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Dolores Catania in Bathing Suit Says "Call Me on My Shell Phone"

The Real Housewife hits the beach.

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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania is finding ways to beat the winter weather, by heading to the beach. Catania uploaded a stunning photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a day by the water. She posed in sunglasses and a light purple bikini, showing off her figure. She captioned the photo, “If you need me, call me on my shell phone.” Read on to see 5 ways Dolores Catania 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 Makes Healthier Junk Food


Catania revealed in this Instagram ad for Yonanas that she makes healthier alternatives when she wants ice cream. She captioned the post, “My @yonanas has been a life saver when I’m craving a sweet treat but want to stay on my health goals. Who knew frozen fruit can taste so good?”

2. She Makes Her Own Juices

Catania posted this video on Instagram of herself using a juicer to make her favorite recipes. For one juice, she is seen using spinach, beets, carrots and celery.

3. She’s Opened Gyms

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Catania opened a gym called Powerhouse. "Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn," says the Mayo Clinic. "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 at all. To reap the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day — take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key."

4. She’s Made Changes to Her Diet

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Catania admits to HollywoodLife that while she loves eating and indulging, she’s had to put that on the back burner, and has made a lot of changes to her diet. “I like to eat, but I’m getting older, so I’m going to have to switch up my lifestyle… I’m trying to stay away from carbs. I’m trying to stay around 1500 calories,” she says.

5. She Takes Advantage Of Her Building’s Home Gym

Catania revealed in this Instagram post that her building has a gym, and she takes full advantage of it. In the post, Catania is seen using the elliptical. She captioned the photo, “One of the many perks of living at @livethealexa is getting my late night cardio in at the fitness studio.”

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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania is finding ways to beat the winter weather, by heading to the beach. Catania uploaded a stunning photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a day by the water. She posed in sunglasses and a light purple bikini, showing off her figure. She captioned the photo, “If you need me, call me on my shell phone.” Read on to see 5 ways Dolores Catania 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 Makes Healthier Junk Food

Catania revealed in this Instagram ad for Yonanas that she makes healthier alternatives when she wants ice cream. She captioned the post, “My @yonanas has been a life saver when I’m craving a sweet treat but want to stay on my health goals. Who knew frozen fruit can taste so good?”

2. She Makes Her Own Juices

Catania posted this video on Instagram of herself using a juicer to make her favorite recipes. For one juice, she is seen using spinach, beets, carrots and celery.

3. She’s Opened Gyms

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Catania opened a gym called Powerhouse. "Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn," says the Mayo Clinic. "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 at all. To reap the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day — take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key."

4. She’s Made Changes to Her Diet

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Catania admits to HollywoodLife that while she loves eating and indulging, she’s had to put that on the back burner, and has made a lot of changes to her diet. “I like to eat, but I’m getting older, so I’m going to have to switch up my lifestyle… I’m trying to stay away from carbs. I’m trying to stay around 1500 calories,” she says.

5. She Takes Advantage Of Her Building’s Home Gym

Catania revealed in this Instagram post that her building has a gym, and she takes full advantage of it. In the post, Catania is seen using the elliptical. She captioned the photo, “One of the many perks of living at @livethealexa is getting my late night cardio in at the fitness studio.”

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Elena Morali shows off her fit figure as part of the job. Her account is full of revealing posts, a lot of them of her in swimsuits. She just shared a new set of photos of herself by the water in Domina Coral Bay. She wore a red and black bathing suit, and posed in a bed. Morali captioned the post, “Did you say Sharm????” "Bellissima,” said one commenter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elena Morali 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 Snorkels

Morali loves to spend time in the water. One thing she loves to do is snorkel. She has posted several photos of herself under the water on Instagram. In this set of photos, Morali snorkeled while a school of fish surrounded her. She captioned the photo, “A frog in the midst of many goldfish.”

2. She Does Yoga

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While on vacation in the Maldives, Morali made sure to do some yoga as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo of herself doing a pose on the beach, at sunset. She captioned the post, “Now without judging my gracefulness in the half-angel half-sloth pose, I would look directly at the outline.”

3. She Plays Squash

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Morali loves to spend time on the court. She is a fan of playing squash, even if she isn’t all that good at it. Morali posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. She captioned the post, “Since I am very scarce at playing, I shoot at least two poses.”

4. She Swims

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Morali loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. She has posted several photos of herself spending time in and by the water on Instagram. While on a trip to the Maldives, Morali posted this set of photos of herself floating in the water. She captioned the post, “But do we want to talk about this blue water????? If there is an idea of paradise, I think I have found it!!!!”

5. She Jet Skis

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Morali also loves to ride jet skis when she’s by the ocean. She posted this photo of herself riding a jet ski on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Typical expression of ‘beautiful, you have no idea how good I am using this jet ski,’ But the harsh reality is, that I'm a sucker.”

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Donna D’Errico is best known for her role on the popular series Baywatch. And she still looks as amazing as she did back then. D’Errico’s recent Instagram video proves it. In it, she posed in a white bikini with blue flowers. Her amazing figure was on display. D’Errico captioned the post, “Someone please tell me again how I’m too old to be wearing bikinis. Next!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Donna D’Errico 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 Looks Good For Herself

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D’Errico wants to feel good at all times. One thing that helps her is wanting to look her best. She tells FOX News, “I think it’s very important for a lot of women, and for myself, to feel good about themselves. I like to look my best and I do that for myself. I don’t do it to be compared to other women or to be complimented. I don’t do it for those reasons. I do it for me. I do it to look and feel my best.”

