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Jenny Powell in Bathing Suit Says "Embrace"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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TV personality Jenny Powell just posted a stunning new series of beach photos. In them, she sat in the sand while wearing a black bikini. Powell’s incredible figure was on display. She captioned the post: “Embrace. Look up. Soak up. Take that feeling with you. Lots gone on in this past year, Dad passed away,my menopause hit hard and that was just in my world 🙄


Dad’s passing has made me look up a lot more ( mainly talking to him !!)

Also I’ve learnt to avoid the ‘noise’ that hormones and grief can bring. This beach is called Silent Beach .. think we should all have a place at home to be silent .. it’s nourishing and recharges you and gives you time to reflect and manage your thoughts that sometimes lead you astray 🙏 think my silent place will be in the wardrobe ( not many options tbh! ) Where’s yours ?.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jenny Powell 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’s Independent

In an interview with The Attitude, Powell discussed her divorce, and how it led to her finding her independence. “I'm extremely independent. I feel far more secure in myself about what I can achieve and what I can do on my own. And that goes from what clothes I wear… I'm a completely different person. I dress differently. I've taken control.”

2. She Asks For Help

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While Powell is very independent, she also isn’t afraid to admit when she needs help and actively seeks it out. “Don’t [ever] be afraid to ask for help,” she said to The Attitude. “Don't ever be afraid to say, ‘Look, should I be unsure about this?’ or ‘I could really do with you helping me with this.’ And I think you have to take that onboard sometimes to just say, ‘You know what: I've got her, him, him, her… And I'm going to to draw on that today because I need it.”

3. She Does Yoga

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Powell loves to do yoga as a way to keep herself in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in a pose. She captioned it, “Any time any place anywhere .. there is always a headstand to share!’ It’s early but the kids are asleep and with no onlookers, I’m thinking that my ‘me time’ is NOW. Go get your ‘me time’ before the critters wake up.”

4. She Wants To Inspire Her Daughters

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In an interview with Your Healthy Living, Powell says that one of her main motivations for staying healthy is her two daughters. She says that this also includes having a good attitude about her body. “I wasn’t quite so aware when I was younger, but since having my daughters, Connie and Pollyanna, I’ve become much more aware of my diet and eating healthily. I think it’s important to be a good role model to my children because I want them to grow up to be strong and healthy and to know what they should and shouldn’t be eating. I think so many kids are unaware of the dangers of sugar and processed foods. It’s also shocking the increasing numbers of people who are obese and who have diabetes. We need to educate our children to look after their bodies.”

5. She Cooks Her Meals

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Powell tells Your Healthy Living that she likes to cook a lot of her meals at home. “I always make sure that we cook our meals from scratch,” she says. “I don’t use anything processed or ready-made.”

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TV personality Jenny Powell just posted a stunning new series of beach photos. In them, she sat in the sand while wearing a black bikini. Powell’s incredible figure was on display. She captioned the post: “Embrace. Look up. Soak up. Take that feeling with you. Lots gone on in this past year, Dad passed away,my menopause hit hard and that was just in my world 🙄


Dad’s passing has made me look up a lot more ( mainly talking to him !!)

Also I’ve learnt to avoid the ‘noise’ that hormones and grief can bring. This beach is called Silent Beach .. think we should all have a place at home to be silent .. it’s nourishing and recharges you and gives you time to reflect and manage your thoughts that sometimes lead you astray 🙏 think my silent place will be in the wardrobe ( not many options tbh! ) Where’s yours ?.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jenny Powell 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’s Independent

In an interview with The Attitude, Powell discussed her divorce, and how it led to her finding her independence. “I'm extremely independent. I feel far more secure in myself about what I can achieve and what I can do on my own. And that goes from what clothes I wear… I'm a completely different person. I dress differently. I've taken control.”

