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Kirsty Gallacher in Bathing Suit Says "Dubai Thank You"

She is incredibly disciplined about her workouts.

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TV star Kirsty Gallacher is back in the cold UK and reminiscing about her recent trip to sunny Dubai. Gallacher posted a photo of herself posing in the sand while wearing a striped white bikini, sipping on a delicious coconut drink. “Dubai thank you, always the best times! Now for the next adventure,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gallacher 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 Intermittent Fasting

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Gallacher loves the way intermittent fasting makes her feel. “I’ll often do intermittent fasting where I don’t eat before midday,” she says. “Then, I’ll stop eating at around 6pm. It’s a small eating window but it encourages my body to naturally go into ketosis so it can rejuvenate overnight. Of course, it’s not always practical – if I go out for a meal I can’t do it. But, in general, intermittent fasting makes me feel so much better.”

2. Working Out For Happiness

Gallacher appreciates both the mental and physical aspects of regular exercise. “It’s important for me to stay fit, healthy and active,” she says. “I know when I don’t do my fitness during the week, I start to feel a bit down. It’s so important to be kind to your body and listen to it. We go through different phases in life and things change. There are always stressful times when we’ve got different things going on, so we need to be kind to ourselves and find what helps us feel good.”

3. Beetroot and Kefir For Gut Health

Gallacher keeps her fridge stocked with beetroot and kefir milk to help keep her gut healthy. “Some people find that kefir improves their digestion, potentially due to its probiotic content,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “Probiotics may help restore balance in the gut, thereby improving digestion. The fermentation process also helps to break down the lactose in milk, so there is some evidence to suggest that kefir may be tolerated by those who suffer from lactose intolerance. However, you should speak to your GP if you think you may be lactose intolerant.”

4. Personal Trainer

Gallacher works out with a personal trainer several times a week. “So, I try and visit my personal trainer, Mel Deane around three times a week if I can make it,” she says. “He keeps me extremely motivated to reach my goals. He offers me a wonderful mixture of cardio and weight training which I really enjoy. When I don’t visit Mel, I make sure I get a good 30-40 minutes on the training bike at home a couple of times a week, or if the weather is decent then go for short runs or take the dog for a walk around near home.”

5. She Enjoys Resistance Training

Gallacher prefers resistance training to the treadmill. "I get a lot of my cardio workouts from weights and resistance training," she says. "Not necessarily – not plodding away on a treadmill. I sit on the bike and warm-up for a bit, but then it's lots of press-ups, squats, lots of things really. We really like to work all of the muscle groups as much as possible and just, that's how we train."

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Actress Martine McCutcheon just enjoyed a trip with her family to Dubai. She shared some highlights on Instagram. In them, they enjoyed a day at the beach, a boat ride, and meals at different restaurants. She captioned the post, “Thank you Dubai! ☀️🌊👌🏽 A brief but much needed work/holiday trip for some sea, sand and rejuvenation was the just the tonic we needed, after what seemed like the longest, darkest, coldest January EVER for me! " How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Martine McCutcheon 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 With A Consultant

McCutcheon revealed on Instagram what she does to stay in shape. “My loss was a tiny bit slower than the average person, but to be honest I expected that as many diets/food plans didn’t work for me at all as the Lyme disease and ME can really play havoc with how your system works. Plus, my consultant Donna stressed that my health is the most important thing so I took things a little more slowly whilst feeling more energised and even with health issues I’ve still managed to do it!”

2. She Uses A Wellness Plan

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McCutcheon uses a wellness plan to help herself stay in shape. She opens up about what the plan is like in her Instagram post. “Only five and a half weeks and my BMI is in a much healthier range,” she says. “And on my step of the plan I love that I can still have my green juices, porridge and real food.”

3. She Uses The 80/20 Rule

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McCutcheon opened up about her diet to Love Sunday magazine. "The 80/20 rule is what works for me," she said. For 80% of my week, I will have mainly just healthy proteins, vegetables and fruit, organic and veggie juices, and Flora ProActiv spread. And then I’ll have treats 20% of the time – I’ll have that slice of pizza, chocolate or a G&T to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I’ll do it because I know that for most of the week, I’ve been doing the good bits for my heart."

4. She Walks Her Dogs

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One thing McCutcheon does to stay in shape is take her dogs on walks. "I walk with my dogs every day – it’s good for my head and my health," she said to Love Sunday. “Normally I’ll do the school drop-off ready to go in my trainers with the dogs in the back of the car. Then I’ll go straight to the forest. When we lived in London, I’d walk to the parks or go on the treadmill in the gym, but it wasn’t as satisfying as it is now. Now we live in the Surrey countryside I have a lot more beautiful space around me, where I have that time to breathe. I like to walk for about 40 minutes.”

