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Jilly Isabella in Bathing Suit Says "Dolce Vita"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Jilly Isabella, aka Jilly Cross, the model, influencer, and fashionista, is currently on vacation. She is making sure to post some stunning photos from the pool on her Instagram. Isabella shared a new set of photos of herself lounging on a chair. She wore a pink bathing suit with green straps, and captioned the post, “Girlies and our claw clips” and another with "The dolce vita hey," she said. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jilly Isabella 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 Preps Her Gym Clothes

Isabella revealed her secrets to working out on a consistent basis in an interview with House of LBD. She says that one of her biggest secrets is planning ahead. “For me, prep is key. So if I make my meals for the day the night before, my work clothes are picked out and ironed, and I have my gym stuff looked out, then when my alarm goes off I'm in the morning I’m like ‘right you- get up! You wanted to gym last night, you’re just being lazy.’”

2. She Has A Gym Buddy

Isabella tells House Of LBD what her biggest workout motivation is. She says that she stays motivated by working out with a friend. “A gym buddy is the biggest motivator though,” she says. “Can endure the pain together.” " Feel free to mix up your routines and exercises. Find a move you really like? Great. Have a workout buddy? Even better," says the Cleveland Clinic. “Exercise should be fun,” personal trainer Tim Carter tells the Clinic. “It’s something you should feel excited about and not dreading.”

3. She Makes Green Juices

Isabella loves to make green juices. She posted this photo of a green juice she made on Instagram. She shared her recipe in the caption, writing, “175ml water. 0.5 medium avocado. 1 cup of spinach. 20g protein powder. 0.5 banana.” Here's one from the Mayo Clinic:

"Ingredients

  1. 1 banana
  2. Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
  3. 1/2 cup strawberries
  4. 1/2 cup other berries, such as blackberries or blueberries
  5. 2 ounces fresh raw baby spinach (about 2 cups)
  6. Fresh mint to taste
  7. 1 cup cold water or ice

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender or juicer and puree. Enjoy."

4. She Boxes

Isabella likes to box as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo and video from the gym on Instagram. She wrote in the caption, “Rocky’s back. 6 weeks, I’ve been training with @goldmedalpersonaltraining and besides the fact I’m the fittest I’ve ever been, it’s so enjoyable!!”

5. She Works With A Personal Trainer

In the same Instagram post, Isabella is seen boxing with a personal trainer. She says that having a PT has helped her stay motivated to work out. “Nothing worse than working out feeling like a chore,” she wrote. “I’ve never seen the point of getting a PT, but now I bloody do.”

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Lizy Tagliani recently spent some time at the pool. And she decided to go swimming at night. She shared a new video on Instagram of herself swimming. In it, Tagliani wore a black bathing suit with blue patterns. She captioned the post, “Hahaha I don't feel cared enough eh if my nephew leaves me for quilombera we're all going against @marley_ok hahaha I love you amissss.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lizy Tagliani 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 Dogs

Tagliani is an animal lover. She has a lot of pets and she prominently features them on her Instagram. She shared this video of herself playing with her dog, captioning it, “Se lo tire dos veces pero lo tuve q buscar de la basura porque lo ama jajajjajaja.” She also shared this video with another one of her dogs, captioning it, “We found this a little pachucha because of antibiotics but he will be 10 he is very sweet.”

2. She Dances

Tagliani loves to dance to stay in shape. She shares a lot of dance videos on her Instagram. Tagliani posted this video of herself dancing with a friend while doing an interview. She captioned the post, “When you go to the casting with your friend and your friend. Hahaha I love you Tinita.”

3. She Hikes

Tagliani spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is go hiking. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself on hikes. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on a hike in Salta. She also shared this photo of herself and her husband after a hike, captioning it, “Happy.”

4. She Swims

Tagliani likes to swim to stay in shape. While on a winery trip, Tagliani and a friend went for a dip in the pool. She shared this photo of herself in the water on Instagram. Tagliani captioned the post, “Hello we came to learn the history of the winery…The winery begins...Pool race and bomb chechu haaaaa.”

5. She Gets Her Vitamin D

You can get vitamin D from the sun. "Vitamin D would be essential if it did nothing else. But researchers have discovered that it's active in many tissues and cells besides bone and controls an enormous number of genes, including some associated with cancers, autoimmune disease, and infection," says Harvard Health.

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Ivana Knöll is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps! The smoking hot influencer flaunts her incredible figure in a few of her latest posts. “Malibuuu see you soon,” she captioned one of the many bathing suit photos shared to Instagram this week. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ivana Knöll 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

Ivana spends a lot of time at the beach, so it’s not surprising that she enjoys jet skiing. Not only is the water sport fun, but per 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 Says Diet, Genetics, and Exercise Are Responsible for Her Body

Ivana maintains that she hasn’t gone under the knife. When asked by a fan on Instagram live if she had “her butt done”she replied: “No! I didn’t do BBL and I don’t have implants. Just genetic. Lot of food and workout.” “Simple and natural,” she captioned this recent Instagram photo.

