Christine McGuinness in Bathing Suit Says "Thank You"

Christine McGuinness is sharing a swimsuit selfie with her fans. The Real Housewives of Cheshire looks incredible in a black bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, taken in the mirror of her bathroom. How does the mother-of-three maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways Christine McGuinness 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. Her Diet Is Packed with Protein

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Christine consumes a lot of protein. “I usually have a protein shake first thing, followed by scrambled eggs and avocado after the gym. In the afternoon, Paddy and I will eat out at a restaurant. I’ll order chicken salad with extra chicken to get a good protein hit after exercising. In the evenings, we’ll have salmon with broccoli and sweet potato. I snack on apples, bananas and grapes every day,” she told Closer. “Green and protein is what I aim for,” Christine added to Women Fitness. “At the minute I’m eating avocado with almost everything! Avocado with egg, avocado with chicken, avocado smash bagel. It's healthy and filling, it does contain fats but good fats. I do have a sweet tooth; I allow myself treats in moderation, mainly weekends. When I’m craving sugar I reach for the fruit bowl or a mixed veg and fruit smoothie.”

2. She Avoids Red Meat

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Christine doesn’t “eat anything strange” and describes her eating habits as “very fussy and particular” to Closer. “I like things bland,” she told Closer. One thing she avoids completely? “Red meat. I don’t like the taste, smell, texture or appearance. If I cook it for other people, I wear gloves,” she said.

3. She Hydrates

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Christine’s fluid mantra? Drink water, not booze. “I’ve been teetotal for 12 years. The one thing I can’t recommend enough is water. I wonder how people survive the day without drinking at least two litres!” she told Closer.

4. She Exercises

“I like to do a variation of cardio, HIIT and weights,” Christine told Women Fitness about her approach to fitness. “I don’t stick to a routine; I do whatever I’m in the mood for that day. On days that I feel like doing nothing I will pop the baby in the pram and go for a long walk so I am still doing some gentle exercise. When I have had a good night's sleep and feel like I’ve got plenty of energy then I will interval run followed by some abdominal workouts. I love to train my core.”

5. She Loves Herself

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Christine, who has struggled with body image issues in the past, including an eating disorder that affected her ability to conceive, is practicing self-love. "I do remain positive. It takes time, hard work, commitment and dedication but it will be one of the best things you can do for yourself,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “I believe exercise is great for your inner self more than your outer self. Each and every body is beautiful but if you ask me about exercise I will always encourage and support the idea. Go for it every time, do it for you! I only wish someone would have encouraged me sooner.”

Christine McGuinness is suiting up for The Games in her swimsuit. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, currently competing on the latest season of the British competition show, flaunted her famous curves in a bathing suit for her latest challenge. “Tonight we have more diving “@josh_herdman_official you’ve been a huge support for me! THANK YOU!” Swimming (I had to learn to swim for this show! I had never swam before 😳😊 this is definitely not my sport, I might be in there a while,” she captioned the snaps. How does the mother-of-three maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 6 ways Christine McGuinness 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 Eats Clean

Christine recently dished about daily diet to Closer. “I usually have a protein shake first thing, followed by scrambled eggs and avocado after the gym. In the afternoon, Paddy and I will eat out at a restaurant. I’ll order chicken salad with extra chicken to get a good protein hit after exercising. In the evenings, we’ll have salmon with broccoli and sweet potato. I snack on apples, bananas and grapes every day,” she said.

2. She Likes Bland Food

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Christine prefers bland food over exotic eats. “I don’t eat anything strange. I’m very fussy and particular – I like things bland,” she told Closer. One thing she avoids completely? “Red meat. I don’t like the taste, smell, texture or appearance. If I cook it for other people, I wear gloves,” she said.

3. She Drinks Water, Not Alcohol

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Christine hydrates and doesn’t drink any alcohol. “I’ve been teetotal for 12 years. The one thing I can’t recommend enough is water. I wonder how people survive the day without drinking at least two litres!” she told Closer.

4. She Does Cardio and HIIT Workouts

Christine discussed her exercise routine with Women Fitness. “I like to do a variation of cardio, HIIT and weights,” she said. “I don’t stick to a routine; I do whatever I’m in the mood for that day. On days that I feel like doing nothing I will pop the baby in the pram and go for a long walk so I am still doing some gentle exercise. When I have had a good night's sleep and feel like I’ve got plenty of energy then I will interval run followed by some abdominal workouts. I love to train my core.”

5. She Eats Greens and Proteins

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“Green and protein is what I aim for,” Christine explained to Women Fitness about her overall approach to diet. “At the minute I’m eating avocado with almost everything! Avocado with egg, avocado with chicken, avocado smash bagel. It's healthy and filling, it does contain fats but good fats. I do have a sweet tooth; I allow myself treats in moderation, mainly weekends. When I’m craving sugar I reach for the fruit bowl or a mixed veg and fruit smoothie.”

