Kelsea Ballerini in Bathing Suit Teases Poetry Book 

Singer Kelsea Ballerini just came back from a trip to Cabo. She shared some highlights in a recent Instagram post. In them, Ballerini and her friends enjoyed time on a boat, at a beach, and at a club. She wore a lot of different swimsuits, including a leopard print one-piece and a green bikini. She captioned the post, “Too many moments to fit into a dump, but here is our official submission to be the real housewives of cabo. My heart is full, my belly hurts from laughing, and if I see a margarita in the near future I may yak. Ready for the year and so deeply grateful for friendship.” Read on to see 5 ways Kelsea Ballerini 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 Prioritizes Skincare

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Ballerini revealed her skincare routine and products to WhoWhatWear. She says that skincare is a lot more important to her now. “In the last few years, I’ve switched from just using makeup wipes to actually washing my face,” she says. “I mean, I’m finally acting like I’m in my late 20s now. It’s about time! But yeah, my morning routine is to wash with Skin Pharm’s Gentle Soothing Cleanser ($40), and then I use hyaluronic acid, and then I use Skin Pharm’s Glow Factor Vitamin C Serum ($150), their Eye Sculpt ($75)—which is an eye cream—and then the SPF.”

2. She Double Cleanses

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Ballerini tells WhoWhatWear that she makes sure to cleanse her face. She says that she even double cleanses at night. “In the evening, I’ll do a double cleanse. I start with an oil cleanser, and then I follow that with the same gentle cleanser I do in the morning, and then I do the hyaluronic acid again, and then I do Murad’s Nutrient-Charged Water Gel ($62) as the last step.”

3. She Has A Better Approach To Fitness

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Ballerini opened up about her approach to wellness and fitness to WhoWhatWear. She says that she has changed her outlook on exercise. “I think my relationship with the word ‘healthy’ is always evolving. I used to work out solely for the way that I would look if I did. But now, I’ve really just transitioned to listening to myself and my body.”

4. She Walks

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One of Ballerini’s favorite workouts is going on walks. She tells WhoWhatWear that she picked this up after touring. “I could just feel that my body really needed a break. And to be completely honest with you, ever since then, I have just been walking, and that’s kind of it. I don’t want working out to become an unhealthy crutch for me. So right now, my workout routine is really just walking outside and getting fresh air and vitamin D from the sun, hanging out with my dog. … That’s what feels like a healthy place for me.”

5. She Believes In Balance

Ballerini tells New Beauty that she is all about balance in her life. She says that the pandemic is what caused her to develop this. “I learned so much about myself this past year. I don’t think I realized how much I thrive in balance. I really love being busy. I love always having forward motion and looking to what’s next, but I think I’ve learned that I can do that better when my roots are deep and watered.”

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini had a great Memorial Day Weekend. And she’s got the Instagram photos to prove it. Ballerini decided to spend the day at the lake for the occasion. In her most recent post, she shared a series of photos and one video of herself paddleboarding. Ballerini wore a light pink tropical bathing suit, showing off her body. Her caption was a simple "sunshine" emoji. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelsea Ballerini 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 Eats Healthy On The Road

Ballerini has to do a lot of touring, which can make it difficult to stay healthy. However, she revealed her secrets to SELF. Ballerini says that she makes healthy meals on tour. “It took a while to learn to eat healthy on the road. It’s really hard. Really, really hard. But on the bus, I can use the stovetop in the morning to make a veggie scramble. And have lots and lots and lots of coffee. I try to have protein for dinner so I have energy for the show.”

2. She Loves Hummus

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Being a singer, Ballerini gets to request things in her dressing room and tour bus. And her requests are not only simple, but healthy. “All I want is hummus for some reason,” she told SELF. “It’s a comfort thing. I have to have it. There’s always like seven containers in my fridge. I eat it all the time with veggies or pita chips.”

3. She Uses Vibe Chefs

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Ballerini tells SELF that she uses Vibe Chefs, a food service that specializes in making healthy meals for singers. “They make me gluten-free protein bars, a couple kale salads, and a few healthy pastas so I can get my carbs after a show instead of having a burger.”

4. She Gets Enough Sleep

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Ballerini tells SELF that she always makes sure to get enough rest. “I am really aware of my sleep, because if I don’t get enough, I’m not at my best. So I’m not scared of a good nap now and then. If I have a two-hour chunk of downtime during the day, you better believe I’m napping.”

5. She Boxes

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Ballerini revealed some of her favorite workouts to Furthermore. She says that she likes to do high intensity workouts, and names one in particular. "Kickboxing is fun,” she says. “I highly recommend it if you enjoy high-intensity workouts.”

Kelsea Ballerini is releasing a poetry book on November 16! The country star gave her fans a visual of the poem “A Rose” on her social media account Sunday, rocking a skin-colored bathing suit. How does the 28-year-old keep herself so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Kelsea Ballerini 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. Routine Is Key

Kelsea revealed to Shape that maintaining a schedule helps her in life. "To be honest, routine always sounded boring, but now it's something that helps me feel like I'm in control of my life. I'm baby stepping my way into it. Little things, like when you get out of bed, make the bed. Get outside for 30 minutes a day. Sit on the porch. Take the dog for a walk. I'm building that into my life, and it's not boring at all. It's really helping me feel that ownership of my life that I need,” she explained.

