Braunwyn Windham-Burke Reveals Drinking “Was Going to Be the Death of Me”  

Braunwyn Windham-Burke is opening up about her struggles with alcoholism. The Real Housewives of Orange County alum recently discussed her battle with the bottle in an interview with CelebWell, revealing that her disease likely would have killed her if she hadn’t made the decision to get sober. Read on to hear about Braunwyn Windham-Burke’s alcoholism battle and find out what to do if you think you have a drinking problem.

1. RHOC Helped Her Be Accountable with Her Disease

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Braunwyn, who left the Real Housewives of Orange County in 2021, reveals that being on the show helped her recognize her disease. “I’ve known for a long time that my drinking wasn’t the same as other people's,” she says. Like many alcoholics, relapse was part of her recovery. “Every time I relapsed, I hit bottom quicker. I was losing the parts of me that mattered. This time, something was different, and I believe being on the tv show helped me keep me accountable in my sobriety. I am proud to be two years sober, one day at a time,” she says.

2. If She Continued to Drink, She Would Have Died

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Braunwyn was faced with a decision: Live as a sober woman or die as a drunk. “For me, getting sober was a clear cut choice. I knew if I continued to drink it was going to be the death of me, and I didn’t want to repeat my dad’s mistakes and leave my children without a parent,” she says.

3. The Sober Community Helps Her “One Day at a Time”

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The secret to Braunwyn’s sobriety is staying active in the sober community. “I live by the motto 'one day at a time'—sometimes even one minute at a time,” she says. “I now ask for help. When I’m at my low points, I pick up the phone. Community is the most important part of sobriety.”

4. Sobriety Has Transformed Her Life

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How has sobriety changed Braunwyn’s life? “It has transformed my life in every single way,” she maintains. “From my relationships with my family and friends, to myself. I made a vision board of what I want in my life and it’s coming true. However, that doesn’t always mean it’s easy. It’s admitting when you’re wrong, it’s being accountable, it’s relearning, recouping, and re-emerging.”

5. ”If You Think You Might Have a Problem with Alcohol, You Probably Do”

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Braunwyn has a message for anyone struggling with their drinking. “If you think you might have a problem with alcohol, you probably do. Step one would be being honest with yourself. Get real, and don’t drink for that day. Don’t even overthink it- there’s never a good time to quit drinking. Right now is the best time. And always ask for help,” she says. If you think you may have a problem with alcoholism, visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website for more resources or contact your medical practitioner or mental health provider immediately.

Model and reality star Brielle Biermann recently enjoyed a day at the beach, and has the photos to prove it. Biermann posted a black and white photo of herself in a bikini enjoying the ocean’s waves. She captioned the photo “Let’s sail away.” Read on to see four 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Believes in Moderation

Biermann isn’t afraid to admit that she’s a fan of junk food and doesn’t want to give it up. She told People that she still enjoys her favorite unhealthy foods, but she does so in moderation. “Every day I have to have a cheeseburger or chicken tenders at some point throughout my day, and if I don’t have a little something sweet — whether it’s a peanut butter cup, a small brownie or anything chocolate — after dinner, I don’t feel like I ate,” she says. “I love to eat, and I eat anything and everything I want, just in moderation. I honestly can’t stick to a diet to save my life.”

2. She’s A Fan of Spin Classes

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Biermann told People that she aims to work out “three times a week”, and it usually depends on her schedule. Biermann also says that she has a favorite activity to do at the gym. “I love spin class. I’m addicted to it.”

3. She Went On An All-Liquid Diet

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In July, Biermann revealed that she went through jaw surgery to correct TMJ and an overbite. This led to the model not being able to eat much, which meant she had to enjoy an all liquid diet. She revealed to BravoTV.com that she’s been consuming “soups, smoothies, and blended ravioli.”

4. She Pushes Herself

Biermann admits that she has her insecurities about her body, but that she works hard and pushes herself to stay healthy and in shape. “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 said in an Instagram caption.“I’ve always been insecure about my body, I think most women are! Push yourself. Set a goal and work towards it.”

5. She Only Eats In A Specific Time Period

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In a 2020 Instagram Q&A, Biermann revealed that she has a specific schedule when it comes to her eating. She said, "I only eat between 3-8 every day!" Biermann is one of many stars who admits to only eating during a certain time of day, or practicing intermittent fasting. According to a study done by Rafael De Cabo, PH.D, and Mark P. Mattson, PH.D, shows that intermittent fasting has several benefits. “Repeated exposure to fasting periods results in lasting adaptive responses that confer resistance to subsequent challenges,” the authors explain.

Actress Ella Purnell, star of Yellowjackets, is enjoying a pool day. And she’s both looking good and enjoying some...unique beverages. Purnell posted a new photo on Instagram of herself sitting poolside. She wore a blue bathing suit and a straw hat. Purnell also enjoyed a bottle of Pepto Bismol, captioning the photo, “Dranks.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ella Purnell 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 Works Out With Her Mom

When Purnell hits the gym, she doesn’t always like to go alone. She likes to go with her mom. Purnell posted this photo on Instagram of herself and her mom at the gym. She captioned the post, “Working out with mama!” Working out with a friend, or your mom, has a lot of benefits. You are more likely to stick to your sessions if you make a gym date with someone else. Having a loved one there can also help motivate and support you.

