined possible, he asked me to marry him. And just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes.…and then we drank each other’s blood." How does the 35-year-old mother-of-three keep herself in such amazing physical form? Read on to see 5 ways Megan Fox 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 Works Out with a Trainer

Megan has trained with Harley Pasternak, who is responsible for some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood. “After my second baby, I noticed that losing weight was much more difficult this time despite working out and counting calories,” she wrote in a testimonial on his website. She uses the health guru’s 5 Factor plan, utilized by Jessica Simpson and Ariana Grande, to get into the best shape of her life. “Once I implemented the other three missing principles into my daily routine, I noticed an immediate result. I lost the remaining weight and felt leaner than I had prior to my first pregnancy.”

2. She Is Disciplined

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Megan eats healthy all the time — no cheating. "I don't have splurge foods. I either do something or I don't do it at all, and I'm doing this right now, so I have no cheat days,” she told E! “But if I was going to cheat, I would probably go with pizza or cake."

3. She Doesn’t Eat Processed Foods

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Fox completely dismissed white flour and sugar from her diet. "I cut out all sorts of breads and those sorts of carbohydrates. No crackers, no pretzels, no chips, anything unhealthy. The worst thing I put in my body is coffee once a day," she revealed to E!

4. She Fuels Up on Smoothies

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Megan drinks smoothies. "Megan's favorite is the red smoothie, which is whatever berries are in season, Chai tea, a scoop of protein powder and little bit of almond milk," Pasternak told People.

5. She Does Twice-a-Week Circuit Training

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Megan only works out a few times a week, but makes her sweat sessions count. "I exercise really hard twice a week. That's what I do," she told E! "I do bursts of cardio with really heavy weights…circuit training." Pasternak added to People that there are five phases to her workout, “a minimum five-minute cardio warm-up, a lower body sculpting exercise, an upper body toning exercise, then an abdominal sculpting exercise, and finally, a five minute cool down.”

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The MTV Video Music Awards are always a place to see and be seen and last night was no exception. Stars like Billie Eilish, Megan Fox, Ciara, Madonna, Camila Cabello and Ashanti walked the red carpet in their finest looks. Read on to see 8 ways the hottest celebrities at the VMAs stay in shape and the photos that prove they work (including Fox's see-through dress)—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Megan Fox Lives in This Moment

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“I came into the world really bright and sunny and happy,” Fox recently told the CR Fashion Book as part of their upcoming “CR PARADE” issue. “However, at a certain point, I went through some trauma in childhood and I developed a pretty severe eating disorder and manic depression, which runs in my family, so there was definitely some wrestling with chemical imbalance going on,” she shared. Now? “I’ve been in this moment that has been very proactive and rewarding both emotionally and spiritually. I’m really happy with this moment,” she said.

2. Camila Cabello Heals

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Cabello helped launch the Healing Justice Project, which distributed money to good causes. "As I learned more about other people's experiences in the world, I was like, 'How do I help the people who are on the frontlines of dismantling systems that create oppression? And how do I bridge that with my own personal journey with mental health and healing?'" Cabello, who has had anxiety, told People.

3. Madonna Made a Surprise Appearance

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Madonna has sworn by a macrobiotic diet in the past. “It's true plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains, are packed with nutrition. And research has also shown that eating lots of them is linked with lower cancer rates,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. Rita Ora is Disciplined

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Ora is incredibly disciplined when it comes to her diet. "I've been the girl on tour who eats when she can and goes along when the band wants to go out all the time. But you just can't keep that up," Rita told Shape. "With the plan I'm on, you can eat quite a bit as long as you exercise." She starts her day off with two boiled eggs, asparagus, and half a cup of muesli with almond milk. "For lunch, I have chicken or fish with vegetables, and for dinner, I have six to eight ounces of fish with vegetables and half a potato. Plus snacks," she revealed. One thing she doesn't eat? Bread or sugar. "But I'm not starving myself. I used to be like, 'I'm not eating!' Eating isn't the problem, though. It's about what your body needs, and everyone's body is different."

