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Jilly Anais in Bathing Suit Says "Ride the Wave"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Jilly Anais is a successful YouTuber and author, and reportedly in a relationship with NFL star Deshaun Watson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. She also is unafraid to post some stunning photos on Instagram. Anais just shared a new set of beach photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a day on a boat and on a patio. She wore a green patterned bathing suit, showing off her figure. Anais captioned the post, “Ride the wave.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jilly Anais 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 Cooks

Anais is an avid chef, and loves to cook a lot of her own meals. She also shares some of her favorite recipes on her Instagram. In this video, she is seen making a taco salad. And in this one, she makes a chicken salad, captioning it, “Y’all better go get one of these!” In December 2022, Anais published a cookbook.

2. She Remembers To Stretch

Anais remembers to stretch before she works out. She revealed some of her favorite things to do at the beginning of this video she posted on her YouTube channel. “The first five minutes of this workout is going to be stretching,” she says. “It’s very important to stretch before you workout. I know usually I don’t show it, but I always, always do.” In it, Anais is seen doing things like shoulder rolls and hamstring stretches.

3. She Does Squats

Anais loves to do leg and lower body exercises. In the same YouTube video, she revealed some of her go-to moves. Anais loves to do different kinds of squats. In her video, she is seen doing squats, squat jumps, squats with a side leg lift, and lunges. “You do wanna do these slow and steady,” she advises.

4. She Does Planks

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Anais likes to workout her entire body. One thing she likes to do are planks. In her YouTube video, she is seen holding a plank for 30 seconds. “Make sure your back is flat,” she advised her viewers. Planks help improve core and arm strength as well as alignment. "The plank is one of those exercises that do not go out of style and this has a good reason: when it comes to rating workouts, no exercise is better than the plank in terms of time and effectiveness," says certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Emperatriz Chacon. "It is an exercise in which body weight is used and the core and abdominal muscles are worked, among other parts of the body. What does that mean? That with this single exercise you can work multiple muscle groups. In addition, it is much easier on the back and can help prevent injuries, it increases muscle definition, improves posture and improves balance—this movement challenges the whole body and burns more calories than a traditional exercise routine."

5. She Does Side Leg Lifts

One exercise Anais likes to do are leg lifts. And she likes to do different variations of them. In her YouTube video, Anais is seen lying on her side doing leg lifts. “Usually I do this with a resistance band,” she says. “But I can still feel it without it.”

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Jilly Anais is a successful YouTuber and author, and reportedly in a relationship with NFL star Deshaun Watson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. She also is unafraid to post some stunning photos on Instagram. Anais just shared a new set of beach photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a day on a boat and on a patio. She wore a green patterned bathing suit, showing off her figure. Anais captioned the post, “Ride the wave.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jilly Anais 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 Cooks

Anais is an avid chef, and loves to cook a lot of her own meals. She also shares some of her favorite recipes on her Instagram. In this video, she is seen making a taco salad. And in this one, she makes a chicken salad, captioning it, “Y’all better go get one of these!” In December 2022, Anais published a cookbook.

2. She Remembers To Stretch

Anais remembers to stretch before she works out. She revealed some of her favorite things to do at the beginning of this video she posted on her YouTube channel. “The first five minutes of this workout is going to be stretching,” she says. “It’s very important to stretch before you workout. I know usually I don’t show it, but I always, always do.” In it, Anais is seen doing things like shoulder rolls and hamstring stretches.

3. She Does Squats

Anais loves to do leg and lower body exercises. In the same YouTube video, she revealed some of her go-to moves. Anais loves to do different kinds of squats. In her video, she is seen doing squats, squat jumps, squats with a side leg lift, and lunges. “You do wanna do these slow and steady,” she advises.

4. She Does Planks

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Anais likes to workout her entire body. One thing she likes to do are planks. In her YouTube video, she is seen holding a plank for 30 seconds. “Make sure your back is flat,” she advised her viewers. Planks help improve core and arm strength as well as alignment. "The plank is one of those exercises that do not go out of style and this has a good reason: when it comes to rating workouts, no exercise is better than the plank in terms of time and effectiveness," says certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Emperatriz Chacon. "It is an exercise in which body weight is used and the core and abdominal muscles are worked, among other parts of the body. What does that mean? That with this single exercise you can work multiple muscle groups. In addition, it is much easier on the back and can help prevent injuries, it increases muscle definition, improves posture and improves balance—this movement challenges the whole body and burns more calories than a traditional exercise routine."

