Gabby Windey in Bathing Suit Asks "Am I the Drama?"

Bachelorette star Gabby Windey is taking time off from her Dancing With the Stars schedule to enjoy some much-needed pool time. Windey posted a photo of herself looking serene as she relaxed in the water, wearing a white bathing suit. “Am I the drama?” she captioned the shot. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Windsey 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 a Cheerleader

Windey was a cheerleader for the NFL's Denver Broncos for five years. Cheerleading is based on both dance and gymnastics, which can be fun ways to exercise. “Gymnasts require stamina and good cardiovascular health,” says sports medicine specialist Marie Schaefer, MD. “Exercises that get your heart pumping are beneficial both during and between competition seasons… A strong core is so vitally important for gymnasts. A stress fracture in the lower back is a common gymnastics injury that can be prevented with proper core strength. Core strength provides lumbar support and takes stress off of your spine. This is especially helpful when you’re curving your back for dismounts and arch position.”

2. She Loves Oysters

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Winsey enjoys eating oysters, which experts say can have tremendous health benefits. “Yes, oysters are very good for you,” sasy preventive cardiology dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “In fact, you probably didn’t know that it’s hard to beat all the health benefits of oysters from a nutritional standpoint. Oysters can really pack a healthy punch. Think of oysters as little shells full of nutrients.”

3. She Cherishes the Little Things

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Windey appreciates the small moments with fiancé Erich Schwer. “We’re just excited to finally be released and do the little things together — go to dinner, go grocery shop, go to the beach — just the mundane things that’s always more fun with a partner by your side,” Windey tells Variety. “Luckily, we’re both in the same city, so there’s not too much coordinating. We’re just excited to start this new chapter and really build the life together.”

4. She Eats Her Crustaceans

Windey loves her seafood—especially delicious shrimp. “Shellfish – especially crustaceans – are high in amino acids, known as the ‘building blocks’ of protein as we need them for growth and repair and the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “Most shellfish are high in vitamin B12, an important nutrient required for healthy bone formation. Low levels of vitamin B12, also known as pernicious anemia, can increase your risk of osteoporosis as you age.”

5. She Dances With Her Fiancé

Windey loves practicing for Dancing With the Stars with partner Schwer. “He's doing great. I show him all my dance moves and try and practice with him so I just, you know, want to involve him as much as I can. He's being so supportive,” she tells Extra.

Gabby Windey is best known for being one of the runners-up on the 2022 season of The Bachelor. She would then be a co-lead on that year’s season of The Bachelorette. Later that year, Windey would finish second on Dancing With The Stars. She recently shared a video of herself after laser hair removal saying "Worth every bit of it." "I got a clear and brilliant laser today. Thank God, it's going down," she said. "I did look scary. And I got laser hair removal. I don't know who's not on laser hair removal, but you should be. You could get a la carte. Some places try and really price gouge you, but go on the Groupon, whatever. I'm not above it." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gabby Windey stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Takes Care Of Acne

Windey shared her secrets for acne treatment in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I’ve tried endless products and have done endless research on how to help my skin and I feel like AviClear has been the answer to my skin prayers. ... My acne got a little bit better after each treatment and it is continuing to improve as I get further out from the treatments.”

2. She Doesn’t Care What Others Think

Windey doesn’t care what others think of her, and talked about this in an interview with Fashionista. "You can't take yourself too seriously. I feel like if you have a social media presence and are on television, people are obviously going to judge you, but it's not really personal. I think heckling is a form of love. I love it when my followers and fans DM me and roast me. It's my favorite thing to do. People come for my rugs all the time and I'm like, 'You guys, I can't get it together.' But it's like, who cares? I'm not an interior designer. I'd rather laugh at myself at the end of the day, and ultimately, I want to take risks.”

3. She Advocates For More Representation

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Windey is a member of the LGBTQ community and she wants The Bachelor franchise to be more inclusive. She talked about this with StyleCaster. “Watching whatever gay television is allotted us, a lot, especially when it comes to lesbians, I think people think lesbians are butch and not very feminine, so I didn’t know it was an option for me. Every lesbian I knew looked different than me. I think if I had met someone like me then I would have been more comfortable with exploring it earlier. We could use more great representation with a strong woman on The Bachelor or the first queer Bachelorette. That’d be truly amazing to help open people’s eyes.”

4. She’s Accepted Herself

In an interview with Glamour, Windey talked about how she came out and dating her girlfriend. “After I started dating Robby, I had all this internalized shame from the way I grew up. If there was ever discussion about being gay, it was shameful. It really came up in therapy and I was like, ‘Is it because of my trauma? Do I just have mommy issues?’ Maybe it is, but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been these last four months, so why would I question it? But I had to go through all of that to get to where I am now.”

5. She Dances

Windey likes to dance to stay in shape. Benefits Of states that dance is a great way to improve balance. ​​”The many changes in body position and movement force your brain to adapt to the rolling movements. Practicing dance improves balance for most people. Some people whose sense of balance has been impaired (through chronic vertigo) have reported improved balance, although dance is a therapeutic exercise; you cannot cure vertigo through dance.”

1. She Loves Dairy

Windey is not a fan of dairy-alternative drinks, telling her fans she prefers the real thing. "Dairy isn't necessary in the diet for optimal health, but for many people, it is the easiest way to get the calcium, vitamin D, and protein they need to keep their heart, muscles, and bones healthy and functioning properly," says Vasanti Malik, nutrition research scientist with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

2. New Life

Windey recently announced she is dating comedian and TV writer Hoffman, and says she’s very happy. “I always just want to live my truth, and my story,” she says. “And so I have been seeing someone for a couple months, and I’ve been keeping it a little more private because it is like a bigger story and a bigger conversation, because I’m dating a girl!”

3. Mexican Food

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Windey loves Mexican cuisine, which can be very healthy depending on how it’s prepared—the more traditional, the better. “Pick corn tortillas over flour tortillas,” advises Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD. “Corn tortillas are more natural and less processed, making them a good source of fiber and magnesium (great for maintaining healthy muscles), not to mention they are significantly lower in calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugar compared to flour tortillas.”

4. She’s a Dancer

Anyone who watched Windey on Dancing With the Stars knows she is a fantastic dancer. “I like to say that dancing checks a lot of boxes,” says Kathleen Davenport, MD. “In social dancing, you interact with different people and can make new friends, which has multiple psychological benefits. On the physical side, you need good balance, you need core strength, you need strength in your lower and upper extremities if you’re doing partner work. Dancing can also be an excellent cardio workout.”

5. Cheerleading Background

Windey is a professional cheerleader, which is a very athletic activity based in gymnastics. Experts say gymnasts should make sure they stay strong and get good cardio. “Gymnasts require stamina and good cardiovascular health,” says sports medicine specialist Marie Schaefer, MD. “Exercises that get your heart pumping are beneficial both during and between competition seasons.”