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.”
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