Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu in Bathing Suit Poses With Davide Sanclimenti

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti were the winning couple on this year’s Love Island series. And they have been prominent figures in the media ever since. The couple has an active presence on social media. Cülcüloğlu just shared a new photo of herself and Sanclimenti on her Instagram story. In it, the couple walked in the hotel they were staying at. Cülcüloğlu wore a red swimsuit, looking stunning. How does she stay fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu 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’s All About Self-Love

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Cülcüloğlu is all about self-love. When a fan asked her about it on her Instagram story, she gave her tips to achieving self-love. “Look in the mirror and really appreciate every detail about yourself. There is only one of you in this entire universe. How amazing is that. Never compare yourself to anyone. Also no-one’s perfect! Perfect doesn’t exist, I promise you! Forget what anyone thinks of you. Be you. Even if you have [a] quirky side. Embrace it. Life is too short. You’re here once and never again. You are unique and beautiful.”

2. She Has Trust

Cülcüloğlu is in a very public relationship, which can be difficult. However, she tells OK! Magazine that she and her boyfriend have a lot of trust and security with their relationship. "One thing I've learnt in this relationship, you have to trust your boyfriend or girlfriend because in the public eye, it's not easy," she said. "Especially when people will make rumours or say things, or they see things, or things could look different from a picture. You just have to communicate with your partner, trust your partner and keep your relationship private."

3. She Reads Books About Growth

Cülcüloğlu opened up about what she did during the pandemic to The Guardian. She says that she made time for self-growth and improvement. She says that she read books about this to help her. “I took the opportunity to read books about self growth, psychology, the human brain. Why we feel sad, why we overthink. I really got into it, like it was my job.”

4. She Works Out At Home

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Cülcüloğlu says to The Guardian that she works out at home, especially during the pandemic. She says that she bought gym equipment for help. “I started to do gym at home. I ordered these dumbbells, a treadmill. I was doing workouts, talking to myself in the mirror.”

5. She’s Independent

Cülcüloğlu tells The Guardian that she is very independent. She says that she came into her own during the pandemic. “I became my own friend. That’s when I realised I don’t need anyone. It’s really weird. I didn’t go crazy, I promise, I was just very independent.”

1. Confidence In Herself

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Cülcüloğlu’s approach to fitness is to support her confidence as well as her wellbeing. “It’s never going to be like, a six pack, because I'm not doing a competition,” she says of her abs. “Yeah, I know that I need to train in order to stay healthy - mentally and physically - to maintain myself. And I feel like that's what gives me confidence.”

2. Working Out For Mental Health

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Cülcüloğlu never skips a workout, no matter how late it is. “If I don’t get the workout [done] my mental health will go; mental health is why I work out - and to look good,” she says. “It’s almost like a drug! After I do cardio I feel like I can rule the world…even if it’s 3am I have to fit [exercise] in because otherwise, the next day, I will feel [bad].”

3. Scrambled Eggs and Avocado

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Cülcüloğlu says her favorite breakfast is scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and avocado, which is full of nutrients, protein, and healthy fats. “I mean, I like cooking,” she says. “So [I'll cook the eggs] probably with butter, and a bit of milk. I won't make them in the microwave - I use a pan every time. I'll maybe add some salt. Maybe chives. And then smoked salmon. And some brown bread on the side to keep me going.”

4. Yes To Carbs

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Cülcüloğlu refuses to restrict entire food groups. “Carbs are fine! Chocolate is fine! Having a drink is fine. It's all about moderation,” she says. “I think you are what you eat, and you are what you put in your mind. I want to feed myself with protein. I want to feed myself with green leafy vegetables and drink plenty of water. When you eat well, you feel well...but I also want to have my chocolate.”

5. Lifting Weights

Cülcüloğlu lifts weight to build strength. “I love to lift weights as it makes me feel strong,” she says. “I love the gym, but appreciate not everyone has access to one. So, I always encourage people who are starting out with fitness to just get their body moving – you could even just go for a walk! The benefits of fitness are huge. My mother always tries to encourage her clients to do some form of fitness, as it can prove so powerful in helping your brain to stop over thinking.”

Turkish actress Serenay Sarıkaya is having the time of her life on vacation. The 30-year-old model posted a series of pictures of herself wearing a lacy black bathing suit as she frolics in the surf. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sarıkaya 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 Enjoys Water With Honey

Sarıkaya starts her day with a glass of water and honey. “Raw honey is the least processed and probably has the most antioxidants,” says Mira Ilic, MS, RDN, LD. “Dark buckwheat yields dark honey. But nutritionally, there’s evidence that darker honey has less water and more antioxidants than light-colored honey. It can be sweeter or more bitter, depending on the flower source.”

2. She Loves Salad

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Sarıkaya enjoys healthy salads over dishes such as pasta. “After you wrap salads into your diet regularly you’ll be surprised at how you’ll begin to feel good about what you’re eating — and how creative you can get,” says Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD. “Then, slowly build up to one each day, plus full-meal salads once or twice a week. You’ll soon have more energy and feel better than ever.”

3. She Loves Stuffed Cabbage

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Sarıkaya loves traditional Turkish stuffed cabbage rolls. “Anthocyanins give purple-coloured fruits and vegetables, including red cabbage, their beautiful color,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “They have protective antioxidant properties and as a result, there’s a lot of research evaluating just how these compounds benefit our health. For example, there are growing links between the use of dietary anthocyanins to help improve obesity and obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. Brassica vegetables are especially rich in anthocyanins as well as other antioxidant nutrients like vitamins C, E and the carotenoids.”

4. She’s a Dog Person

Sarıkaya describes herself as very much a dog person. Bonding with a pet has incredible health benefits, experts say. “Perhaps one of the greatest psychological benefits of interacting with a dog is the opportunity it provides to be more mindful — to purposely focus your attention on the present moment,” says Harvard Health. “Mindfulness is a lifelong practice that can help you to better appreciate simple everyday experiences like being physically active with your dog. By learning to focus on the here and now, you may find yourself less likely to get caught up in worries or regrets.”

5. She Loves the Ocean

Sarıkaya loves to spend time by the ocean. "Seawater contains minerals such as magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride, and sulfate that have natural benefits for the body," says Abe Malkin, MD. "Magnesium helps moisturize the skin and reduces inflammation. People with skin [issues] like eczema or dryness are recommended to take regular baths in salted solutions or swim in the sea."