Halle Berry in Bathing Suit Says “No Excuses”

Actress Halle Berry is known for a lot of incredible roles, one of them being as a famous “Bond Girl.” Berry starred as the secret agent’s companion in the 2002 film, Die Another Day. In the film, Berry wore an orange bikini, and discussed the outfit in an interview with Vogue, while promoting her new film, Bruised, now on Netflix. “We tried on so many bathing suits,” she said. “So many bikinis and so many belts. We had a knowing that it would maybe, because it was in a Bond movie, become an iconic situation … something that would live a very, very long time.” Berry said filming in the bikini was difficult. “The biggest acting challenge I had was to make it look like the water was warm and I was having a grand old time when I was freezing my butt off,” she said. Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Is On The Keto Diet

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Berry is open about her being on the popular keto diet. According to her Instagram stories, she typically enjoys salads, keto coffee, and lettuce wraps.

2. She Manages Her Diabetes

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Berry says on an Instagram post that she has to take food seriously, as she lives with diabetes. "Being diabetic most of my life, I have always had to take food very seriously,” she writes. Berry says that her diabetes is why she decided to start the keto lifestyle.

3. She Jumps Rope

Berry revealed on an Instagram post that she jumps rope for her cardio workout. She wrote, It’s no secret that I love #jumprope for cardio, and I can get VERY competitive about it.”

4. She Works Out On Her Own

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Berry works with personal trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, to help keep her in shape. However, Thomas revealed to Shape that Berry makes sure to workout on her own, even when he isn’t meeting with her. "On some of the days that I don't see her, she's still doing the work," he says. "I have her do stuff on her own time. She's getting her cardio in.”

5. She Does Martial Arts

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Berry’s trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, posted this video on Instagram of her working out with the actress. In the video, Thomas and Berry are seen practicing martial arts.

Halle Berry is one of the most famous actresses of all time. She was the first person of color to win Best Actress at the Oscars for Monster’s Ball. She’s also appeared in Catwoman, Extant, and Die Another Day. Berry shared a photo on Instagram with her boyfriend Van Hunt. She captioned the post, “You are everything I was made to believe was asking too much!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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In an interview with InStyle, Berry talked about her workout routine. “It always varies! Over the past few years, I went from training for John Wick 3 to my upcoming film and directorial debut BRUISED. Some days I'd work on strength and cardio and others I'd do yoga and stretching, all while I did a few hours of martial arts training each day.”

2. She Values Her Health

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Berry’s health means a lot to her, and she tells InStyle that she has some good reasons. “I was a gymnast growing up and was physically active at a young age. At 22, I was diagnosed with diabetes and it became critical for me to manage my nutrition and diet. It really transformed my life and taught me how valuable my body is.”

3. She Works Out With A Tire

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Berry shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She does a series called “Fitness Friday.” In this post, she revealed that she does workouts with tires. Berry captioned the post, “This week we bring out one of my favorite toys … the giant tire. I love using unique equipment that offers several workout variations and keeps exercise interesting. Not ONLY do tire workouts effectively challenge you, bringing out the badass warrior that you are, they are the perfect way to work on both physique AND cardio. Does it get any better than that?? Head to stories for 4 tire based exercises that will give you a full body workout. P.S. We found these tires in an old junkyard, so no excuses ;).”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

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Berry shared some of her favorite ways to care for her mental health with InStyle. “I've also found that taking care of my mental health has been crucial during these odd times. I just launched my Journal on Joy at rē·spin which is part of my bedtime routine. It is a space to record memories that make you smile and helps me focus on positivity and gratitude. Also reading self-help books on ways to stay grounded and centered during this time has been widely helpful and inspirational.”

5. She Works Her Abs

Berry has amazing abs, and she makes sure to take care of them. She shared her secrets in the caption of this Instagram video. “Happy #FitnessFriday! For this week’s takeover on @womenshealthmag, we talk about how essential a 360 workout is for really letting those abs POP! As an extra lil sum sum, I also wanted to share with you this amazing moment on set with my @respin #WaistSlimmer. A trainer or sweat band (when used PROPERLY as a workout tool - it’s not a corset y’all!) can make ALL the difference in your six pack journey.”

Halle Berry loves challenging her body, undergoing intense training for her MMA role in her directorial feature, Bruised (now on Netflix). Her tips and tricks to a healthy lifestyle perfectly showcase her dedication to wellness, so much so that she started her own wellness, health and spirituality community, rē•spin. She touted it this weekend. "Let’s get fit on this #FitnessFriday with @respin! Who’s joining us?💪🏽" she posted yesterday, with a photo of her riding a skateboard in a bathing suit. "It’s important to encourage yourself and others throughout your fitness journey," she added, tagging A-list celebrity trailer Peter Lee Thomas. "Let's get moving!... Always work to be the best version of yourself while landing on two feet..or four wheels." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Works Her Core

She’s over the crunches. "My average workout these days doesn't involve a single situp or crunch," Halle said to Women's Health. Although there is one ab move that she refuses to let go of because it’s so effective. "One abs move I do incorporate into my workouts pretty often is planks,” admits Halle. “I never did planks back in the day, but they've made a huge difference for my core strength and definition.”

2. She Changes Up Her Workouts

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Change is so clutch to continue challenging your muscles in different ways. Halle tries everything from MMA style cardio workouts, plyometric training, running, resistance training, and high intensity workouts with her trainer, Peter Lee Thomas.