5. Madison Beer Likes a Hot Bath

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“My favorite way to wind down and end the day is with a hot bath. Today I’m using lavender essential oils and some Epsom salt to make for a really relaxing soak. I also usually light candles and listen to music to help myself unwind. Right now, I’m really into the new Tame Impala album, mixed with some classics like The Everly Brothers and The Beatles,” she told Refinery 29.

6. Ashanti Cut Out a Lot of Meat

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“I cut out a lot of meat,” Ashanti told People. “I think again, self-health and self-awareness are so important. All of that stuff is so important to maintaining your body, knowing what’s in your food, the GMO’s and the chemicals, and I’m super aware of this stuff.”

7. Kourtney Kardashian is Into Organic

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Kardashian hit the VMAs with boyfriend Travis Barker. “Some people know, but I’m crazy obsessed about food,” she once told the Coveteur. “I started going through my pantry last night and it was just making me so angry some of the ingredients that are in some of our snacks. I don’t do my grocery shopping a lot, because I just don’t have time, so I was reading and it looks healthy from the packages, but when you read the ingredients none of it is organic. I’m really into organic. I hate the whole GMO situation.”

8. Ciara is Committed

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Ciara tries to workout at least four times a week. "What I learned by having that daily commitment—and it doesn’t mean that I go in the gym every day, because you need to let your body recover—but when I started to become more consistent, I realized how much better I felt, and how much easier my workouts became because it wasn’t so aggressive. That’s game-changing on the body and the mind. I feel like I can conquer the world on the days I work out, and it’s very rewarding," she told People.

9. Billie Eilish Has Been a Vegan

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Eilish has been a vegan. "Most of us don't eat enough plant food, which is so important for heart health," Jason Ewoldt, R.D.N.,L.D., a wellness dietitian at Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, told the Mayo Clinic. “And, in a plant-based diet, Ewoldt says, you can eat virtually unlimited amounts of fresh or frozen fruits and veggies. Whole grains, legumes (beans), healthy oils, seeds and nuts round out a plant-based diet.”

Celeb News

Kourtney Kardashian Shares Bikini Photo and More Star Snaps

Here is this weekend’s health and wellness roundup, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra, and more.

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Summer’s not over...yet! While the official end of the steamy season isn’t for another few weeks, stars spent the last weekend of August getting fit and heating up social media in their swimsuits. From Kourtney Kardashian’s cheeky bikini PDA in Europe to Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria’s fitness fueled feeds, stars made the most of pre-Labor Day weekend. Read on to see what Kourtney Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, and Victoria Beckham were up to this weekend—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Kourtney Kardashian: Cheeky in Europe

Kourtney Kardashian flaunted her famous curves and romance with Travis Barker, wearing an incredibly sexy bikini while vacationing in Italy. In addition to steaming up the Riviera shoreline, the loved up duo hit the star-studded Dolce & Gabbana show. Read about how the Poosh founder and reality star stays healthy here.

2. Priyanka Chopra: Bikini Selfies with Hubby

Priyanka Chopra spent the weekend lounging by the pool with her Jonas Brothers hubby. "Sundays like this tho…" she captioned an Instagram photo, with a heart emoji, in which she flaunted her flat abs in a red and black mismatched bikini. How does she stay in such great shape? Read about it here.

3. Vanessa Hudgens: Bikini Weekend with Pals

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Vanessa Hudgens works out hard during the week so she can spend the entire weekend in her bikini. After The Dogpound revealed her grueling workout last week, the actress flaunted the results of her commitment to fitness in a variety of bikinis, having a blast with pals. See more photos and learn all of her workout secrets here.

4. Victoria Beckham: Bikini Selfie with Her Daughter

Victoria Beckham flashed a rare smile in her swimsuit! The former Spice Girl and fashion designer shared a bikini selfie with her daughter, Harper.

5. Eva Longoria: Flaunted Flat Abs Before a Trampoline Workout

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Trampoline queen Eva Longoria showed off her impressive home gym and uber fit body in her Instagram stories. In one of the shots, she rocked a metallic print ensemble from Beyond Yoga prior to a group workout class, in which she jumped her way to fitness on a JumpSport trampoline.