2. She Asks For Help

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While Powell is very independent, she also isn’t afraid to admit when she needs help and actively seeks it out. “Don’t [ever] be afraid to ask for help,” she said to The Attitude. “Don't ever be afraid to say, ‘Look, should I be unsure about this?’ or ‘I could really do with you helping me with this.’ And I think you have to take that onboard sometimes to just say, ‘You know what: I've got her, him, him, her… And I'm going to to draw on that today because I need it.”

3. She Does Yoga

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Powell loves to do yoga as a way to keep herself in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in a pose. She captioned it, “Any time any place anywhere .. there is always a headstand to share!’ It’s early but the kids are asleep and with no onlookers, I’m thinking that my ‘me time’ is NOW. Go get your ‘me time’ before the critters wake up.”

4. She Wants To Inspire Her Daughters

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In an interview with Your Healthy Living, Powell says that one of her main motivations for staying healthy is her two daughters. She says that this also includes having a good attitude about her body. “I wasn’t quite so aware when I was younger, but since having my daughters, Connie and Pollyanna, I’ve become much more aware of my diet and eating healthily. I think it’s important to be a good role model to my children because I want them to grow up to be strong and healthy and to know what they should and shouldn’t be eating. I think so many kids are unaware of the dangers of sugar and processed foods. It’s also shocking the increasing numbers of people who are obese and who have diabetes. We need to educate our children to look after their bodies.”

5. She Cooks Her Meals

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Powell tells Your Healthy Living that she likes to cook a lot of her meals at home. “I always make sure that we cook our meals from scratch,” she says. “I don’t use anything processed or ready-made.”

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Lizzo in Bathing Suit Says Hi from the Pool

Here is why the star is a “body neutral” icon.

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Lizzo is having a pool day in January! The singer shared a few clips while making a splash in the backyard of her Los Angeles home, rocking a colorful swimsuit. How has she become such a motivational and inspirational force in the conversation surrounding self-love? Read on for 10 of Lizzo’s most inspiring and motivational messages—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She Is Body Neutral

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Lizzo identifies as “body neutral” not “body positive,” she explained in the December 2021 issue of Essence Magazine. “It’s exhausting,” she said. “And that’s the point. I don’t want to talk about this anymore. We should be neutral about bodies.” She has also used the term "body normative” to describe her approach. “I want to normalize my body. And not just be like, ‘Ooh, look at this cool movement. Being fat is body-positive.’ No, being fat is normal,” she told Vogue in 2020. “I think now, I owe it to the people who started this to not just stop here. We have to make people uncomfortable again, so that we can continue to change. Change is always uncomfortable, right?”

2. She Battled Body Dysmorphia

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Lizzo revealed during a Rolling Stone interview that she battled body image issues as a teen. However, she has come to love herself exactly the way she is. “I’ve come to terms with body dysmorphia and evolved,” she explained.

3. She Tries Not to Respond to the Haters

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After being accused of fueling the “obesity epidemic” via Twitter and she responded, she opted to take a step back from social media. “That was the end of that era for me,” she told Rolling Stone.

4. She Wants to Celebrated for Her Music Not Her Body

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Lizzo doesn’t want to be seen as “brave” for her body, but celebrated for her music. “I’m so much more than that. Because I actually present that, I have a whole career. It’s not a trend.”

5. She Wants Everyone to Feel “Blessed” and “Capable”

“I’m blessed, and I want you to know that you’re blessed. I want you to know that you woke up this morning, and that’s a blessing, I want you to know the sun is shining somewhere, that’s a blessing, and even if it’s raining, it’s cleansing you – it’s a blessing. I want you to know that whatever you’re going through, if it doesn’t feel good, that you will feel good again, and you have whatever it takes to feel good again,” she said during an Instagram video she posted after the Twitter situation. “You are capable. You deserve to feel good as hell, and you deserve to find that. And as proud as you are of me, I’m proud of you. I’m really proud of you – because life comes at you fast, and sometimes it can be so hard, but if I can make it, I know you can make it. We can make it together.”

