​​Geneva Cruz in Bathing Suit Says "I Love Trees"

Singer Geneva Cruz is currently on vacation in Balesin Island. Cruz spent some time at the beach, and shared some photos from the day on Instagram. In them, she posed in a tree and on the sand. Cruz wore a purple bathing suit with flowers and a ruffled skirt, looking stunning. She captioned the post, “I love trees, so I climbed another one in Balesin.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Geneva Cruz 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 Drink

Cruz shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Philstar.com. She says that she decided to cut alcohol out. "I stopped drinking alcohol three years ago. It seems that I have already graduated there, I have already settled there. I know for a fact that alcohol can make your skin dry, and when the skin is dry, it is easier to get wrinkles.”

2. She Eats A Balanced Diet

Cruz opened up about her diet to Philstar.com. She says that while she eats healthy, she also believes in balance. “I love vegetables, I love protein. I eat rice but not so much. I eat cakes. Sometimes five cup cakes, you know that? I'm just being a woman who loves sweets. But as much as possible, every day, I watch what I eat.”

3. She’s All About Happiness

Cruz is all about being happy. She shared some of her secrets for doing this to Philstar.com. "I choose to be happy,” Cruz says. “I choose to look at the bright side. Every day, so I don't feel sad, I just think of the things I have now. I focus of what I have instead of things I don't have.”

4. She Stays Motivated

Cruz shares a lot of her fitness secrets on Instagram, including how she stays motivated. “If you struggle with motivation, the best way to get abs—female style is to find your girl support team! Get yourselves a training partner; I sometimes kulit my cousin @glenda_cbayona to train me or train with me when I’m lacking motivation. Another tip would be to save a photo on your phone of the body you want, or print and post the picture on the wall where you can always see it.”

5. She Embraces Herself

Cruz tells GMA that she’s all about self-love, especially as she’s gotten older. "Other than that, I love myself better at this age: I've learned to reevaluate myself and the others around me, I rarely worry about little things, most especially the things I have no control of, I stay away from toxic people, and get really happy and continue to work on being financially independent with my very first business which I am so nervous and excited about. I believe It's never too late to reinvent ourselves."

Mexican actress Grettell Valdez is enjoying the last days of summer. The model posted a video of herself wearing a tiger-print bathing suit, looking toned and happy. “Jajaja 😜 #comedia tu que prefieres Amor o Dinero?” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Valdez 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 Loves To Ski

Valdez is a big fan of skiing, and regularly hits the slopes with her family. “Alpine skiing is a mix of endurance and resistance training,” says Dr. Josef Niebauer, a professor of sports medicine and cardiology and director of the Institute for Molecular Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine at Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria. “It has positive effects on the heart and circulation, as well as peripheral muscles—predominantly the legs.”

2. She Practices Yoga

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Valdez loves to incorporate yoga into her workout routine. “The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” says Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California. “As an osteopathic physician, I focus a lot of my efforts on preventive medicine and practices, and in the body’s ability to heal itself. Yoga is a great tool for staying healthy because it’s based on similar principles.”

3. She Loves to Swim

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All those bikinis aren’t just for show—Valdez enjoys swimming, especially in the ocean. “Exercising in natural environments has been shown to have greater benefits for mental health than exercising elsewhere,” says Sergio Diez Alvarez, director of medicine, the Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospital, University of Newcastle. “This is because it combines the benefits of exercise with the restorative effects of being in nature. Swimming in the ocean is no less the case.”

4. She Loves Cold-Weather Vacations

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Valdez enjoys icy climates as much as she likes the sun. Cold-weather destinations are good for your health, experts say. “Repeated cold exposure will lead to improved insulin sensitivity, even for people who aren’t diabetic,” says Denis Blondin, a researcher at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke in Quebec.

5. She Enjoys Olive Oil

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Valdez is a big fan of Spanish extra-virgin olive oil. “Many studies continue to confirm the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which cuts the risk of heart disease and stroke,” says Howard E. LeWine, MD. “The diet’s nutritional benefits probably come from various sources, but the generous use of olive oil appears to be a key contributor.”

Geneva Cruz is spending time by the beaches on Boracay Island. Naturally, she’s breaking out her bikini and showing off her figure. Cruz posted a new set of photos of herself posing by the water in a yellow bathing suit. Cruz is also not about to let anyone tell her not to wear a bikini, and she made it be known in the caption of the post. She wrote, “When some people tell you not to wear a bikini on the beach because you're already in your 40s...Me: WATCH ME!” Read on to see 5 ways Geneva Cruz 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 Embraces Age

Cruz is in her 40s, but she doesn’t care. She tells GMA that she embraces getting older, and is growing into a better person. “I love myself better at this age: I've learned to reevaluate myself and the others around me, I rarely worry about little things, most especially the things I have no control of, I stay away from toxic people, and get really happy and continue to work on being financially independent with my very first business which I am so nervous and excited about. I believe It's never too late to reinvent ourselves."

2. She’s All About Self-Love

Cruz is all about self-love and acceptance. She tells GMA that she embraces her flaws. “But you gotta learn to accept and love yourselves with wrinkles, cellulites, loose-skin and all,” Cruz said. “Self-love, and love for others can make your heart and skin glow.”

