Hilary Duff in Bathing Suit Says Hi From the Beach

Known for her iconic role as Lizzie McGuire, Hilary Duff has been seen in multiple movies over the years like A Cinderella Story and Cheaper By The Dozen. And now she's got a starring role at the beach in a swimsuit, with hubby, singer-songwriter Matthew Koma. "Petition to get Matt to change his clothes," she captioned a funny snap. "On day 4 of this...." How does the How I Met Your Father star 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 Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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She doesn’t deprive herself and really strives for balance. "I am really being healthy right now, and for the first time in my life, I am actually really enjoying it,” she said. “I was about to start shooting again, so I started to count my macros. I’d never done that before, but I love it!” Focusing on macro nutrients, there are three essential areas of focus which include protein, carbs, and fat. This diet involves measuring your daily intake of those three things, plus alcohol.

2. She Works Out

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She makes an effort to work out 4 to 5 times a week. "I don't really love to work out," she said. "I just do it because I have to." Her trainer talks about the importance of beginning and ending her workouts with a little cardio on the treadmill. Between the treadmill cardio, Duff said, "I do a lot of strength-training stuff. A lot of jumping, medicine balls, dead lifts, hip thrusts. I'm a pretty strong little gal."

3. She Has Go To Snacks

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It’s important to have go-to snacks when you’re hungry, so she’s got her list of them. Some of her favorites include cottage cheese mixed with dark chocolate covered almonds, strawberries, cheese roll ups, nuts. Occasionally she’ll reach for a slice of pizza, a burger, or a margarita.

4. She Aims To Stop Eating After 6PM

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She tries to stop eating after 6 PM. "Before I got to New York to start shooting for two weeks, I stopped eating after 6 p.m. It's impossible. It's so hard," Hilary said. "I would be in bed by, like, 8. I had to or else I would be like tempted to creep downstairs and be a little mouse." She likes to sip on bitter tears like dandelion root tea what’s a pinch of honey in it.

5. She Has What She Wants In Moderation

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Duff really appreciates this kind of lifestyle, leading to not feeling deprived. “Every time I've dieted before and cut carbs and sugar, there's been such a daunting feeling of 'I'm being deprived, I'm being deprived.' I'm a really balanced person, and I like to have freedom.” She said about her love of macro counting. It’s good for her because she doesn’t really have to cut anything out.

Alissa Humber first came into prominence on this season of the hit Bravo series, Below Deck. Since then, she’s been a prominent figure on Instagram. Humber shared a stunning new set of photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a late night dip in the pool. She wore a dark green bathing suit with white straps. She captioned it, “Best wishes, warmest regards.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alissa Humber 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 Stands Up For Herself

Humber isn’t afraid of standing up for herself. After being criticized for her appearance on Below Deck, Humber responded in this Instagram post. “Picture evidence of me being an aggressive, bossy black woman. Valuing actions, dialogue and consent. It felt like somewhat of a human sacrifice throwing my 22 year old self into a reality tv show. Thank you god for removing my fear of failure and judgment, truly everything missing was on the other side.”

2. She’s Grateful

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After her departure from Below Deck, Humber opened up about her relationship with Captain Sandy Yawn on Watch What Happens Live. She says that despite everything, she is grateful for the experience. “[The] status is no status,” she said. “Last time we checked up, she was just my captain and now she’s just my ex-captain. But yeah, no, I think about her often, and honestly, she taught me some very hard lessons that nobody’s been able to teach me in my 22 years before the show. And I’m grateful for her.”

3. She Roller Skates

Humber does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is go roller skating. She did some skating at the beginning of the year. Humber shared these photos on Instagram from the day. She captioned the post, “January 1st.” Skating can help with balance and coordination.

4. She Spends Time Outside

Humber spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the great outdoors. Humber shared this video of herself spending time at the beach. She captioned it, “Miss Jill Scott.” She also shared this video of herself seeing a ray in the ocean, captioning it, “Someone special danced for me this morning. Beauty queen spotted ray looped back around to hang out and wave hello.”

5. She Swims

Humber spends a lot of time by the water. Naturally, she likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of a trip she took to Saint Barthelemy. In one, she took a dip in the water. She captioned the post, “Trying to capture the moment.” Humber also posted these photos of herself in the pool. She captioned the post, “Did the impossible.”

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."