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Aamna Sharif in Bathing Suit Enjoys “Wanderlust State of Mind”

The actress rocked a pink swimsuit while on the beach.

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Indian actress Aamna Sharif enjoyed a beach day, and looked gorgeous while doing so. Sharif posted two photos on Instagram of herself posing in a light pink one-piece swimsuit, with one shot of her lying in the sand. Sharif’s figure is on full display. Read on to see 6 ways Aamna Sharif 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 At Home

Sharif doesn’t have to leave the house to stay active. The actress says that she often works out at home. She also posted this Instagram video of herself doing arm workouts with the help of her dining room table. She captioned the video, “No gym? No problem!”

2. She Loves Yoga

Sharif turned to yoga after having her first child, and she says that it’s helped her out a lot. Sharif tells Parenting.firstcry.com, “I am a fitness freak and regularly practice yoga. It gives me a peaceful feeling and it is good for the body too.”

3. She Eats Healthy, But Doesn’t Diet

When it comes to eating, Sharif says that she makes sure to eat healthy, however, she avoids using the term “diet.” Sharif tells Parenting.firstcry.com, “I believe in eating healthy. I don't diet. I love trying new cuisines.”

4. She Does Cardio

While she loves to workout at home, Sharif does also hit the gym. Her go-to gym workouts? Cardio. She tells Parenting.firstcry.com, “I have to hit the gym and do a lot of cardio.”

5. She Does Squats

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In this video, Sharif and her personal trainer go through the actress’ workout. Among her go-to exercises include squats, usually done with a resistance band.

6. She Uses Weights

In the same video, Sharif is seen using weights. Sharif uses both hand weights and kettlebells in the video.

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Aamna Sharif in Bathing Suit Enjoys “Wanderlust State of Mind”

The actress rocked a pink swimsuit while on the beach.

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Indian actress Aamna Sharif enjoyed a beach day, and looked gorgeous while doing so. Sharif posted two photos on Instagram of herself posing in a light pink one-piece swimsuit, with one shot of her lying in the sand. Sharif’s figure is on full display. Read on to see 6 ways Aamna Sharif 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 At Home

Sharif doesn’t have to leave the house to stay active. The actress says that she often works out at home. She also posted this Instagram video of herself doing arm workouts with the help of her dining room table. She captioned the video, “No gym? No problem!”

2. She Loves Yoga

Sharif turned to yoga after having her first child, and she says that it’s helped her out a lot. Sharif tells Parenting.firstcry.com, “I am a fitness freak and regularly practice yoga. It gives me a peaceful feeling and it is good for the body too.”

3. She Eats Healthy, But Doesn’t Diet

When it comes to eating, Sharif says that she makes sure to eat healthy, however, she avoids using the term “diet.” Sharif tells Parenting.firstcry.com, “I believe in eating healthy. I don't diet. I love trying new cuisines.”

4. She Does Cardio

While she loves to workout at home, Sharif does also hit the gym. Her go-to gym workouts? Cardio. She tells Parenting.firstcry.com, “I have to hit the gym and do a lot of cardio.”

5. She Does Squats

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In this video, Sharif and her personal trainer go through the actress’ workout. Among her go-to exercises include squats, usually done with a resistance band.

6. She Uses Weights

In the same video, Sharif is seen using weights. Sharif uses both hand weights and kettlebells in the video.

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Actress Raai Laxmi, star of films like Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000, is spending time by the beach. She’s also posting several new photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the sun and fun. Laxmi posted two photos of herself posing on the beach in a yellow and gold swimsuit. She captioned one photo with three sun emojis, and the other by writing, “Witnessing your own growth is a beautiful sight.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Raai Laxmi 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 Scuba Diving

Laxmi loves to go to the beach. One thing that she loves to do when she’s there is go scuba diving. Laxmi posted this reel on Instagram of herself going for a dive. She dove off a boat and swam amongst the fish and other sea creatures. She captioned the reel, “If I could live here.”