6. Bella Hadid: Went to Work in Her Bikini

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Bella Hadid, who spent most of the summer in her bikini, got to wear it to work! The stunning supermodel flaunted her uber fit figure during a photoshoot. Want to know how she achieved her chiseled curves? Read about it here.

7. Gwyneth Paltrow: Tracy Anderson Method Workout Queen

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Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow refuses to use the weekend as an excuse to avoid working out. The 48-year-old shared a clip of her virtual workout with Tracy Anderson, her go-to trainer. “This lady has been keeping me healthy for fifteen years!!! But it’s still really hard,” she captioned it.

Celeb News

Camila Cabello Shares Bikini Selfie and More Star Snaps

Here is this week’s health and wellness roundup, starring Bella Hadid, Addison Rae, Dua Lipa, and more.

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Hollywood stars have been soaking up the last few weeks of summer, lounging on yachts, sunbathing at the beach and inspiring fans with messages of self-love. From Camila Cabello’s post about the importance of rest and Addison Rae’s bikini selfies in the rain to all the stars rocking the latest swimwear trend -- upside down bikini tops -- see what all of your favorite stars were up to this week in Celebwell’s roundup—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Camila Cabello Pontificated on the Importance of Rest

“One of the biggest things i learned during the pandemic was the importance of REST,” Camila Cabello explained in a lengthy post, discussing how taking a break from work and life duties was well worth the investment. “I started seeing how after resting during that period, cultivating new hobbies, prioritizing my mental health, my friendships and relationships, making time for exercise, and also enjoying being lazy again, I started to naturally feel inspired, passionate, and way more creative,” she wrote in the post, which featured a photo of herself looking relaxed in a periwinkle bikini top.

2. Addison Rae Rocked the Upside Down Bikini Top Trend

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He’s All That and TikTok star Addison Rae cooled down in the rain, rocking one of the hottest swimwear trends of the summer—the upside down bikini top. Other stars spotted getting creative with their bikinis included Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa.

3. Sophia Bush Issued a COVID-19 Public Health Service Announcement

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In addition to taking a super fun looking trampoline exercise class with Eva Longoria and other celebs, Sophia Bush shared an ultra important message about the COVID-19 pandemic explaining why vaccination, mask wearing and other public health measures are so crucial to saving lives. “Mask up, get vaxxed, protect your neighbors, love each other, and be safe,” she urged fans in her Instagram stories videos.

4. Cindy Crawford Workout 2.0

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How does Cindy Crawford make 55 look like 25? The supermodel took fans back to the 1990s, sharing a workout video inspired by her best-selling Cindy Crawford Workout video. In it, she executed her ab-centric workout moves responsible for her flat midsection, while Seal’s Crazy played in the background like it was 1992 all over again.

5. Country Strong Bodies

Jessie James Decker and Kelsea Ballerini both flaunted their country strong bikini bodies on social media. Kelsea enjoyed a day off, reading a book in San Diego in a flirty cream bikini top, while Jessie enjoyed a family vacation on the Gulf of Mexico.

6. Rebel Wilson Continued to Inspire

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Rebel Wilson’s health journey is all sorts of inspiring. The incredibly fit actress flaunted her flat abs in an Instagram story, rocking a sports bra with her workout leggings.

7. Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid Flaunt Bikini Bodies

Almost sister-in-laws Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid both flaunted their incredibly fit figures. While Bella opts for long-and-hard workouts that last a whopping two hours, Dua prefers short but intense HIIT sessions. Read about Bella’s best diet and workout tips here and Dua’s here.

8. Vanessa Hudgens: In The Dogpound

Vanessa Hudgens visited The Dogpound with workout buddy, singer GG Magree. The duo executed some hardcore weight and strength training moves, while still managing to have a blast by infusing some dance moves into the mix. Vanessa has been working out a ton this summer. Read about everything she does here.

Fitness

Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

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

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

Beauty

Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

Fitness

Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills