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Here’s how she stays fit.

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Josie Canseco is one of the most successful working models today. She just did a new campaign for Lulifam Swimwear. She posted the highlights on Instagram. In the post, Canseco is seen modeling on the beach in different pieces. She wore a pink bikini, a pink and green floral one piece with cut outs, a green bikini, and a green one piece. Read on to see 5 ways Josie Canseco 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 Cycling

Canseco revealed some of her favorite exercises to Us Weekly. She says that she has a favorite workout. “I love cycling, I do it all the time. It’s a good cardio mix. I’m all about cardio and high intensity music.”

2. She Does Different Cardio Classes

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When Canseco is prepping for a job, she does a lot of different cardio classes. She revealed her process to Us Weekly. “Rumble classes, boxing, running, cycling, I love personally,” she said. “When we prepped for the [Victoria’s Secret Fashion] Show last year, I was doing cycling maybe like two or three times a week. Boxing training one-on-one, like really focused and in my zone.”

3. She Works Out With Music

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Canseco always makes sure to have a good workout playlist. She tells Us Weekly that music is a big way for her to stay motivated. “Music is really like my therapy. So anything that’s pretty much music-involved gets your head in the game.”

4. She’s Cutting Out Meat

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Canseco revealed to Us Weekly that she is slowly making changes to her diet. “I’ve been slowly transitioning to be pescatarian,” Canseco said. “I just kind of have a soft spot for animals and down the line, I’d like to work with them and have my own nonprofit one day. So not eating red meats and chicken obviously, and slowly transitioning into [not eating fish].”

5. She Believes In Balance

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When it comes to her diet, Canseco doesn’t do anything extreme. She tells FOX News that she believes in everything in moderation. “It’s just balance,” she says. “It’s OK to have pizza and stuff like that, but [weight loss] should be hard work, it shouldn’t be easy.”

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Josie Canseco is one of the most successful working models today. She just did a new campaign for Lulifam Swimwear. She posted the highlights on Instagram. In the post, Canseco is seen modeling on the beach in different pieces. She wore a pink bikini, a pink and green floral one piece with cut outs, a green bikini, and a green one piece. Read on to see 5 ways Josie Canseco 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 Cycling

Canseco revealed some of her favorite exercises to Us Weekly. She says that she has a favorite workout. “I love cycling, I do it all the time. It’s a good cardio mix. I’m all about cardio and high intensity music.”

2. She Does Different Cardio Classes

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When Canseco is prepping for a job, she does a lot of different cardio classes. She revealed her process to Us Weekly. “Rumble classes, boxing, running, cycling, I love personally,” she said. “When we prepped for the [Victoria’s Secret Fashion] Show last year, I was doing cycling maybe like two or three times a week. Boxing training one-on-one, like really focused and in my zone.”

3. She Works Out With Music

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Canseco always makes sure to have a good workout playlist. She tells Us Weekly that music is a big way for her to stay motivated. “Music is really like my therapy. So anything that’s pretty much music-involved gets your head in the game.”

4. She’s Cutting Out Meat

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Canseco revealed to Us Weekly that she is slowly making changes to her diet. “I’ve been slowly transitioning to be pescatarian,” Canseco said. “I just kind of have a soft spot for animals and down the line, I’d like to work with them and have my own nonprofit one day. So not eating red meats and chicken obviously, and slowly transitioning into [not eating fish].”

5. She Believes In Balance

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When it comes to her diet, Canseco doesn’t do anything extreme. She tells FOX News that she believes in everything in moderation. “It’s just balance,” she says. “It’s OK to have pizza and stuff like that, but [weight loss] should be hard work, it shouldn’t be easy.”

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Jamie Otis, the influencer, author, podcaster, and reality star, is looking forward to the warmer weather. Otis celebrated Memorial Day Weekend, and posted a stunning new reel on Instagram. In it, Otis walked in a desert canyon. She wore a black bathing suit, showing off her body. She captioned the reel, “This weekend marks the beginning of summer.☀️ We all have body hair, stretch marks, cellulite, and rolls…Wear the suit and go enjoy yourself.👙😎🏝.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jamie Otis 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 Embraces Her Body

Otis is proud of her body, and she wants people to know it. She talks about self-love and body positivity on a lot of her Instagram posts, including her most recent Memorial Day reel. “We all have body hair, stretch marks, cellulite, and rolls,” Otis wrote. “Wear the suit and go enjoy yourself.”

