Kristin Cavallari in Bathing Suit Says Be "Authentically You"

Kristin Cavallari, star of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and now noted entrepreneur, as the founder of clothing, jewelry and beauty line Uncommon James, knows how to hold an audience’s attention. Yesterday, she answered some questions from fans on Instagram, including photos of her in a swimsuit while doing so. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari 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. Here’s How She Keeps Her Skin So Tan

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“How do you keep bronze?” fans asked. “I can thank my dad for my Italian skin for that,” she answered. “I hate spray tans, you’ll never see me in a tanning bed. I tan very easily and can keep a tan for a long time.” “The bottom line is that there's no such thing as a healthy tan, unless it's an artificial tan that comes from a spray or lotion,” says the Mayo Clinic. A spray tan is a decent choice. “The active ingredient in spray tans and other sunless tanning products, such as lotions and creams, is the color additive dihydroxyacetone. When applied to the skin, it reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface to temporarily darken the skin and simulate a tan. The coloring typically wears off after a few days.”

2. She Keeps Her Skin Natural

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Will she ever get Botox or filler, her fans asked. “I really don’t think I will. I don’t mind that I have some linea and I’m super-animated so I need my face to move,” she said, adding a “laugh” emoji. “Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They're also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor” but you may have some side effects.

3. This is Her Fitness Routine

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“Like everyone else, my workout and health routine has been up and down during quarantine, but I finally have gotten back on track,” she told Us. “I lift weights, but I do circuit training to keep my heart rate up. I also started doing hot yoga every once in a while. I don’t do it as often as I would like, but I love it when I’m able to make it happen.”

4. She Uses Brown Pasta, Not White

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“We use brown rice noodles or lentil noodles,” said Cavallari about her family pasta nights. Great call. “Lentils aren't just good for your body, either—they actually help farmers, too. Legumes, including lentils, help farmers' soil by converting nitrogen from the air, which allows farmers to use less nitrogen fertilizer. So if you're starting a home garden, lentils could be a great place to start,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

5. By the Way, Here’s What She’s Looking for in a Relationship

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“OK, honestly, I need my rock,” she said on Instagram during the fan Q+A. “Someone who is comfortable in their own skin who is stable and has their own” stuff “going on. I want a good, sweet guy. I’m done with narcissist” jerks, “thank you very much.”

Kristin Cavallari, star of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and now noted entrepreneur, as the founder of clothing, jewelry and beauty line Uncommon James, knows how to hold an audience’s attention. Yesterday, she answered some questions from fans on Instagram, including photos of her in a swimsuit while doing so. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari 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. Here’s How She Keeps Her Skin So Tan

Kristin Cavallari/Instagram

“How do you keep bronze?” fans asked. “I can thank my dad for my Italian skin for that,” she answered. “I hate spray tans, you’ll never see me in a tanning bed. I tan very easily and can keep a tan for a long time.” “The bottom line is that there's no such thing as a healthy tan, unless it's an artificial tan that comes from a spray or lotion,” says the Mayo Clinic. A spray tan is a decent choice. “The active ingredient in spray tans and other sunless tanning products, such as lotions and creams, is the color additive dihydroxyacetone. When applied to the skin, it reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface to temporarily darken the skin and simulate a tan. The coloring typically wears off after a few days.”

2. She Keeps Her Skin Natural

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Will she ever get Botox or filler, her fans asked. “I really don’t think I will. I don’t mind that I have some linea and I’m super-animated so I need my face to move,” she said, adding a “laugh” emoji. “Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They're also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor” but you may have some side effects.

3. This is Her Fitness Routine

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“Like everyone else, my workout and health routine has been up and down during quarantine, but I finally have gotten back on track,” she told Us. “I lift weights, but I do circuit training to keep my heart rate up. I also started doing hot yoga every once in a while. I don’t do it as often as I would like, but I love it when I’m able to make it happen.”

4. She Uses Brown Pasta, Not White

Jason Kempin/Getty Images

“We use brown rice noodles or lentil noodles,” said Cavallari about her family pasta nights. Great call. “Lentils aren't just good for your body, either—they actually help farmers, too. Legumes, including lentils, help farmers' soil by converting nitrogen from the air, which allows farmers to use less nitrogen fertilizer. So if you're starting a home garden, lentils could be a great place to start,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

5. By the Way, Here’s What She’s Looking for in a Relationship

Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images

“OK, honestly, I need my rock,” she said on Instagram during the fan Q+A. “Someone who is comfortable in their own skin who is stable and has their own” stuff “going on. I want a good, sweet guy. I’m done with narcissist” jerks, “thank you very much.”

Kristin Cavallari has never been afraid of showing off her figure on social media. Even when she’s enjoying an ice bath. Cavallari posted some new photos to her Instagram story. In one, she posed in a black one piece swimsuit. She captioned the photo, “I hate an ice bath. HATE. Nothing to prove.” In another, she posted a photo of her toned legs. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari 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 Isn’t Afraid Of Life

In an interview with The School Of Greatness podcast, Cavallari opened up about her divorce from Jay Cutler. She says that she is learning a lot from this experience, mainly that she is not afraid of bad things happening to her. “I was taking the time, really feeling everything that I needed to feel before I was able to really move on,” she says. “I’m no longer afraid of getting hurt. I’ve sort of gotten to a place where if things don’t work out, I’m okay with that because I know something better is coming down the line.”

