Emily Ratajkowski in Bathing Suit Shows Off Her Style 

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.”

Model and clothing designer Emily Ratajkowski is renowned for her body, and she shows it off on magazine covers, ad campaigns, on Instagram, and, most recently, for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show, which will appear on Amazon Prime Video September 24th. Photogs snapped some behind the scenes photos of her walking down the street in a bikini. (And all this just six months after welcoming her first child, son Sylvester Apollo Bear.) Read on to see five 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Keeps Her Lunches Light

Ratajkowski tells Harper’s Bazaar that while she eats pastries for breakfast, she tends to eat a light healthier lunch. "Lunch is usually a salad or a sandwich," she says. "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."

2. She Cooks Her Meals

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Ratajkowski tells Elle that she is a huge home cook. "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." Ratajkowski tries to keep her meals as balanced as possible. "I like to keep it really balanced to give my body energy and also be healthy," said Ratajkowski.

3. She Indulges Once In A While

Ratajkowski believes in a balanced diet, and that includes indulgences. "I think it's good to indulge occasionally," she said to Elle. "I wouldn't say I am the type of girl who craves Doritos but I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes. You know what I mean? Or a croissant in the morning. I think it is like really important to give yourself a break."

4. She Loves To Get Outside

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Ratajkowski’s fitness routines usually involve her going outside. "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,” she told Elle. Ratajkowski says she prefers her workouts to be slower paced, “I am not a big gym person.”

5. She Takes Classes and Loves Zumba

When Ratajkowski does go to the gym, she enjoys taking fitness classes. “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 to InStyle.com. Ratajkowski is a partner of STRONG by Zumba and loves it. “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.”

Emily Ratajkowski is heating up the beaches of Spain with her latest swimsuit snaps. The model and rumored new gal pal of Brad Pitt vacationed in Majorca and shared the photos to her millions of followers. She captioned the series of snaps, which highlighted her famous figure in a bold bathing suit, “cala pi,” referencing the Mallorcan beach. How does the mother-of-one maintain her seriously fit physique? 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 Prefers Outdoor Exercise Over Gyms

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“I don’t have a trainer, and I don’t really go to the gym. I go on long walks and hikes with my girlfriends. That’s about it. I’m just not a crazy fitness person. I’m definitely an outlier in the industry,” Emily told The New York Times. “And doing yoga a couple of times a week is a really big part of my regimen.”

2. She Focuses On Being Herself

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"I think the biggest obstacle of my career has been transitioning and doing things that people didn't really expect," Emily told Harper’s Bazaar. "But I think you just have to forge ahead and do what you're going to do and be who you are."

3. She Prioritizes Self-Care

Emily puts priority on self-care. One way she relaxes? Exercising at night. "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," she told InStyle. She is also big into baths, regularly sharing photos of her soaks on Instagram.

4. She Walks Her Dog

Emily is the proud owner of a Husky mix, who she regularly walks in New York City. "I still can’t believe that he went from 13 lbs at 8 weeks old to approx 80 lbs in one quick year," Emily wrote, commemorating her pooch on his birthday in 2020. "He’s still the snuggliest though! He makes us the happiest and I’m going to take this opportunity to post a sh*t ton of pics of him ‘cause you know what? We all could use some puppy pics right about now. Hbd Colombo ILYSM."

5. She Takes Workout Classes

“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,” Emily told InStyle. “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.”