5. She Tries What Works For Her

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McCutcheon tells Love Sunday that she likes to try different things to see what works for her. “It’s taken me such a long time to look through all the stuff that’s out there, and just do what works for me. So it’s not as simple as just going on a crazy diet. I just feel like it’s really important to encourage women to just be the best version of themselves."

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Alessia Marcuzzi, the actress and Italian television host, just shared a new series of photos this week. In one photo, she is seen running on the beach in a bikini. In others, she is seen enjoying different days at the beach. She captioned it, “Thank you my friends.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessia Marcuzzi 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 Vitamin C

Marcuzzi has amazing skin. She reveals a lot of her secrets on Instagram. One thing she uses is vitamin C products. She shared this video of herself using different products. She captioned it, Antioxidant serum, with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and aloe leaves. Very firming and rich in vitamins but with a very light texture, perfect so for this period, still hot!”

2. She Goes Outside

Marcuzzi spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos of herself in the great outdoors on Instagram. Marcuzzi does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is walk her dog. She shared this photo of the two of them in a park, captioning it, “Pic by papo.” Marcuzzi also shared this similar photo.

3. She Swims

Another activity Marcuzzi enjoys doing is swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Marcuzzi shared this set of photos from a trip to the Maldives. In one photo, Marcuzzi is seen wading in the ocean. In another, she is in an infinity pool. She also posted these photos of herself at the beach.

4. She Practices Yoga

Marcuzzi likes to practice yoga as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself doing different poses. Marcuzzi shared this photo of herself doing a handstand, while balancing on a wall. She captioned it, “1, 2, 3. Stand up.” Marcuzzi also likes to practice yoga outside. She shared this photo of herself in a headstand on the beach.

5. She Speaks Out

Marcuzzi isn’t afraid to use her voice to support different causes. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram highlighting different things. She shared this photo advocating for both women’s rights and gun control. She captioned it, “The madness of what has happened in America. A woman is worth less than a weapon. Madness.”

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Kourtney Kardashian Shares Bikini Photo and More Star Snaps

Here is this weekend’s health and wellness roundup, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra, and more.

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Summer’s not over...yet! While the official end of the steamy season isn’t for another few weeks, stars spent the last weekend of August getting fit and heating up social media in their swimsuits. From Kourtney Kardashian’s cheeky bikini PDA in Europe to Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria’s fitness fueled feeds, stars made the most of pre-Labor Day weekend. Read on to see what Kourtney Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, and Victoria Beckham were up to this weekend—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Kourtney Kardashian: Cheeky in Europe

Kourtney Kardashian flaunted her famous curves and romance with Travis Barker, wearing an incredibly sexy bikini while vacationing in Italy. In addition to steaming up the Riviera shoreline, the loved up duo hit the star-studded Dolce & Gabbana show. Read about how the Poosh founder and reality star stays healthy here.

2. Priyanka Chopra: Bikini Selfies with Hubby

Priyanka Chopra spent the weekend lounging by the pool with her Jonas Brothers hubby. "Sundays like this tho…" she captioned an Instagram photo, with a heart emoji, in which she flaunted her flat abs in a red and black mismatched bikini. How does she stay in such great shape? Read about it here.

3. Vanessa Hudgens: Bikini Weekend with Pals

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Vanessa Hudgens works out hard during the week so she can spend the entire weekend in her bikini. After The Dogpound revealed her grueling workout last week, the actress flaunted the results of her commitment to fitness in a variety of bikinis, having a blast with pals. See more photos and learn all of her workout secrets here.

4. Victoria Beckham: Bikini Selfie with Her Daughter

Victoria Beckham flashed a rare smile in her swimsuit! The former Spice Girl and fashion designer shared a bikini selfie with her daughter, Harper.

5. Eva Longoria: Flaunted Flat Abs Before a Trampoline Workout

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Trampoline queen Eva Longoria showed off her impressive home gym and uber fit body in her Instagram stories. In one of the shots, she rocked a metallic print ensemble from Beyond Yoga prior to a group workout class, in which she jumped her way to fitness on a JumpSport trampoline.