2. She No Longer Takes “Before & After” Photos

One thing Otis is doing to help herself stay confident is not taking “before and after” photos for social media, especially after having her two kids. She revealed her explanations for doing this in this reel. “I'm never taking a degrading "before" pic again. It's just not for me anymore. After having my first rainbow baby, my goal was to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes asap. It was never about health. It's taken me decades to learn that I'm more than my pant size & the number on the scale doesn't define me. Halle-freakin-lujah.

3. She Went On A Cleanse

Otis revealed in this reel that she was about to make a lot of changes to her diet and lifestyle. “Today I am cutting out gluten, dairy, alcohol, and extra sugars bc my skin has been so red and dry,” she explained. “It's like my body has been screaming at me to take better care of it. I've got that eczema on my eyelids, dandruff and itchy scalp, and just ya know, no energy & always feeling physically & mentally drained.”

4. She Worked Out While She Was Pregnant

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Otis made sure to get workouts in while she was pregnant. On her website, she explained her reason for doing so. “I am committed to staying strong and healthy for me and my rainbow baby. I know that the first half of my pregnancy was a struggle, but I’m getting back on track (and writing this blog/putting it out into the world is my way of holding myself accountable)!”

5. She Opened Up About Her Struggles

In 2019, a controversial “Heartbeat Bill” was passed in some states, which would limit access to abortions, with Alabama banning them completely. When this happened, Otis wrote a guest piece for People about her own abortion, wanting to let others know they weren’t alone, and to reduce the stigma. “I know I’m going to get backlash for opening up about my past. Like I said, my abortions still torment me and I hate that I had to have them. However, am I thankful? Of course. I wouldn’t be able to be a good mother to my daughter right now or have been able to be a good parent to my siblings back then. The cycle continues because there’s not enough education about sex and birth control, and not enough support. There’s not enough constructive discussion about abortion. It sucks. It really sucks. But the truth of the matter is it is a necessary option.”

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Elisse Joson, the a Filipino actress, and star of Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?, works hard to have a fit figure, and showed it off this week. Her Instagram is full of revealing photos. She just shared a new set of swimsuit images. In them, Joson posed in a pale yellow one piece, looking gorgeous. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elisse Joson 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

One way Joson loves to stay in shape is by going for swims. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying time in the water. Joson posted these gorgeous photos of herself in the water in Boracay at sunset. She captioned the post, “Tropical state of mind.”

2. She Hikes

Another outdoor activity Joson likes to do is go hiking. She posted this set of photos and videos on Instagram of herself going for a hike by the ocean. Joson captioned the post, “Thankful for the gift of life and family.”

3. She Used The Keto Diet

After having her daughter, Joson had to make some lifestyle changes to lose the baby weight. She revealed some of her secrets to Star Magic. Joson says that she used a popular diet plan to help her lose weight. “When I gave birth, I really went on a diet. I went on a very slight keto diet. It worked well for me.”

4. She Works Out On A Daily Basis

In addition to eating healthy, Joson increased the amount of exercise she did. She tells Star Magic that she worked out every day after having her daughter. “I really realized that every day I had to sweat. I had to run every day.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

In this Instagram post, Joson revealed how she takes care of her mental health and wellbeing. She wrote, “If it doesn't give me peace, I no longer entertain it. Currently in the process of making my mental health a priority.” Make it a priority, too. "While many Americans have grown emotionally throughout the pandemic, its lingering effects continue to have an adverse impact. Americans are more likely to feel stressed, anxious and/or depressed during the fall 2021 phase of the pandemic (60%) than during fall 2020 3 (50%), while more than half (56%) feel their anxiety, depression and/or stress levels rise as the number of COVID-19 cases rise," says the Cleveland Clinic.

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Sixtine Rouyre has already made waves as a body neutrality advocate. And she can add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to her career highlights. Rouyre was announced as one of the 2023 Rookies this week. She shared a new set of photos on Instagram to announce it. In it, Rouyre posed in a tan bathing suit with shells. She captioned the post, “SURPRISE IM A 2023 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED ROOKIE 😈I’ve been keeping this a secret for what has felt like so long and i’m so excited to finally share that i spent my 25th birthday shooting with the most incredible amazing team in Dominica.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sistine Rouyre 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 Wants To Inspire Others

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In her introduction on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s website, Rouyre talked about wanting to inspire others. “I think it’s important that people get that representation in [the] media so that they don’t feel this heavy pressure to be something that nobody is,” she says. “Nobody looks like the girls in the magazine—even the girls in the magazine don’t look like the girls in the magazine because there’s so much that goes into it. So I hope people see themselves.”

