Emily Ratajkowski is known for a lot of things. She’s known as an outspoken feminist and activist. She’s the author of My Body, a collection of personal essays, and she’s written other personal essays for websites. And she’s known as a model, who’s walked in Rihanna’s SavagexFenty show, and is unafraid to show off her petite figure on social media. Read on to see 6 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 Doesn’t Over-Indulge
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Ratajkowski says that she doesn’t over-indulge in unhealthy food, even when temptation surrounds her. "If I'm on set, I'll have catering, but I'm well-behaved with that stuff,” she says to Harper’s Bazaar. “It's easy to go crazy."
2. She Loves To Cook
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Ratajakowski says that she loves to cook a lot of her meals. She credits this with helping her stay in shape and eat healthy. "I cook a lot, so that really helps: You know how much salt and sugar and all of that kind of stuff you are putting in your body," she said to Elle.
3. She Indulges Once In A While
Despite her healthy diet, Ratajkowski says that she balances her diet and isn’t afraid to indulge once in a while. "I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes," she told Elle. “I think it is like, really important to give yourself a break.”
4. She Loves Yoga
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Ratajkowski tells Elle that she’s a big fan of yoga, and she makes sure to practice it as often as she can. “Doing yoga a couple of times a week is a really big part of my regimen.”
5. She Works Out On Her Own Terms
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Ratajkowski admits to The New York Times that she’s “not a big fitness person.” However, she says that she does try to stay active on her own terms, and as often as she can. "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.”
6. She Eats Protein & Iron
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While Ratajkowski likes to eat salads, she says that she makes sure to eat a lot of protein and iron. She told Elle “I really like to eat meat. I crave iron so I am definitely not the kind of person who you will often find eating a plain salad. I like to keep it really balanced to give my body energy and also be healthy."
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