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Bodybuilder Wendy Fortino in Two-Piece Workout Gear Does "Workout, Then Sauna"

How does she balance diet, fitness, and self-care? Find out her top tips for success!

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Wendy Fortino is sharing a new mirror selfie – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilder shows off her strong body dressed to sweat in an exercise set. “Home from work…workout then sauna,” she captioned the Instagram Stories image. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are all of her top diet and fitness tips.


Go for a Run

Wendy starts the day by pounding pavement. “I get up first thing in the morning for a 45 minute run. I have to run pretty intense to get something out of it,” she told Hard Fitness. “In the evening, I do another 30 minutes of cardio on the stepmill. I have to go at such an intense pace to work a sweat!” According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Lift Weights

Wendy Fortino sharers a selfie from the gym locker room.

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Wendy’s main form of fitness is lifting weights. She strength trains 4-5 days per week and also does split training. “I work chest & shoulders, back, and glutes/hamstrings. These are the areas that Matt wants me to develop. I will rotate between workouts,” she says. 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

Do Gymnastics

Wendy also does gymnastics. “I also practice my gymnastics skills 3-4 times/week,” she says. “I train very hard.” There are physical and mental benefits of gymnastics, explains Pinnacle Gymnastics. Physical benefits include flexibility, balance, and muscular strength. “These skills improve bone health and delay the development of high blood pressure,” they say.

Pay Attention to Nutrition

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Wendy understands the importance of focusing on nutrition. “I will probably coast in with about 200 grams of carbs (from white/brown rice), 120 grams of protein (from tilapia), and 50 grams of fat (from almond butter),” she says about her pre-contest diet. In general she aims for “significant amounts of carbs and good fats.”

Hydrate

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Wendy understands the importance of hydration. However, she doesn’t drink a lot before shows. “I didn't drink anything the day of shows. It didn't feel like torture, though. It's not as bad as people think. It was so funny - the other day, someone from the gym asked me if I was a figure competitor, and then proceeded to ask me if I ‘like, dehydrate myself all the time and stuff?’ I said, ‘of course not! I would never be able to train the way that I need to if I were always dehydrated. The body can do just fine on little water for a day or two.”

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Bodybuilder Wendy Fortino Does "Workout, Then Sauna"

How does she balance diet, fitness, and self-care? Find out her top tips for success!

Wendy Forina poses in a leopard print one-piece.
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Wendy Fortino is sharing a new mirror selfie – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilder shows off her strong body dressed to sweat in an exercise set. “Home from work…workout then sauna,” she captioned the Instagram Stories image. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are all of her top diet and fitness tips.

Go for a Run

Wendy starts the day by pounding pavement. “I get up first thing in the morning for a 45 minute run. I have to run pretty intense to get something out of it,” she told Hard Fitness. “In the evening, I do another 30 minutes of cardio on the stepmill. I have to go at such an intense pace to work a sweat!” According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Lift Weights

Wendy Fortino sharers a selfie from the gym locker room.

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Wendy’s main form of fitness is lifting weights. She strength trains 4-5 days per week and also does split training. “I work chest & shoulders, back, and glutes/hamstrings. These are the areas that Matt wants me to develop. I will rotate between workouts,” she says. 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

Do Gymnastics

Wendy also does gymnastics. “I also practice my gymnastics skills 3-4 times/week,” she says. “I train very hard.” There are physical and mental benefits of gymnastics, explains Pinnacle Gymnastics. Physical benefits include flexibility, balance, and muscular strength. “These skills improve bone health and delay the development of high blood pressure,” they say.

Pay Attention to Nutrition

Tilapia with brown rice and vegetables.

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Wendy understands the importance of focusing on nutrition. “I will probably coast in with about 200 grams of carbs (from white/brown rice), 120 grams of protein (from tilapia), and 50 grams of fat (from almond butter),” she says about her pre-contest diet. In general she aims for “significant amounts of carbs and good fats.”

Hydrate

Friends doing a cheers with their water bottle

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Wendy understands the importance of hydration. However, she doesn’t drink a lot before shows. “I didn't drink anything the day of shows. It didn't feel like torture, though. It's not as bad as people think. It was so funny - the other day, someone from the gym asked me if I was a figure competitor, and then proceeded to ask me if I ‘like, dehydrate myself all the time and stuff?’ I said, ‘of course not! I would never be able to train the way that I need to if I were always dehydrated. The body can do just fine on little water for a day or two.”

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Bodybuilder Wendy McCready in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Friday Sesh"

"This, single handedly, is the most important aspect of progress."

