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Jordana Brewster in Bathing Suit Looks “Miraculous”

Here is how the actress stays fit.

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Jordana Brewster is doing a little beach reading in her bathing suit! The Fast and Furious star shows off her sensational figure in one of her latest social media posts, reading a script while lounging on the beach in a tiny swimsuit. “Miraculous,” one of her followers commented on the Instagram post. “Beautiful,” added another. How does the 42-year-old maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways Jordana Brewster 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 Hikes

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Jordana is a big fan of getting outside and getting her sweat on. "I like working out outside, and I love doing the Santa Monica Stairs; it’s one of my favorite things to do because I love the challenge. I love hiking outdoors," she told Popsugar.

2. She Does Strength Training

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Jordana recently shared a video of her go-to workout with trainer Shannon Decker. While the strength training set was no joke, she actually used small weights the entire time. It consisted of moves like squats with weights, battle ropes, sit ups with weights, battle ropes with lunges, and rows.

3. She Gets in Mini Workouts

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Jordana slips in workouts whenever she can. Here she is doing a plank in her living room with just an exercise mat. “My mama’s cray,” she captioned the snap with her dog. She also might exercise on a Sunday, allowing the whole family to join in.

4. She Works Out Early

Jordana prioritizes exercise, getting her workouts over in the morning. “I get up at, like, 5:15 a.m. every morning to run. I like treadmills—it hurts my knees too much to run outside. [My mom] is still a member at [a gym]. She’s in her mid-60s, and she works out. So I really got that from her, and I still defer to her,” she told Health.

5. She Eats Clean

Jordana likes to eat a clean diet and organic diet, focusing on whole foods. “I try to eat as natural as possible, and I try to eat organic,” she told Hollywood Life. “I also try to avoid processed food.” She also avoids sugar and revealed to Popsugar that she does most of her shopping at local farmer’s markets.

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Jordana Brewster is doing a little beach reading in her bathing suit! The Fast and Furious star shows off her sensational figure in one of her latest social media posts, reading a script while lounging on the beach in a tiny swimsuit. “Miraculous,” one of her followers commented on the Instagram post. “Beautiful,” added another. How does the 42-year-old maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways Jordana Brewster 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 Hikes

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Jordana is a big fan of getting outside and getting her sweat on. "I like working out outside, and I love doing the Santa Monica Stairs; it’s one of my favorite things to do because I love the challenge. I love hiking outdoors," she told Popsugar.

2. She Does Strength Training

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Jordana recently shared a video of her go-to workout with trainer Shannon Decker. While the strength training set was no joke, she actually used small weights the entire time. It consisted of moves like squats with weights, battle ropes, sit ups with weights, battle ropes with lunges, and rows.

3. She Gets in Mini Workouts

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Jordana slips in workouts whenever she can. Here she is doing a plank in her living room with just an exercise mat. “My mama’s cray,” she captioned the snap with her dog. She also might exercise on a Sunday, allowing the whole family to join in.

4. She Works Out Early

Jordana prioritizes exercise, getting her workouts over in the morning. “I get up at, like, 5:15 a.m. every morning to run. I like treadmills—it hurts my knees too much to run outside. [My mom] is still a member at [a gym]. She’s in her mid-60s, and she works out. So I really got that from her, and I still defer to her,” she told Health.

5. She Eats Clean

Jordana likes to eat a clean diet and organic diet, focusing on whole foods. “I try to eat as natural as possible, and I try to eat organic,” she told Hollywood Life. “I also try to avoid processed food.” She also avoids sugar and revealed to Popsugar that she does most of her shopping at local farmer’s markets.

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Jordana Brewster Shows Off Amazing Body

Jordana Brewster shares her skincare, hair care, wellness secrets, and thoughts on the industry.

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Jordana Brewster is an extremely successful actress. She is best known for her role in the Fast & Furious film series. Brewster recently announced an upcoming project on her Instagram. She revealed she will be appearing in the film Heart Eyes in February. In the post, Brewster sported heart-shaped 2025 sunglasses. She captioned it, “New year…new killer. You might be safer single #hearteyesmovie is in theatres 2/7/25.”

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Brewster has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her secrets in an interview with FORBES. “My skincare routine is very straightforward. I cleanse and moisturize twice a day and use a gentle facial exfoliator a couple of times a week. I always keep POND’S Towelettes in my car or purse as I tend to do a lot of mini touch-ups throughout the day.”

