Draya Michele in Bathing Suit "Chilled on Vacation"

Draya Michele is trying to tone down her swimsuit style. “Nana said 'no going viral' on this vacation… so I chilled. 🤷🏻‍♀️” the model captioned her latest Instagram vacation snap, showing off her fantastic figure in a Mint Swim style. How does the Basketball Wives LA and The Fight That Never Ends star stay fit? Read on to see 5 of Draya Michele’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. Try the “Military Diet”

Draya’s diet isn’t always super strict, but when she wants to lose weight fast she goes full-on bootcamp with the “military diet,” which includes clean foods like grapefruit and lean protein. “You know what I had for breakfast today?” she revealed in an Instagram video. “Coffee, one hard-boiled egg, celery, and a spoonful of cottage cheese.”

2. Walk on the Treadmill

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Draya has a treadmill at her house so she can get in a workout when needed. “I am naturally skinny but I stay on the treadmill in my house,” she told RadarOnline. “I watch the clock for the ENTIRE 45 minutes like a hawk. But I work really hard, I’m up to an eight incline.”

3. Drink Water

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Draya prioritizes hydration. “Increase your water intake,” she suggest to FashionBombDaily per Madame Noire. “Any amount is better than what you’ve been drinking. Your body and skin will thank you for it in the long run.” "Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones," says the CDC.

4. Eat Small Portions

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Draya believes that a healthy diet is more about how much you eat than what you eat. “I try to cook as much as I can and I don’t necessarily cook healthy, but I use very small portions to keep the calories at bay,” she told FashionBombDaily. “I love soda……but my skin and body [don’t]. I’m a cheater about once a week.”

5. Maintain Balance

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Draya’s overall approach to health is all about balance. “I am six months pescatarian. I’ve tried to limit my chicken and red meat consumption a lot. I try to drink a lot of water. I try to work out. My downfalls are sweets. I really love sweets. And alcohol goes with partying. If I’m going to drink, I try to diet. If I’m not going to diet, I try to skip dessert,” she told BET. “Dieting is always going to be a struggle, so that’s why you have to balance it with working out. I don’t eat whatever I want, but if I do eat whatever I want, I at least got to work out to make it even.”