2. Self Care is Crucial

“I used to think 'me time' was so narcissistic, but now I realize it's necessary,” she explained to Shape. “I have a SoulCycle bike, and I love to do that. I am a hot-bath fanatic. I have all my essential oils, and I do that pretty much every night. I can show up in a more present way when I'm taking time for myself too."

3. She Eats Healthy 80 Percent of the Time

“I've always been an 80/20 person as far as food and drinking. I try to do what's good for me 80 percent of the time. The other 20 percent of the time, I just enjoy my life,” she told Shape. “I run through the McDonald's drive-through once a month, and it's fine. Sometimes I'll have a little too much wine, and that's OK too. I've spent so much of my life feeling guilty for things that I eat or having an unhealthy relationship with food or the gym or whatever. So I just try to be nice to myself and do what's good for me. And when I don't, I start again the next day."

4. She Does Strength Training

Kelsea, who works out with Nashville based trainer Erin Oprea, focuses on simple but effective strength training workouts. “We're on Zoom three days a week and do a lot of strength training intervals, where you alternate two exercises until you've burned that muscle group, then move on. We cram it all into 45 minutes and call it a day,” she told Shape.

5. She Considers Exercise “Empowering”

"I guess I always had this thought that trainers just yell at you until you cry. But with Erin, she definitely pushes me, but she also just makes me feel really empowered when we work out," she told Health. "Afterward, I never feel stressed or exhausted; I always feel good, like I just accomplished something. Erin’s really encouraging like that."

6. She Does Lots of Different Workouts

Kelsea explained to Nashville Edit that the secret to exercise is finding workouts you like. “There are so many different kinds of moving. Going to the gym or running on the treadmill, which I personally hate and tried for years, isn’t the only way to exercise. I love any kind of cycle class because the music is super loud, the lights are dark, and I can shut my eyes and feel like I am at home with my headphones on. I also love Pilates for building long, lean muscle,” she said. “Working out, something I used to dread, is now something that I look forward to because it boosts my stamina onstage and makes me feel much more clear-headed and, in my body, too.”

7. It’s All About Self-Love

“I don’t shame myself if I screw up. I don’t make myself feel bad if I have a cheat meal or even a cheat day,” she told Nashville Edit about how she practices self-love regularly. “I’ve struggled with body image my entire life and knew if I was going to be an artist, I had to figure my" stuff "out. I don’t diet. I like my legs. I hate my stomach. I try not to stress about it. If I start to feel" bad "about myself, I get off Instagram and stop comparing myself to others. I do the best I can.”

Country singer and Grand Ole Opry member Kelsea Ballerini just celebrated her birthday. And she did so in a bikini. Ballerini posted a photo on Instagram of her wearing a yellow bikini while enjoying time on a yacht. How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Kelsea Ballerini 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Cooks A Lot Of Vegetarian Dishes

While Ballerini isn’t a vegetarian, her husband, singer Morgan Evans, is. Ballerini tells Shape, “My husband, who's from Australia, is a vegetarian. I grew up on chicken nuggets and waffles, so trying to match that was really interesting.” Ballerini says the solution is cooking a lot of vegetarian meals. “We cook a lot of lentil Bolognese, or we'll do Mexican bowls with tempeh instead of chorizo. I've found a good groove with healthy meatless alternatives for some of our favorite stuff, which is fun. When we go out, I'll get my fix of whatever I'm craving.” Ballerini says the COVID-19 pandemic made her fall in love with cooking. “I was never a cook. I was never home, so I never cared to. But I fell in love with it this past year.”

2. She Follows The 80/20 Rule

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Ballerini tells Shape that while she doesn’t follow a specific diet, she follows the 80/20 rule. Ballerini says this plan helps her feel balanced. “I've always been an 80/20 person as far as food and drinking. I try to do what's good for me 80 percent of the time. The other 20 percent of the time, I just enjoy my life. I run through the McDonald's drive-through once a month, and it's fine. Sometimes I'll have a little too much wine, and that's OK too. I've spent so much of my life feeling guilty for things that I eat or having an unhealthy relationship with food or the gym or whatever. So I just try to be nice to myself and do what's good for me. And when I don't, I start again the next day."

3. She Strength Trains

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Ballerini tells Shape that she and her trainer strength train, even during the pandemic. “I've worked out with my trainer, Erin Oprea, for five years,” she says. “We're on Zoom three days a week and do a lot of strength training intervals, where you alternate two exercises until you've burned that muscle group, then move on. We cram it all into 45 minutes and call it a day."

4. She Doesn’t Shame Herself Anymore

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Ballerini admits to Health.com that she used to feel bad about eating healthfully. “I definitely went through a phase of shaming myself if I ate something ‘bad,’” she says. But she has learned to find balance in her food and indulges once in a while. “I will never not have chicken nuggets in my life—or a few glasses of wine. I don’t ever want to feel guilty for having those things in my life.”

5. She Has Fun When She Works Out

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According to Ballerini’s trainer, Erin Oprea, the singer doesn’t exercise to lose weight, she does it to be healthy. “Kelsea came to me simply wanting to better her overall health and make [fitness] a lifestyle habit, and she's doing that at a young age, and I admire that so much,” Opera says to Health.com. The singer also tries to have fun when she works out. “She also wanted to learn how to make exercise fun and not a chore," Oprea says. "So that's what we do—we turn on the Nelly radio and we make it fun."