5. She Does Side Leg Lifts

One exercise Anais likes to do are leg lifts. And she likes to do different variations of them. In her YouTube video, Anais is seen lying on her side doing leg lifts. “Usually I do this with a resistance band,” she says. “But I can still feel it without it.”

Yailin la Mas Viral
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Yailin la Mas Viral is showing off her baby bump in a bathing suit! The Dominican rapper, who recently revealed she is expecting a baby with Anuel AA, flaunted her growing baby bump in a swimsuit on social media this week. “Only you know what my heart sounds like inside. And those love beats for YOU,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Yailin la Mas Viral 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 Jet Skis

Yailin, who spends a lot of time at the beach, loves to jet ski. The sport surprisingly helps you stay in shape. According to Health Fitness Revolution, the average 150-pound rider will burn a surprising 238 calories during a half-hour ride. The sport is also great for cardiovascular endurance.

2. She Has a Diet and Workout Buddy

After Anuel AA lost a ton of weight, Yailin explained in an Instagram Live interview that the two were dieting and exercising together. Anuel wanted “to be skinny” because he thinks he “looks younger that way,” she said. “We're going to the gym too," she added.

3. She Went Under the Knife

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Yailin’s body isn’t 100 percent natural. She recently underwent liposuction with Dr. Nathaly Bello, a member of the Dominican Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, who gave fans a glimpse of her surgery on social media. She explained that she worked on the abdomen area and removed fat to define the figure. "Because cosmetic surgery can bring lasting and dramatic changes to your outside appearance, it is important to understand how these changes might affect you on the inside. Before making an appointment to see a cosmetic surgeon, consider your motives for wanting to change how you look," says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Swims

Living by the ocean, she can often find Yailin swimming, a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Spending just two and a half hours per week swimming laps can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

5. She Is Embracing Her Pregnancy

In a recent post, Yailin shared gratitude about her pregnancy. “I always told God to give me a family but from the man I loved truly Thank you my God for giving me what I always asked I feel Super happy the happiest woman in the world 👨 👩 👧 I do not know how to thank you for this happiness I am without Tend now same I have no words here you daddy and I made you with a lot of love we are waiting for your arrival my fatty I love you,” she captioned it.

Kika Cerqueira Gomes
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Kika Cerqueira Gomes has become a bright star over the last year. Despite being only 20, she’s a successful model and actress. Gomes also has a large following on Instagram. She recently went on a trip to Hawaii with her friends. She recently shared a set of photos on her page from the trip. In them, she and a friend sat on a board in the water. She captioned the post, “We won’t get over this.” Read on to see 5 ways Kika Cerqueira Gomes 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 Swims

Gomes spends a lot of time at the beach. She travels all over the world to go to different beaches. She shares a lot of photos of herself at the beach or the pool on Instagram. While on a trip to Sri Lanka, she shared this video of herself in the ocean. She also shared this set of photos from the same trip, and in one she ran through the water.

2. She Sails

Swimming isn’t the only thing Gomes likes to do at the beach. She also loves to go sailing and ride boats. While on a trip to Sri Lanka, Gomes and her friends went boating in the ocean. She shared these photos on Instagram from the trip. In this highlight video of 2022, Gomes is seen on a boat.

3. She Paddleboards

Gomes doesn’t just like to swim and sail in the water. She also likes to paddleboard. In the first photo in her recent Instagram series from Hawaii, Gomes is seen paddleboarding. In 2021, when she was 18, she went paddleboarding at the lake, as you can see from this photo she shared on Instagram. She captioned the post, “My little morning.”

4. She Loves Oats

Gomes makes sure to eat healthy. She likes to eat several local foods when she travels. While in Hawaii, she enjoyed a parfait of oats, peanut butter, and fruit. In this photo series she posted on Instagram, she shared a photo of the parfait. Oats are very healthy. Harvard Health reports, “Whole oats also contain plant chemicals called phenolic compounds and phytoestrogens that act as antioxidants to reduce the damaging effects of chronic inflammation that is associated with various diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.”

5. She Walks

Gomes does a lot of walking. While on a trip to San Francisco, she walked by the city’s famous sites. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself walking by the Golden Gate Bridge. Gomes captioned the post, “24hr in San Francisco.” Walking has a lot of benefits. Harvard Health reports, “A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found that a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and even reduce the amount of chocolate you eat in stressful situations. And the latest research confirms that walking can reduce cravings and intake of a variety of sugary snacks.”

