Elizabeth Hurley in Bathing Suit is Still On “Pretend Vacation”

Actress Elizabeth Hurley is ageless, and her most recent Instagram photo proves it. Hurley posted a new photo of herself in a pale yellow bathing suit, her flat abs and toned figure on display. Was she on vacation? Well...."I’m wearing a Sunshine Bikini and a white, cheesecloth Beach Shirt today, on my pretend vacation in the Maldives - both available on Elizabethhurley.com 😘😘😘 @elizabethhurleybeach (I’m wearing ten layers of fleece in my real life, in Herefordshire 😉)," she said. Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley 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 Avoids Midnight Snacks

When Hurley snacks, she makes sure to do so before it gets too late. She revealed to E! News that one of her new healthy habits is giving up midnight snacks. “I always used to snack late at night because I was a little bit hungry before I went to bed. I stopped doing that now.”

2. She Doesn’t Work Out To Lose Weight

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Hurley might have a slim figure, but she tells E! News that her weight is not important to her, especially when it comes to working out. Hurley says that she likes to exercise to feel good and have energy, rather than to drop pounds. “I like running around, so I don't feel like I need to be skinny, but I feel the need to be athletic and fit. That to me is the most important thing for people to do."

3. She Starts Her Day With Hot Water and Apple Cider Vinegar

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The first thing Hurley likes to put in her body each day is hot water, and sometimes she adds apple cider vinegar to it. She tells The Cut that although she doesn’t always enjoy the taste, she drinks it for the health benefits. “When I got to the studio I’d drink a mug of hot water and go into hair and makeup. I often put apple cider vinegar in my hot water. It tastes disgusting. I can’t face it every day, so I’ll put it in my hot water maybe every other day. It’s good for your metabolism.”

4. She Keeps Both Her Body and Her Mind Healthy

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Hurley tells The Cut that when it comes to wellness, she thinks it’s just as important to take care of her mind as well as her body. “You need to balance both. Of course it’s important to eat well and exercise. It’s also really important to look after yourself emotionally.”

5. She’s Inspired To Stay Well

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Hurley says that her family is what inspires to stay well and healthy. She says to The Cut, “When my father died back in the ’90s, it made me realize how fragile life is, and how you have to seize the day. When I had my son fifteen years ago, that also brought home to me that once you’re responsible for someone else, it helps you not worry about silly things. Once you’ve faced life and death, it really makes you focus on what actually matters. I let a lot of things go now.”

Elizabeth Hurley loved posting bathing suit photos over the summer, so when fall hit, she seemed a little disappointed. Until now. “Oh yeeeeees… finally sun, sea and sun,” she captioned a new photo on Instagram, of her in a bathing suit, and wearing sunglasses. How does she stay so fit at age 56? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley 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 Eats Natural Foods

"I like simple, natural, easy food. I don’t really like food with a lot of chemicals or additives," Elizabeth told The Cut. "When I’m at home in the country, I always try and eat food that’s grown locally. That goes for meats and vegetables."

2. How She Likes to Sweat

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Global ambassador Elizabeth Hurley attends The Estee Lauder Companies UK & Ireland Breast Cancer Campaign on October 3, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Estee Lauder Companies)

“I don’t do any regulated exercise, but I’m very active. On the weekends I go for long hikes with my dogs. I try and stretch every day. I do the occasional yoga or Pilates class, but mostly it’s just self-exercise at home. I might do some stomach exercises or some bottom or arm exercises, but because I trained for a dancer when I was young, I sort of know all the exercises. I find it very hard for my schedule to regularly go anywhere else. It works very well for me,” she told the Cut.

3. How She Stays Healthy Emotionally

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“I find watching the news and talking to my friends keeps me healthy emotionally because you realize that there are really terrible things happening sometimes and it makes you feel grateful for what you have. If you hear that someone is sick, you appreciate your health. If you hear something bad happened to someone, you’re glad it didn’t happen to you or your loved ones. There are many ways to appreciate what you’ve got,” she told the Cut.

4. Here are Her Healthy Eating Tips

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"I haven’t eaten processed food for 100 years," the star told U.K.’s Sunday Times. "I don’t eat sweets. I drink little alcohol. I don’t smoke but I deeply regret that I once did. I have learned to eat lighter and not so late." She added: "I think one of the most transformative things that I’ve done is making 50 percent of what I eat vegetable matter," Hurley continued. "If you have a slice of toast for breakfast, have an apple too. Counteract everything with vegetables,” according to Fox News.

5. She Has Her Own Swimsuit Line

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Elizabeth Hurley Beach was launched in 2005. "I decided to venture into beachwear not only because I’ve always been obsessed with vacation clothes, but also because it’s an area where women, regardless of shape or size, can either look amazing or really get it wrong. I wanted to develop resort collections, which make women feel fabulous at any age," she announced on the company’s site.

