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Ariana Biermann in Bathing Suit is "Oh My!"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Ariana Biermann has been in the public eye since she was young, after her mother, Kim Zolciak-Biermann appeared as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She’s now a successful influencer, with a large social media following. Biermann just shared a new photo this week. In it, she sat on a paddleboard in the ocean. She wore a white bathing suit, her figure on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ariana Biermann 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 Focuses On Gradual Weight Loss

Biermann lost a lot of weight, and opened up about the process on Instagram. She says that she focused on gradually losing weight, rather than a large amount, and she made sure to stress this. "I'm so over everyone acting like I lost 50 lbs. overnight," she wrote. "I was 167 my sophomore year. 145ish the end of my junior. Started really working out, eating healthy, etc. January of 2020. I am now 118 over a year and half later. I was 125 last summer."

2. She Calls Out Haters

Biermann is not afraid to call out haters on social media. In the same post, she wrote, "Please stop. I do not have an eating disorder. I worked my ass off to get to where I am today. I am not sick. This is ridiculous and awful to say to someone. Stop commenting on people's bodies and worry about yourself.”

3. She Sticks With It

On Instagram, Biermann opened up about healthier changes she made to her diet. She says that one of her biggest secrets was staying consistent. "It takes time but believe in yourself. Do it for you. You got this s—.”

4. She’s Charitable

Biermann likes to help others. She uses her platform to draw attention to different things. In this Instagram post, Biermann encouraged her followers to donate to a family who experienced a housefire. She captioned it, “I want to do everything I can for these animals and children, making a Christmas miracle happen. There are 12 kids in need, 6 boys & 6 girls ( ages 7-17), anything you can give would mean the world to these children. There are many dogs in need of food and beds as well. I have put a GOFUNDME link in my bio, please donate what you can! I can never thank you enough.”

5. She Goes Outside

Biermann spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of outdoor photos on her Instagram. One place she likes to go is the beach. Biermann posted this set of photos with the wind in her hair. She captioned it, “In ur wildest dreams.”

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Ariana Biermann has been in the public eye since she was young, after her mother, Kim Zolciak-Biermann appeared as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She’s now a successful influencer, with a large social media following. Biermann just shared a new photo this week. In it, she sat on a paddleboard in the ocean. She wore a white bathing suit, her figure on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ariana Biermann 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 Focuses On Gradual Weight Loss

Biermann lost a lot of weight, and opened up about the process on Instagram. She says that she focused on gradually losing weight, rather than a large amount, and she made sure to stress this. "I'm so over everyone acting like I lost 50 lbs. overnight," she wrote. "I was 167 my sophomore year. 145ish the end of my junior. Started really working out, eating healthy, etc. January of 2020. I am now 118 over a year and half later. I was 125 last summer."

2. She Calls Out Haters

Biermann is not afraid to call out haters on social media. In the same post, she wrote, "Please stop. I do not have an eating disorder. I worked my ass off to get to where I am today. I am not sick. This is ridiculous and awful to say to someone. Stop commenting on people's bodies and worry about yourself.”

3. She Sticks With It

On Instagram, Biermann opened up about healthier changes she made to her diet. She says that one of her biggest secrets was staying consistent. "It takes time but believe in yourself. Do it for you. You got this s—.”

4. She’s Charitable

Biermann likes to help others. She uses her platform to draw attention to different things. In this Instagram post, Biermann encouraged her followers to donate to a family who experienced a housefire. She captioned it, “I want to do everything I can for these animals and children, making a Christmas miracle happen. There are 12 kids in need, 6 boys & 6 girls ( ages 7-17), anything you can give would mean the world to these children. There are many dogs in need of food and beds as well. I have put a GOFUNDME link in my bio, please donate what you can! I can never thank you enough.”

5. She Goes Outside

Biermann spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of outdoor photos on her Instagram. One place she likes to go is the beach. Biermann posted this set of photos with the wind in her hair. She captioned it, “In ur wildest dreams.”

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Model and reality star Brielle Biermann was in Miami where she's having fun in the sun. She showed off her figure in a black swimsuit, and went Jet-Skiing. The 24-year-old daughter of Kim Zolciak-Biermann—of The Real Housewives of Atlanta—is often physically active. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Brielle Biermann 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 Likes Outdoor Sports

While on a trip to Mexico, Biermann decided to do some bike riding, while wearing a bathing suit. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself riding on the beach. She captioned the photo, “Wanna go for a ride?” And on her recet trip to Miami, she his the waves in the Jet-Ski.

2. She Loves the Beach

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Take one look at Biermann’s Instagram, and you’ll immediately know that she loves to get outside and spend time in the fresh air. Biermann often posts photos of herself on vacation and spending time at the beach. "If you're used to exercising indoors or in cooler weather, take it easy at first when you exercise in the heat. It can take at least one to two weeks to adapt to the heat. As your body adapts to the heat over time, gradually increase the length and intensity of your workouts," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Loves To Stand-Up Paddle

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While on a trip to Rose Island, Bahamas, Biermann and her friends decided to try stand-up paddling. She posted this series of photos and videos on Instagram of herself and her friends on a board in the clear water.

