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Boxer Avril Mathie Shares Swimsuit Photo Before Ebanie Bridges Fight

Here are the 7 foods she eats to lose weight.

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Avril Mathie is showing off her moves — in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the boxer flaunts her amazingly fit figure in a bathing suit before brawling with Ebanie Bridges. “Does the last one count? 😜 can you do this? 💪🏽😂,” she captioned the Instagram video, doing a squat challenge. How does the athlete stay in shape? She recently revealed the top 7 weight loss foods she eats on her blog.


1. Farro

When it comes to carbs, you will find Avril eating farro. “It’s is a grain, kind of like quinoa or rice,” she explains. “When trying to get lean, eating less calories but more nutrition is the aim of the game. Which makes farro awesome, because its unprocessed like other carb sources made from flour eg. bread, pasta, etc. For a grain, it’s also super high in protein and contains more fibre than brown rice or quinoa! I usually just cook up 1 cup (when raw) of it every few days and keep it in the fridge ready to add to salads when I need to. You basically cook it like rice and it only takes about 15 mins to cook.”

2. Grapefruit

Avril says that grapefruits “have long been known for their weight loss benefits,” because they are high in fiber, which makes you feel full, and adds that they are “great for stabilizing your blood sugar, resulting in lower insulin levels which means your body can use more food for fuel rather than storing it as fat,” she writes. “It is also said to curb cravings… I don’t really get cravings when I eat a balanced diet and sleep enough so I can’t vouch for that, but it sounds good.”

3. Cinnamon and Cayenne Pepper

Avril uses cinnamon and cayenne pepper to flavor her food. She claims they are “great for stabilizing blood sugar and therefore lowering insulin levels” and “are also known for causing your metabolic rate to rise (meaning you burn more calories faster, making it easier to create that caloric deficit required to lose weight).”

4. Paprika

Paprika is another metabolism boosting spice that may also reduce your appetite, explains Avril. “I put this on chicken, salmon, veggies, salads, avocado on toast… It kinda tastes good on anything.”

5. Asparagus and Celery

“One spear of asparagus has only approx. 4 calories in it!” says Avril. “Most people use more calories to digest it than what’s even in it = Perfect weight loss food!!!! (I put mine in an omelette with other veggies too). Celery is another similar option with only 6 calories per medium stalk.”

6. Black Coffee and Green Tea

When it comes to drinks, Avril recommends plain black coffee or green tea. “Caffeine will not only speed up metabolism, it gives me the energy of a crazy person so I want to exercise about 20 times harder than usual, and am even just more physical in my day to day activities rather than wanting to sit around on my butt,” she explains. “Though the key here is not to overdo it, as you don’t want to start losing sleep. An optimal sleeping pattern is one of the key ingredients in effective weight loss and recovery. Coffee can also be known to suppress appetite a little, and while this can be helpful to stop you from boredom eating, be mindful to make sure you still eat, as coffee will only make you “feel” like you have energy, you still need to food to “give” you energy and sustenance.”

7. Avocado, Olive Oil, and Almonds

Avril is also a fan of avocado, olive oil and almonds, “not together, but for the same reasons, so I’m grouping them as one to save repeating myself,” she writes. “They are great sources of healthy, unsaturated fats. As they consist mostly of fat they are relatively high in calories compared to say fruits and vegetables, however only small amounts of them are very filling, and they are possibly 3 of the most bang-for-your-buck, nutrient-packed superfoods around. Plus, almonds and avocados are reasonably high in fiber too!”

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In addition to starring on the hit reality series Love Island, AJ Bunker is also a fighter. She recently returned to the ring and documented her process on Instagram. In a recent post, Bunker shared photos from the event. In some of them, she wore a blue and white swimsuit. Bunker captioned the post, “Fight week complete.”How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways AJ Bunker stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Rides Quad Bikes

Bunker likes to do a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of photos of herself doing so on Instagram. One thing Bunker likes to do is ride quad bikes. She posted this photo of herself going for a ride in the Marrakech desert. Bunker captioned the post, “Had the best day ending 2019 quad biking around the Moroccan desert.”

2. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Bunker likes to do is go swimming. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself at the beach or the pool. Bunker posted these photos of herself and her friends enjoying time at the beach in Portugal. She captioned the post, “Missing the Portuguese sun and these gorgeous girls! 🥰💖Also happy Saturday angels. What’s everyone’s plans for the weekend!”