Elizabeth Hurley in a bathing suit just said: “All hail swimsuit season ❤️.” Can you blame her? The actress and icon has her own swimsuit line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach. “😍😍😍😍 good afternoon Elizabeth,” commented makeup artist Sandy Linter. “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” commented Westworld star Thandiwe Newton. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley 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 Recently Went to a Health Resort

After an ankle injury, Elizabeth went to the Viva Mayr Medical Health Resort by Lake Wörthersee. “I tore the ligaments in my left ankle whilst filming in the Caribbean in November. Lying on the sofa for two months, followed by a month of limping around in an air boot, meant that I basically became a slug,” she captioned some photos. “I don’t weigh myself but my jeans were objecting violently to being done up so something had to be done…Still not really able to put much pressure on my foot, meaning not much exercise, and a new movie looming, I decided to return to @vivamayrmariawoerth – a wellness spa in Austria. I’m here now and shall report back! ❤️”

2. She Ate Clean Veggies

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“I think I’m glad to be here,” Hurley captioned an image of the food at the Viva Mayr Medical Health Resort, which appeared to be some cleanly steamed broccoli and carrots and a broth. “Besides being a good source of folate, broccoli also contains phytonutrients. Broccoli is also an excellent source of vitamin C — an antioxidant that protects your body's cells from damage. It is also an excellent source of vitamin A and is linked to preserving eye health,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Tries to Eat Local

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Elizabeth prefers local foods when at home. "Using local foods inspires me to prepare healthy, plant-based meals. I also feel good about supporting people in our community who make their living on the land. It's a win-win,” Jennifer Nelson, RDN, LD, tells the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Prefers Housework to the Gym

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Hurley would rather work up a sweat scrubbing a mirror or raking leaves than be stuck in some windowless gym. Chores actually can count as a workout. “Housework can do double duty if you can get your heart rate up. Mowing, shoveling and gardening count too,” says the Mayo Clinic. Or walk. “Stroll around your neighborhood or through the mall. Park at the back of the parking lot. Choose the stairs.”

5. She is in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

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“When my grandmother lost her life to breast cancer in the early 90’s, nobody spoke openly about this disease. Times have changed, but people are still dying. Today, our call to help end breast cancer for all is more urgent than ever as breast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide,” Elizabeth once wrote. “Whether you’re a patient, family or friend, thriver, doctor, or advocate, I hope you’ll join me in helping fund lifesaving breast cancer research…”

Home is where the hottie is! Elizabeth Hurley flaunts her famous figure via her latest social media post, giving fans a cheeky look, wearing a white swimsuit. “Chez moi this afternoon,” she captioned the Instagram images, adding the hashtag #blissfulsummer. How does the supermodel manage to escape aging and look half her age? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley 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 Hydrates…On the Outside and Inside

“From a beauty point of view, I would say moisturize a lot!” Elizabeth recently told HollywoodLife when asked about her best beauty tips. “Moisturizer, eye creams, hand creams, body cream. Our skin gets drier as we get older, and it’s very important to stay hydrated on the outside.” She emphasized that staying hydrated “on the inside” is also crucial. “You have to drink a lot of water and probably, don’t really, drink much alcohol. I’ve virtually given it up completely.”

2. She Gets Outside

Hurley loves spending time al fresco. “Get fresh air!” she told HollywoodLife about another one of her tips. “I think fresh air is one of the most important things you can do at any age.” She manages to stay active outdoors, spending a lot of time on the beach in her swimsuits.

3. She Learned How to Relax

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4. She Likes “Found Fitness”

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Elizabeth relies on found fitness—for example, getting her steps in and her heart rate up during her daily routine. "I don't really do any set exercise, per se, because I prefer to get my exercise from doing something than being in the gym," she told Women’s Health

5. She Prefers Chores Over Workouts

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Hurley maintains that doing chores is her preferred method of blasting calories. Her favorites? Gardening, which she does all year long, logging, and raking leaves. "I do as much outside during the winter as I do during the summer," she told Women’s Health. "Not only do I feel, well, actually exhausted, but also I feel that I've got the leaves up, which is also a nice thing." Basically: "I'd rather do housework than go to the gym. I'd rather scrub a mirror—it does just as much."

Elizabeth Hurley seriously looks like she hasn’t aged a day, even in her 50s. (She's 56!) Starring in iconic movies and TV shows like Gossip Girl, the Royals, Runaways and of course Austin Powers, Elizabeth Hurley also works hard to stay in shape for her health, not just her career. She proved it by just sharing a swimsuit image. "When filming wraps for the day 😘," she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley 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 Finds Inner Peace

Hurley really prioritizes her mind, body, and soul when it comes to her health. She's been seen on social media at spas like one in India where she wrote on social media “small sun bathing break between meditations.” “I like to think we’re strengthening the brake pedals in our bodies. Our nervous system has a gas pedal and a brake pedal and we need both to drive safely. But we live in a society that has everyone pressing their gas pedal to the ground all the time. Even though you don’t get your best mileage with your engine racing, we still do that," Roxanne Sukol, MD, MS, tells the Cleveland Clinic. Try this: “I would breathe in for five seconds and then breathe out for five seconds as a warm up,” she says. “Then I repeated the cycle five times.”

2. She Hates Exercise

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Elizabeth Hurley is living proof that you don't have to constantly be running or killing yourself at the gym to be hot over 50. You just have to prioritize being active. “I don’t exercise,” she said, “but I am very active.”

3. When She Travels, She Walks

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It's important to maintain some kind of workout routine when traveling as much as the stars do. “I really try to bring my gym shoes and go out for a walk and see things,” she said. “So here I’ll walk around Central Park, I’ll walk up and down the streets. You know, hotels have gyms — I don’t usually use them.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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She has an absolutely beautiful, dewy complexion that is noticeably admirable. Good diet and hydration has a lot to do with that. She mentioned that she starts her day with a couple glasses of warm water, and she has a skincare routine that keeps her healthy. “As you get older your skin gets drier and you have to use more moisturizer, more eye cream, more body cream, more elbow cream, everything!” she said. “I think moisture, moisture, moisture is the most important thing.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Organs

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She’s not just focused on the outside changes, but the inside. “We have to keep our hearts healthy, our lungs healthy, our organs healthy. And we need to eat well and we need to get plenty of sleep and we need to relax,” she said. “Doctors say it is one of the most important things for our health to do all those things, so I try.”