Halle Berry in Beachwear Says "Happy Valentine's Day"

Actress Halle Berry had a date this Valentine’s Day. And it’s musician Van Hunt. And from the looks of Berry’s most recent Instagram post, the couple are very happy together. Berry posted a photo of herself and Hunt going on a sunset beach stroll. The duo are linked personally and professionally. When Halle was directing her MMA drama Bruised, "I had a lot of support … [Hunt] was a big part of that," Berry told PEOPLE. "He did some music for the movie. He actually wrote the title song." So how does the Moonfall star 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 Loves Collagen

Berry opened up to Insider.com about some of her favorite wellness secrets, tips, and products. In the interview, Berry revealed that she likes to take supplements, and has a favorite. “Collagen, collagen, and more collagen.” She says that she likes collagen bone broth or in a powder. Studies show it can help your skin. The connection? Your skin has its own support system in the form of collagen and elastin, two compounds that keep your skin tight and plump. That’s one reason why sugar is so bad for you. When elevated levels of glucose and fructose enter the body, they link to the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin, producing advanced glycation end products, or “AGEs.” That damages these two critical compounds and makes it hard for the body to repair them. Collagen, on the other hand, can’t hurt.

2. She Works On Her Core

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Berry has an amazing set of abs, and she makes sure to maintain them. She tells Insider that she makes sure to do a lot of core workouts and exercises in order to stay in shape. "After having two children, my core is always the part of my body that I never leave out of my workouts," she says.

3. She Loves To Meditate

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One of Berry's wellness secrets is practicing meditation regularly. She tells Insider that meditation has been extremely beneficial to her mental health and well-being. "I try to do it as often as I can, even if it's only 20 minutes three times a week," she says.

4. She Stays Hydrated

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Berry shared some of her favorite wellness secrets and products with OprahDaily.com. One product she recommended was Flow Alkaline Spring Water. Berry says that she tries to stay hydrated and drinks a lot of water each day. “Water is one of the most important things we can put in our body, so what's in that water is really important.” She’s right. Generally, steer clear of fruit juices and soft drinks (even diet) because they are all associated with weight gain. Replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water could eliminate an average of 235 excess calories a day, according to a recent Columbia University study.

5. She Uses A Weighted Jump Rope

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Berry told OprahDaily.com that she likes to jump rope to stay in shape, specifically with a weighted jump rope. "A little weight goes a long way for your arms, and our weighted jump rope can truly elevate any workout session," Berry says. "It fits seamlessly into my endurance, strength, and muscle conditioning routines so I can stay trim and toned. It’s versatile, too—for warm-ups or cool-downs."

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 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 on vacation and shared some Vitamin D with us all in honor of 2022. "i felt the sun on my face today and my soul smiled…more of that please in 2022! POW POW! Happy New Year everyone," she captioned a selfie of herself in a bathing suit, the blue sky above her full of possibilities. How does the megastar—who directed the Netflix hit drama Bruised—stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 7 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 Manages Her Diabetes

While this might not be known to many people, Berry has diabetes, and was diagnosed when she was 19 years old. Berry tells the L.A. Times that having diabetes has made her conscious of food and what she puts in her body, and has made her make a lot of changes. “It took a couple of years, and some scary situations, to accept that it was a lifestyle change and not a diet I could stop in six months.” Berry tells the DailyMail some of her favorite healthy meals. "I started to eat loads of wonderful fresh vegetables, chicken, fresh fish and pasta. I cut out red meat and cut back on fruit because it can contain quite a lot of sugar," Berry said.

2. She’s Has Done Keto

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Berry is on the popular keto diet. She says on an Instagram post, “Being diabetic most of my life, I have always had to take food very seriously. So for years, I have been following the keto or ketogenic diet. I hate the word ‘diet’ so while you’ll see the word diet, just know I encourage you to think of it as a lifestyle change NOT A DIET! Keto is a very low-carb food plan which actually forces your body to burn fat like crazy.”

3. She’s A Fan of Protein Shakes

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Berry says to the L.A. Times that she tries to avoid napping during the day. “I am not a napper,” she says. However, Berry says that she has a trick to keep her energy up. “Adding vegetable protein to a shake sustains my energy throughout the day.”

4. She Eats Small Meals

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Berry says that she tends to eat smaller meals to help manage her diabetes. "My diet is geared towards managing my diabetes, so I try to eat four small meals a day. I like to feel strong and healthy," Berry says to Women & Home South Africa.

5. She Starts Her Day With Water & Amino Acids

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Berry’s personal trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, reveals to HollywoodLife that the actress does not eat breakfast, and prefers to drink water and amino acids in the morning. 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.” Thomas continues, “Essentially it is the actual amino acids that build muscle, not the actual food source, because the food first needs to be converted into amino acids to create the muscle. If you imagine your body as a freeway system, these amino acids go straight onto the freeway. It’s the quickest way possible for your body to get these nutrients because nothing has to be digested.”

6. She Works Out 30 Minutes A Day

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With Berry’s busy schedule, it can be difficult to exercise regularly. However, she tells the L.A. Times that she tries to get in a workout every day. “No matter what, every day I exercise for at least 30 minutes,” she says.

7. She’s A Fan Of Cardio

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Berry tells the L.A. Times that she’s a fan of cardio, and isn’t a fan of strength training. "I have never worked out with a lot of weights unless I had to for a film role. Left to my own devices, I just do cardio. I do exercises that involve my own body weight, because I never want to get too muscly," she says.