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Model Karoline Lima shared a new swimsuit photo on Instagram this week. In it, she lay by the pool, wearing a black bathing suit and red wrap. She captioned the post, “Amputation of foot for personal reasons.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karoline Lima 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 Swims

Lima spends a lot of time in the water. She has a lot of photos on Instagram of herself either at the beach or the pool. She likes to swim to stay in shape. Lima shared this photo of herself wading in the waves at sunset. She captioned the post, “Happy and light as if there's no strife amen.” She also shared these photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “Wonder where I am?”

2. She Rides Jet-Skis

Swimming isn’t the only activity Lima does at the beach to stay active. She likes to get her heart racing and adrenaline flowing. Lima likes to ride jet-skis at the beach. Lima posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself jet-skiing in Praia das Toninhas. She captioned the post, “Fucking beautiful you know.”

3. She Plays With Dogs

Lima is a dog lover. She owns two Pomeranians, and she prominently features them on her Instagram. Lima posted this photo of herself carrying her dogs outside. She captioned the post, “Can I make a frame of this picture? Full moon.” She also shared this photo with her dogs, captioning it, “Oreo and Luquinhas passing by to send you a kiss.”

4. She Benefits From the Sun

“Sometimes a little bit of sunshine is the best medicine. A walk in the park or a bike ride probably puts you in a good mood, and a moderate amount of sun is also good for your physical health. While you’re outside soaking up rays, your body is busy making vitamin D. That’s good news, because this hormone that’s boosted by exposure to sunlight plays an important role in women’s health,” says Johns Hopkins.

5. She Loves the Beach

“Beaches provide many recreational opportunities for millions of people. Boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, playing and sunbathing are among the common activities beachgoers enjoy. Beaches provide protection to residents living near the ocean by acting as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms or rough seas,” says the EPA.

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Anabel Pantoja seems to spend her life in swimsuits (when in Spain, right?) The TV star posted a video of herself on a boat in Formentera, Spain, wearing a black bathing suit as she enjoys the waves. “Vive✌🏼,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Pantoja 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 Loves To Paddleboard

Pantoja enjoys paddleboarding, which is both fun and a great exercise for her core. "The ability to turn the shoulders and really dig in to create torso rotation creates more power in the paddle stroke and better recruitment of the external obliques," says John Porcari, PhD.

2. She Rides Horses

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Pantoja loves to incorporate horseback riding into her exercise routine. “We all know riding horses is good exercise,” says Dr. Dennis Sigler, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialist and professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University. “Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories. If you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period.”

3. She Loves To Swim

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Pantoja enjoys regular swimming sessions in the ocean. “Many people say that by simply being in the water they feel more relaxed and less stressed,” says swimming instructor Emily Morrissey. “Regular exercise helps reduce anxiety and depression, as it releases "feel good" hormones and keeps our brains working in a healthy way.”

4. She Scuba Dives

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Pantoja frequently scuba dives (this girl really does love the ocean!). "Blue space therapy is a woefully underused method of lifestyle prescription for our physical and mental health,” says mental health expert Dr Ruth Micallef. “Still, the research proves that taking a dip can boost our wellbeing ten-fold. Wild swimming has a host of research-proven benefits, including improved self-esteem, social confidence, and resilience—to name just a few."

5. She Windsurfs

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Pantoja is a big fan of windsurfing, a sport that has both physical and mental health benefits. "In life and windsurfing, great changes are preceded by storms. If we can consider the storms as a source for growth, we benefit as individuals and as windsurfers," says Henrik Beyer, health promoter and author of Health & Fitness for Windsurfing. "Being depressed is easier on a wave than sitting in the office. Physicians could, in fact, prescribe windsurfing for our mental fitness. Make no mistake, windsurfing should not replace professional help in case of depression, but physical activity can be a tool towards increased mental health.”

6. She Hits the Gym

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Pantoja does work out inside every once in while—the star loves doing resistance training at the gym under the guidance of a personal trainer. "With resistance training, you can change your body composition (i.e. your ratio of lean muscle mass to body fat), improve your cardio fitness level, boost your mental health, and just have fun,” says certified strength and conditioning specialist Sohee Lee.

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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.

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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.”