3. She Eats Healthy

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Cruz tells GMA that she has changed what she eats as she’s gotten older. “You eat the same food as you used to eat at the age of 20, and you could gain weight really fast because our metabolism decreases and we lose muscle faster. To avoid this unpleasant issue we have to follow a healthy diet and do exercise. Unfortunately, there are no magical recipes that can help us become fit. We have to work hard to be in good shape

4. She Eats A Protein Rich Diet

Cruz makes sure to get enough protein in her diet. Despite being a vegetarian, she still gets enough protein from other foods like tofu and veggies. “Don’t forget to eat your vegetables,” she tells Push. “If you’re sometimes a vegetarian like myself, you can still get your proteins through tofu, soybeans, spirulina, kale, spinach, etc., while you train.”

5. She Buys Clothes For The Future

Cruz doesn’t like to spend money on junk food. She tells Push that she likes to spend her money on nice clothing that she can wear in the future. Cruz says that this helps her stay motivated to staying healthy. "Instead, buy yourself a new dress for the future you, or a pair of new shoes,” she says. “It’s going to last longer than a pizza or a donut. Just saying.”

Fernanda Castillo, the Mexican actress, is back from a trip to Acapulco. And according to her most recent Instagram post, she’s missing it already. Castillo posted a selfie of herself in a multicolored bathing suit by the pool. She captioned the post, “Return me to Acapulco. To the laughter, the Pepo dances, the delicious food, the moments with Liam, but above all, always bring me back together with these people I love and who make my life more beautiful! Thank you for this celebration of life @erikhayser @pkastillo @anitadelrey @harfush @tamaramazarrasa @rossananf @pp_ayala @barbarapay @wuerever.” (That’s roughly translated.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fernanda Castillo 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 Boxes

Castillo is pretty quiet about her health and wellness routine. However, there is one workout that she loves to do. Castillo is a big fan of boxing. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself boxing at the gym. She posted this boomerang of herself and her friend getting ready to box, captioning it, “Attitude: Alive and kicking!”

2. She Loves Baths

Castillo always makes time for herself to relax and unwind. Her way of doing so is by running a bath. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in the tub. Baths have a lot of benefits, according to this post from The Cleveland Clinic. “Taking baths has great physical and mental health benefits,” family medicine provider, Amy Zack, MD, says to the clinic. “One benefit is cleanliness. Bathing cleans your skin, helping you avoid irritation, inflammation and sores caused by dead skin cell accumulation. The bacterial and fungal load from contact in your environment can also accumulate, increasing the risk of infection.”

3. She Hikes

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Castillo loves to spend time outside. One of her favorite outdoor activities is to go on a hike. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself and some friends hiking in the forest and by the water. She captioned the post, “Magic is in the people you surround yourself with and the horizons you cross by their side.”

4. She Does Water Activities

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Castillo loves to spend time at the beach. She also likes to do a lot of different water sports and activities when she’s having a beach day. She posted this video on Instagram of herself water skiing. She captioned the post, “People who know me well know that I have a deep respect for water.” Castillo is also a fan of surfing, and posted this set of photos posing with her board.

5. She Spends Time Outside With Her Son

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Castillo has a young child, and she likes to spend time outside with him. She posts several photos on Instagram of herself and her son spending time in the fresh air. She posted this adorable photo series of the two of them playing in their yard. Castillo captioned the post, “This is my engine to be better every day!”

Chilean actress Paz Bascuñan is a busy working mother-of-two, which means her “me” time is important. Bascuñan posted a video of herself on the beach, running into the sunset wearing a white two-piece swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Bascuñan 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 Loves Hiking In Nature

Bascuñan hikes out in nature whenever she gets the chance. “Exercise in general can be a great stress-buster,” says Jill Suttie, Psy.D. “But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it’s done outdoors in a natural setting. While other physical activities also rely on nature—for example, river rafting or backpacking—those often require more time and commitment than a simple hike and are less accessible to many people. Hiking can happen almost anywhere—from a city park or public garden to a mountain trail—and give you that dose of nature you need to stay happy.

2. She Cares About the Environment

Bascuñan is passionate about environmental issues. “The question we have as parents is: what kind of world do we want to leave our children?” she says. “I think that one great way is choosing schools which are concerned about the environment. Education is fundamental to sustainability. I really care about recycling, we recycle at home. But we decided to choose a specific organization in another municipality for recycling, to ensure that our waste is properly recycled.”

3. She’s a Dancer

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Bascuñan loves to share videos of herself dancing on social media. “Dance, both in the Olympics and in life, seem to be under-recognized and under-appreciated in its potential benefits for health and mental health,” says H. Steven Moffic, MD. “Finally, however, the benefits of dancing are being scientifically researched. Benefits from a variety of studies involve our hearts, lungs, bones, and brains... Rhythmic dance parallels our heart rhythms and blood flow. Although dance seems to rev people up, it actually reduces stress and cortisol levels.”

4. She Loves To Travel

Bascuñan says that world travel has changed her life for the better. “Travel is very educational,” she says. “Travel broadens your mind, opens your heart and makes you more flexible and understanding to cultural differences. I once got the opportunity to travel in Africa (Mali, Benin, Ghana, Togo and Burkina Fasa), accompanying Ricardo Astorga. Ricardo is a wonderful person and a well-known Chilean host. The trip was the most rewarding experience of my life, as it allowed me to open up and experience another world. At that point in my life I was materialistic and loved luxuries, however traveling allowed me to turn my back on consumerism and make my life more simple.

5. She Plays Basketball

Bascuñan enjoys incorporating basketball into her workouts. "Fundamental movement skills such as [sprinting], vertical jumping and overhead throwing are very basic to physical movement", says Koco Eaton, MD. "Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health.”