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Wendy McCready, a renowned bodybuilder and fitness competitor, teamed up with Kay McCready for a dynamic training session, sharing the highlights on Instagram. Captured under the caption "Friday sesh," the video showcases McCready's rigorous approach to fitness. In her own words, "A program which only subscribes to 4x12 of everything isn’t denoting the intensity of your sets. Often times clients come to me, and their understanding of a 4x12 is that you progress weight each set. Or they simply never understood that the sets are supposed to be VERY hard. This, single handedly, is the most important aspect of progress. You cannot teach an athlete how to make progress, if you aren’t making them train hard and engaging in some form of controlled progression.”


1. She Does Leg Extension

In her Instagram video, McCready is seen using the leg extension machine. Asphalt Green states that doing leg extensions can have a lot of benefits. “Leg extensions using this exercise machine work your thighs. In fact, that’s basically the only thing that they work. That’s great if you want to build strength and mass quickly.”

2. She Does Squats

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McCready is seen doing squats with a machine and a barbell in her Instagram video. Squats are a great exercise. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

3. She Uses Weights

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McCready is seen using weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that doing exercises with weights has a lot of benefits. “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints.”

4. She Does Lunges

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McCready is seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. Lunges have a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness states that they are considered unilateral training. “Unilateral training is a more effective way to build functional strength (than using both legs) because these types of movement mimic other everyday motions, like walking and climbing stairs — and not just to the working leg. Research suggests the strength gains to the nonworking side are about half of the strength gains of the working side.”

5. She Focuses On Control

For McCready, working out means having control. Especially when she’s weightlifting. McCready shared this video on Instagram of herself doing RDLs. She captioned it, “It’s all about control and intent for me 🔥💪🏽Not allowing the weight to control me but using many internal factors to make these reps as safe and efficient for me as possible.”

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Bodybuilder Autumn Swansen in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Showcase"

Swansen posted a highlight reel on Instagram, showcasing herself and her husband.

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Autumn Swansen is a highly successful bodybuilder with an impressive track record of competition appearances. She often shares glimpses of her fitness journey and life on social media, motivating her followers with both her physique and dedication. At the start of September, Swansen posted a highlight reel on Instagram, showcasing herself and her husband performing incredible acrobatic tricks at a fitness showcase. Their strength and coordination were on full display as they wowed the audience with their moves. Swansen’s disciplined workout regimen, combined with a balanced approach to fitness and nutrition, has earned her a loyal following and continuous success in the world of bodybuilding.


1. She Strength Trains

Swansen has a lot of muscles. Naturally, she does a lot of strength training to stay fit. In the previous Instagram video, she is seen using weighted machines. The Mayo Clinic reports that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury.”

2. She Swims

Swansen shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is to go for a swim. Swansen shared this photo of herself and her husband in the water in Miami. Swimming has a lot of benefits. Better Health states, “Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water. Swimming is a good all-round activity because it: keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body, builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.”

3. She Works Her Back

Swansen makes sure to work her entire body. Including her back muscles. Swansen shared this video on Instagram of herself doing back exercises, like pulldowns. She captioned the post, “SNEAK PEAK OF FULL 📺 YT📺 VID OF RECENT BACK TRAINING💪 😘SHOP THE FIT & SOOOOO MUCH MORE @prozisusa currently offering 25% off Creatine ‼️😍 Snag a 1.5lb Creatine Monohydrate for $15 less‼️🤯”

4. She Works Her Core

Swansen has an impressive core. She shared some of her favorite core workouts in this Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic states that core workouts are extremely beneficial. “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles.”

5. She Cooks

Swansen makes sure to eat healthy. One way she does so is by cooking. Swansen shared this video on Instagram of herself making a healthy pudding. She captioned it, “E Z 2 min @muscleegg puddin' 🥚‼️Comment ‘pudding’ to get the FULL recipe 😘 My kinda recipe😋‼️ Props to @theyumaster @brentswansen 🙌🙌🙌” Cooking has a lot of benefits. Harvard Health states, “The more people cook at home, the healthier their diet, the fewer calories they consume, and the less likely they are to be obese or develop type 2 diabetes. A growing body of scientific evidence supports teaching patients how to cook meals at home as an effective medical intervention for improving diet quality, weight loss, and diabetes prevention.”

