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Dorinda Medley in Bathing Suit Says "I Miss Being on Vacation"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Dorinda Medley is reminiscing about sunnier days in her swimsuit. The Real Housewives alum shows off her incredibly fit figure in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “On this gloomy day I miss being on vacation,” she captioned the flashback Instagram snap. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Dorinda Medley stays in shape at 58 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 Put on Quarantine Weight

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Dorinda has opened up about her weight gain during the pandemic. "We were all in the midst of COVID and quarantine. And of course, we were all eating. I realized I had gone way overboard and thought, 'Oh, my goodness. What am I going to do about this?'" she said. "I gained almost 20 pounds that first year, so I turned to Nutrisystem."

2. She Maintains a Healthy Lifestyle

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Dorinda was attracted to the way of eating, viewing it more as a lifestyle than a diet. "I wanted a program that I didn't have to think a lot about, that had variety and provided the nutrition I needed. Nutrisystem was amazing because it offered different flavors and so many options," she said. "I'm happy to say I've lost 17 pounds on the Nutrisystem program and feel incredible on the inside and the outside." She also food options "delicious" and added that she eats everything from turkey bacon breakfast sandwiches to pizza bowls.

3. She Cheats

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She also likes that the flexible plan allows her to indulge on occasion. "We have to treat ourselves. But the next day, I go back on Nutrisystem," she said. "So I can have a flex meal. I can sneak in a little pasta every once in a while. But the next morning, I'm back on my Nutrisystem."

4. She Prioritizes Self-Care

Dorinda also prioritizes self-care. "One of the positive things about quarantine was that we were able to stop for a moment and reevaluate what is important to us," she said. "Women have a tendency to set their needs aside and look after those around them. I hope that I can be an inspiration, even to just one woman out there, to be a little selfish."

5. She Does Doroboics

Dorinda was an aerobics instructor in the 1980s and put back on her leg warmers in recent years, she explained to The DailyMail. "The '80s were so much fun!" Dorinda recalled. "When I was an aerobics teacher, my classes were famous, my mixtapes were famous. You walked in that class; you had the outfit out on, you had the sweatbands, you had the leg warmers,” she added. "It wasn’t just about the workout. You came out of an aerobics class in the '80s, and you felt pumped; you felt happy.”

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Dorinda Medley is reminiscing about sunnier days in her swimsuit. The Real Housewives alum shows off her incredibly fit figure in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “On this gloomy day I miss being on vacation,” she captioned the flashback Instagram snap. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Dorinda Medley stays in shape at 58 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 Put on Quarantine Weight

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Dorinda has opened up about her weight gain during the pandemic. "We were all in the midst of COVID and quarantine. And of course, we were all eating. I realized I had gone way overboard and thought, 'Oh, my goodness. What am I going to do about this?'" she said. "I gained almost 20 pounds that first year, so I turned to Nutrisystem."

2. She Maintains a Healthy Lifestyle

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Dorinda was attracted to the way of eating, viewing it more as a lifestyle than a diet. "I wanted a program that I didn't have to think a lot about, that had variety and provided the nutrition I needed. Nutrisystem was amazing because it offered different flavors and so many options," she said. "I'm happy to say I've lost 17 pounds on the Nutrisystem program and feel incredible on the inside and the outside." She also food options "delicious" and added that she eats everything from turkey bacon breakfast sandwiches to pizza bowls.

3. She Cheats

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She also likes that the flexible plan allows her to indulge on occasion. "We have to treat ourselves. But the next day, I go back on Nutrisystem," she said. "So I can have a flex meal. I can sneak in a little pasta every once in a while. But the next morning, I'm back on my Nutrisystem."

4. She Prioritizes Self-Care

Dorinda also prioritizes self-care. "One of the positive things about quarantine was that we were able to stop for a moment and reevaluate what is important to us," she said. "Women have a tendency to set their needs aside and look after those around them. I hope that I can be an inspiration, even to just one woman out there, to be a little selfish."

5. She Does Doroboics

Dorinda was an aerobics instructor in the 1980s and put back on her leg warmers in recent years, she explained to The DailyMail. "The '80s were so much fun!" Dorinda recalled. "When I was an aerobics teacher, my classes were famous, my mixtapes were famous. You walked in that class; you had the outfit out on, you had the sweatbands, you had the leg warmers,” she added. "It wasn’t just about the workout. You came out of an aerobics class in the '80s, and you felt pumped; you felt happy.”

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Sabrina Sosa, the actress, is currently on vacation, and spending time by the beach. Sosa just shared a gorgeous new photo on Instagram. In it, she enjoyed a cocktail at the beach. She wore a yellow bikini, looking stunning. She captioned it, “I have a problem…I feel like traveling all the time. I’m not the only one, right? How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sabrina Sosa 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 Spends Time By Herself

Sosa likes to go on vacation. And it isn’t always just for fun. She revealed in this Instagram post that she was advised by a neurologist to travel alone, as it helps with her wellbeing. “Here I am, on vacation, ALONE, in my favorite place…Suggested by my neurologist for the crises as often as they have given me (trigemine neuralgia). It's nothing more than that, everything else is pure invention.”

