Kristin Cavallari in Bathing Suit Says "...But She's a Mother"

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.”