2. She’s Worked On Herself

Cavallari opened up about dating post-divorce on her The School Of Greatness episode. She says that she has done a lot of work on herself, and that she thinks it will translate to a new relationship. “I’m actually excited to see who I can be in a new relationship,” Cavallari said. “I feel like I’ve done so much work the last few years. I’m in no rush to be in a new relationship, but when I am, it will excite me to see how different I can be. I look forward to that.”

3. She Knows About Dealbreakers

Cavallari knows what she wants in a relationship. Especially what she doesn’t want in a partner. She opened up about this on an episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. “With any relationship, you just have to realize what are dealbreakers for you ... and I was really unhappy. That was the bottom line. And I was in an unhealthy relationship. So that, to me, is not worth it. Also, I didn't want my kids thinking that that was normal. I wanted them to see me happy and see me — not right now, but eventually — with someone who really respects me and treats me the way I need to be treated.”

4. She’s Comfortable With Her Body

Cavallari is all about self-love. She tells Us Weekly that she feels comfortable with the body she has now. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m not trying to lose weight. I don’t weigh myself. I can tell how my clothes fit me. I’ve put on a lot of weight in the last few years, but in a good way.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

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Cavallari revealed her approach to fitness to Us Weekly. She says that she does a lot of sessions with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass. 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.”

Kristin Cavallari has been a pop-culture icon for years. She started out as a cast member on the hit MTV series, Laguna Beach. She then transitioned to its spin-off The Hills. Cavllari has since become a fashion icon, with her brand Uncommon James. Cavallari is also a strong presence on Instagram, and just posted a stunning new set of photos. In them, she posed in a dimly lit room in a black bathing suit. She captioned the post, “...But she’s a mother.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari 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 Has A Good Balance

Cavallari has a busy life. However, she doesn’t try to let anything overwhelm her. She opened up about finding work-life balance in an interview with Us Weekly. “I feel like I’m only doing the things that I really love right now and that feels really good,” she says. “My work-life balance right now is at a perfect place and I’m really thankful for that.”

2. She’s Consistent

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When it comes to working out, Cavallari is all about consistency. She tells Us Weekly that she makes sure to get workouts in on a regular basis. “I’m really petite,” she says. “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.”

3. She Weight Trains

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One thing Cavallari does to stay in shape is weight training. She tells Us Weekly that her trainer incorporates weights into her workouts. “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.”

4. She’s Comfortable With Herself

Cavallari is all about self-love. She opened up about her journey to this place in this Instagram post. Cavallari captioned it, “I’ve been sitting on this picture for a few days going back and forth on if I should post it or not. Ultimately, I decided to bc I’ve come a long way from a few years ago and I’m really proud of the progress I’ve made. I don’t even recognize the girl in those other 2 photos..And no, I never had an eating disorder..That was purely stress. I work out really hard and am dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and I think just because I’m a mom doesn’t mean I can’t be proud of my body and be comfortable in my skin. So, here ya go.”

5. She Spends Time Outside

Cavallari loves to spend time outside. Her Instagram is full of outdoor photos. She shared this set of photos of herself enjoying time in Mexico. Cavallari captioned the post, “Came to Mexico with my bestie for a little detox/reset and I have to say, it’s been pretty magical. Today we hiked to some waterfalls and it was exactly what we both needed to reconnect with nature.”

Reality star and fashion mogul Kristin Cavallari is showing off her body in a new Instagram story. The mom of three recently posted a story of herself wearing a revealing black bikini, while spending time at the beach with a friend—likely in Cabo, where she has been having fun. Read on to see five ways Kristin Cavallari 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 Doesn’t Diet Anymore

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Cavallari has been in the public eye ever since she was young and starred on the MTV reality show, Laguna Beach. And this took a toll on her body image and insecurities. Cavallari revealed in her book Balancing in Heels that she struggled with herself, and felt like she had to do extreme diets. "As early as high school, I thought that depriving myself of certain foods (sweets and carbs) and limiting calories would result in the body of my dreams," she wrote. However, today Cavallari says she doesn’t diet anymore, and focuses on eating healthy. She writes that this change has made her “the happiest I’ve ever been.”

2. She Avoids Refined Wheat

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Cavallari says that she tries to eat healthy, and that she tries to avoid a lot of processed and refined products. Mainly, she says that she avoids refined wheat products. "I'm not eating gluten free, but I try to avoid refined wheat products since they've been shown to spike blood sugar levels faster than some candy bars," she writes in her book.

3. She Eats Close To the Natural State

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Cavallari tells Us Weekly that she makes sure to eat as healthy as she can each day, and says that she “eats as close to the natural state” as she can. “The way I eat is a lifestyle,” she shared. “Organic as often as possible, tons of veggies, meat, nuts and seeds, complex carbs like buckwheat soba noodles, berries, tons of fat — I even eat butter.”

4. She Cooks Most of Her Own Food

Cavallari is big on cooking her own meals, and she says that it’s better for her. “I make dinner 90 percent of the time. I think that’s important because that’s the only way to truly know what’s in your food,” she says to Us Weekly. Cavallari has some recipes for her three kids. “My kids love pasta,” she says. “We use brown rice noodles or lentil noodles.”

5. She Gives Herself Grace

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Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a big part of her health and her lifestyle is giving herself grace and staying consistent. “It’s important to give ourselves grace and not beat ourselves up,” she says. “For so many years in my early 20s, I was all or nothing. I have the best relationship I’ve ever had with food and health because I’ve let go of a lot of that control. It’s about consistency — just keep showing up.” Cavallari revealed that she doesn't use a nutritionist or expert to help her, and that has helped her find this balance.