Candice Swanepoel in Bathing Suit Announces New Collection

Candice Swanepoel is her own best swimsuit model! The Victoria’s Secret Angel alumni steamed up social media this week, modeling a white swimsuit from her latest Tropic of C swimwear collection. The 33-year-old mother-of-two might bestow one of the most famous figures on the planet, but her approach to health and wellness is actually quite moderate. Read on to see 8 ways Candice Swanepoel 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 Smoothies

While her breakfast varies depending on her mood, Candice told The Cut that one of her favorites is this protein and nutrient fueled drink. “I do a nice beauty smoothie,” she revealed. “It contains coconut oil, flaxseed oil, banana, protein, some kind of antioxidant fruit like blueberries or strawberries, or some nut butter. I discovered it from doing research; I like to be on beauty blogs. I’ve always loved nutrition and because I’ve worked out for so many years, I’ve figured out what’s best for my body and keeping my energy up. It’s evolved from that.”

2. She Has a “Balanced” Approach to Wellness

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Candice is all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle. “It’s being happy and healthy. I don’t like restrict myself from certain foods that I want, or kill myself at the gym. It’s really what’s comfortable for my body at the time and what’s best at that moment,” she told The Cut.

3. She Dances

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One of Candice’s stay-fit secrets? Dance. She revealed to The Cut that she has always been “in tune” with her body. “I started dancing when I was really young, and it just gives you a different sense of your body.”

4. She Has a Fast Metabolism

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“I’ve been lucky — I was born with quite a fast metabolism,” about how she stays in such great shape. “I’m that girl who orders the healthy plate with a side of fries. Your body is like a machine and everyone’s is different. I know mine quite well.”

5. Yoga Helps Her “Destress”

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Yoga does Candice’s body and mind good. “I think that yoga has taught me breathing techniques,” she told Vogue France. “I take deep slow breaths.” She added to The Cut that she has even created her own technique. “I’ve been doing my own kind of yoga. It’s not traditional yoga, but I put on some music and mix in some Pilates and squat resistance stuff I’ve learned over the years. It’s calm: I can meditate through it and get some flow with some music. It’s a little ritual for me. I do it every time I feel overwhelmed and stressed — I try at least twice a week,” she said.

6. She Is Incredibly Active

In addition to doing an hour of resistance training almost daily with Justin Gelband when she is in New York, Candice is incredibly active. “I like to change it up, I do yoga, swimming, boxing and I have just started paddle boarding but I think that Pilates is my favorite,” she told Vogue France.

7. This Is Her Guilty Pleasure

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When she is ready to cheat, Candice turns to glutenous food. “I love a croissant, especially in Paris,” she told Vogue France. “All the bread and patisseries are so delicious!”

8. These Are Her Go-To Healthy Snacks

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Candice keeps different nuts on her when she travels, “especially Brazil nuts and almonds, which are great for your hair and nails,” she told Vogue France. “Otherwise I have protein bars or fruit, I think I have a banana in my bag right now.”