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Wendy Portino is revealing her mental hack for building muscle – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilder shows off her impressive physique in a two-piece exercise set during a session at the gym, revealing her mental hack. “Imagine you are ‘painting on’ 🎨 your muscles with your mind 🧠… Each repetition is a stroke 🖌️… Control through the release, and control with acceleration through the contraction. Never letting the paintbrush leave the paper. Constant paint strokes throughout the entire set; only allowing the brush to leave once the set is over,” she writes in the captioned of the Instagram video. “I believe this focus requires us to be completely ‘checked in’ to the training session. This is the one time during the day that I free my mind from anything that is bogging it down. That is hard at times, but it must be done. Once my mind is free and focused, I pull out my ‘mental paintbrush’ and I get to work. Every single repetition is one stroke closer to the body I aim to achieve. With my vision so clear, I plow forward with the tools I have mastered over years of experience.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Running

Wendy is a runner. “I get up first thing in the morning for a 45 minute run. I have to run pretty intense to get something out of it,” she told Hard Fitness. “In the evening, I do another 30 minutes of cardio on the stepmill. I have to go at such an intense pace to work a sweat!” She also does interval training twice a week. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

2. Gymnastics

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“I also practice my gymnastics skills 3-4 times/week,” she says. “I train very hard.” According to Pinnacle Gymnastics, there are physical and mental benefits of gymnastics. Physical benefits include flexibility, balance, and muscular strength. “These skills improve bone health and delay the development of high blood pressure,” they say.

3. Pre-Contest Diet

Before a contest, Wendy focuses on nutrition. “I will probably coast in with about 200 grams of carbs (from white/brown rice), 120 grams of protein (from tilapia), and 50 grams of fat (from almond butter).” In general she aims for “significant amounts of carbs and good fats.”

4. Hydration

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Wendy understands the importance of hydration, but doesn’t drink a lot before shows. “I didn't drink anything the day of shows. It didn't feel like torture, though. It's not as bad as people think. It was so funny - the other day, someone from the gym asked me if I was a figure competitor, and then proceeded to ask me if I ‘like, dehydrate myself all the time and stuff?’ I said, ‘of course not! I would never be able to train the way that I need to if I were always dehydrated. The body can do just fine on little water for a day or two.”

5. Strength Training

Wendy trains with weights 4-5 days per week and also does split training. “I work chest & shoulders, back, and glutes/hamstrings. These are the areas that Matt wants me to develop. I will rotate between workouts,” she says. 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
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Bodybuilder Yaxeni Oriquen in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Getting in a Workout"

Oriquen’s workout routine includes weightlifting, swimming, and ab work.

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Yaxeni Oriquen is a world-renowned bodybuilder and fitness competitor, best known for winning Miss International five times and Miss Olympia in 2005. Oriquen frequently shares her fitness routines on Instagram, showcasing her dedication to staying in peak condition. In one of her recent posts, she is seen lifting weights at the gym. “I always trying to keep my 185 lbs with a 12% of body fat!!” she said in another post, revealing her disciplined approach. With a blend of weightlifting, swimming, and targeted workouts, Oriquen continues to inspire her followers with her strength and commitment to fitness. Here’s what keeps her in amazing shape.


1. She Lifts Weights

Oriquen does a lot of weight training to keep herself in shape. In her recent post, she is seen using hand dumbbells. In this video, she is seen doing dual pulley rows. ACE Fitness states that lifting weights has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

2. She Swims

Oriquen likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared a photo of herself wading at the beach on Instagram. Oriquen captioned the post, “I always trying to keep my 185 lbs with a 12 % of body fat!!” The Mayo Clinic states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is easy on the joints, and it's very good for both cardiac health and your core strength,” says Dr. Matthew Crowe, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert. “And it also can give you really excellent strength around the shoulders, and hips and knees.”

3. She Does Pulldowns

Oriquen likes to do pulldowns to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them at the gym. Piedmont states that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

4. She Does Ab Workouts

Oriquen has amazing abs. She shared this video of herself doing lying crunches with a weight. Oriquen captioned the post, “If you want to be a Bodybuilder, you have to do it.. I do it !!!” Core workouts are very important. The Mayo Clinic states, “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability.”

5. She Does Bicep Workouts

Oriquen has amazing biceps. Naturally, she makes sure to do a lot of workouts that target those muscles. She shared this post on Instagram of herself doing double and single arm bicep curls. For the single curls, she is seen using hand weights, while she uses a barbel for the doubles. Oriquen captioned the post, “Biceps circuit routine! Exploit your biceps with 4 set 15 reps, not rest between exercises until you do the last exercise . Let me know if you need any advance about it . Come to Ryptgym and get special consultation with me .”

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

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

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

Vegan food, vegan bacon, vegan cheese, vegan chocolate pudding

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”