6. She Prioritizes Self Care

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“Self care is in the little moments — bathing, sweating, washing your hair.. it’s in laughing so hard you can barely catch a breath, your lungs expanding on a morning jog… now more than ever we need to enjoy the quiet within ourselves,” Lizzo said on Instagram.

7. She Wants Everyone to Feel “Good As Hell”

“Let me talk to y’all for a second,” Lizzo told fans at the 2019 MTV VMAs. “It’s so hard trying to love yourself in a world that doesn’t love you back, am I right?” she said. “So I want to take this opportunity right now to just feel good….. Because you deserve to feel good …. So tell me how you’re feeling?”

8. She Loves Her “Dimple” and “Stretch Marks”

“I’m doing this for myself. I love creating shapes with my body, and I love normalizing the dimples in my” backside “or the lumps in my thighs or my back fat or my stretch marks. … I think it’s beautiful,” she told Essence about loving her body.

9. She Chose to Accept Herself

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“I don’t think that loving yourself is a choice. I think that it’s a decision that has to be made for survival; it was in my case,” she told NBC News. “Loving myself was the result of answering two things: Do you want to live? ‘Cause this is who you’re gonna be for the rest of your life. Or are you gonna just have a life of emptiness, self-hatred and self-loathing? And I chose to live, so I had to accept myself.”

10. She Believes Fitness Has No Clothing Size

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“I want people to realise that fitness doesn’t have a look or an aesthetic or a weight. Fitness is a very personal thing that’s between you and your doctor,” she told Billboard. “To have a big black girl singing about how she’s working on the calisthenics – because mind you, I be in the gym everyday, but people don’t believe that … I think that it’s empowering for young girls, to see that it’s okay to work out and not have a six-pack.”

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Jenny Powell is flaunting her fit-at-54 figure! The TV presenter struts her stuff in a swimsuit on the beach in her latest Instagram Reel. “If I could, I’d be barefoot on the beach everyday 🙏#beachvibes #barefootgirl #beachwear #travelgirl #beachgirl,” she captioned the clip. How does the star make 54 look like 24? Read on to see 7 ways Jenny Powell 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 Lives Healthy

Living a healthy lifestyle is a priority for Jenny. “Yes, it is top of my list in self-care. If I am healthy and happy then so are my kids. I am desperate for the idea of living healthily to rub off on the younger generation. Being the best I can possibly be in work and play means taking responsibility for my own health and way of living,” she told Your Healthy Living.

2. She Is Consistent

Consistency is a key part of Jenny’s plan of health. “I make sure that my fitness and health regime become part of my daily routine and fall in place around all the other daily commitments I have being a busy, multi-tasking, working mum. It’s easy to leave looking after your health at the end of the to-do list, but I have a schedule that includes it comfortably and it’s only when I don’t stick to it that I feel bad! Consistency is key and taking time out every day to make sure that you have time for you and your health is imperative,” she told Your Healthy Living.

3. She Eats Healthy

Jenny is into healthy eating. “I always have organic food and make a day of it at the farmers market ... grass-fed beef only, lots of fish and organic chicken. We have lots of fermented/unpasteurized foods like kombucha, kefir, pickles and sourdough. Organic eggs are a staple and no sweet fizzy drinks or sugar,” she said. “I have a green juice or kefir and fruit in the morning and two coffees. Then I’ll have organic poached eggs on sourdough with bacon and avocado after hot yoga at about 11am. I might have leftovers from the night before at lunchtime or homemade soup and sourdough, then a lovely grass-fed beef stew from the slow cooker with lots of rice and veg at teatime.”

4. She Cooks

Jenny cooks her own meals. “I am determined not to buy processed foods/ready meals so I have to cook! It makes me feel good to see the family eating together around the table and a big dish of home-made shepherd's pie or similar with lots of crisp veg rather than a TV dinner on your lap!” she told Your Healthy Living.

5. She Does Hot Yoga

Jenny is “completely addicted to hot yoga!” she told Your Healthy Living. “I practice four times a week if I can and also do kettlebells and strength training in the gym at home. My yoga is my lifesaver mentally and physically – the best thing I have ever done!”