3. She Weight Trains

While prepping for her fights, Bunker shared her training process on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is weight train. Bunker appeared in this gym video Instagram collaboration with MF Daxn Series. In it, she is seen doing bicep curls, dual pulley rows, and deadlifts, among other things. According to The Mayo Clinic, “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. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

4. She Boxes

Being a boxer is naturally one of the ways Bunker stays in shape. Boxing has a lot of benefits. Harvard Health states, “Fitness boxing is also a great aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise gets your heart pumping and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can strengthen bones and muscles, burn more calories, and lift mood. Aerobics can also boost your endurance, which helps you climb a flight of stairs or walk farther. Plus, aerobic exercise is associated with improvement in certain brain functions.”

5. She Gets Sunshine

Sunshine offers a multitude of health benefits, both physically and mentally. Exposure to sunlight boosts the body's production of vitamin D, essential for bone health, immune system function, and reducing inflammation. It also helps regulate the body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm, improving sleep quality and mood. Sunlight can enhance mood by increasing serotonin levels, reducing the risk of seasonal affective disorder. It encourages outdoor activity, promoting physical fitness and reducing sedentary behavior. Furthermore, natural sunlight can improve vision health, reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure. Overall, moderate sun exposure, when combined with protective measures, can greatly enhance well-being.

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Costa Rican professional boxing champion Hanna Gabriels is clearly a lover as well as a fighter. Gabriels, 40, shared adorable pictures of herself wearing an orange bikini while cuddling four little French Bulldog puppies outside, against a background of lush greenery. “4 months of 4 babies❤️,” she captioned the post. “Adorable!” a fan commented. Gabriels has wanted to be a champion since she was very young—here’s how she’s achieved those goals.


1. Boxing For Weight Loss

Gabriels started boxing as a method of weight loss. “Since I was a little kid, I dreamed about becoming an elite athlete,” she says. “I wanted to be a world champion or Olympic champion. I was actually in track-and-field, and the main reason why I got into boxing was to lose weight but then boxing opened the door to my childhood dream. My dad and mom were very inclined in teaching us to be disciplined, to have structure in our lives, and they taught us that we can achieve anything that we want just by becoming a better version of ourselves. I have six siblings and many nephews and nieces. Overall I have an amazing family!”

2. Giving Back To the Community

Gabriels makes time in her schedule to contribute to her community. “I’m a 24/7 kind of girl. I do boxing full-time but I am also committed to teaching boxing to the community, so I do that in the morning after dropping my daughter in school,” she says. “Then I teach classes. I’m also a mom and a wife 24/7. I teach again in the evening and, at night, I go to school to become a physical therapist and the only way I’m able to do all this is by being very organized and relying on my support system, which is my beautiful family.”

3. She’s a Foodie

Gabriels loves food and doesn’t diet when she’s not training. “I eat everything, lol, I love food and love cooking,” she says. With all the delicious stuff, two or three months before a fight, I do a very rigorous plan, but after that, I make sure I enjoy everything I can possibly enjoy. Life is too short to eat boiled chicken forever, you know?”

4. Gracious In Defeat

Gabriels is gracious in defeat when it comes to her competitors. “I think boxing is a sport of appreciation, it really depends on what skills you put more value on,” she says of a 2018 fight with Claressa Shields. “I believe It was so close it could've gone either way, even a tie but of course, there is an agenda, but what really bothers me were the score cards, if you watch Hammers fight, cards were better, but she did not fight a better fight than I did. Hopefully the rematch will happen this year in my division, (I went up to hers for that one) and that fight will be a no-doubter, I will make sure.”

5. Challenges of Championship

Gabriels is determined to show the importance of women’s sports. “It is indeed very difficult to get fights, since, in this sport, we are not appreciated as male fighters,” she says. “Since boxing culture is not big in my country, sponsors don’t jump in and they want to get in with no money in a world-class event. It is hard to be a female world champ, since money is tight and difficult to move around. The support is not the ideal but I’m so committed and being a world champ is not just raising your hands after you win; it’s an opportunity to become an inspiration. You show people you do whatever it is you have to do to make it happen and show them they can do it too.”

