Christen Harper in Bathing Suit Has "Good Lil Weekend"

Christen Harper, the Sports Illustrated model, enjoyed her weekend with her boyfriend, NFL player Jared Goff. The couple decided to spend time at the beach with their dog, and even enjoyed a picnic. Harper posted a series of photos of their day on Instagram, including one of the couple sharing a kiss. She wore a blue patterned bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Was a good lil weekend.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Christen Harper 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 Doesn't Always Wear Makeup

Harper is a model, which means she has to have great skin. While you’d assume that she likes to wear makeup all the time, you’d be wrong. Harper revealed a lot of her skincare secrets in an interview with Skincare.com. She says that she tries to go makeup-free as often as she can. “I try to spend as much time as I can without makeup on, so that my skin can breathe. If I feel like I need to be a little more put together—on the weekends, or for lunch plans—my go-to look is a swipe of tinted brow gel, some mascara, and a pop of lip salve.”

2. She Loves Coconut Oil For Her Skin

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Harper tells Skincare.com that one of her favorite products to use is coconut oil. “It’s great for makeup removal, as a face mask, or to give my skin hydration after being out in the sun,” she explains. “Keep some in a small jar to throw in your purse—or, beach bag—as you never know when you might need some extra moisture.”

3. She Takes Care Of Her Skin After A Shoot

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Harper tells Skincare.com that after a shoot, she makes sure to take extra care of her skin and hair. “Many don’t realize how little control models have when it comes to what they are wearing and what is being done to their makeup and hair. Sometimes products don’t agree with our skin, but have to be applied for a specific look. Photo-ready makeup is generally very heavy and when it is applied day-after-day, it can take a toll on your skin. My skin is prone to breakouts, so after I wrap a shoot, the first thing I do is take off my makeup with a makeup remover wipe—so my skin can breathe. As soon as I get home (no matter how tired I am), I make sure to thoroughly wash my skin, tone, and apply a facial oil.”

4. She’s Charitable

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Now that Harper has a large platform, she wants to use it for good. She tells SI Swimsuit that charity work is extremely important to her, especially after her years of working in the modeling industry. “I think working as a model for most of my life gave me such amazing things; however, it also left me unfulfilled in so many ways. I felt like I wasn’t doing anything to help people, and everything often felt very shallow. So over the past few years, I turned my attention to spending more time giving back and getting involved in important organizations, and It really has given me so much. I wake up every day filled with gratitude and hope, knowing that maybe my small actions can make a difference for someone even for just a day or a moment.”

5. She Wants To Be A Role Model

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Harper tells SI Swimsuit that she wants to be a role model for young girls out there. She says that this is why she works with the charity, Girls Inc. “So many young girls don’t have the opportunity to have a strong support system or a positive mentor in their lives. Girls Inc steps in to fill that role. I think it is so important to encourage and inspire girls to be confident and bold, to raise their hands, to speak up for what’s important.”

Christen Harper is an extremely successful model, and she just received a new honor. Harper was named Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Rookie Of The Year. Harper announced this with a new Instagram video. In it, she posed in a variety of bathing suits, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “What an absolute insane honor to be named ROOKIE OF THE YEAR by @si_swimsuit along with my best friend @katieaustin. As a young girl I greatly looked up to the women that were honored with this title. To think I'm in the same conversation as all the incredible women before me gives me chill and inspires me to work even harder and dream even bigger. So endlessly grateful to be a part of something so big and so important for woman everywhere.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Christen Harper 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 Always Tries To Get Outside

When Harper had to move to Michigan with her partner, Detroit Lions player Jared Goff, she had to adjust to the weather. She admits to SI.com that it was hard for her to get outside. “The hardest part for me was adjusting to the lack of sunshine in the winter,” she says. “It made me just want to stay inside all day.” Harper says that she still motivated herself to go outside, mainly by doing new activities. “I had to prioritize ways to get outside, go to a coffee shop, try new restaurants, go for walks, go to a workout class to keep things interesting.”

