Draya Michele in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Tis the Season"

Draya Michele is looking red hot in her workout gear. In a new social media pose the Basketball Wives star shows off her super fit figure in a red exercise set. “Tis the season but the weather says otherwise,” she captioned the Instagram snap. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. “Military Diet” for Weight Loss

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When Draya wants to lose weight, she goes on a strict “military diet.” She consumes only 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. Strength Training

Draya relies on strength and weight training to keep her muscles toned. She uses small equipment, like exercise bands, free weights, and a kettlebell and focuses on building muscle. She also does cardio. “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.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

3. Prioritizing Hydration

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Draya is all about hydration. “Increase your water intake,” she recommended to FashionBombDaily per Madame Noire about her go-to health tip. “Any amount is better than what you’ve been drinking. Your body and skin will thank you for it in the long run.” According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

4. Balanced Diet

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“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.” She is also tries to stick to a pescatarian lifestyle. “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 about her approach to health. “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.

5. Walking

Draya also gets her steps in. “A quick 20 min walk,” she wrote alongside a snap of her workout summary showing she walked 0.83 miles. “Not too much.” Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Draya Michele is showing off her wild swimsuit style and her fabulous figure! The Basketball Wives star turned swimwear designer rocks one of the styles from her collection in her latest social media post. “It’s wild in here,” she wrote, tagging Mint Swimwear. “🐆 🦓 (this combo is undefeated)” How does the reality star stay fit? Read on to see 5 easy ways Draya Michele 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 Likes the Military Diet

Most of the time Draya’s diet is moderate. However, when she wants to lose weight, she does a diet bootcamp dubbed the “military diet.” While on it she consumes 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. She Walks on the Treadmill

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Working out doesn’t have to be complicated, according to Draya. For example, she 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. She Prioritizes Hydration

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Hydration is a key part of Draya’s health routine. If you think you are drinking enough, drink more! “Increase your water intake,” she told 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.”

4. She Cooks and Eats Small Portions

Draya loves cooking and eats meals in small portions. “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. Her Diet Is Healthy, But Balanced

Draya focuses on a healthy, balanced diet “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.”

Draya Michele is in her third trimester and ready to pop! The Basketball Wives star, 39, shared a picture of herself wearing a one-piece workout outfit with matching headband, posing in front of a mirror. “Shine on… #32weeks #pregnant #thirdtrimester #8months #babybump #bumpsuit #maternity,” she captioned the post. As an actress and entrepreneur Michele is always on the move—here’s how what her health and wellness routine looks like.

1. Growing Her Own Produce

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Michele started growing her own fruits and vegetables during the COVID lockdowns. “My health is really important to me and I work out a lot. But I know it doesn’t just end there,” she told Essence. “Diet is important and I wanted to make sure I had access to fresh fruits and vegetables at all times. I also wanted to ensure I was eating what is in season.”

2. Workout Routine

Michele walked five miles a day to shift her baby weight. “I used to be an occasional gym rat whenever I felt out of shape,” she told Andscape. “But once I got pregnant, I needed to make it part of my regular routine. I wanted a hobby that was constructive, so I started going to the gym. I love all cardio-type workouts. Cardio helps me burn off fat and reach my goals.”

3. A Place of Calm

Even though Michele struggled with her home garden at first, it has proved to be a source of calm for the actress. “I tried to wing it and plant on my own at first. My spacing was off. Some plants were exposed to too much sunlight and it was a bit disastrous,” she told Essence. “Then I went down a YouTube rabbit whole and began to learn the proper gardening methods. There is so much information out there and it will save you from having to attend plant funerals. So sad. The space itself is calming. It gives me a sense of peace and a place to think. I also love seeing the transformation of plants to fruit. It is so rewarding. Sometimes I come outside and full vegetables have grown overnight. I’m just so excited when things like that happen.”

4. Skincare Routine

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Michele’s approach to skincare can be a little all-or-nothing. “I’m the girl that will give myself an extreme facial at home, or I’ll go get a facial,” she told Who What Wear. “But I’m also the girl who, after a rough night, will fall asleep with a full face of makeup on, which is bad, but I’m definitely guilty of it. But it all depends on how much time I’ve allotted to care for my skin.”

5. Time Management Skills

Michele says the greatest lesson she has learned as a mother and entrepreneur is working out how to balance everything skillfully. “I learned time management,” she told Who What Wear. “You have to be able to prioritize what’s important to you, and if you’re going to follow your passions, you have to accept that you’re going to be busy, and you’re going to have to prioritize for the things you love most.”

Gizelle Bryant, the Real Housewives of Potomac star, spent her weekend at the beach. And she just posted a new boomerang on Instagram of herself by the water. In it, she wore a one-piece swimsuit and skirt, her impressive legs on display. She captioned the post, “Have a great weekend.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gizelle Bryant 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 Nutrisystem

Bryant is open about her love of the Nutrisystem program. She is even an ambassador for it. She tells E! News, “With Nutrisystem, it gets delivered to your door so I didn't need to worry about going out and buying all this junk, all this stupid stuff that I was eating...The pounds just literally fell off."

2. She Works Out To Feel Good

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Bryant tells E! News that she is working on living a healthier lifestyle. She says that her main goals aren’t necessarily to lose weight, but to feel better about herself. "I don't really have a set number of pounds I want to lose," she revealed. "I just want to look in the mirror and feel like a hot, sexy mama, that's it."

3. She Eats Healthy On Vacation

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For Bryant, eating healthy doesn’t take a vacation. She revealed on Instagram that she still keeps her healthy habits up when she goes on a vacation, or is having fun. “Even when on vacation, I can still maintain portion control and make smart choices. If I can do it, you can do it!"

4. She Goes Outside

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Bryant revealed some of her favorite workouts that she did during the pandemic to BravoTV.com. She says that she does a lot of outdoor activities. "I've been riding my bike. I've been taking long walks.”

5. She Works Out Her Lower Body

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Bryant has an amazing set of legs, which means she does a lot of lower body exercises. She tells BravoTV.com that she does a lot of these exercises at home. "I've been doing my squats," she says. “Keeping the booty tight.” Try a glute bridge. "Lie in a supine position with the knees bent and the feet flat on the floor. Place the feet hip distance apart. Tighten the core and move into a slight posterior pelvic tilt. Exhale, contract the glutes and press the hips up and away from the floor. Inhale and lower the hips to the starting position. Complete 12 repetitions; rest and repeat for a total of two to four sets," says ACE Fitness.