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Five ways Sofia Vergara gets her famous body!

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Sofía Vergara has gone through a lot of highs and lows over the past few months with her pending divorce from Joe Manganiello, but the Modern Family alum is making the most of single life. Scroll through her Instagram page and you'll see the America's Got Talent judge having fun with friends, dancing the night away at events, and traveling. The 51-year-old is also making time for self-care and workouts. Here's how she stays in shape and maintains her famed hourglass figure, as evidenced from a brand new photo she posted to Instagram.


1. She Uses Resistance Bands

A few weeks ago, the fashion designer posted a video of a workout focusing on her glutes with her sister Claudia, her friend Margarita, and her trainer Natalia Botero. Wearing tight leopard prints and a black shirt, Vergara holds onto gym equipment while doing leg lifts with a resistance band. She captioned the video "nightmare."

2. She Does Straight Leg Donkey Kicks

In another video, Vergara wears a fiery red workout ensemble from her activewear fashion line at Walmart and does straight-leg donkey kicks on a bench. She increases the intensity using a resistance band making it more challenging. The move not only targets the glutes but helps stabilize the core.

3. She Does Side-Lying Leg Raises

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After the donkey kicks, Vergara works out her glutes again. In the same video, you can see her on a mat lying on her side doing leg raises. She props her head up with her left hand while she lifts and lowers her right leg. This move targets the side muscles of the core, hips, glutes, and leg.

4. She Does Single-Leg Raises

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Vergara spends a lot of time focusing on her lower body during workouts. For her final move in the video, she does single-leg raises. In a downward-facing dog position with both hands on the mat and balances on her left foot as she raises her right leg repeatedly. The AGT star also activates her upper body in this move while targeting her hips, legs, core, and glutes.

5. She Uses Ankle Weights

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Vergara gave fans another glimpse of how she gets her booty. Working out again with her sister and trainer, the ladies used ankle weights and worked on the glutes and thighs while also using a resistance band. This time she captioned the post, "Torture Tuesday."

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We’re rounding into September but you’d never be able to tell from looking at the photo reels from Hollywood’s biggest celebrities; they appeared to be having a ton of fun in the sun this weekend. From Selma Blair’s well-deserved time at a wellness retreat to Vanessa Hudgens enjoying her pool (after a week of tough workouts) to Rita Ora going "seaside," they shared it all. See what all of your favorite stars were up to on Saturday in Celebwell’s roundup—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Selma Blair Shared Good Vibes From a “Golden Place”

Selma Blair has been open about having multiple sclerosis and reported some good news this month: ​​"My prognosis is great. I'm in remission. Stem cell put me in remission," Blair said. "It took about a year after stem cell for the inflammation and lesions to really go down." She certainly looked more at peace this weekend. “A week of health and healing in a golden place,” she captioned a photo from Golden Door, a spa/retreat.

2. Gabrielle Union Knows How to Vacation Like No Other

Gabrielle Union—a “Lover of fun, hope haver & believer of miracles”—and her husband Dwyane Wade have been posting photos from the Yacht Club De Monaco, the Anjuna Beach Club, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Calvi Corsica, with her often looking fit and fab in a bikini. The hashtag? #WadeWorldTour2021

3. Vanessa Hudgens Lounged Poolside

"Happy weekendddd," Vanessa Hudgens captioned the photo on Instagram. We know it was after a week of working hard. The actress hits the Dogpound training gym often. "I'm always down to try something new. I just love getting my blood pumping and I feel like it's just such an important thing to constantly do. So I'm always down to try something new," she told Access Live. "I like tried and true with my soul cycle, Pilates and yoga. I like, I know what works for me for my body, but I just keep that up constantly."

4. Carmen Electra Danced With No Cares

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Carmen Electra posted a video of herself dancing to “Coming in Hot.” “I don’t go to the gym every day,” she once told the Cut. “Usually when I’m on break, I’ve already danced a lot so I’m okay for a while. Sometimes I work out at my house. I’ll do some lunges, something simple like that. Otherwise I’ll go to the gym. I’ve only had one trainer in my life, and I realized that because of my dance background, I already have discipline and I don’t need to be pushed. I think I’ve saved a lot of money too. As a dancer, I’ve never put strict rules on my workout habits and sometimes I just want to go to the gym and do something light.”

