Emily Ratajkowski's Best Tips for Staying Fit

Model and entrepreneur Emily Ratajkowski knows how to look good in a bikini. After all, she makes them. “Another boat, another beer (new @inamoratawoman coming soon),” she wrote on an Instagram post today from Italy, namechecking her swimwear line Inamorata. How does she maintain her beach-ready figure—especially as a new mom? (She also included a photo of her son Sylvester wearing Inamorata trunks.) Read on to see 5 ways Emily Ratajkowski stays in shape—physically and mentally—and the photos that prove they work, and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Intertwines Mental and Physical Health

“I feel like, at least for me, that was a very new idea in the last two years,” she told InStyle. “Most of my life [physical and mental health] were very disconnected, but now I check in with myself more. Sometimes that means ordering a mountain of Thai food and staying at home and watching TV — and that can be wellness," she says. "I love eating a meal in bed on like, a Thursday night or whatever instead of going out and just being cozy, you know?"

"I'm all about the balance of that stuff and I really, as cheesy as this sounds, truly believe that mental and physical are really aligned, so taking care of yourself physically will help you mentally and vice versa," she says.

2. She Eats This Way for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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In the morning she might have coffee and a pastry, and then keeps lunch light. "Lunch is usually a salad or a sandwich," she told Harper's BAZAAR. "If I'm on set, I'll have catering, but I'm well behaved with that stuff. It's easy to go crazy—they know how to feed you." "For me, it's about feeling good about what you eat," she told the New York Times. "I do love turmeric and beet juices. It's so L.A., you can't avoid it." As for dinner: "Dinner is my time to be social and catch up with people.” "I'm a carnivore. I really like to eat meat. I crave iron," she told ELLE.

3. She Prefers Group Fitness Classes

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“I'm one of those people who, if I go to the gym by myself, there's a 50/50 chance of me actually working out and really pushing myself, so the class environment works really, really well for me,” Ratajkowski told InStyle. She’d partnered with STRONG by Zumba, a strength-training version of the dance program. “I am also someone who, even in a class, will get chatty and [distracted]. I think that’s the great thing about STRONG — the music keeps me really focused and in the zone,” she continues. “You just feel like you're, you know, Superwoman really pushing herself. You end up working harder and it's a better, more intense workout, without even noticing.”

4. She Does Yoga Once a Week, and Hikes

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“Days off, I’ll get some time to exercise, maybe go on a hike or a yoga class,” she told Bazaar. “"I am not a big gym person," Ratajkowski told Instyle. "I really like being outside and doing yoga, so I do a lot of hiking in L.A. and I have a yoga studio really close to my house that I go to like once a week." “A number of studies have shown that yoga may help reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga can enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being. Yoga might also help you manage your symptoms of depression and anxiety that are due to difficult situations,” says the Mayo Clinic.

5. She Wants You to Feel Less Alone

Emily posted about her mental health—saying she was battling a “serious depression”—a little over a year ago. “I don’t generally like to get too personal on here and I’m far from having” stuff “figured out but these were some of the notes I scribbled down on New Year’s Eve,” she shared on Instagram in March 2020. “I wanted to share them and a little piece of my story in case they might make any of you feel less alone in the anxiety or confusion or fear you could be experiencing right now.” Here are some of those insights:

• “True satisfaction comes after quiet and patient hard work.
• You can’t control other people’s perceptions so do not let their perceptions dictate your life or who you are.
• Your feelings are always justified and should be honored. That doesn;t mean they are real.
• The things that other people see as successes will not always be the same as the things that actually make you happy.
• Be curious about yourself and other people rather than judgemental.
• Loving means giving up control. This is how you can receive love, this is how you can give it.
• The world is completely unfair but that is no excuse.”

Emily Ratajkowski is not just a gorgeous model, she’s also a fashion maven and a businesswoman. She has her own clothing line Inamorata, and just advertised her new spring swimwear collection on Instagram. In the announcement, Ratajkowski posed in a leopard one piece, captioning the photo, “Spring has sprung.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emily Ratajkowski 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 Has No Time For Haters

Ratajkowski has never been afraid to stand up for herself, what she believes in, and shut down haters on social media. On her Instagram story, she responded to some haters, after posting a photo of herself in a revealing outfit. “Almost didn't post this bc I knew the controversy it would stir up but hey it's my damn body and I'm not going to lean into shaming! God bless!”

2. She Loves Workout Classes

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Ratajkowski has been vague about her fitness routine in the past, but she does have some favorite ways to exercise. She tells InStyle that she loves to go to workout classes at the gym. She says that they push her to work harder than she would working out alone. “I'm one of those people who, if I go to the gym by myself, there's a 50/50 chance of me actually working out and really pushing myself, so the class environment works really, really well for me,” says Ratajkowski.

3. She Loves Zumba Classes

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One of Ratajkowski’s favorite exercise classes to go to is a Zumba class. She even has a partnership with the company’s STRONG brand. “I think that’s the great thing about STRONG — the music keeps me really focused and in the zone,” she tells InStyle. “You just feel like you're, you know, Superwoman really pushing herself. You end up working harder and it's a better, more intense workout, without even noticing.”

4. She Works Out At Night

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Ratajkowski tells InStyle that getting enough sleep is very important to her. It’s this reason that she likes to do most of her workouts before she goes to bed. She says that this helps her sleep better. "For me, the way I sleep afterwards is one of the main reasons to work out. I am always on my phone working and I think that's affected my sleep. I'm also really light-sensitive. When I work out, it's better than taking a melatonin. Because my body has worked hard, my brain finally rests and I think that is so valuable in this day and age — not to sound like an old geezer, but truly I feel that way."

