Kandi Burruss in Bathing Suit Flaunts Weight Loss

Kandi Burruss is flaunting her recent weight loss. After losing 30 pounds, 20 of which she gained during the pandemic, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star and former member of Xscape showed off her phenomenal figure in a gold, halter swimsuit while vacationing in the tropics. “Living my life like it’s golden!” she captioned the stunning images of herself. How did the 45-year-old majorly slim down? Read on to see 5 ways Kandi Burruss 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 Works Out Early in the AM

In an Instagram Story posted in September 2020, Burruss revealed that she had gained 20 pounds during quarantine. “The beginning of COVID, I was working out and I was in shape. And even then, I wanted to lose 10 pounds, but I ended up getting lax and comfortable and I ended up gaining 20. So that means I have 30 pounds of which I really would like to lose. And I just want to better myself overall. I just want to get used to making working out a part of my regular routine,” she said. She started working out with her cousin Patrick. “He’s a trainer,” she revealed. “He got up and came to my house at 7 a.m. for us to work out. It’s gonna be our regular time. So, I hope that I can stick to this.”

2. She Cut Sugar and Bread From Her Diet

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In March 2021, she revealed that her weight loss journey was successful. “I’ve lost 20 pounds since November,” she told Hollywood Life. “I want to lose 10 more pounds.” She also revealed that cutting out two things from her diet was the game changer: Sugar and bread. “I took out all sweets,” she said. “I stopped eating all sweets, bread.”

3. She Only Drank Water

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Another way that Kandi achieved weight loss success, was eliminating all sugary beverages. “I only drank water, no juices, anything,” she added to Hollywood Life. "So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is," says the Mayo Clinic:

• "About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men
• About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women

These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food. About 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks."

4. She Took Appetite Suppressants

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Kandi also admitted to taking appetite suppressants, “so I didn’t feel hungry all of the time,” she told Hollywood Life. “I’m not even going to lie to you, I needed a little help, so it just helped me stay on course.” BE careful before taking any supplement for weight loss. "It's important to do your homework if you're thinking about trying a weight-loss supplement. Check credible websites, such as those run by the U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health," says the Mayo Clinic. "Also be sure to talk with your doctor before taking any supplement. This is especially important if you have health problems, take prescription drugs, or are pregnant or breast-feeding."

5. She Fasts

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Kandi is also a fan of fasting. “I always do this prayer fast during the first month of the year,” Kandi told Hollywood Life. “But I actually did it for 2 months. December, January.” There is another type of fasting called alternative day fasting. "Followers of alternate day fasting adhere to a schedule that switches back and forth between eating and fasting. Those who abide by this diet alternate between one feast day and one fast day, which typically includes a 500-calorie meal," says our sister site Eat This, Not That! "The trick is to make sure you are still eating healthy on days when you are not fasting," Heather Hanks, MS CAM, nutritionist and medical advisor at Medical Solutions BCN, told Eat This, Not That!. "If you overindulge in calories from refined sugars and carbs, you'll throw your insulin and hunger hormone levels off and wind up storing more glycogen than you're burning."

1. 31 Pounds Down

Burruss lost 31 pounds through diet, exercise, and taking the supplement Hydroxycut, and is now in the best shape of her life. "I'm feeling myself right now," she told Essence. "I'm a foodie. My weight has been going up and down for years. I've been trying to lose weight, to be honest, for the last year and a half. I had a goal in mind of where I wanted to get to, and I just kept getting further and further away from it "I was tired of being thick. I literally saw somebody post something negative about our outfits. They were like, 'Why do they always look stuffed?' I said, 'Oh no! You are not going to tell me I look stuffed in an outfit ever again!'"

2. Life-Changing Experience

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Burruss hasn’t been in the 130-pound range since season two of RHOA. "I was on there for 15 years, ya'll," she told Essence. "If you can just imagine for me, this has been a life-changing experience. I never knew I needed it as much as I did until I did it. I think, as women, we kind of get settled in the fact that, 'Oh, I'm getting older. You're supposed to gain a few pounds... I think I was kind of falling into that mindset when that's really not the case."

3. Ozempic Experience

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Burruss says Ozempic didn’t work for her. "I saw so many people who were trying it and losing weight. So I was like, ‘Okay, I'm going to try this.' And I didn't lose any weight,” she told E! News. "My doctor was like, ‘I don't know what the problem is, I'm not seeing this in other people’. It didn't curb my appetite. I know some people are like, ‘Oh, I can't eat.' Not me! I was eating appetizers, a regular meal and dessert, okay? It didn't stop anything for me."

4. Resistance Bands

Burruss loves the Renoj Exercise Workout Bands. “These will have you sweating, OK?” she told E! News. “You don't always need large weights to workout that will help tone and tighten your muscles. These come in a nice little bag and there are bands with different intensities. There's nothing like a good resistance band to get toned and to get that sweat going. These seem simple, but they are not easy. They are the perfect workout accessory because they're small and light. You can keep them at home. You can travel with them. They are just perfection."

