Izabel Goulart in Bathing Suit Says "The Countdown is On"

Izabel Goulart is getting ready for Carnival – in her swimsuit. The supermodel looks sensational in one of her latest social media posts, dancing in a shell and metal-adorned bathing suit. “The countdown is On,” she captioned the Instagram video. “Carnival is coming.” How does the catwalk crawler keep her curves in check? Read on to see 8 of Izabel Goulart’s top diet and fitness tips for staying 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. Make Fitness a Prioritity

Izabel prioritizes fitness for a variety of reasons, ranging from mental to physical health. "I am a model professionally but I'm also an athlete, a friend, a daughter, a sister and many other things. Training has helped me overcome stress and fears to be successful in other aspects of my life," told Elle Australia. "I tell my trainers... to train me like I will become a professional in that sport. If you have focus, motivation [and] dedication, you can accomplish your goals."

2. Cook Your Own Food

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To make sure she is eating as healthy as possible, Izabel tries to cook her own meals. "I travel a lot, but when I'm home, I cook every day," she told Elle. One thing she loves to cook? Freshly baked bread.

3. Drink Juice

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Izabel is big into juicing. “The first thing I do in the morning is prepare fresh juice. I have 15 different recipes, which I drink for 15 days consecutively. Then I repeat the recipes from the beginning for the next 15 days of the month. My juices include fruit, vegetables, leafy greens, and even grains. After a workout, I have a protein drink and always keep a protein bar in my bag," she told Vogue.

4. Don’t Diet, But Eat Simple

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"I try to keep the foods I put in my body as basic as possible: protein, carbs and vegetables. When I go out, I just try to make the healthiest choices on the menu," she told Elle. And, you won’t find her crash dieting. "I do not believe in crazy diets [that help you] lose many kilos in just a few days. This is not good for your body,” she added to Vogue.

5. Be Happy

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Izabel maintains a positive outlook. "I don't wake up everyday thinking I have to look good, but I wake up everyday thinking I want to feel happy," she told Elle. "I want to walk in a room and be able to make people smile and laugh. It's all about confidence."

6. Mix Up Your Workouts

Izabel maintains variety with exercise. "My favorite outdoor activities are running, yoga, and functional training. My favorite indoor workouts are Pilates, kickboxing, functional training, and a lot of different exercises at the gym with and without weights—including TRX," she told Vogue.

7. Do Lots of Ab Work

If you want flat abs like Izabel, you are going to have to work for it. "I have a series of exercises in which I do a lot of core. I enjoy an ab workout. I practice every day and do many different types. Now I have it all together, and I guarantee that between two and three months of practice, anyone can do it," she told Vogue.

8. Don’t Take a Vacation From Exercise

Izabel doesn’t use vacation or work trips as an excuse to slack on exercise. "Often, I'll do a quick workout in my hotel room consisting of exercises for the legs, glutes, abs, and arms with my own body weight. Also, I always have a jump rope, a medicine ball I can inflate, and a band in my suitcase. It's a great kit to have for travel. If you don't have a gym at your destination, no problem!" she told Vogue.