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Ebanie Bridges is taking her followers on an adventure – in her swimsuit! The professional boxer shows off her body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “Follow me on all my adventures, naughty and nice,” she captioned the sultry Instagram snap. How does the athlete stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ebanie Bridges 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 Gets Her Zen On

Ebanie gets her zen on. “I deal with pressure a lot better than when I first started out and to be honest, the biggest pressure I get is from myself,” she confessed during an interview with Yorkshire Evening Post. “I practice a lot of visualisation, self affirmation, breathing and meditation. I am naturally very aggressive, hyperactive and anxious to fight, so for me, I always need to work on staying calm and relaxed so I can be fully focused with a clear head in my fight.”

2. She Practices Gratitude

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“I don’t personally feel pressure to stay strong all the time, but I like to think that I am. This has nothing to do with being judged, I just don’t generally like to share my personal life with the world.“But the best advice I can give people struggling with their mental health is to focus on the things you can control,” Ebanie told Yorkshire Evening Post. “Practice gratitude and trust that everything happens for a reason. I generally live a fulfilled life and when bad things happen, the way I get through it is by that advice.”

3. Her Cheat Meal? Meat Pies

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After a fellow boxer made a jab about her weight, the Blonde Bomber tweeted in response. "Damn can’t wait to get fat again like in this pic and eat more meat pies. 4 days." The boxing star was then questioned what meat pies were? In which she replied: "O my god!!!!!’ U need an Aussie meat pie."

4. She Boxes

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Obviously, boxing is Ebanie’s go-to fitness method. While you don’t have to competitively box to stay in shape, fitness boxing has many health benefits, “because it constantly requires you to think, change your position, and change your posture," physical therapist Linda Arslanian, director of rehabilitation services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's hospital tells Harvard Health. "You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs.”

5. She Gets Meal Delivery Services

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Ebanie makes sure to get all the protein and nutrients she needs via prepackaged meals delivered to her doorstep. “Great having @weprepuk on board prepping my meals for my fight camp,” she wrote in one of her posts.

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What has Anne de Paula been up to this summer, aside from marrying her longtime boyfriend, NBA and Philadelphia 76’ers MVP Joel Embiid? Showing off her incredible body in a bathing suit. “Summer archives,” the supermodel captioned a recent swimsuit selfie on Instagram. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anne de Paula stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Does Muay Thai

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Anne’s favorite workout is Muay Thai, “without a doubt,” she told Sports Illustrated. “It’s a lifestyle for me. I love it and it’s good for your body. It’s also amazing for the mind.”

2. She Shadow Boxes

When she can’t get a Muay Thai workout in, she has an alternative. “The big thing I can do at home is shadow box. It's really fun and you can do it anywhere. I actually have a punching bag at home in Brazil and I’ll use it when I'm there. But in New York, when I'm home, I'll just shadow box and it's great,” she says, adding that it “helps build muscles in your arms and wrist. Plus it's great for stamina.”

3. She Does Strength and Weight Training

Anne also does strength and weight training exercises. “I work on my core muscles, push-ups and sit-ups. Jump rope I like to do at home. Squats too—I do those whenever I can. I also have weights for my legs and resistance bands that I use at home. I'm lucky because I also have a gym in my apartment building so I try and go three times per week when I'm in town,” she told Sports Illustrated.

4. She Walks

Anne maintains that “even walking around is great exercise. I walk everywhere when it's nice out and you get a good workout if it's a busy day. Now is the perfect time to be outside. It’s not that hot like summertime but not that cold either,” she told Sports Illustrated.

5. She Hydrates

What does Anne always keep in her bag? “Water,” she told Sports Illustrated. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Professional boxer and MMA fighter Claressa Shields is sharing some positive affirmations with her fans on social media, spreading an inspiring message about self-love. Shields, 28, posted a picture of herself wearing a black bikini as she stood in the surf, looking happy and healthy. “I am happy 😊I am pretty 🤩I am wealthy 🤑I am living the life that I want 🫶🏾I am loved 🥰And things will get better ❤️‍🩹All things work in my favor 🙇🏾‍♀️,” she captioned the post. Shields’ training regimen is awe-inspiring—here’s how she does it.