2. She Avoids Being In The Sun Too Long

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D’Errico has amazing skin. She tells FOX News that one of her secrets to keeping her skin healthy is protecting it from the sun."I used to do the old baby oil baking in the sun thing long ago to get super tan," she admitted. "I’ve stopped that. I’ve let myself get a little pale and I wear sunblock all the time, no matter the season. If I want a little glow, I’ll use a self-tanner or a tinted moisturizer. I want to take care of my skin the best that I can and the number one thing you can do is stay out of the sun."

3. She’s Vegan

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D’Errico is open about being a vegan. She tells FOX News that wanting to help animals is what drove her to make this change. "There were happy benefits, like clearer skin, better digestion, better sleep,” she says. “But that’s not why I do it. I do it for the animals."

4. She Calls Out Haters

D’Errico doesn’t care what others think of her. And she doesn’t let them impact her decisions. She talked about it in the caption of this Instagram post. “Quite a few women complained about the 4th of July video I posted in a red white & blue bikini because they thought I was ‘classier than that’ and ‘too old to wear a bikini’ and, my favorite, ‘desperate’. Let me tell you something that might surprise you. I can actually wear and do literally whatever I want. On that note, here is me in a bikini squatting on a coffee table.”

5. She Boxes

D’Errico posts a lot of workout photos and videos on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is box. She shared this photo of herself sparring with her trainer. D’Errico captioned the photo, “Fight training on the beach.” According to Harvard Health, “Fitness boxing is also a great aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise gets your heart pumping and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can strengthen bones and muscles, burn more calories, and lift mood. Aerobics can also boost your endurance, which helps you climb a flight of stairs or walk farther.”

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Model Mara Cifuentes shared a new set of swimsuit photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in front of the pool wearing a red patterned strapless top and a yellow patterned bottom. Cifuentes’ impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mara Cifuentes 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 Swims

Cifuentes loves to go to the beach and the pool. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. Cifuentes shared this photo of herself wading in the ocean and using a tree branch to support her. She also shared this photo of herself in a pool, captioning it, “In a movie.”

2. She Walks

Cifuentes likes to walk as a way of staying in shape. Whenever she travels, she makes sure to walk around the local city. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself walking on 23rd Street in New York City. Cifuentes captioned the post, “Keep walking.” She also shared these photos of herself in Washington Square Park, captioning it, “Winter.”

3. She Savors Her Happiness

Cifuentes is all about feeling happy. She makes sure to savor the moments. Cifeuentes talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “What is good today, may not be tomorrow,” she writes. “There is the value of the moment, there is the perfect present. The opportunity comes to you, you'll see if you ride it. Hold on tight, don't let go. Laugh... Weeps that each one has his time. Laugh... Cry, live your life, enjoy it all.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Vitamin D isn't naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol)," says the Mayo Clinic. "The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, vitamin D production might decrease or be completely absent during the winter months. Sunscreen, while important to prevent skin cancer, also can decrease vitamin D production."

5. She Likes the Beach

"Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health. Parents of children with developmental disabilities find that recreational activities, such as swimming, improve family connections," says the CDC.

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Carly Lawrence first made waves as a contestant on the second season of Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle. She’s since grown a large following on social media. Lawrence just shared a new photo on Instagram. In it, she enjoyed a beach day in Honolulu. Lawrence captioned the post, “Don’t text unless u wanna play mermaids with me.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carly Lawrence 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 Has Grown

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Lawrence opened up about her time on Too Hot To Handle to Complex. She says that she has grown a lot as a person from the experience. “I’m more honest now. I’m just gonna say what I want to say, because he’s gonna think of me how he wants anyway, you know? So I think I’m more just like honest with myself. Maybe a little bit more in tune with my feelings.”

2. She’s Authentic

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When Lawrence was filming, she wanted to be her authentic self. She told Complex, “I hope people think I represented Toronto well. I just was 100 percent myself. I was like, ‘you know what? I’m just going to be the crazy one on the show, the dorky one, completely myself.’ I was just like, ‘I’ll just be the weird one.’ Yeah, I think I did good, I hope.”

3. She Walked Away From A Toxic Situation

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Lawrence opened up about her decision to leave a relationship, and how to get over one, in an interview with Narcity.com. "I knew it was toxic,” she says. “So cutting it off was like a weight off my shoulders. I just cut off all contact and I think that made it easier. My advice would be to delete them off socials and keep busy! The right one will find ya."

4. She Doesn’t Care What Others Think

Despite being in the public eye, Lawrence doesn’t care what others think of her. “Before, I was so focused on what other people thought of me, what guys thought about me,” she tellsFashion Magazine. “And now I’m just doing my own thing. I’m not worried about how someone views me, or if a guy likes me. I guess I did change on the show, and I think my journey was really touched on.”

5. She Swims

Lawrence spends a lot of time at the beach and at the pool. Naturally, she likes to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Lawrence shared this photo of herself in the pool. Swimming has a lot of health benefits. Better Health states, “Swimming is a great recreational activity for people of all ages. Recreational swimming can provide you with a low-impact workout and it's a good way to relax and feel good.”

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”