Jessie J in Bathing Suit Says "Represent"
Jessie J is representing women of all shapes and sizes! The singer shared a message of self-love—and photos of her phenomenal figure in a swimsuit—via social media on Wednesday. "Itty bitty" you know what "committee REPRESENT," she captioned the series of herself lounging in the tropics. How does the 33-year-old keep herself healthy and fit? Read on to see 5 of Jessie J's top 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!
Workout to Improve Your Health
Jessie maintains that working out is more than just about looking good. The star didn't start exercising until 2012, maintaining that it was a game-changer for her overall health. "I found that my immune system was better and I wasn't getting sick, I looked better, my clothes fit better, my heart was better, my skin was better, and I just felt better," she revealed to Shape. "I attracted nicer people because I was nicer and happier, and more inspired. It really affects your mood. There are some grumpy people I just want to take to a fitness class, so they can shake out some of the sad sweat!"
Mix Up Your Routine
Jessie likes to mix up her workouts. "If I move, it's good," she told Shape. "Sometimes I just want to stretch, and I don't want to do any weights, or I just want to use my own bodyweight and do squats, lunges, or jump around, kind of getting to know my own body in some way. Other days, I do deadlifts and barbell squats, and I love sled pushes. I really feel the burn the next day. For cardio, I like rowing and cycling. But I can't run-I get bored."
Don't Neglect Your Health on the Road
Jessie emphasizes the importance of sticking to your routine even while traveling. "I travel everywhere with a foam roller, plus protein water, my vegan protein powder, and a resistance band. Usually there's a gym everywhere I go, or I can just go work out outside. I think it's important to educate yourself on how you can work out without any machinery," she told Shape.
Focus on Flexibility
"I'm quite flexible and I used to dance, so I like to make sure that I keep my flexibility. I think sometimes you can get so obsessed with fitness that you get stiff-I have really tight hip flexors. That's why I started doing aerial yoga recently," Jessie told Shape.
Try Plant-Based Eating
Jessie has been eating plant-based for years, which was initially inspired by fertility issues. "So, four years ago, I cut out sugar from my diet to try and stop bacteria from building up in my body," she told Plant Based News in 2019. "Once I cut out sugar, I realized how much I began to enjoy food when it was good for me—and it was balancing out everything—my health, my moods, my sleep." Two years later in 2018 she went full vegan.