1. Typical Day

Shields’ typical day when training consists of hours of different types of workouts. “A typical day in camp can go according to either of two plans. Plan 1 is I wake up at 9 am, make myself a small breakfast (2 boiled eggs, 2 pieces of turkey bacon and some steamed asparagus) or a fruit smoothie,” she says. “At 11 am I’m at the gym training. By 1:30 pm, I’m at the gym. My workout usually consists of bag drills, mitt work, shadow boxing, jumping rope, speed bag and ring drills. Then I either swim or run at 6 pm the same day. On the days I do Plan 2, I still wake at 9 am and have my breakfast and then 11 am-1:30 pm, I’m in the gym. But right after that, I do strength and conditioning, which consists of box jumps, dumb bell squats, some drills with weights for my upper body, or a four-mile run.”

2. Losing Weight

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Shields doesn’t find it difficult to drop weight when needed. “Losing weight is more about a routine than it is about eating less food,” she says. “The good thing for me is that I like healthy food – my body and mind feel best when I eat that way. The only difference in camp is I eat smaller portions of the food I like and drink a lot more water. This camp I’ve been heavy on fish, all kinds of fish from cod, salmon, Atlantic salmon — with sides of asparagus, sweet potatoes, rice or spinach. And body clock is important, so no eating after 7 pm.”

3. Boxing Training

Shields trains for hours every day. “My boxing routine requires strength and conditioning workouts in the morning,” she says. “Then I’ll train again with another two- to three-hour boxing session. I’ll hit the bag or pads with my coach and work on certain combinations. Then it’s working on the game plan and watching film. All that is about three hours. At the end of the day, there may even be a nighttime session or just an early morning session the following day.”

4. MMA Training Techniques

Shields MMA training has taught her many new techniques. “With MMA, my training has become completely different,” she says. “I make myself get up early in the morning to do my cardio. My coaches [at Jackson Wink] right now are showing me a lot of new techniques, which my body still needs to be conditioned to do. I’ll work on wrestling drills for about 45 minutes, then learn how to fight off the cage and against it, also learn how to take somebody down when they’re trying to resist. Two hours later, I have kickboxing, then it’s jiu jitsu. That’s a full day for me every day — unless I break the routine and say, You know what? I’m gonna give myself a rest.”

5. Forging Her Own Path

Shields refuses to be limited as to what her goals should be. “I admire Serena Williams and Beyonce — they’re just the best at what they do,” she says. “Beyonce didn’t put herself in a box by simply being an R&B singer. She raps, sings, dances — she does hard songs as well as soft ballads. When 'Lemonade' came out, everyone was like, Whoa, this is a new Beyonce, but it wasn’t — it was just a part of her she hadn’t shown. She never let anyone put her in that box. These people helped give me the power to prove that I can do both boxing and MMA. And just because people say it can’t be done doesn’t mean I have to put myself in that box of being either a boxer or MMA fighter — I can be both. I can be both girly and tomboyish. I can be humble and trash talk. No one will ever out me in a box — and it’s because of these people.”

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Emily Elizabeth Stuns in Paradise.

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

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Emily Elizabeth is heating up Hawaii – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the model and influencer shows off her amazing figure in a two-piece while on the beaches of the tropical paradise. “Hawaii >> 🌺🌈,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Simply Beautiful ❤️🏖❤,” commented one of her followers. “🔥😍perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Hydration

Emily prioritizes hydration. Not only does she drink water, but also electrolyte enhanced fruit. “Fresh coconut,” she captioned a photo from Bora Bora. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Coffee

Emily enjoys the perks of caffeine. Here she is drinking a cup of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Snowboarding

While you can usually find Emily in the tropics, sometimes she heads over to the mountains for winter sports. In one of her photos she goes snowboarding. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

Snorkeling

While on vacation Emily throws on a mask and fin and goes snorkeling. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Walking

She also takes her dog for walks. Here she is strolling in Central Park with her pooch. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, 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 led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

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CrossFit Athlete Emma McQuaid is "Excited"

Learn how CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid preps for competition.

