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Christie Brinkley in Bathing Suit is "Grateful"

Here is how the 68-year-old looks half her age.

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Christie Brinkley has a lot to be grateful for – including her forever young figure! The 68-year-old supermodel expresses her gratitude in her latest Instagram post, also showing off her incredible body. “Grateful!” she captioned a snap of herself walking in the clear ocean wearing an aqua swimsuit. How exactly does she manage to make 68 look like 38? Read on for 7 of Christie Brinkley’s top tips for staying 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. Move All the Time

Christie never stops moving. “Don't stop moving because you'll rust. You have to grease the joints and keep moving," she told The Cut. "As long as I do that I feel great. If you start to hold still, they'll start acting up." She even makes sure to exercise while doing daily activities. "While I'm brushing my teeth, I'm doing leg lifts. When I'm drying my hair, I do all kinds of squats,” she said.

2. Fuel Up in the Morning

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A big breakfast helps Christie stay fueled up all day long. "A lot of mornings lately I will take a bowl and I throw some oatmeal right into it," she explained to Shape. "I rarely have time to cook it so I just eat it raw. Then I'll pour some flax seed on top of that and maybe a little wheat germ, then I'll grab a couple of handfuls of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and rinse them off, toss them in and then I pour one of those Dannon things on top and stir it up. I always describe it…it's like a really moist juicy muffin. It is so good. I feel like it is giving you a lot of good things. You can also throw a handful of walnuts in there."

3. Eat Lots of Produce

Christie focuses her diet around plants. "I haven't touched a piece of meat since I read a graphic description of Chicago's slaughterhouses when I was 12," she revealed to Harper's Bazaar. "I call myself a flexible vegan because, you know, Italy exists. Mozzarella and pasta exist. In France, I may have to have a piece of Camembert, you know. Un petit sandwich au fromage,” she added to The Cut.

4. Make Your Plate Colorful

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Christie tries to eat colorfully. "For lunch, I go into greens and do a salad, then add a protein like a bean or nuts," she told The Cut. "For many, many, many years, I've always said go for as many colors as possible in a day," she said. "That's my main concept for making sure my kids get all the nutrients—making sure the deep greens, yellows and reds and purples, all of that."

5. Sip on Hot Water with Lemon in the AM

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The first thing Christie does after waking up? "I start every day with warm water and lemons. It's something I picked up on my Instagram," she told The Cut. "Some days I alter it, and I get fancy and I put a little bit of mānuka honey on the rim of the glass, turn it upside down, and dump it in red cayenne pepper. Then I put the lemon juice in and then the hot water. That's when I have a little time. I figure that the pepper gets my system all revved up, and the lemon water gets everything flowing through."

6. Stay Active Outdoors

Christie maintains an active lifestyle. "When I was doing Chicago, I noticed that the second you do any activity and you add your arms as though you're dancing, it revs you up. Whether it's walking down the beach and moving your arms like you're swimming, or picking up rocks and walking with them, you really start sweating and breathing heavily," she told The Cut. A few of her favorite activities? Bicycling, paddleboarding, surfing, skiing, and swimming are also her faves, she told Harper’s Bazaar.

7. Try Group Fitness

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Christie loves taking exercise classes. "Everyone asks if I really use the Total Gym, and I do! It's perfect for stretching and lengthening my body. Last summer I got into SoulCycle, and in the winter I do yoga at Yoga Shanti,” she told Harper’s Bazaar.

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Faye Brookes is one of the stars of Britain's popular soap, Coronation Street. She’s currently on vacation in Phuket, Thailand. Brookes just posted a new beach photo on Instagram. In it, she sat by the water in a black bathing suit. She captioned the photo, “Stepping into the week feeling so grateful.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Faye Brookes 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 Uses Eye Cream

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Brookes revealed some of her wellness tips in an interview with Express. One thing she revealed was her favorite beauty tips. “Always use an eye cream. Women age quicker than men so we have to start looking after our eyes at an early age. I started using it when I was 18! My favourite is one from an Australian natural cosmetics range called Arbonne.”