2. She Strength Trains

One way Laxmi likes to stay in shape is by doing strength training workouts. She posts several photos and videos on Instagram of herself doing different strength based exercises at the gym. She posted this reel of herself lifting a weight, captioning it, “It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up! Back to functional training after long, but getting there with the help of my trainer.” She also posted this photo of herself about to lift a barbell, captioning it, “There is no shortcut, it takes time to build a better, stronger version of yourself.”

3. She Rides ATVs

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Laxmi is a big fan of riding ATVs. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself going for a ride in the sand. Laxmi did this activity on New Year’s Eve, as she captioned the post, “Riding into 2022. What a way to end 2021. Made enough memories. Perfect way to say goodbye 2021.”

4. She Wants To Show Different Sides Of Herself

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Laxmi wants her fans to see her play different roles. In 2019, she took on the role of a woman on the run in the film Mirugaa, and she told The Hindu that she wanted people to see her play more serious roles. “I just thought people have seen me do a lot of commercial films, and so playing a role like this. I wanted to make people think that I can pull off these serious roles. Clearly, I’m experimenting, just doing things where people will get to see a different me.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Laxmi is a proud feminist, and is outspoke about sexism faced in the film and acting world. She tells The Hindu, “I wouldn’t mind seeing a female cinematographer. But if the director is a man, there are a lot of restrictions to the way he would talk on the set, especially if he has a female senior technician on the floor. These are some reasons people don’t take a chance [with women]. It is not a great reason but people in the industry are way more casual and they always want to be in their comfort space. When a woman enters the picture, the guy thinks he cannot control it and then the work space becomes diplomatic.”

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Actress and reality star Rubina Dilaik, winner of Bigg Boss 14, was once a beauty pageant contender, so naturally she knows how to stay fit. Wanna see? She just shared both a set of photos and a reel on Instagram of herself posing at the beach in Mumbai. In them, Dilaik wore a green two piece with pink flowers. She captioned the photos, “Us. #Wanderlust.” She captioned the reel, “Monsoons in Mumbai and a lil extra me.” Read on to see 5 ways Rubina Dilaik 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 Her Sister

Dilaik doesn’t always workout alone. Sometimes, she likes to workout with her sister. In this Instagram post for her sister’s birthday, the two of them are seen practicing yoga together. She captioned the post, “Stay happy and healthy always. Happy birthday lil sis.”

2. She Does Aerial Yoga

Dilaik loves to do aerial yoga and other stretches. She has posted several photos on Instagram of herself using silks. She posted this compilation of photos of herself doing different poses at the studio. Dilaik captioned the post, “Never stop learning.”

3. She Works Out Her Lower Body

Dilaik doesn’t skip leg day. She shared some of her favorite leg and lower body exercises in this video on Instagram. In it, Dilaik is seen doing exercises like squats, squat lunges, and bridge raises in an outdoor area. She captioned the video, “Nothing is more important than our health! And today’s harsh reality is teaching us the lesson.”

4. She Goes Outside

Dilaik loves to spend time in the fresh air. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself outside. She also likes to do some of her workouts there. Dilaik shared this set of photos of herself walking on the beach. She captioned the post, “Beach workouts are always exciting.”

5. She Watches Her Portions

Dilaik tells TellyChakkar that her biggest healthy eating secret is paying attention to her portions. “Every food we eat provides the body with a range of nutrients, which helps us stay healthy. And, if eaten in the right proportion according to one's body weight, age and gender it can also aid in keeping your body in shape. So, to achieve fat loss, it is important to eat the right food at the right time. I personally prefer heavy breakfast, light lunch and no carbohydrates in dinner."

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Urfi Javed in Bathing Suit Says She’s “Always a Beach Baby”

The reality star posted a new bikini photo on Instagram.