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Emma McQuaid is prepping for her CrossFit competition – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the athlete flaunts her amazing figure in a two-piece exercise set while training. “8 weeks to my first Hyrox Sim 🏃♀️Looking forward to upping my run volume over the next 2 months to see how I can fair out before entering my first proper race later in the year. It’s no secret I don’t really enjoy running, I never have but I’m excited to see if I can turn that around this year,” she captioned the Instagram photos. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Is Consistent

If you want to improve your Olympics lifts, Emma suggests maintaining consistency. “Be consistent in your training, it’s vital you continually train all the lifts, not just the ones you like. I used to hate the full snatch and always power snatched everything. Recently though its become the opposite, I love full snatch and need to focus again on my power snatch. Always attack your weaknesses,” she told Boxrox.

Focus on Mobility

When it comes to improving gymnastic skills, Emma says to focus on mobility. “Sometimes is not just learning the skill, it’s having the mobility to be able to do it. I have struggled with handstand walks for over a year now and have practised more than people realise, but recently found out it’s my thoracic and shoulder mobility holding me back. So I have worked on my mobility and I’ve already seen improvements in my handstand walks. I’d also say people need to work the basics more, develop a strong foundation to build the high level movements on,” Emma told Boxrox.

Hydration

Drinking enough water and getting rest is an important component of health. “Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and sleep well is a good recipe for success,” she told Coach Web. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Meal Prep

While Emma doesn’t meal prep, she has her food prepared for her. “All my food is supplied from a local company called Fuel Farm. I usually eat 4-5 times a day. Just depends what my training volume is like that day, I also live on Battle Oats bars between sessions, a great snack that keeps me going and doesn’t fill me up,” she says.

Balanced Diet

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Emma maintains a balanced diet. “I personally think a lot of athletes in CrossFit under eat. Avoiding carbs or limiting them isn’t a good idea when you train at high intensity. I eat some junk everyday because I find it helps my performance, a 6 pack isn’t going to help me win so it doesn’t bother me, fuelling my body and maintaining the intensity in training is what will help me win. I’ve focused on timing my intake of sugar and it’s only made me better,” she told Boxrox.

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Krissy Cela is a fitness trainer on the Evolve You app and influencer. Recently, she has been documenting her process of losing pregnancy weight on Instagram. In a recent post, Cela revealed that she had been consistently weight training. She captioned it, “8 weeks of lifting, not depriving, recovering and sticking to an actual PLAN! Not doing random workouts. All my programs are on the @evolveyou app. I'm currently on the strong program and absolutely loving it! But there are home workouts too. Use code KRISSY for money off! (own brand).”

She Strength Trains

Cela strength trains to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness says that this 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.”

She’s Consistent

Cela revealed in the caption of her Instagram post that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness. “So yeah… just keep lifting some heavy iron, don’t really listen to people who tell you not to unless you have an injury of some sort. Eat your fats, carbs and protein and get your steps in. Keep it simple and remember a cute gym set will make you lift heavier 😂Proud of myself because it really wasn’t easy showing up daily ngl.”

She Accepts Herself

Cela talked about her journey to accept herself in the caption of this Instagram post. “When I was growing up, all I ever wanted was to be pretty. I hated the way I looked and felt out of place, especially as the only girl in school with upper lip hair and a foreign background. I resented that my Albanian parents imposed cultural norms that limited what I could wear and how I could express myself. Now, in my 30s, I’ve learned to embrace my roots while also appreciating the many unique qualities I bring to the table that go beyond mere appearances. I didn’t realize how much being creative, strong, and loving would mean to me. I didn’t understand the true value of these qualities until now.”

She Works Her Lower Body

Cela shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “This mammaaa is putting in the work! Loving it so much moving my body and building my strength all over again 💅🏽All workout programs are from the @evolveyou app so if you’re stuck on where to start I really think you should just come and join the party and see what the fuss is all about. (Own brand). Workout: 1. KB RDL: 4 sets till failure 2. BB Reverse lunges: 4 sets 8 reps each leg 3. Hip work: need it my hips are tight: 4 sets each leg 8 reps (great to warm up also) 4. Static lunge: 4 sets 12 reps each leg 5. Also did hip thrust forgot to record 4 sets till failure.”

She Walks

Another thing that Cela does to keep herself in shape is go for walks. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing so. Cela shared this set of photos of herself hiking with her dog and partner. She captioned the post, “Postpartum walks! Taking it easy and feeling good! Ad/ Supported by @promix electrolytes in watermelon flavour 💅🏽Set from @oneractive launching 12th December.”