2. She’s A Runner

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Brookes tells Express that she does a lot of cardio workouts. Specifically, she loves to go running. “I work out every day and I like running. I was planning to do the London Marathon for Macmillan this year, but due to an injury I’ve had to defer my place to next year.”

3. She Gets A Vitamin Drips

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Brookes revealed some of her favorite wellness tips and spots to Great British Life. She says that she likes to get vitamin drips when she is low. “If I’m feeling run down or need a quick boost, I’ll go to Reviv and get a vitamin drip. I visit the Knutsford branch.”

4. She Still Indulges

When it comes to her diet, Brookes says that she still indulges from time to time. She tells Great British Life, “I definitely have a glass of red wine or two in a beautiful restaurant and give myself permission to have whatever I want to eat! There are definitely a few gems to indulge in, my favourites are, Victors in Hale, The Ivy Brasserie, The French at The Midland or Rosso.”

5. She Spends Time At Home

Brookes has a busy schedule. However, she always makes time to relax. “I always want to have my home comforts around me,” she says to Great British Life. “That truly relaxes me.”

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Victoria Larson, also known as “Queen Victoria,” first made waves as a standout contestant on The Bachelor. She also returned to the franchise this year, starring in this season of Bachelor In Paradise. Larson has become an active presence on Instagram, like many other Bachelor alumni. She isn’t afraid to share stunning photos on her page. Larson shared a bikini photo this week. In it, she posed in a black bathing suit on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Larson captioned the photo, “Feeling thankful.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Larson 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 Take Things Too Seriously

Larson opened up about her stint on The Bachelor on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. She says that she didn’t take the show super seriously, and just enjoyed herself. "I feel like a lot of the girls [on the show] were careful about what they said or [did]," she explained. "They wanted to present themselves well and like, yeah, I just wanted to have fun. It's a show. I wasn't taking it seriously. 'Cause, I mean, that's what it was."

2. She Sticks Up For Herself

Larson was subjected to a lot of criticism because of her time on The Bachelor. Unfortunately, that included some body-shaming. However, Larson made sure to defend herself. When her season’s lead, Matt James’ friends commented on her body, she immediately responded. Larson posted a photo on Instagram and captioned it, “Tell me again, how my body doesn’t look good?”

3. She Got Lasik

Larson revealed on Instagram that she received Lasik surgery. However, this wasn’t just to fix her eyes, but to help with her anxiety. She captioned her post, “Feeling ready for anything after my lasik!!!!! On cloud 9!!! Holy sheeet I can seee!!!! Thank you to Doctor Lessner and your entire staff. @havelasik I have severe anxiety and felt so comfortable trusting you to take care of my vision. I’m blown away by my immediate results and cannot wait to continue to have my vision develop the next 24 hours. I’ve worn glasses since I’m 8, and contacts since I’m 10, and always had so much anxiety at eye exams. Not being able to see was so frustrating.”

4. She Goes To The Beach

The Bachelor in Paradise home is a comfortable place for Larson. She spends a lot of time at the beach. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself by the water. Larson shared this adorable photo of her dog playing in the sand. She captioned it, “Miami pup.” Larson also shared this photo of herself posing on the beach, captioning it, “No talking stages this year. We’re going to Paris or not.”

5. She’s More Positive

On her Not Skinny But Not Fat interview, Larson revealed that she is working on being more positive. She says that after receiving criticism from social media, she isn’t going to say anything negative to someone else. “I mean, I prayed a lot and, like, it was hard and I had moments for myself and I would just ask, you know, God and my higher power, like, ‘What is the lesson here? Like, why is this happening?’ And I did feel like it was a growing experience. Like, I'm never going to talk [badly] about people.”

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Scout Willis is not just the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. She’s also a singer and model. Willis posted a new photo on Instagram that is both adorable and stunning. In it, she posed in a pale pink bikini. Her dog adorably sat on her chest. Willis captioned the post, “Pilar and I are on vacation.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Scout Willis 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’s Grateful

On her birthday, Willis opened up about her well-being in this Instagram post. She writes that she is working on being grateful for what has happened in her life. “I feel profound gratitude for the safe space within which to explore and express myself from the deepest levels available to me at this time!”