2. She Knows Her Place

Rouyre wants to speak out about things, but she also knows when she has to sit back. She explained this in another interview on SI Swim’s website. “A lot of body positive influencers are still size 0, and it’s like, ‘O.K. babe, you can talk about loving your rolls, but you also don’t have any.’ And I realized too, as someone who’s a size 10, I still am not plus-sized, I am still not discriminated against in society the way that actual plus-sized people are, so it's not my place to speak on it.”

3. She Promotes Body Neutrality

Rouyre is an advocate for body neutrality. She explained what this is to SI Swim. “I discovered body neutrality, which is basically, instead of focusing on loving my stretch marks, I can appreciate the fact that my stretch marks are there because I am growing. I’m a growing person, I don’t stay tiny forever,” she says. “Or mothers who have stretch marks—your body created an entire human. That is insane, of course [your body has] stretched, like that makes sense, you know? And so we don't have to love them, we can just acknowledge that our bodies are there.”

4. She Cuts Toxicity Out

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Rouyre is all about removing toxicity from her life. She encourages others to do the same. “Tell them to shut up or hit the road,” she says to SI Swim. “Somebody is telling you to be [insecure]. Get them out of your space and start following people who are going to tell you the opposite.”

5. She Swims

Rouyre isn’t just a swimsuit model. She also likes to go swimming. Rouyre has a lot of photos on Instagram of herself spending time in the water. She shared these highlights from a trip she took to Italy. In the first photo, she is seen going for a dip in the ocean. Rouyre also posted this photo set from the same trip, which included shots of herself in the ocean.

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Bachelor’s Jen Saviano in Bathing Suit Announces Pregnancy 

The star shared the good news in leopard print swimwear.

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Wellness expert, podcast host, influencer, and The Bachelor franchise star Jen Saviano just made an exciting announcement to her followers. Saviano revealed in an Instagram reel that she is pregnant with her first child. And she included some stunning shots of herself in a strapless leopard-print bathing suit, looking stunning. Saviano captioned the reel, “Surpriseee! We can’t wait to meet you, little B.” (See in the images is the dad-to-be, Landon Ricker.) How does she stay so healthy? Read on to see 5 ways Jen Saviano 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 Goes To The Beach

One look at Saviano’s Instagram account, and you’ll notice that she loves to spend days at the beach. Saviano has posted several gorgeous photos of herself at the beach, spending time in the water, and hanging out with her friends. In the reel announcing her pregnancy, Saviano made sure to include footage of herself and her boyfriend by the water.

2. She Celebrated Fitness Month

In May 2021, Saviano revealed in an Instagram post that she was dedicating herself to working out for a full month. Saviano wrote in the caption that she was celebrating National Fitness Month, saying, “I’m dedicating the next 30 days to making myself stronger, healthier, more confident.”

3. She’s True To Herself

Saviano did a Q&A on her Instagram stories, and one of the questions she was asked was, “Best or favorite advice you’ve ever received?” Saviano answered, “Don’t try to be the most interesting person in the room. Try to be the most interested.” This advice was clearly meaningful, as she dedicated an actual Instagram post to this advice with the caption, “This one has stuck w/ me.”

4. She Makes Healthy Cookies

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Saviano also likes to make a healthy cookie recipe when she’s in the mood for sweets. She revealed on this Instagram reel, that she makes chocolate chip cookies with chickpeas. In addition to chickpeas and chocolate chips, her recipe includes peanut butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds. She wrote in the caption, “Hey do you have a can of chickpeas + some PB in your pantry!? WELL LET ME TELL YOU. Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies are in your near future. You’re welcome.”

5. She Bike Rides

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Saviano is a big fan of going for a bike ride. She posted this reel of herself going for a bike ride on a trip to Venice, California. In the reel, Saviano is seen riding by the city’s gorgeous beaches, with the palm trees in view. Saviano captioned the reel, “Lands at LAX 10:05…beachside by 10:52.”

Health

Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”