6. Bella Hadid: Went to Work in Her Bikini

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Bella Hadid, who spent most of the summer in her bikini, got to wear it to work! The stunning supermodel flaunted her uber fit figure during a photoshoot. Want to know how she achieved her chiseled curves? Read about it here.

7. Gwyneth Paltrow: Tracy Anderson Method Workout Queen

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Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow refuses to use the weekend as an excuse to avoid working out. The 48-year-old shared a clip of her virtual workout with Tracy Anderson, her go-to trainer. “This lady has been keeping me healthy for fifteen years!!! But it’s still really hard,” she captioned it.

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Alissa Humber first came into prominence on this season of the hit Bravo series, Below Deck. Since then, she’s been a prominent figure on Instagram. Humber shared a stunning new set of photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a late night dip in the pool. She wore a dark green bathing suit with white straps. She captioned it, “Best wishes, warmest regards.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alissa Humber 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 Stands Up For Herself

Humber isn’t afraid of standing up for herself. After being criticized for her appearance on Below Deck, Humber responded in this Instagram post. “Picture evidence of me being an aggressive, bossy black woman. Valuing actions, dialogue and consent. It felt like somewhat of a human sacrifice throwing my 22 year old self into a reality tv show. Thank you god for removing my fear of failure and judgment, truly everything missing was on the other side.”

2. She’s Grateful

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After her departure from Below Deck, Humber opened up about her relationship with Captain Sandy Yawn on Watch What Happens Live. She says that despite everything, she is grateful for the experience. “[The] status is no status,” she said. “Last time we checked up, she was just my captain and now she’s just my ex-captain. But yeah, no, I think about her often, and honestly, she taught me some very hard lessons that nobody’s been able to teach me in my 22 years before the show. And I’m grateful for her.”

3. She Roller Skates

Humber does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is go roller skating. She did some skating at the beginning of the year. Humber shared these photos on Instagram from the day. She captioned the post, “January 1st.” Skating can help with balance and coordination.

4. She Spends Time Outside

Humber spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the great outdoors. Humber shared this video of herself spending time at the beach. She captioned it, “Miss Jill Scott.” She also shared this video of herself seeing a ray in the ocean, captioning it, “Someone special danced for me this morning. Beauty queen spotted ray looped back around to hang out and wave hello.”

5. She Swims

Humber spends a lot of time by the water. Naturally, she likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of a trip she took to Saint Barthelemy. In one, she took a dip in the water. She captioned the post, “Trying to capture the moment.” Humber also posted these photos of herself in the pool. She captioned the post, “Did the impossible.”

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Charlbi Dean, the South African actor you may recognize from Black Lightning and An Interview With God, is in the spotlight and loving it. Dean is going to appear in the upcoming film The Triangle of Sadness, co-starring Woody Harrelson, which just premiered to acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival. Dean shared a still from the film on her Instagram story, as well as a swimsuit shot from Vogue ("Thank you @sinaostlund for capturing us so sweetly," she said.). In the former, she lounged on a beach chair, wearing a bathing suit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Charlbi Dean 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 Hiking

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Dean loves to go hiking as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself hiking with a friend. She captioned the photo, “The hike back the day after took a little longer than on the way down.. The wine & s'mores may have had something to do with it.”

2. She Does Her Own Stunts

When Dean is acting on Black Lightning, she doesn’t always need a stuntwoman. She revealed on Instagram that she is working on learning her own stunts for the role. Dean posted this photo of herself learning martial arts. She captioned the photo, “Kicking ass and taking names!!! Thanks to the awesome stunt team for working me so hard and teaching me new tricks everyday!”

3. She Boxes

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In order to do some of her own stunts, Dean had to learn a lot of new skills. One thing she did was boxing. She posted this photo of herself at the gym with a trainer. She captioned the photo, “What didn’t kill me, made me a weirdo.”

4. She Goes To The Beach

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Dean loves to go to the beach. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself in Cape Town, South Africa. While she was there, she made sure to spend time by the water. In the post, Dean is seen in the waves, and even does a photoshoot. Dean captioned the post, “Cape Town much needed escape.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Dean is unafraid to speak her mind, and is a proud feminist. In this video interview with Next Management, she talked about double standards in the industry and society. “I always thought that if I spoke loud, people would feel uncomfortable. If I said what was on my mind, it would make people feel uncomfortable. Especially as a woman, too often we have to be quiet, and mind people. And what ends up happening is you have a whole bunch of people who are minded, but never end up speaking their mind. I don’t think you should even be apologetic for who you are.”

Fitness

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.

Beauty

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.”