2. She’s Excited For Her Future

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In her Instagram post, Willis wrote that she’s not just grateful for her past experiences. She is also looking forward to her future. “I am so excited knowing that there are so many more, levels so deep I can’t even fathom them yet,” she wrote.

3. She’s Comfortable With Herself

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Growing up in the public eye, Willis and her sisters were subjected to harsh bullying and body shaming. However, Willis revealed on Instagram that she is finding acceptance in her body. “I often feel too afraid to post content like this, photos of myself with no greater purpose or significance (to my mind) a story runs that it’s too ego-driven, too selfish, too something...or else it’s that I am not pretty enough, not good enough, not _____ enough,” she wrote. “But I want to interact more for the pure joy of sharing and also of enjoying and feeling myself! I saw photos of myself from 2013 yesterday and I was like wow, look at that soft, sweet baby with INSANE skin that I took for granted, and judged so harshly. I don’t want to look back in 15 years and feel like I didn’t enjoy my body or celebrate myself for fear of being judged and my internal judgment.”

4. She’s Happy

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Willis tells Uproxx that she is finding happiness in her life. She says that this attitude is helping her overcome challenges. “Just focus on having fun, seeking pleasure, enjoying yourself, from that place of joy everything else will fall into place! Just because something is challenging or painful doesn’t make it automatically more worthwhile!”

5. She Goes Outside

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Willis loves to spend time outside. She posts several photos on Instagram of herself at the beach or on a trail. She posted this photo of herself by the beach. She also posted this photo of herself under a tent by the ocean.

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Million Dollar Listing star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant is no stranger to posting photos of herself in swimsuits. Serhant is visiting her native Greece, and she made sure to get photos for Instagram. In a recent post, she posed on a balcony overlooking the water. Serhant wore a one-shoulder tan one piece and enjoyed a glass of champagne. She captioned the post, “Good morning.” How does she stay fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emilia Bechrakis Serhant 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’s Grateful

Serhant and her husband took a trip together to the Maldives after their daughter was born. In this Instagram post, she opened up about the feelings she felt when taking this trip, specifically with leaving her daughter at home. She says that she is focusing on the good things in her life and being grateful, rather than putting energy into the negative. “I am grateful for so much,” she wrote. “And am making the conscious decision to celebrate the precious things in life, instead of feeling so guilty all the time.

2. She Spends Time In The Water

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Serhant loves to spend time in the water. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself in the pool or ocean. She posted this photo of herself with her husband wading in a pool in the Maldives. Serhand captioned the photo, “No one else I’d rather fight the waves of this blue hole plunge pool with.”

3. She Worked Out Her Issues

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Serhant and her husband struggled to have children. She wrote a revealing piece about the process for Parents.com. In it, Serhant says that the process helped her and her husband work out their issues. “We bonded more than ever before. I finally stopped expecting him to be a superhero with the ability to read my mind and started to understand him more. I respected him for stepping up and really being there. In many ways, I'm grateful we got the time to rebuild our relationship with an even stronger foundation, before we welcomed our daughter.”

4. She’s Inspired By New York’s Fitness Scene

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Serhant revealed some of her wellness secrets to Bella Magazine. She says that living in New York City helps her stay in shape, as there is a large fitness scene there. Serhant also says that she’s inspired by the workouts her husband does. “Once I got into it, and saw I gained muscle and didn’t lose weight, I was hooked!”

5. She Eats Healthy

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Serhant is from Greece, where she grew up eating healthy, fresh food. She tells Bella Magazine that this has helped her eat healthy while living in the states. “After eating fresh food in Greece, I had trouble eating meat and dairy in the United States,” she says. While Serhant is not a vegan, her diet is pretty close to one.

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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.”

Fitness

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

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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

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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 … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”