6. She Rocks a Bikini with Pride at 54

Jenny is proud to be wearing a bikini in her 50s. "Will I still be wearing a bikini in my 60s and 70s? Hell yeah! I'm accepting of myself and I'm going to embrace my moments of feeling great and people can take it or leave it,” she told Closer magazine. “I can't believe Christie Brinkley posed in a bikini recently and got slagged off for it because she's 67. She looked unbelievable.”

7. Her Boyfriend Inspires Her to Be Healthier

Jenny’s much-younger boyfriend inspires her to eat healthier. "He has been into it for years because of all the health benefits. I used to think he was mad but he has me doing it now,” she told Closer. "He has introduced me to clean eating too, so I am aware of refined sugars. He’s always said, ‘Your gut health is the core of everything, from appearing younger to feeling it’.”

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Vicky Pattison, star of Geordie Shore, Ex on the Beach and Judge Geordie, has never not been outspoken. Sharing pictures of her weight loss today, she doesn’t disappoint, using them as chance to stick up for women everywhere, and show the reality of what losing pounds looks like. How does she stay so fit and so strong, and what was her message? Read on to see 5 ways Vicky Pattison 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. This is How She Lost the Weight

“So I've recently lost abit of weight- it's not quite the overnight miracle everyone on social media seems to think it is- it's been happening gradually over the last year through an amalgamation of things & much to everyone's disappointment I'm sure- there's no great big secret to how I did it. I got my contraceptive out my arm after 15years which had a huge impact on my body & also I got the worlds most energetic Pup- who we love DEARLY but needs to be walked between 2-3 hours daily 😂 So there you have it, I'm sorry I can't flog you a transformative pill or workout but you're all lush as you are anyway so please stop being so hard on yourselves ♥️,” she captioned the photos.

2. She is an Advocate for Women

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“Although most people have been really kind about my new bod- there have been quite a lot of nasty comments with people even going as far to say they only liked me before when I was, in their words, an advocate for curvy women,” she wrote. “Listen, I am an advocate for WOMEN full stop. Whatever your shape, whatever your size- & the only reason I started doing my 'Instas versus reality' in the 1st place was to show everyone that we are all capable of taking a good picture for the gram- & we shouldn't be comparing our beautiful bodies to anyone else's- especially not someone else's carefully curated Social media ones.”

3. She Says There’s a Difference Between Posed vs. More Relaxed

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“If I want to stretch up, put my hands behind my head & suck my tummy in- The end result is going to be this first pic. However if I relax, allow gravity to do its thing & stop trying so hard.. my body moves (Spoiler alert, all bodies move & I quite like my squishy tummy- it's where my pizza lives 😂) the end result is more like this second one,” she explained of the photos. “These posts were only ever meant to encourage all of us to stop beating ourselves up or comparing our bodies to the super posed & unrealistic ones on social. It's ok to want posed pics or more relaxed ones- to let it all hang out or want to go balls to the wall.”

4. She Says It’s Not OK to Tear Women Down

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“The only thing that isn't ok is telling another woman how YOU think she should look. Instead of tearing other women down, we should be building each other up... We're all beautiful in our own unique way & trust me, we're all capable of getting a sick pic for Insta 😂” she concluded.

5. She Sets Goals, and You Can, Too

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“I write out my goals for the week as well as how I plan to achieve them,” Pattison has said. “Eating healthier sounds like a good idea. But what does it really mean? Aim for specific goals instead, such as eliminating soda, eating five servings of vegetables a day or limiting your daily sugar intake to 30 grams of added sugar,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Losing 10 pounds a week sounds great. But it's an impossible goal that likely will leave you discouraged — and more likely to give up on your efforts. Choosing realistic goals that you can meet will reinforce your efforts and keep you moving forward. Losing one pound per week is a realistic and sustainable goal.”

