Bethenny Frankel in Bathing Suit is on "Vacation Day 2"

Bethenny Frankel is recharging in Puerto Rico in her swimsuit. The Real Housewives alum shows off her forever young figure in a collection of bathing suits in her latest social media photos, taken while vacationing in the tropics. “Day 2 Vacation in Puerto Rico, this beautiful island… love is in the air,” she captioned one of the Instagram posts. “We move so quickly. We were craving a vacation… coming into this one on fumes. Work, obligations and life gets in the way. It’s important to disconnect, be present and connect with your loved ones. Time flies and you realize you haven’t been traveling nearly as much as you used to. You get used to being home near the nest, living in sweats and a big adventure out is a 12 year old’s basketball game or sledding. It was time to have a reason to put on something colorful and feel warm and free. I love Puerto Rico. Most of my time spent here has been doing relief trips, and it’s really nice to see this place in its rebuilding state. It’s a beautiful place with beautiful people, and we are so lucky to be able to experience its love and beauty,” she wrote in another. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Bethenny Frankel 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 Prefers Outdoor Activities to Exercise

You won’t find Bethenny slaving over workouts at the gym. "So, I don't exercise," she revealed in one of her Instagram videos. "I do what I can when I can. I'll snowboard if I can, I'll surf if I can. I walk on the beach whenever I can,

2. She Prioritizes Sleep

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Bethenny makes rest a priority. “I choose sleep first. Sleep is the number one priority and being happy is the number one priority," she added in the video. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.

3. She Indulges Daily

“I was probably 20 lbs. heavier in my 30s and I was always on a diet,” Bethenny revealed in an Instagram video. “So I eat what I want, and I don’t ever binge. I don’t workout and I don’t do weights. I believe in balance. I believe in sleep, I believe in living, I believe in french fries, I believe in alcohol, and I believe in not being crazy.” One of her favorite foods? Bagels. “The bagel adventures continue! If loving bagels is wrong then I don’t want to be right!!!” she captioned one of her videos. “I eat chocolate every day,” she added in another video. What is her secret to indulging in her favorite foods without destroying her diet? “I indulge… I don’t binge!” she said in the caption.

4. She Eats Healthy

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"I’m old enough to know that fat-free was a craze, low-carb, eat your weight in meat and cheese was a phase, keto is a fad, the Zone was a moment, and so on .... so yes, I eat carbs. I eat everything, but I don’t binge," Bethenny told Good Housekeeping. "What I eat has no consistency. Today, it was an egg white vegetable omelet with a baked potato and a few french fries for lunch. Sometimes, it's arugula with tomato, avocado, and Parmesan. Pureed soups are a mainstay for me."

5. Here Is What She Drinks

Bethenny revealed to Good Housekeeping that she loves matcha almond milk lattes and Skinnygirl coffee pods with almond milk creamer. You will also find her sipping on kombucha, green juices with apple or citrus fruits, spicy margaritas, white wine, charcoal or spicy lemonade, and vodka with olives on the rocks.