She Takes Care Of Her Hair

Brewster shared her hair care routine with ELLE. “I only wash my hair about two to three times a week. If I sweat, and my hair gets a little gross, it's really by my hairline that I get really annoying curls. So I just iron it. I iron my sweaty hair. It sounds really gross, but that's what I do. That's my quick fix. I don't color it anymore. My hair got super dry. I really wanted to look like Giselle. It ended up looking kind of ashy on me.”

She Eats Healthy

Brewster shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with ELLE. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy. “When I look at women like Jennifer Lopez, where it's all about their skin—the glow—it's about what you're putting in your body,” Brewster said. “I drink a ton of water. I think natural fats are really important, too, especially as you get older. Like eating avocados and eggs. When I'm dehydrated and stressed, I just notice it on my skin immediately. I really love Kreation. They make it so easy to just pick up healthy things. They have these wraps—they make tuna with yogurt and mayonnaise, and they wrap it in collard greens. Those are really good. They have a salmon version of that too. They also have chicken salads that are just really simple and clean.”

She Uses A Foam Roller

Brewster tells ELLE that she likes using a foam roller. “In the last couple months, I started this thing called foam rolling. I love it. After I get out of a session, I literally feel high. I do it on my own, too. I really like Lauren Roxburgh, for the fascia and rolling. At night if I'm watching TV, I just get on the foam roller. It's just another way to sort of de-stress and work on my posture.”

She Doesn't Believe In Oversexualization

In an interview with Health, Brewster talked about how the industry has sexualized women, and how it impacted her body image. She says that she is grateful that actresses are in an industry that is focusing on other things than their appearance. “Even with a movie like Fast & Furious, it’s awesome that we’re all wearing pants,” she said. “Of course, there were the booty-dancing scenes around the car, but those are gone. Now it’s about strength and loyalty to one another. I almost wish I was born 20 years later so I could really thrive in what’s happening right now in the industry.”

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Actress Jordana Brewster, star of the Fast and Furious franchise and so good on The Other Two and in Hooking Up, is taking a trip to beautiful Palm Beach. Naturally, she is spending time by the water, and breaking out her swimsuit. Brewster posted a new photo on Instagram of herself in the ocean, and another reflected in a pair of sunglasses. She captioned the post, “Palm Beach.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jordana Brewster 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 Does Virtual Sessions With A Trainer

Brewster opened up about her life in the COVID-19 pandemic in an interview with Health. She says that she managed to stay in shape when gyms were closed. She says that one of the things she did was doing virtual sessions with her trainer. “​​I’m very lucky in that I’ve been doing FaceTime workouts with my trainer, Harley Pasternak.”

2. She Goes Outside

Brewster also told Health that she loves to spend time outside as a way to stay in shape. She says that she still made time to go outside during the pandemic. “I also go on hikes, which is really nice. I need to get steps in. I need to be outside and breathing fresh air. I’m so lucky that I live in L.A., where I can do that, because otherwise I would go absolutely stir-crazy.”

3. She Slowed Down

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Brewster told Health that her life slowed down due to the pandemic. She says that she has greatly appreciated this switch, and that she is going to try to keep this up in the future. “It’s massively simplified everything. I’m a little bit like a hamster on a wheel. And I feel like I often give myself a to-do list because I want to feel like I’m accomplishing something. But it’s not really accomplishing anything. Now I’m actually spending time with my kids, reading, and going on hikes. And I’m noticing, ‘Oh, my drawers need cleaning.’ It’s making me far more practical, and that’s really grounding. I really hope that I don’t get back into the rat race, that I continue to slow down a bit and continue to simplify. I think that’s the biggest gift.”

4. She Focuses On Her Body In The Moment

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Brewster is open about her struggles with an eating disorder. She tells The Retaility that she used to obsess about her body and her weight. To overcome this, she is working on focusing on her body in the moment. “Ten years ago, I was so concerned about, ‘How does my stomach look? How does my" backside "look?’ There was so much pressure on actresses to look a certain way and that’s exhausting and such a waste of energy, because instead of reading or focusing on your character, you’re focused on ‘How do I look right now and is it perfect enough?’”