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Josimelonie isn’t afraid of showing off her figure. Her Instagram is full of revealing posts. She also isn’t afraid to show off her body at any size, and a recent reel proves it. In it, Josimelonie enjoyed time in a jacuzzi. She wore a red bathing suit, highlighting her curves. She captioned the post, “Show my body with dress size 44/46? Not always easy. But that's my body and I accept myself as I am.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Josimelonie 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 Promotes Body Positivity

Josimelonie wants to be a role model for her followers. One thing she speaks out in support of is body positivity, as shown in her recent Instagram reel. Promoting body positivity has become a popular thing in recent years. People want to encourage others to not feel like they have to be a certain size. One body type has been promoted in society for years, and now people like Josimelonie want to change that.

2. She Promotes Trans Rights

Josimelonie is openly transgender, and she wants to break barriers in the industry for trans people. She competed in the Miss Germany pageant to show representation. Josimelonie also posted this video on Instagram for Trans Day Of Visibility. In it, she explained more about the trans community and captioned the post, “Trans Day of Visibility. 🏳️ Trans️ The simple 1 x 1. ✨ What questions do you have about trans?”

3. She Swims

Josimelonie likes to swim to stay in shape, as you could probably tell from her recent Instagram reel. She shares a lot of posts on her account of herself in the water. While on a trip to Malta, Josimelonie made sure to go to the beach. In this reel, she is seen swimming in a pool. In this photo, Josimelonie is seen in the Blue Lagoon.

4. She Has Parasailed

Swimming wasn’t the only thing Josimelonie did on her trip to Malta. She also tried out parasailing. Josimelonie posted these photos on Instagram of herself parasailing over the ocean. She captioned it, “Trust yourself. You've survived a lot, and you'll survive whatever is coming.”

5. She’s All About Self-Care

Josimelonie has a busy schedule, however, she always makes time to relax. Josimelonie is all about self-care. One thing she likes to do in particular is go to the spa. She shared this spa reel on Instagram. In it, she lies in the sauna. She captioned the post, “Time for me.”

Fitness

Rayna Vallandingham Shares "Dojang Diaries"

Learn how actress Rayna Vallandingham maintains her washboard abs with martial arts, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

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Rayna Vallandingham is flashing her washboard abs – in a two-piece exercise set from Alo. In a new social media post the actress flaunts her impressive midsection during a workout at the gym. “dojang diaries,” she captioned the series of snaps. “Magnific! Very very beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “♥️More like diaries of a hottie♥️” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Be Consistent

Consistency – at the gym and the martial arts studio – is the key to success. "It is a way of life," Rayna says. "It's not only teaching your body movements and being in synchronicity with your body, but also just like the mental aspect of it."

Fight Your Way to a Hot Body

Rayna is a big fan of martial arts. She has been doing taekwondo since she was 2, earning her first black belt at 6. "In the very beginning, my parents put me in the sport because I was just really shy, and I think they could tell that I needed something," says Vallandingham, who lives and trains in Los Angeles. "Immediately, I just loved it. I felt at home, and every single day, instead of watching Dora, I wanted to go to the dojo,” she told Well + Good. Studies confirm that the practice helps with balance, cognitive function, psychological health, weight loss, and physical fitness.

Work on Strength and Flexibility

Rayna recommends prioritizing strength, flexibility, and power. "Of the three, I think strength and flexibility are the top two," Vallandingham says. "We used to have people stand on my legs and force my knees to come down in butterfly stretch," she says. "I have permanent damage to my body—I have tendonitis [because of this]."

Lift Weights

If you want a strong, lean body like Vallandingham, you must lift for it. The star strength trains, focusing on supersets, doing two moves back-to-back that target the same muscle groups to double down on their gains. One of her favorite exercises is a goblet squat. She stands with her feet shoulder-width apart, folded forward until she can slide her palms underneath her soles (you could also hold your ankles or calves), then bends her knees, lowering her butt toward the floor while lifting her chest, coming into a deep squat. She'll bend and extend her legs several times in this position. Then, it's on to the main event, holding a weight in her hands while bending down into a deep squat. "I love utilizing a Bosu ball—they're pretty much in every single gym," she adds.