2. She Works Out On Vacation

Sosa travels a lot, but she still manages to fit in some workouts. She revealed her secrets in this Instagram post. Sosa takes advantage of what’s around her. “On vacation I do not do very specific routines,” she wrote. “But I love exercising, walking, taking classes that offer in hotels and everything hahaha.”

3. She Works Out Her Abs

Sosa has amazing abs. And she makes sure to do a lot of ab workouts. In the same Instagram video, Sosa is seen doing ab workouts by the ocean. In it, she is seen doing regular and side planks, alternate arm and leg raises, and crunches. She captioned the post, “I'm taking out bits of the +Fit routines (link in bio), and with that I activated!”

4. She Dances

Sosa loves to dance. She posts a lot of dance videos on Instagram. She shared this video of herself doing Latin dance in her home. She captioned it, “This is just the rehearsal....But since this mail is not easy, I share it in case I don't get to the final show hahahaha.”

5. She Swims

Sosa loves to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim as a way of staying in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself swimming in the ocean. The CDC reports that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and 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.This can also lead to improved health for people with diabetes and heart disease. Swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people. People report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land.”

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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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Danielle Harold is best known for her role on Eastenders. She also shares a lot of gorgeous photos on Instagram. Harold posted a new selfie to her page this week. In it, she posed in a black mesh cover up and a swimsuit. She captioned the photo, “Take me back.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danielle Harold 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 Manages Her Health

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Harold’s health is very important to her. And she has a good reason. Harold is open about her struggles with her health. Specifically, a health crisis she had when she was a teenager. "I was in year 10 when I fell ill and was in and out of hospital,” Harold told The Mirror. “At that point I just gave up and didn’t try with GCSEs.”

2. She Wants To Raise Awareness

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When it comes to acting, Harold wants to represent people. During her time on Eastenders, her character developed a brain tumor. She opened up about what this was like to The One Show. “It’s been a massive responsibility to be given this storyline by the show,” she said. Just because it’s affected so many people. Especially me starting the story, I didn’t realise just how many that it does and how little awareness there is and how little funding there actually is for brain tumour research.”

3. She Hikes

Harold loves to spend time outside. She does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing Harold likes to do is go hiking. While on a trip to Greece, she made sure to hike through the local spots. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on top of a rock. She captioned the post, “Take me back.”

4. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Harold enjoys doing is going swimming. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself in a pool. Harold captioned it, “I need some sun.” Healthdirect.gov reports that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is a sport that you can do in a squad or independently, at any time of year. Being low-impact, swimming is a great option for people recovering from injury. Swimming has many health benefits including increasing your fitness, muscle strength and wellbeing.”

5. She Spends Time Outside In Different Places

Harold spends a lot of time outside. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself outside. Harold also travels a lot, and goes to a lot of different places. She shared this photo of herself in the countryside of England. She shared this photo of herself walking by the pool, overlooking mountains. Harold also shared this photo of herself in the forest.

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Taylor Ann Green is best known for being a cast member on Bravo’s hit series, Southern Charm. Green recently enjoyed a vacation in Mexico, and shared some highlights on Instagram. In a recent post, Green is seen enjoying time at the beach and at a restaurant. In one photo, she is seen in a leopard print two-piece swimsuit. Green captioned the post, “Adiós, Cabo." ”How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Taylor Ann Green 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 Takes Accountability

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Green opened up about being a part of the Southern Charm cast at BravoCon. She says that she is working on staying true to herself, and taking accountability for her actions. “Honestly, after watching back the reunion, I just really need to get back to, like, my roots and who I am and the person I know who I am. So, yeah, again, Shep, I apologize for jumping down your throat.”

2. She Fishes

Green spends a lot of time outside. She does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing Green enjoys doing is going fishing. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself and friends fishing in St. Petersburg. Green captioned the post, “When life (or @kennyflowers_) gives you lemon bathing suits, go find a boat and toss your line in. Caught some cute lil Spanish Mackerels last week in Florida.”

3. She Swims

Green loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself by the water. Green shared these videos of herself and some friends at a natural waterslide. She captioned the post, “We didn’t get lost.. The water slide just couldn’t find US. It did eventually stumbled upon this motley crew though.”

4. She Gets Some Sun

Sunlight exposure triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood. Increased serotonin levels can improve feelings of happiness, reduce stress, and alleviate symptoms of depression. Research suggests that sunlight exposure may have cognitive benefits, including improved memory, focus, and mental performance. Sunlight stimulates the production of growth factors in the brain that support neuronal health and function.

5. She Travels

Traveling allows you to break away from your daily routine, escape work-related stress, and unwind. It gives you an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge, which can have a positive impact on your mental and emotional well-being. Many travel experiences involve physical activities such as walking tours, hiking, swimming, or even adventurous activities like rock climbing or skiing. Engaging in these activities can help you stay active, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance overall fitness.

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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.”