5. She Goes To Therapy

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Brewster tells The Retaility that she is in therapy, and that her therapist, Kasey Crown, has really helped her out. “She’s awesome,” she says. “Because she’s a therapist, but not a conventional therapist. She grounds me before each session. There’s going to be a meditative retreat in Ojai where she’s helping me learn to check in with myself before I say yes to anything. She’s helping me develop boundaries. I feel like I was boundaryless for so long.”

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Jordana Brewster, the superstar best known for her roles in the Fast & Furious franchise, is trying some new things this summer. Brewster posted a new video on Instagram of herself balancing on a rotating platform. In it, she wore a teal bathing suit, practicing surfing. Brewster captioned the video, “I’ll get it eventually.” Read on to see 5 ways Jordana Brewster 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 Treats Herself To Workout Gear

Brewster revealed her secrets for staying motivated to New Beauty. She says that gear helps her want to work out. “If you like the outdoors, don’t force yourself to go to the gym. Instead, buy a pedometer and go on a hike. Buy cute gym outfits every once in a while to stay motivated. I love to go to Nike and treat myself to the latest running gear.

2. She Does Intervals On The Treadmill

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When most people think of interval training, most people think of doing different exercises without equipment. However, Brewster tells New Beauty that she does intervals on a treadmill. “I work out five days a week. I like interval training on the treadmill—side shuffles, walking at a fast pace on an incline and running.

3. She Strength Trains

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Brewster also loves to do strength training exercises. She tells New Beauty that she likes to do them with her personal trainer. “I also do strength training three times a week with my trainer Harley Pasternak.” “Two or three 20- or 30-minute strength training sessions every week can result in significant health benefits:

  1. Increased muscle mass: Muscle mass naturally decreases with age, but strength training can help reverse the trend.
  2. Stronger bones: Strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures.
  3. Joint flexibility: Strength training helps joints stay flexible and can reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
  4. Weight control: As you gain muscle, your body begins to burn calories more easily, making it easier to control your weight.
  5. Balance: Strengthening exercises can increase flexibility and balance as people age, reducing falls and injuries,” says the American Cancer Society.

4. She Practices Meditation

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Brewster is open about her love of practicing meditation. She loves to do Vedic meditation in particular. She tells New Beauty that this has helped her slow down and improve her mental state. “I’ve also noticed the benefits and necessity of slowing down and learned Vedic meditation.”

5. She Believes In Balance

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For Brewster, wellness means balance. She tells Health that she has a history of obsessing over her body, so balance helps her maintain this. “So it’s about checking in and making sure you’re living as balanced a life as possible,” she said. “It is all about balance and feeling comfortable in your skin.”

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Jordana Brewster is feeling like a Barbie girl in her swimsuit. The Fast X star flaunts her fit figure in a variety of swimsuits for Story + Rain magazine, tapping into the Barbiecore trend. “I channeled my inner eighties Barbie for this @storyandrain shoot and it was fun!” she captioned one of the Instagram posts. How does the star maintain her amazing body at 43? Read on to see 5 ways Jordana Brewster 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 Hikes

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Jordana is a fan of al fresco workouts. "I like working out outside, and I love doing the Santa Monica Stairs; it’s one of my favorite things to do because I love the challenge. I love hiking outdoors," she told Popsugar. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

2. She Works Out Almost Every Day

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"I work out six days a week," Jordana revealed to Hollywood Life. "I like to change up my workout so I never get bored." She also loves dance fitness. "Once a week, I take a class at Body by Simone,” she said. “I love dance classes and body sculpting classes. It's just fun to get in a room and dance and listen to good music."

3. She Works Out in the Morning

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Jordana rises and exercises. “I get up at, like, 5:15 a.m. every morning to run. I like treadmills—it hurts my knees too much to run outside. [My mom] is still a member at [a gym]. She’s in her mid-60s, and she works out. So I really got that from her, and I still defer to her,” she told Health.

4. She Eats Clean

Jordana eats incredibly healthy. “I try to eat as natural as possible, and I try to eat organic,” she told Hollywood Life. “I also try to avoid processed food.” Another things she tries to stay away from? Sugar.

5. She Doesn’t Drink Smoothies or Juice

Jordana doesn’t drink her calories. "I hate smoothies, and I hate juices," she revealed to Health. "I like chewing. So I steam tons of vegetables and add avocado. And then I have soup with chicken or salmon for at least one of my meals. And then I'm getting all my vegetables in one meal, and I don't really have to worry about it after that. So it's about checking in and making sure you're living as balanced a life as possible."

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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.

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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.”