4. She Pushes Herself

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In this post from 2019, Biermann revealed that she had pushed herself to start spending more time in the gym, and she says she saw results. She wrote in the caption, “I’ve been back in the gym consistently for the past few weeks and I’m already seeing a difference! My weight fluctuates a lot so I’m trying really hard to get better at eating right, going to the gym and taking care of myself.” She also encouraged her followers to, “Push yourself. Set a goal and work towards it.”

5. She Horseback Rides

While on a desert trip, Biermann decided to try horseback riding, and she posted this photo on Instagram of herself on a horse. She captioned the photo, “Who needs a cowboy when you can ride this horse.”

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Reality star and influencer Brielle Biermann has never been afraid of showing off her body on social media. She’s currently on vacation in the Bahamas, and made sure to get some photos for Instagram. Biermann posted a photo of herself lounging at the pool. In it, she wore a pink bikini, and enjoyed a glass of champagne. She captioned the post, “Who said you needed an excuse to go on vacation?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Brielle Biermann 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 Horseback Rides

When Biermann goes on vacation, she likes to try a lot of different activities. One thing she tried was horseback riding. Biermann posted this photo on Instagram of herself riding in a desert canyon. She captioned the post, “Who needs a cowboy when you can ride this horse.”

2. She Bike Rides

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Horseback riding isn’t the only vacation activity Biermann likes to do. Another thing she enjoys is biking. While on vacation in Mexico, Biermann went for a ride on the beach. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself riding on the boardwalk. She captioned the post, “Wanna go for a ride?”

3. She Has No Time For Haters

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Biermann unfortunately has had to deal with a lot of criticism on social media. However, she’s unafraid to call them out. When someone criticized her looks, Biermann took to her Instagram stories to fight back. “ALL my friends have fake nails, fake hair fake etc. who cares? It’s our lives it doesn’t effect y’all AT ALL.”

4. She Goes To The Beach

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Biermann loves to spend time by the beach. While on her Bahamas vacation, she posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself lying in the waves. She captioned the post, “Life is a beach, I’m just playing in the sand.” She also posted this photo of herself at a different beach, captioning it, “Salty.”

5. She Changed Her Lifestyle

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In 2019, Biermann decided to change her lifestyle. She revealed in this Instagram post that she was living a lot healthier. She wrote, “I’ve been back in the gym consistently for the past few weeks and I’m already seeing a difference! My weight fluctuates a lot so I’m trying really hard to get better at eating right, going to the gym and taking care of myself.

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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.

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Social media superstar, singer and headliner of the Netflix film He’s All That, Addison Rae shared some PDA with her reported boyfriend Omer Fedi, sharing a photo of her in a swimsuit smooching the Israeli musician. The caption punctuated things perfectly: “Irresistibleeeeeeeeeee,” she wrote, adding a human-heart emoji. How does she stay fit while keeping things so romantic? Read on to see 5 ways Addison Rae 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 Pilates

Rae learned how to do Pilates from a good friend—a Kardashian. “The best wellness hack I've learned from Kourtney is probably, working out and doing pilates. I feel like I really started getting into pilates whenever I was working out with Kourtney. We'd do pilates and also run. I mean, I hate running... But it's so good for you,” she told Glamour UK.

2. She Brainstorms For Her Own Beauty Line

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She is pretty involved in her own beauty line, Item Beauty. “My team and I do tons of calls, almost every other week,” she told the New York Times. “It’s brainstorming the entire time, which is so fun. And I have the craziest ideas so randomly. So it consists very much of me randomly having an outburst of an idea and then the team making it come to life, which is really, really cool.”

3. This is What Makes Her Feel Empowered

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“I feel most empowered when I'm doing things that I love to do. So dancing, singing, being creative. I feel very empowered when I'm being creative. My favourite song to sing is this song called Wait by Maroon 5 featuring a Boogie With A Hoodie (I really like his verse),” she told Glamour UK.

4. She Has This to Say About Beauty Standards

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"For me, a lot of people have said, 'Oh I love how comfortable she is and she doesn't look like the beauty standard.' It's a backhanded compliment sometimes because people will be like, 'I'm so glad she's confident that she doesn't look perfect,'" she said, according to People. "It hurts sometimes when people say that, because I think everyone's perfect, so why is there some standard of 'this body is the ideal body'?"

5. Here’s the Scoop on Omer

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“Now 21, Omer moved to Los Angeles from Tel Aviv with his dad when he was 16,” reports Seventeen. “Growing up, his dad was one of Israel's most accomplished and well-respected drummers. According to MTV News, his dad's career introduced him to music at a very young age. After listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, he knew that was his dream.” "I wanna make my friends the biggest artists in the world," he told MTV News.

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”