5. Rita Ora Went Seaside

“Happy weekend. I’ll be seaside,” Rita Ora captioned an Instagram post. "For me, every day I wake up feeling like, 'OK, what do I want to conquer today?' and that helps me get dressed," Ora said to TZR. "I always wear a tight pair of pants to make myself feel really sexy and feminine. Ones I recently discovered and I can't take off are the [Maison] Margiela shiny pants. They're high-waisted and they make your legs look super long."

6. Saweetie Went “Off the Grid”

Saweetie went “off the grid,” posting snapshots from the beach. The trip came shortly after her big McDonalds collab. "I'm super excited. It's like the best feeling ever. I know McDonald's will never turn its back on me. I can always go to McDonald's and order a Saweetie Meal," Saweetie told Forbes the Culture. "I think McDonald's just saw that I genuinely love the meal. I'm always remixing their meals on my live. I only really go live when I eat. So, the fact that I'm here right now with these beautiful packages and cartons of Saweetie Meal behind me is like a dream come true. So, just a match made in heaven."

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Sofia Vergara is single after announcing her split from husband Joe Manganiello—but probably won’t be for long, judging by her recent social media updates. Vergara, 51, shared stunning pictures of herself wearing a blue leopard print swimsuit while on vacation in Ravello, Italy. “Last days of vacay! Even when u r so hot I love u Ravello!!! 😁😁,” she captioned the post. “This is what single and 🔥looks like!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” commented her Modern Family co-star Julie Bowen. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vergara stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. Yogurt and Fruit For Breakfast

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Vergara starts the day at 5 a.m. for Modern Family, and enjoys a protein-packed breakfast to set her up for a long day of shooting. “After the shower I grab a quick breakfast,” she says. “I usually prepare it the night before. One of my favorites is a kind of homemade muesli made of Greek yogurt, oats, chia seeds, nuts, and blueberries.”

2. Pilates and Cardio

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Vergara usually wraps up her work day between 1-5 p.m., which is when she makes time for her workouts. The actress swears by Pilates for a toned, strong, yet curvy physique. “After a quick lunch, I'll start a workout,” she says. “My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine. I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week."

3. Inspired By Julie Bowen

Vergara says she is inspired by Bowen, who has an impressive work ethic when it comes to exercise. According to Vergara, Bowen will go running even before the work day starts. “I hit 40 and I started seeing a softness everywhere on my body… I knew it was time to do something, so I did,” Vergara says. “Being around Julie and seeing how motivated she is … I started to think more about it.”

4. SPF Every Day

Vergara started her own SPF line Toty after dealing with the aftermath of sun damage from early tanning sessions. “The plan was always ‘go to the beach.’ We did it the wrong way. We didn’t know about protecting ourselves — we [applied] coconut oil,” she says. “It was like frying a chicken. Now I am paying for it.”

5. No Pain, No Cake

Vergara says moving to Los Angeles made her reassess her diet. “I already changed [my] mentality about food,” she says. “If you live here, you can’t always order the high-fat dishes like pasta with truffles. You have a little sushi, and when you’re out with your girlfriends you order a nice salad. When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!”

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Sofía Vergara just shared a “summer” throwback photo and, as usual, it’s hard to tell the difference between her at age 20, 30, 40 or 50. (The 50-year-old just had a birthday.) The Modern Family star works hard to stay in shape, but also enjoys the sweet things in life. Her husband, Joe Manganiello, also keeps her motivated, a fitness buff himself. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sofía Vergara 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 Does Lagree Fitness

She’s been doing Lagree Fitness for almost a decade. The workout is “a low-impact, high-intensity method that tightens and tones in as little as 20-minutes a session.” “I really love the workouts since then, because I have bad knees. I can’t do crazy things. And this is one of the workouts that I feel that I can finish and do most of the things without even thinking about my knees. For me, that's what hooked me to this workout,” she has said. “Because in one hour you feel like you do everything good. Like you feel like you completed one workout, then I'm done for the day. I don't have to think anymore about exercise. And actually, growing up in Latin America, there was not that culture. Right. You know, 30 something years ago.” She added: “It's not a pleasure to work out. So I do it because also because of my job and I'm in a place in my career where I need to have energy and look good and fitting into those tiny little dresses.”

2. Lagree Does Not Bore Her

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As for Lagree: “It's great because… you don't get bored because there's so many exercises and… time flies. And I'm very glad that I found this because it's one of the few things that I can finish. I always explain it as the ‘necessary torture.’ Like, you know, like at the beginning they will tell me an exercise. I'm like, no, I can't do this. And I would be like, no, it's horrible. It's horrible. Now. I'm like, I, I get it. I can do it.”