Stretch

Rayna never skips stretching. She starts by by lying on the floor with her legs up the wall and then allowing them to open out into a side split. "I let gravity do its work because that's my body telling me, okay, this is where we're at," she says. "My hips are opening on their own, and I'm not having to force anything." “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

Fitness

Charli Hawkins is "Training in a Winter Wonderland"

Learn about her fitness routine, mindfulness practices, and positive attitude.

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Charli Hawkins is training in the snow – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympian shows off her fantastic figure – including her flat abs – in an exercise set while enjoying the winter weather. “TRAINING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND! ❄️🥶❤️✨Gearing up in this altitude for the LONDON MARATHON this April! I’m so excited to see what my mind and body can make happen! To my marathon runners: it’s your time to shine, PLEASE tell me ALL of your tips, all of your advice, and for all of you who understand what I’m about to attempt, please send your words of encouragement 😂 Also feel free to try to talk me out of this as well thanks👍 We are on the training countdown. Turning a sprinter, jumper, and thrower into a long distance runner 🫣🙌 What do you think my time will be?” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Minfulness and Meditation

Charli practices mindfulness. Before going for a run, she says words of intention. “I am willing. I am grateful. I surrender,” she revealed during an interview with San Diego Magazine. Meditation:

“When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

Stretching

She also makes sure to stretch. “If you ever can think of some dynamic stretches: F.A.S.T. ✨🙌 My left hip and right QLs have been SO tight lately so I’m on a journey of getting them right! What’s bugging you at the moment???” she captioned a post. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

Here Is The Right Way To Run

During her interview with San Diego, Charli explained how you should be running. “Remember, the sole of the foot is showing right in front of us,” she said, doing a type of high-knee movement. “To do this, you’re over exaggerating your running form while standing still. Raise your knee up, point your toes to the clouds (forming an A), and then pedal the sole of your foot forward before striking your knee down. It’s more complicated than it sounds after 30-plus years of moving a certain way,” the writer explained.

Positive Attitude

In a recent post Charli revealed things she learned about positivity. “Patience is easier when it isn’t required,” she said. “The people around you are BLESSINGS (which I feel like I already understood but sometimes it’s nice to have it emphasized).” Also, “We are up, we are down, but trusting the process sometimes means knowing that it’s all good even when it’s not the best” and “Making a plan is the best option for everything. It’s ok if the plan doesn’t go perfect, but just willy-nilly-ing it is not the best option when you want to get things done.”

Never Giving Up

Charli refuses to give up. “Understand what you want first, and then go for it. Then keep going for it all the time, and, eventually, you’ll get it,” she said during her interview.

Beauty

Giulia Arena Swears By These 5 Habits For Her Beach Body


Discover how Giulia Arena stays healthy and active during her trip to the Maldives.

Giulia Arena is stunning in a beach selfie.
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Giulia Arena first made waves when she won the 2013 Miss Italia pageant. Since then, she’s become a successful actress, TV host, and model. Arena recently took a trip to the Maldives. She shared a set of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. In them, Arena is seen in a white swimsuit. She captioned the post, “Native habitat.”

Biking

Giulia enjoys cycling. During her trip to the Maldives Giulia went bike riding. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

Reading

Giulia is also a fan of books. In the Maldives, she took some time to relax and read. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

Snorkeling

Giulia snorkels, recently discovering the “Sea Lung,” she revealed in a post. “It reaches 60cm long with a weight of almost 10kg, and represents the largest medusa of the Mediterranean. I don’t know why, but I have always experienced the charm of Jellyfish: creatures that are essentially simple and yet capable of surviving entire geological epochs floating, light and slow, between the currents. She, remains one of the most beautiful sights of this summer.” Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Coffee

Giulia is a coffee drinker. She especially likes shots of espresso. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Yoga

Giulia is a yogi. Here she is doing yoga. There are many reasons to do yoga, according to Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”