2. She Got Help For Her Mental Health

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Purnell is open about her struggles with her mental health. She says that she was able to get help when she was a teenager. Purnell tells Standard.co, “When I was 15 or 16 I had a bad experience at school — some issues with other classmates and somebody I was seeing, we don’t need to go into it. I started self-harming and did that for a long time until my mum caught me and I started to learn about it.”

3. She Took A Break From Acting

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Purnell has been acting since she was a child. She tells IntoTheGloss.com that she actually decided to take a break from acting when she got older, instead of going out to play more mature roles. She says that this helped her find her love of acting again. “Every child actor has to go through the transition to adult actor. I was 11 when I got Never Let Me Go—I grew up pretty fast. As tempting as it is to just keep working, if you want to make the transition in a healthy, constructive way, it is important to step out. I had gotten to the point where I was not getting the kinds of scripts I wanted—it was the girlfriend of the main guy, or the one who was just there to be objectified—so I took some time off to recalibrate.”

4. She Wrote About Her Mental Health

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One of the things Purnell did on her career break was write a book. She says that she wanted to write about her mental health, specifically from a scientific perspective. She tells IntoTheGloss.com, “Another thing that happened in my time off was that I started writing a nonfiction book on mental health with my therapist. We’re approaching the subject from two points of view—there’s a side of it that’s based on personal experience, but then there’s another side that’s scientific.”

5. She Makes Time For Self-Care

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Despite Purnell’s busy schedule, she always makes time for self-care. Purnell revealed her favorite pastimes to IntoTheGloss. “For me, self-care is about committing to myself. The actual bits and bobs matter less than actually carving out one hour a week and dedicating that time to myself. It’s really about digging deep, and learning to give myself things. Little pep talks in the mirror, repeating affirmations, and setting goals help with that. I’ll do a face mask, take vitamins, moisturize, or shave my legs, but my absolute favorite thing to do is to light a candle and spend an hour reading a chapter of a book that I love. It’s not time that I’m on my phone, or reading emails, or doing laundry, or dishes, or calling that friend who really needs me—because I need me, too.”

Clothing designer and Real Housewives of New York star Leah McSweeney is in Jamaica. And she just shared a lot of stunning photos on Instagram, including one of herself in a pink swimsuit. McSweeney captioned the post, “A thirst trap and a slice of heaven in my fav place, with my fav people BLESS UP!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Leah McSweeney 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 Loves To Box

McSweeney revealed on the Bravo podcast, The Daily Dish, that she loves to box. She even says that boxing has helped her prepare for all the drama and craziness of being a Real Housewife. “I mean, it’s such a psychological and mental strengthening exercise. It definitely helped me prepare.”

2. She’s Sober

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In an interview with Yahoo Life, McSweeney revealed that she was sober, and had thought about making the choice to do so for a while. She said that the pandemic and lockdowns helped her make the choice to get sober. "I realized that it was gonna just go so dark so quick," she says. "…It's very hard to drink in a light and fun way during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic when you’re stuck at home, and people are dying everywhere. So yeah, I think that that kind of definitely put it in a full-speed stop."

3. Her Take on Fame

“I’m kind of the same [since becoming a Housewife]. I’m the same, but my life is a little different. It doesn’t feel like anything is different, but I know it is. I am still shocked that people recognize me. I always think that it’s someone I know when they’re looking at me and they say, ‘Hi’—like I know them from somewhere. Obviously, I think the show gave my life a boost. I needed a little boost and that’s what it did. I will say that I am a lot busier than I have been in a while, but all good stuff,” she told NewBeauty.

4. She Has a Book Coming Up About Mental Health

“I think that one of the best parts about being on the show has been being able to reach people and to have conversations about different topics, like mental health,” she told NewBeauty. She was diagnosed with bipolar II. “I was stunned when it got brought up on the show. but in hindsight, I’m so happy it did. My book”—Chaos Theory: How to Embrace the Unexpected and Find Meaning in the Madness, coming out in April—“it’s going to cover a lot of that stuff, too. I feel like we have been in a collective mental health crisis…our world is upside down on so many levels, but I think that the conversation has been brought to the forefront. There’s still so much stigma around it, though. I think we still have a long way to go.”

5. She Has Done Anti-Workouts

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“I just started posting these little work out videos to help me motivate myself to work out,” McSweeney, 37, told Page Six. “I called them ‘anti-influencer’ workouts because I am not a fitness influencer nor do I care to be.” These “non-workout workouts” involve yoga poses, too. “I’m not a professional,” she told us. “I’m just a regular chick trying to not let herself go during the quarantine.”