Alix Ashley Earle in Bathing Suit Hits "Mardi Gras"

Alix Ashley Earle is hitting Mardi Gras – in her swimsuit! The rising social media star, who has a following of over 7 million, shows off her famous figure in a pink, sequinned bathing suit top in one of her latest social media posts, shared from New Orleans. “Everyone: ‘that’s not what you wear to Mardi Gras’ .. me: ,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does the megal influencer stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Alix Ashley Earle 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 Hydrates

Alix prioritizes hydration. She keeps a plastic water bottle filled with H2O whenever she is exercising. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

2. She Fuels Up with Healthy and Nourishing Meals

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Alix makes sure to fuel her body with healthy and nourishing meals. One of her favorite restaurants is Pura Vida in Miami. For breakfast she might eat boiled eggs with avocado toast. She also loves meat, bagels, pasta, tacos, and sushi. Her “go to meal everyday” is an egg omelet, avocado slices, and tomatoes.

3. Ice Cream Is Her Guilty Pleasure

Alix has a guilty pleasure: Ice cream. She regularly indulges in a cone or cup, sharing the photos on her Instagram Stories.

4. She Loves Fresh Produce

Alix makes healthy eating fun. “Farmer’s Market Wednesday,” is a regular part of her week, when she stocks up on healthy fruits and veggies and eats acai bowls loaded with antioxidants.

5. She Rides Bikes

Living in Miami, Alix regularly gets around via a bike. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

6. She Battles Acne

Alix has been very open about her battles with acne. "I thought that my life was over, and I thought it was never gonna get better," she said, giving followers an update on her journey with Accutane. "If I can post that online for millions of people to see, then you can leave your house, you can go to class, you can go to the grocery store, you're fine."