5. She Believes In Balance

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Ratajkowski says that her wellness routine is all about balance. "I'm all about the balance of that stuff and I really, as cheesy as this sounds, truly believe that mental and physical are really aligned, so taking care of yourself physically will help you mentally and vice versa," she says to InStyle. Pay attention to your mental health. "If you have stress symptoms, taking steps to manage your stress can have many health benefits. Explore stress management strategies, such as:

• Getting regular physical activity
• Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi or massage
• Keeping a sense of humor
• Spending time with family and friends
• Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music," says the Mayo Clinic.

Emily Ratajkowski is taking some time to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand at the beach—and she’s got the selfies to prove it. Ratajkowski, 32, shared a picture of herself sunbathing in a brown and white patterned bikini, her tan legs covered with sand against a background of blue skies and ocean water. The model is thriving while extending her creative endeavors into writing and podcasts—how does she have the energy? Here are 5 ways Ratajkowski is living her best life.

1. No Dieting

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Ratajkowski’s weight is directly related to her state of mind, and she refuses to diet. “When I’m stressed or going through a tough time I naturally eat less,” she says. “And the reverse [happens] when I’m happy. My relationship with food is inseparable from my level of happiness.”

2. Yes To Botox

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Ratajkowski is glad women are being more open about cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers. “For people who don't live in New York or L.A., Botox seems really extreme,” she says. “But even now, all my friends in San Diego, my hometown, they get Botox. It's so normal. I mean, I was terrified. But I was also like, everybody looks great. My best friends were getting Botox and I wanted to try it. With plastic surgery in general, the way we talk about what's normal and taboo has completely changed. It's what I mentioned on the [High Low with EmRata podcast] episode. Like, nose job check. Even Doja Cat tweeted about how she's going to get surgery to get a breast lift. I think there's something really nice about how open women are being.”

3. She Loves Her Moles and Freckles

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Ratajkowski keeps her makeup routine light, avoiding heavy foundations, and emphasizes her moles and freckles. “I try not to use that much on my skin,” she says. “I don't use foundation. I'll use concealer, but it ends up being rubbed out over my whole face. I use Gucci Westman's bronzer stick. Then I use Patrick Ta's blush. I apply it with my fingers, then on the center of my cheeks and over my nose. I have a Milk highlighter that has never run out, I've had it for years and God bless it. I use an eyebrow pencil on my lips to line them and I also use that to darken my moles and freckles.”

4. Her Number 1 Tip For Women

Ratajkowski’s best tip for women is to have self-confidence. “I think women are still terribly lacking [in this area] compared with men,” she says. “We have this internal critic and we have a hard time silencing it. We are afraid of what people will say and of appearing stupid when we open our mouths. We focus on what others will think of us – badly, of course. However, most of the time they probably think… nothing at all!"

5. Writing Changed Her Life

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Ratajkowski says writing made a difference in figuring out who she really was. “When I started writing, that helped,” she says. “I wasn't fulfilled in my career and in my life. It was a really hard time for me. I had made all this money. I was famous. I was 'successful' in all of these ways that people tell you should make you happy. Realizing that I wasn't and I wasn't fulfilled, I had to figure out what would make me happy.”

Emily Ratajkowski is already an iconic model and actress, appearing in music videos like "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke and "Love Somebody" by Maroon 5, and now she's a best-selling author, too, with her book My Body topping charts. Emily has specific guidelines she follows to stay focused and on track with her weight loss journey. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emily Ratajkowski 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. The Outdoors Are Her Gym

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With her toned body, you’d think the model and actress would have to be extremely disciplined with her diet and exercise regimen, but honestly, she’s realistic. She prefers hiking outside rather than working out in a gym and instead of an intense, restrictive diet she takes a self-care approach, letting herself indulge now and then. With regular exercise like walking or hiking, your health can improve greatly while you're able to maintain a reasonable, easy workout plan.

2. She Has A Pastry Every Now and Then

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Emily really enjoys a sweet cake called, kouign-amann, to pair with her black coffee. "I always pretend that I don't know what I'm getting. I'm like, "Um, hmm, I guess I'll get … a kouign-amann?" They're like, "Uh-huh,” she told BAZAAR. If it’s a "worth-it" kind of pastry, she’ll let herself have a treat.

3. She Loves Veggies

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"Lunch is usually a salad or a sandwich," she said to BAZAAR. "If I'm on set, I'll have catering, but I'm well behaved with that stuff. It's easy to go crazy—they know how to feed you." She pairs healthy choices with a fresh squeezed vegetable juice, too, to stay in a good healthy headspace. "For me, it's about feeling good about what you eat," she said. "I do love turmeric and beet juices. It's so L.A., you can't avoid it." According to the Mayo Clinic, “a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, effectively kills certain cancer cells. While research continues on the role turmeric plays in treating cancer, there may be other health benefits to ingesting the spice.”

4. She Loves To Cook

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She loves protein and can’t seem to get enough. "I'm a carnivore. I really like to eat meat. I crave iron," she told ELLE. "I cook a lot, so that really helps," she said. "You know how much salt and sugar and all of that kind of stuff you are putting in your body." Overall, a balanced diet is the model's priority. "I like to keep it really balanced to give my body energy and also be healthy," said Ratajkowski.

5. She Loves Yoga

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She doesn’t like restricting herself to working out inside, but she’ll do it for yoga. "I am not a big gym person," Ratajkowski said. "I really like being outside and doing yoga, so I do a lot of hiking in L.A. and I have a yoga studio really close to my house that I go to like once a week."