3. She Tries Intermittent Fasting and Keto

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It’s hard to know where to start with all of these fad diets, but intermittent fasting seems to be a big one with the stars. Berry generally will stick to fasting and blends that with a keto diet, focusing on high fats and protein to help control her type two diabetes. Thomas, Berry's trainer said "a lot of the time she will have a steak with a big green salad and not butter lettuce, it has to be dark greens like spinach and kale," he said. "Or she will have shredded chicken over a dark green leafy salad. Or she might have two or three eggs, not egg whites, she eats the whole egg because the yolk is very important."

4. Greens, Coffee, and Supplements Help Her in Her Journey

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Posting often on her Instagram about it, she talks about what she does for meals including breakfast. Berry says, "a green drink or I do my bullet coffee,” referring to her morning routine. Bullet coffee involves adding oil or unsalted butter to coffee. It’s not too clear yet if this is good for you, but it works for Halle. She also relies on her amino acids to aid in building your muscles.

5. She Puts Self Care First

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The emphasis that she puts on self-care is so important and should be seen more in this industry. Berry prioritizes meditation, practicing calming breaths and being mindful. In a Marie Claire article, Berry reveals that she learned the practice after working with a yogi master in India. "The experience not only profoundly changed me, but it inspired me to never go a day without some sort of meditation," she said.

Halle Berry and her boyfriend, Van Hunt, enjoyed a beach day together. She just shared an adorable photo of the couple on Instagram. In it, the couple embraced in front of the waves. She wore a black bathing suit, showing off her figure. Berry captioned the post, “All mine. Not Sharing.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Meditates

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Berry shares a lot of her wellness habits on her Instagram. One thing she likes to do is practice meditation. She opened up about it in this Instagram post. “My meditative practice is my way to remain strong and centered for myself as well as my children when things are overwhelming. I hope that everyone will take a moment today to breathe - you deserve it.”

2. She Works Out With A Large Tire

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Berry likes to use different pieces of workout equipment. She revealed in this Instagram post that she likes to use large tires to help her workout. “This week we bring out one of my favorite toys … the giant tire. I love using unique equipment that offers several workout variations and keeps exercise interesting. Not ONLY do tire workouts effectively challenge you, bringing out the badass warrior that you are, they are the perfect way to work on both physique AND cardio.”

3. She Loves Lemon Water & Amino Acids

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Berry’s personal trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, opened up about the actress’ diet and exercise to HollywoodLife. “First of all, Halle never eats breakfast,” he says. “She starts her day with a big glass of water, about 8-12 oz., usually with a little lemon squeezed into it for flavor. And then directly after that, she will take her amino acids. She takes something called Master Amino Pattern by a company called Purium.”

4. She Puts MCT Oil In Coffee

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Berry likes to put MCT oil when she has coffee. “The next thing she has is her coffee,” Thomas says to HollywoodLife. “In her coffee, she adds one to two tablespoons of MCT oil. MCT oil, or medium chain triglycerides, is a big deal for people that follow the ketogenic diet, that’s like the fountain of youth.”

5. She Limits Her Sugar Intake

Berry tells Women’s Health that she limits the amount of sugar she eats. "The only time I eat sweets these days is on my kids' birthdays,” she says. “And that's for them, not me! I'll snack on low-sugar fruits like blackberries and raspberries, but that's about it."

Halle Berry has been known as one of the most iconic, beloved, and gorgeous actresses in Hollywood. Berry first started as a pageant girl, competing in Miss USA and Miss World. She’s a former Bond Girl, and has won an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe. Berry just shared a stunning new photo on Instagram this week. In it, she posed in a black bathing suit and a tiger stripe caftan. She captioned the post, “Some women fear the fire, some women simply become it.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Takes Supplements

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Berry revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Marie Claire. She says that she likes to take supplements each day. “The first thing I take in the morning is vitamin A-D-K, fish oils, and collagen in my coffee,” she says. “Then, I take either Pendulum Metabolic Daily or Glucose Control supplements. Their probiotics have been really helping me heal some gut issues that I've had.”

2. She Doesn’t Eat Until The Afternoon

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Berry tells Marie Claire that she doesn’t eat until the last afternoon. “I stopped eating breakfast over 20 years ago. Everybody needs to break their fast from the night at different times, and so I've learned to really listen to my own body and not follow those conventional thoughts that, ‘Oh, breakfast is the best meal.’ The best meal is whenever you break fast. And for me, that's around 2:00 p.m. every day.”

3. She Loves Healthy Coffee

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While Berry doesn’t eat until 2:00 PM, she also likes to start each day with coffee.“I start off my morning with one cup of coffee, and that's all I’ll have until 2 p.m,” she says to Marie Claire. Berry also says that she tries to make her coffee as healthy as possible. She says that she uses substitutes for popular coffee ingredients. “I use hazelnut, like milked hazelnuts instead of any kind of milk, and I do a sugar substitute, and that gets me through.”

4. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Berry makes sure to workout, and she likes to do a lot of things to stay in shape. “My fitness routine changes,” she tells Marie Claire. “Some days it's more cardiovascular-heavy. Some days it's working with light weights. Sometimes it's calisthenics, sometimes it's yoga, sometimes it's Pilates. I just recently got a Pilates machine at home, which I love, love, love. Sometimes it's that. I just try to mix it up. I think our bodies get used to the same exercises. So for me, it's always been important to do different things all the time.”

5. She Uses Hair Masks

Berry revealed some of her favorite beauty products in an interview with WhoWhatWear. She says that she make sure to take care of her hair. Berry says that she likes to use hair masks, and names her favorite one in the interview. “For your hair, Virtue," says Berry. "Get this recovery mask. We've got to care about our hair. My favorite, favorite hair conditioner right now."