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Hilary Duff in Bathing Suit "Couldn't Leave" Friend

Here are the former Disney star’s secrets

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Hilary Duff has been a successful actress and pop culture icon since forever. She first got her start on the hit Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire, which would include a film. She then launched her music career, and starred in films like Material Girls, Raise Your Voice, and The Perfect Man. After a brief break, Duff returned to TV in the hit series Younger and now the hit Hulu show How I Met Your Father. She’s also known for her incredible fitness! This week, she showed it off, posing with friends and family on the beach, including @lowenban. “Couldn’t leave this one at home,” she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Hilary Duff 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 Picks Which Foods To Include, And Which Ones To Cut Out

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Duff opened up about her health and wellness secrets in an interview with Health. She revealed that she has an interesting approach to dieting and eating healthy. Duff says that she still indulges, but only in certain foods. "You just have to get creative and figure out what you like, and what you're actually going to dip into, instead of just grabbing something. Because really, the reality is, I want to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches all day long.”

2. She Works Out Each Day At Home

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During the pandemic, Duff revealed on Instagram that she had started working out a lot more at home. She says that she made time for a quick workout each day. "I know it's extra hard to keep up and find normalcy in quarantine, but I truly hope you make at least 30 mins a day for yourself to stay connected,” she wrote.

3. She Loves Baths As A Way To Unwind

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Duff tells Health that she makes relaxation and self-care a priority. She says that her favorite way to unwind after a busy day is running a hot bath with essential oils. "It is the most delightful, girly time that you could spend with yourself,” she said.

4. She Doesn’t Put Pressure On Herself

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Duff tells Cosmopolitan that she no longer puts pressure on herself to look a certain way. She says that as she’s gotten older, she’s learned to not care what she looks like. "I don't put a ton of pressure on myself to be, like, perfect," Duff says. "When I was younger, I felt a lot more pressures. I probably cared a lot more of what people said or thought about me."

5. She Plans and Cooks Her Meals Ahead Of Time

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Duff tells Cosmopolitan that she is more likely to eat healthy when she plans her meals for the week out ahead of time. "I try to make stuff over the weekend, like a big thing of quinoa to throw in some salad," she said. Duff says that this method keeps her from eating unhealthy foods, specifically her son’s leftovers. "If I don't have stuff on hand that's healthy for me, I'll just clean up his plate, and that's not a good look."

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