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Actress and Bigg Boss contestant Urfi Javed is not afraid to show off her body on Instagram, and her latest post proves it. Javed posed in a dark blue bikini, showing off her curves and her figure. She captioned the photo, “Always a beach baby!!” Read on to see 5 ways Urfi Javed 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 MMA

Javed is a fan of doing mixed martial arts, or MMA, to workout. She posted this video on Instagram of herself learning MMA from a teacher. “Today I tried Mixed Martial Arts with all the kicking and boxing for the first time ever,” she wrote.

2. She Jogs

In an ad for a shopping website on Instagram, Javed is seen ordering new running shoes, and then going for a jog. "Being active and engaging in regular aerobic exercise is important for overall heart health and wellness. Typically, 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days a week is recommended for most healthy adults. Running is a simple, low-cost exercise, and you should be commended for starting a new exercise regimen," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Loves Pool Days

Javed is a fan of going to the pool for a dip. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself wearing a dark pink bikini poolside. She captioned the photo, “Water baby always!”

4. She’s Embracing Her Body

In this photo on Instagram, Javed revealed that she’s struggled with accepting herself and gaining weight in the past. She even would resort to extreme dieting to lose weight. She wrote in the caption, “I have gained a bit of weight but let me tell you something , earlier I used to starve myself. I only eat one sandwich a day and nothing else. I was slim, very slim but gosh I was so weak and always in a cranky mood. I was following a no sugar, no carbs, no gluten diet.” However, Javed writes that she is embracing her body and is proud of herself. “I’m fitter, I feel better so I don’t care if people comment about my stomach or my weight.”

5. She Has No Time For Negativity

Dealing with negative comments on social media can be tricky, but Javed says that she has no time for them. In this photo on Instagram, Javed revealed her strategy for dealing with haters. “As far as negative comments are concerned, long back I decided to block those people. I didn’t do it for myself but for those who get so bothered seeing me. I decided to do them a favour! Now that you won’t see me, you won’t get irritated, annoyed and hopefully your day will pass by happily!”

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Actress Sonam Bajwa is no stranger to the limelight. She shares a lot of stunning photos on Instagram. Bajwa just shared a new set of beach photos on her page this week. In them, she posed in the water wearing a white cropped swim shirt and a black skirt. She captioned the post, “Sunsets.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sonam Bajwa 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 Detoxes First Thing In The Morning

Bajwa revealed some of her favorite foods and her typical meals in a video with PinkVilla. She says that she eats two breakfasts each day. Bajwa’s first breakfast is all about detoxing her body. She says that she wakes up at 6:30 and eats it every day. “I sometimes have kale, spinach, sometimes I put some protein in it and add a little bit of dry fruit,” she says. “It;s like a detox, which I really like.”

2. She Loves Fruit

Bajwa makes sure that she eats enough fruit. She revealed her favorites in her PinkVilla interview. “I add lots of fruits in my second meal of the day,” she says. “I really like pineapple. I love mangoes, personally, so whenever mangoes are in season, I try to add mangoes to my meal.” Bajwa also loves berries, like blueberries and strawberries.

3. She Loves Salads

Bajwa loves salads for lunch. She revealed her favorite recipe to PinkVilla. “If you see the plate that I have, it’s so huge,” she says. “I have lettuce, I have leaves, I have baby spinach in that. Carrot is a must in my salad, and cucumber. And again, I add some roasted flaxseed in that. And also, I love avocados.”

4. She’s Spiritual

Bajwa is working on adding more spirituality to her life. She shared this post on Instagram highlighting her goals. Bajwa shared a quote from Cory Asbury saying, “I want to reach for God the way I reach for my phone. When I’m bored. When I’m uncomfortable. When I need answers or entertainment. When I’m lonely and need someone to talk to.”

5. She Challenges Herself

Bajwa likes to push herself, especially when it comes to acting. While promoting her role in the film Sadar Ji 2, Bajwa opened up about why she wanted to star in it and her process to Simply Bhangra. “I like to be in different roles,” she says. “I like variations. For me, it was a good experience, as I challenge myself and I like to work hard and see what I can deliver.”

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

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

5 Simple Fitness Habits To Stay Toned Like Mariana Morais
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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.

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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.

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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