6. She Strives for Self-Love

Christine has struggled with body image issues in the past, particularly an eating disorder that affected her ability to conceive. However, in a recent Instagram post she revealed that she is striving to love herself more. "I do remain positive. It takes time, hard work, commitment and dedication but it will be one of the best things you can do for yourself.I believe exercise is great for your inner self more than your outer self. Each and every body is beautiful but if you ask me about exercise I will always encourage and support the idea. Go for it every time, do it for you! I only wish someone would have encouraged me sooner," she wrote.

Christine McGuinness in a swimsuit is getting ready for ITV’s The Games, a reality competition that’ll see her doing athletic challenges like trampolining and diving. She shared some pics and videos of her in action (including one with Will Njobvu), with a song playing: “Do It” by Chloe x Halle. (Other stars on the show will be Alex Scott, Chelcee Grimes, Chris Kamara and Colson Smith.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Christine McGuinness 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 Does Squats With Dumbbells

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McGuinness has done squats with dumbbells. “To do a squat with dumbbells, hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Let your arms hang straight below your shoulders. Tighten your abdominal muscles and slowly descend, bending through the hips, knees and ankles while keeping your spine in a balanced, stable position. Your knees should be centered over your feet and should not move ahead of your toes. Slowly return to the starting position. You'll feel tension in the muscles in your thighs and buttocks. Visualize yourself lowering your body into a chair,” says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Stopped Counting Calories

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McGuinness was eating way too little calories for a time, and called herself unhealthy. After having kids, she feels she is more stable. “In general, if you cut 500 to 1,000 calories a day from your typical diet, you'll lose about 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) a week. It sounds simple. However, it's more complex because when you lose weight, you usually lose a combination of fat, lean tissue and water. Also, because of changes that occur in the body as a result of weight loss, you may need to decrease calories further to continue weight loss,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Does Plyometrics

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“Plyometrics are explosive exercises that increase speed, quickness and power. Most exercises include ‘jumping,’ in which the muscles exert maximal effort and force in short bouts or intervals of time. The goal is to move from the eccentric to concentric phase of a movement rapidly while using proper biomechanics,” says ACE Fitness.

4. She Does Bicycle Kicks

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“Core strength is key to a well-rounded fitness training program. Core exercises train your muscles to brace the spine, and they enable you to use your upper and lower body muscles more efficiently. A core exercise is anything that uses your abdomen without support, such as bridges, planks, situps, flutter kicks, bicycle crunches and fitness ball exercises,” says the Mayo Clinic.

5. She Was Diagnosed With Autism

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Her three children have autism and "I have been confirmed as autistic. It’s strange, but I’ve noticed there are little hints throughout my life that I’m autistic and more like my children than I ever could have imagined," she said. "My issues with food, my social ­struggles, how hard I find it to make friends and stay focused, and my indecisiveness. The way I float through life reminds me of how my eldest daughter Penelope is,” she told Hello. "It all makes sense now. And as much as I’m not totally surprised, it’s still been emotional for me to accept, but it’s a relief as well.”

Alessia Marcuzzi, the actress and Italian television host, just shared a new series of photos this week. In one photo, she is seen running on the beach in a bikini. In others, she is seen enjoying different days at the beach. She captioned it, “Thank you my friends.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessia Marcuzzi 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 Vitamin C

Marcuzzi has amazing skin. She reveals a lot of her secrets on Instagram. One thing she uses is vitamin C products. She shared this video of herself using different products. She captioned it, Antioxidant serum, with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and aloe leaves. Very firming and rich in vitamins but with a very light texture, perfect so for this period, still hot!”

2. She Goes Outside

Marcuzzi spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos of herself in the great outdoors on Instagram. Marcuzzi does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is walk her dog. She shared this photo of the two of them in a park, captioning it, “Pic by papo.” Marcuzzi also shared this similar photo.

3. She Swims

Another activity Marcuzzi enjoys doing is swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Marcuzzi shared this set of photos from a trip to the Maldives. In one photo, Marcuzzi is seen wading in the ocean. In another, she is in an infinity pool. She also posted these photos of herself at the beach.

4. She Practices Yoga

Marcuzzi likes to practice yoga as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself doing different poses. Marcuzzi shared this photo of herself doing a handstand, while balancing on a wall. She captioned it, “1, 2, 3. Stand up.” Marcuzzi also likes to practice yoga outside. She shared this photo of herself in a headstand on the beach.

5. She Speaks Out

Marcuzzi isn’t afraid to use her voice to support different causes. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram highlighting different things. She shared this photo advocating for both women’s rights and gun control. She captioned it, “The madness of what has happened in America. A woman is worth less than a weapon. Madness.”