5. Sleeping Beauty

Kandi used the key ingredient in Hydroxycut (C. canephora robusta) with diet and exercise and was remunerated. Average weight loss in 60 days with the key ingredient was 10.95 lbs. with a low-calorie diet and 3.7 lbs. in 8 weeks with a calorie-reduced diet and moderate exercise.

Burruss swears by sleep for health and beauty. “The best self-care is sleep!” she told New Beauty. “I’m always on the go, but if I can get some sleep after a performance, I will. I try not to go out after shows unless something really great is going on… I have three beauty treatments that I love: Eyelash extensions—I like a natural lash look; a facial at Pretty Faces; and last but not least, getting my nails done by my nail tech, Nita aka ‘ImNails.’ therapist. We can talk all day!”

Cheyenne Floyd is enjoying her honeymoon – in her swimsuit! The Teen Mom star, who recently got married to Zach Davis, enjoys her belated post-wedding vacation, showing off her curves in a variety of swimsuits. “Honeymoon dump,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Cheyenne Floyd 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 Was Body Shamed for Gaining Weight During Her Pregnancy

“When I first started posting my pictures after I had him, I was like, ‘Whoa, what? People were so mean!’” Cheyenne told Us Weekly. “Comments were just talking about my weight and stuff and … like, I just had a baby.” She continued to slam the “snapback culture,” saying, “We’re supposed to just look super good right after going through one of the hardest things of your life. So I give myself grace and just know that I’m not who I was a year ago. I’ve now carried two children. I don’t weigh the same. I don’t look the same, but it’s OK.”

2. She Gets Emsculpt Treatments

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Cheyenne is a fan of Emsculpt, which builds muscle and tones the body. “I’m losing weight but I can tell my skin is super loose,” she said in a social media post. “Body Vision Lab [treatment center] is helping me get snatched again.”

3. She Works Out

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Cheyenne told Us Weekly that she started “working out again” after welcoming her second child, in hopes of getting in shape for her wedding. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

4. She Meal Preps

Cheyenne also revealed to Us Weekly that “meal prepping” helps her stick to a healthy eating plan. However, she admits that she “sometimes” cheats on her routine.

5. She Lost 30 Pounds

During her podcast, Think Loud Crew, Cheyenne revealed that she ended up losing 30 pounds prior to her wedding. ."I realized that when I ordered the dress, I was 30 pounds heavier than what I am now, so I'm starting to freak out about that," she told her sister, adding that her dress “may or may not work now," she dished. "Like, there's a possibility that the dress might not work. And I'm like, 'great; this is exactly what I needed to hear right now." Luckily, she ended up fitting into it!

Gizelle Bryant, the Real Housewives of Potomac star, spent her weekend at the beach. And she just posted a new boomerang on Instagram of herself by the water. In it, she wore a one-piece swimsuit and skirt, her impressive legs on display. She captioned the post, “Have a great weekend.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gizelle Bryant 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 Uses Nutrisystem

Bryant is open about her love of the Nutrisystem program. She is even an ambassador for it. She tells E! News, “With Nutrisystem, it gets delivered to your door so I didn't need to worry about going out and buying all this junk, all this stupid stuff that I was eating...The pounds just literally fell off."

2. She Works Out To Feel Good

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Bryant tells E! News that she is working on living a healthier lifestyle. She says that her main goals aren’t necessarily to lose weight, but to feel better about herself. "I don't really have a set number of pounds I want to lose," she revealed. "I just want to look in the mirror and feel like a hot, sexy mama, that's it."

3. She Eats Healthy On Vacation

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For Bryant, eating healthy doesn’t take a vacation. She revealed on Instagram that she still keeps her healthy habits up when she goes on a vacation, or is having fun. “Even when on vacation, I can still maintain portion control and make smart choices. If I can do it, you can do it!"

4. She Goes Outside

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Bryant revealed some of her favorite workouts that she did during the pandemic to BravoTV.com. She says that she does a lot of outdoor activities. "I've been riding my bike. I've been taking long walks.”

5. She Works Out Her Lower Body

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Bryant has an amazing set of legs, which means she does a lot of lower body exercises. She tells BravoTV.com that she does a lot of these exercises at home. "I've been doing my squats," she says. “Keeping the booty tight.” Try a glute bridge. "Lie in a supine position with the knees bent and the feet flat on the floor. Place the feet hip distance apart. Tighten the core and move into a slight posterior pelvic tilt. Exhale, contract the glutes and press the hips up and away from the floor. Inhale and lower the hips to the starting position. Complete 12 repetitions; rest and repeat for a total of two to four sets," says ACE Fitness.