Gisele Bündchen, the iconic model, just posted a new photo on Instagram, and shared an inspirational message for her followers. The Brazilian beauty was seen frolicking on the beach in a swimsuit. "How lucky are we that we get to live in this beautiful planet. Happy Earth day! On this special day I would like to share some great films that highlight the importance of connection to nature and restoring our soil.
🌿 Kiss the ground
🌿 The biggest little farm
🌿 Our planet
🌿 2040
Any others that I should add to my list?" (We like Microcosmos.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gisele Bundchen 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 Let Challenges Hold Her Back
In a recent Instagram post, Gisele talks about her mindset when dealing with adversity. She says that she tries not to let challenges hold her back, and uses them to grow as a person. “Whenever we go through adversity, there is always the potential for reflection, transformation, and growth. When I feel down, I’ve learned it’s a sign I need to go inside myself and figure out what I need to work on in that moment. Pain is not the enemy (though it often appears to be)! Pain is a signal that tells us what we should work on and try to change. In this way, challenges can give us an opportunity to awaken, get stronger, and become better, more confident versions of ourselves!”
2. She Does Yoga
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As seen in a recent Instagram post, Gisele is a fan of doing yoga. "Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve a person’s mental well-being," says the American Osteopathic Association. “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration,” says Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California.
3. She Eats Healthy
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Gisele writes in her memoir, Lessons, that she tries to eat healthy. However, she also doesn’t refer to her eating as a “diet,” as this can make her anxious. "I don't call my nutritional regimen a diet, but rather healthy eating habits, so I can maintain a high level of vitality and the mental clarity to have a productive and enjoyable life."
4. She Loves To Get Outside
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Gisele tells E! News that she does a lot of different physical activities, and that she loves to get outside and get moving. She says, "I surf, I horseback ride, so I think I just really enjoy moving my body.”
5. She Makes Exercise A Priority
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Gisele not only enjoys exercising and staying active, she makes it a priority, even with her busy lifestyle. She says to E! News, “It makes me feel good, and I make it a priority to do that every day, [when] it's the time of day for myself.