3. She Opens Her Mouth Wide When Eating on Purpose

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On Ellen, she host showed photos of Vergara eating with her mouth open very wide. “Well, first of all, I didn't know I was doing that. I didn't know I had a problem until people started posting pictures of me, from paparazzi, of me eating. And then I started to realize it's like, what is wrong with me? Well, but you know, you have to give it to me that I'm always long hours on a set. You get bored, you get, you know, a little anxious and what else are you going to do? right. But I have a technique that my makeup artist appreciates because you open the mouth really wide and you don't mess up your lipstick.”

4. She Tries to Work Out Three Times a Week

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“I try to have a routine, but sometimes it's hard because of the kind of job that I have,” she has said. “For example, I woke up today at three in the morning. So today's not gonna be a workout day for me, no matter what, I know that I'm not gonna have the energy at the end of the day. So I try to work out according to my schedule, my shooting schedule. If I'm traveling, I usually don't work out. But I try to squeeze in at least three times a week working out. I try to sleep well. And because, I mean, I think it's important when you do that kind of job that I do to sleep well.”

5. She Craves sweets

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“I have never been into crazy diets. So I usually try to eat healthy of course, because I love vegetables and I love healthy food and juices, so I'm pretty good with that. My problem always has been my obsession with sweets and that's why I'm here today because it's one of my biggest secrets is that I've always been trying to figure out a way to get away with trying to eat something sweet after a meal,” she said about Skinny Cow.

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“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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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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5. Country Strong Bodies

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6. Rebel Wilson Continued to Inspire

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Sofia Vergara seems to have it all—including a good time. The Modern Family star posted a photo of herself today in a pink bikini: “Ready pal weeekend!! #outdoorsonly,” she wrote in her caption, that last part accompanied by a mask emoji (meaning she’s mask free outside only) and three bikini emojis. So how does the icon stay so fit while also living her best life? Read on to see 5 ways Sofia Vergara stays healthy—mentally and physically—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 Eats for Beauty

"I eat a lot of vegetables, and I eat blueberries, and I drink green tea," she told Health. "I add a spoon of powdered collagen to chamomile tea at night—I don’t know what that does but I do it! And I try to drink lots of water." She considers all that hydration part of her “beauty routine.” Speaking of which, she told Health: "I take my makeup off every night with a sponge—like a little soft, nonabrasive sea sponge that I change once a week—and then I use a mild soap."

2. She Works Out on This Schedule

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"Typically, if we have a good filming schedule where she has availability, we'll work out between 5-7 days, which is a lot. But she takes a lot of time off when she's busy," Vergara's trainer Jennifer Yates told Marie Claire. "It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofia. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."

3. You Can Do a Bodyweight Version of Her Workout

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"All you need is your own body weight," Yates told Marie Claire. "Crunches are great. During red carpet season we do a lot of upper body and abs—planks are also great. Even if you have a weighted object; you can hold it in one hand, crunch to one side, and pull back up to hit your oblique muscles. You can also get a cheap resistance band for five dollars or less, and wrap it around a secure pole or door knob. If you stand facing that object and do a torso twist, you'll hit your obliques as well. The key is making sure you have the correct form. Holding planks are one of the best full body exercises you can do."

4. She Uses Sunscreen

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"In my 20s, I started to use sunblock on my face," she told People in 2016. "I wish I had put it on my chest too." Her brand of choice at that time? La-Roche Posay, which she told Health "is great for sensitive skin. It’s my go-to." She’s also into hates to protect herself. "I have a little house in the Bahamas and I have a fucking crazy collection of hats so everyone can have one," she said. "There must be 25 hats in the bucket, and I always go for the same one: a visor. An old lady visor."

5. She Empowers Other Women to Look and Do Their Best

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Vergara launched a successful underwear brand. “EBY means empowered by you,” Vergara told SELF in an interview. “The whole thing that we wanted to do was women empowering women. Women buy the underwear and a percentage of that money is given to these women through microfinance [loans].” I’ve had the luxury of being able to grow my ideas into successful business ventures over the past 10 years,” Vergara writes in a statement. “I want to provide women with the tools to start their own business as an exit out of poverty.”

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Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

Vegan food, vegan bacon, vegan cheese, vegan chocolate pudding

Claudia Romani/Instagram

Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

Claudia Romani/Instagram

A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

Photo of a Crunch Fitness

Claudia Romani/Instagram

Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”