2. She Buys Gear To Motivate Her

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Another thing that helps Harper get outside is getting new gear. “Nice quality and cute winter gear you are excited to wear makes the process of leaving the house fun and exciting,” she tells SI.com. Harper also revealed some of her favorites in the interview. She loves bodysuits, boots, and coats, among others.

3. She Loves Coconut Oil

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Harper revealed her beauty secrets to Skincare.com. “I love coconut oil and use it for almost everything,” she says. “It’s great for makeup removal, as a face mask, or to give my skin hydration after being out in the sun. Keep some in a small jar to throw in your purse - or beach bag - as you never know when you might need some extra moisture.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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Harper broke down her skincare routine to Skincare.com. “In the mornings, I keep it simple. I wash my face with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser and apply an organic almond and rosehip facial oil [to my complexion]. At night, I use coconut oil to remove any stubborn makeup left over from a shoot, then wash my face with cleanser. I try to exfoliate a few times a week—without overdoing it—and will either use a cleansing brush or gentle scrub. If I have any acne spots on my face, I avoid exfoliating the area, so that it can continue to heal. For these breakouts, I like to apply a spot treatment on the area before bed, followed by eye cream, and an organic facial oil.”

5. She Loves Face Masks

Harper loves to use face masks to take care of her skin. She tells Skincare.com that she usually uses these when she has a shoot the next day. “If I have time the night before an important shoot, I like to do a sheet mask to get my skin hydrated and prepare for the next day. It’s also a nice way to pamper yourself and rest before a big event.”

Ellie Brown spent the weekend in her swimsuit! The Love Island alum shows off her bombshell body in one of her latest social media posts, lounging in a pool in her bathing suit. “Weekend,” she captioned a series of Instagram snaps. “Banging,” wrote Kaz Crossley. “Obsessed with you,” added Lucinda Strafford. How does the reality star stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ellie Brown 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 Went to Extreme Measures Prior to Love Island

Ellie went on an extreme diet before appearing on Love Island, spending two-and-a-half hours a day in the gym for the two months. “I hired a personal trainer for weight training, then would spend the rest sweating away on the treadmill,” she told The Sun. "A health coach is your personal health cheerleader, guide and partner. They help you implement lifestyle changes to improve your physical health," says the Cleveland Clinic. "The service is often available through corporate wellness programs. Your doctor may also recommend health coaching if you have a chronic health issue like diabetes. Or, you may hire a health coach to help you achieve a wellness goal like getting fit."

2. All She Ate Was Fish and Veggies

She also kept her diet clean, staying away from any sugar, dairy, or carbohydrates, eating white fish and vegetables “about five times a day,” and eliminating fruit. "If you're worried about your heart health, eating at least two servings of fish per week could reduce your risk of heart disease," says the Mayo Clinic. "For many years, the American Heart Association has recommended that people eat fish rich in unsaturated fats at least twice a week. The unsaturated fats in fish are called omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation can damage your blood vessels, and lead to heart disease and strokes."

3. She Quit Drinking Too

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To lose weight, she also quit drinking for a whopping eight weeks. Since alcohol is high in calories anyone who is trying to lose weight should consider cutting down or eliminating it completely. "Decide not to drink a day or two each week. You may want to abstain for a week or a month to see how you feel physically and emotionally without alcohol in your life. Taking a break from alcohol can be a good way to start drinking less," advises Harvard Health.

4. It “Wasn’t Sustainable”

Ellie couldn’t stick to her drastic diet and exercise routine. “I looked amazing, but that diet really isn’t sustainable. I’d end some days completely exhausted because my body wasn’t getting all the nutrients it needed — and, of course, the meals became SO boring,” she told The Sun. After the show she “put on a stone or so,” and was body shamed by trolls but she is happier. “What the shamers need to realise is that there's a difference between someone who is unhealthy and overweight, and someone who's just a normal size,” she told The Sun. “I'm perfectly fit and happy now — just as I was before Love Island.”

5. She Does Barry’s Bootcamp Workouts

Ellie is one of the many stars who swear by Barry’s Bootcamp workouts, a high intensity interval training class conducted in a bootcamp like setting. There is lots of Research backing up the benefits of HIIT workouts, including body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.