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Ashanti in Bathing Suit Shows Off "Miami Beach Edition"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

Ashanti is one of the most well-known names in R&B. She's had an insanely successful music career with hits like "Foolish," and "Only U." She's also transitioned to acting, starring in films like Stuck, Coach Carter, and John Tucker Must Die. Ashanti just posted a stunning new swimsuit reel on Instagram. In it, she posed in a pink string bathing suit in her hotel room. She captioned the post, "Planned on having 2 days to myself on the beach after wrapping my movie… but this weather said you'll be in ur room bookie." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ashanti 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 Puts Powders In Her Juices

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Ashanti revealed some of her favorite products in an interview with Essence. One thing she does to stay healthy is putting a powder in her juices and other beverages. "My new thing that I've been on tastes gross, but if you put it in juice it tastes good," she says. "It's called Green Vibrance and it's a bunch of wheat grass, frozen broccoli, kale, everything grinded up. You put it in a shake or juice and it gives you your greens for the day."

2

She Researches Her Food

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Ashanti revealed some of her diet secrets to People. She says that she has a new approach to food and eating. "I cut out a lot of meat," she says. "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."

3

She Believes In Balance

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When it comes to her diet, Ashanti is all about balance. She tells People that she still has a cheat day now and again. She says that this helps her stay consistent. "To have balance, you have to eat clean and you have to work out. you have to allow yourself at least two cheat days, so that it doesn't become too strict."

4

She Prioritizes Gut Health

Ashanti has an incredible set of abs, and she makes sure to take care of them. The singer revealed to Blackdoctor.com that she prioritizes gut health. She revealed the tips that she uses to take care of her gut. "I'm going to be honest with you. This may be TMI, but a great colonic does wonders. Wonders, I promise you. Colonics and squats and cut out fried foods."

5

She's Confident In Herself

Ashanti has a lot of confidence in herself. She tells Blackdoctor.com that this is one of her secrets to success. "If you are confident in being who you are as a woman, it's about respecting yourself. If you believe strongly in who you are, you can do it. You can be sexy and be sensual, and be pro-woman, and be a boss, and be a feminist."

Anna Bechtel
Anna Bechtel is a freelance writer currently based in Hamden, CT. Read more
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