3. She Doesn’t Make Excuses

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Ivana has a no excuses policy when it comes to exercise. “On vacation without equipment? That is not an excuse,” she captioned a post of herself exercising with no equipment.

4. She Dances

Ivana also love dance cardio. "I enjoy dancing, not just in sake of having a fit body, but also for its calming impact on me. Consequently, I will probably dance as much as I could until the pageant, in order of reaching mentioned state of calmness and restlessness," she tells Angelopedia.

5. She Hydrates

Finally, hydration is a key part of Ivana’s approach to health. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

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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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Millie Court, star of Love Island, sends “Postcards from Ibiza 🖤✨,” as she captioned a new swimsuit photo. “MILLIEEEEE 😍😍🔥,” said Kaz Kamwi in the comments. “Omg 😍😍😍😍😍,” said Liberty Poole. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Millie Court 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 Has Learned to Love Herself

“HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY ✨ Today is a day where we can celebrate us. I have so many women in my life who inspire me every day and I wanted to give a little something today that can hopefully inspire one of you. Loving our imperfections can be difficult, but when you learn to embrace them and realise that our imperfections don’t define us, they are just a part of us alongside everything else that creates you as a person. None of us are the same, and that’s a special thing. We are one of a kind 🤍 This picture shows me at my most vulnerable… but I’m learning to love myself, imperfections and all. And so should you,” she wrote once.

2. She Was Once “Unhealthily Skinny”

"I went from a size 10 to a six, and it’s the smallest I’ve ever been as a young adult. Because of my height, this made me look unhealthily skinny, of which I was (not eating barely anything, feeling ill all the time, tired, dizzy) and I remember looking at myself, I’d lost my boobs and my bum and those curves I once had and I missed them,” she wrote on Instagram. "The point of this [is], since coming out of Love Island, I found my love for food again and yes I’m getting back to my usual size."

3. She Likes a Nice Bath

“Drowning my sorrows in the bath because my Met Gala invite got lost 💔…,” she captioned one recent photo. Consider adding Epsom salt. “Pour about 300 grams (1.25 cups) of Epsom salt into a clean bathtub as it fills with hot water. (Avoid using Epsom salt in a tub with jets, a hot tub or a whirlpool bath unless the manufacturer says it’s OK.),” says the Cleveland Clinic.

4. This is Her Skin Icon

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"At the moment the make-up I use does change fairly often, not necessarily my staples like concealer and foundation, but I do switch up the bronzers, blushers and mascara that I use,” she has said. Her icon? "Meghan Markle, her skin is absolutely flawless – her make-up always looks lovely as her make-up always looks lovely and natural."

5. She Has Had Acne

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“I suffered from acne about a year and a half ago and then I started to work with a skin aesthetician, who helped me to find my skincare routine and helped me to start dealing with the breakouts. Now that my acne has gone, we are on more of a journey to find the right products; doing treatments like microneedling once a month to deal with the scarring. I am so happy with the outcome because the difference from what it was to now is just incredible. I genuinely used to think there was never going to be a time when I could get rid of the acne and I think when you are suffering you think it’s going to be with you forever. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t an overnight process – it took me a year and a half to be acne free, but through a good skincare routine and using the right products it can be combated. My skin aesthetician advised me that the products you use to treat acne don’t start working for 4-6 months, so it took six months before I started to see a difference. The secret to good skin is also about good lifestyle, it’s all about looking after the inside to make your skin glow,” she told Hello.

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Chiara Nasti, the blogger and social media influencer, is no stranger to posting revealing photos on social media. In a recent Instagram post, Nasti modeled a new bathing suit. She did four different poses in a red swimsuit and a white netting dress. She asked her followers in the caption which photo they liked best, "1, 2, 3 or 4?" How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Chiara Nasti 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 Still Indulges

Nasti isn’t afraid to indulge. One thing she likes to enjoy is a bowl of pasta. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself doing just that. She captioned the post, “Healthy su healthy..No one stops me today but good Sunday.”

2. She Goes Outside

Nasti loves to spend time outside. Her Instagram is full of photos and videos of herself in the fresh air. She posted this photo of herself walking by the castle at Disneyland Paris. She captioned the post, “I’m in love.”

3. She Swims

One outdoor activity Nasti likes to do is go swimming. She posts several photos of herself at the beach or the pool on Instagram. She posted this set of photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “It’s raining here.” Nasti also posted these underwater photos.

4. She Works Hard

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Nasti has an amazing body, and it’s all natural. She says that she works hard to maintain it. She both called out the haters and encouraged them to work hard in this Instagram post. “You say I'm photoshopped because you want my body ahahahahahahahahah then move the 🍑 and get busy, right ?!”

5. She Plays With Dogs

Nasti loves to play with dogs. She has her own puppy, who is prominently featured on her Instagram. She posted this adorable photo with the caption, “Brat of my heart.” Harvard Health reports that having a dog can lead to you getting more physical exercise. “Owning a dog can prompt you to be more physically active — have leash, will walk.”

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” 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.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

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Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills