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Lais Ribeiro in Bathing Suit Takes a "Freezing" Cold Plunge

Here’s how she stays fit.

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Model Lais Ribeiro has an amazing body, and she isn’t afraid to show it off, even in the "freezing" cold. Her Instagram is full of swimsuit photos. Ribeiro recently broke out her bathing suit, and it wasn’t for a beach day or a photoshoot. In a recent post, she spent time in an ice bath. She wore a black bikini, looking gorgeous. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lais Ribeiro 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 Multiple Times A Week

Riberio spilled some of her workout and diet tips to The New York Post. Naturally, working out is very important to her, especially when she’s prepping for a fashion show. Ribeiro says that she aims to workout multiple times a week, even with her busy schedule "I work out three to six days a week,” she says. “Normally around 90 minutes per workout."

2. She Works Out Her Legs

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Ribeiro has an amazing set of legs. Naturally, she doesn’t skip leg day. She says to The New York Post that she does circuits of different leg workouts. She also says that she likes to use a resistance band. "I typically do three reps of 20, rotating between glute bridges with feet wide, clams with heels together, duck walks, side steps and jack squats."

3. She Eats Healthy Before A Show

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Ribeiro says that she doesn’t eat a model diet most of the time. However, when she’s preparing for a gig, she says that she eats healthier. “My diet is pretty standard all year long,” she told Fashion Week Daily. “Right before the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, I eat lots of protein and veggies and increase my workouts.”

4. She Stays Hydrated

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Ribeiro always makes sure to stay hydrated. When W Magazine asked the model what her favorite underrated beauty product was, she answered, “Water hands down, it really makes the difference for skin, hair, mood…everything!”

5. She Boxes

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Ribeiro tells Us Weekly that she loves to box. She says that she does a lot of sessions when she’s prepping for a show. “You don’t stop between the sections,” she explained. “You do exercise, abs, everything together so that’s good for me.”

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Model Lais Ribeiro has an amazing body, and she isn’t afraid to show it off, even in the "freezing" cold. Her Instagram is full of swimsuit photos. Ribeiro recently broke out her bathing suit, and it wasn’t for a beach day or a photoshoot. In a recent post, she spent time in an ice bath. She wore a black bikini, looking gorgeous. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lais Ribeiro 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 Multiple Times A Week

Riberio spilled some of her workout and diet tips to The New York Post. Naturally, working out is very important to her, especially when she’s prepping for a fashion show. Ribeiro says that she aims to workout multiple times a week, even with her busy schedule "I work out three to six days a week,” she says. “Normally around 90 minutes per workout."

2. She Works Out Her Legs

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Ribeiro has an amazing set of legs. Naturally, she doesn’t skip leg day. She says to The New York Post that she does circuits of different leg workouts. She also says that she likes to use a resistance band. "I typically do three reps of 20, rotating between glute bridges with feet wide, clams with heels together, duck walks, side steps and jack squats."

3. She Eats Healthy Before A Show

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Ribeiro says that she doesn’t eat a model diet most of the time. However, when she’s preparing for a gig, she says that she eats healthier. “My diet is pretty standard all year long,” she told Fashion Week Daily. “Right before the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, I eat lots of protein and veggies and increase my workouts.”

4. She Stays Hydrated

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Ribeiro always makes sure to stay hydrated. When W Magazine asked the model what her favorite underrated beauty product was, she answered, “Water hands down, it really makes the difference for skin, hair, mood…everything!”

5. She Boxes

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Ribeiro tells Us Weekly that she loves to box. She says that she does a lot of sessions when she’s prepping for a show. “You don’t stop between the sections,” she explained. “You do exercise, abs, everything together so that’s good for me.”

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Annie Ilonzeh in Two-Piece Workout Gear Does "Cold Plunge"

She captioned the post, “Building my cold plunge game.”

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Annie Ilonzeh is an actress who always shines on screen. She is known for her roles in TV shows like General Hospital, Arrow, Switched At Birth, and Chicago Fire. Last month, she revealed on Instagram that she is doing cold plunges. She shared a reel of herself using a pod to do so. She captioned the post, “Building my cold plunge game.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Annie Ilonzeh stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Does Cold Plunges

As you can see from her Instagram post, Ilonzeh is incorporating cold plunges into her wellness routine. The Mayo Clinic states that cold plunges have a lot of benefits. “Research on cold-water immersion has found evidence that it helps reduce the degree of exercise-induced muscle damage that can occur after physically challenging activities. Less damage leads to less inflammation, which in turn reduces soreness and helps restore physical performance the next day.”

2. She Speaks Out

Ilonzeh isn’t afraid to speak out about issues that are important to her. In 2020, she attended a Black Lives Matter protest, and shared these photos on Instagram. Ilonzeh captioned the post, “Sunday: An estimated 20+k, all colors, fighting for change. ✊🏾👊🏿🤜🏾🤛🏼Every single person supporting the movement mattered and made a difference. Would love to hear how you’re spreading seeds fam.”

3. She Hikes

Ilonzeh enjoys going for hikes to keep herself in shape. She will hike in any type of weather. Ilonzeh shared these photos on Instagram of herself in Hawaii. In the first one, she’s seen on a trail. She captioned that post, “Celebrating Mother Nature 🤎💚💙 With my loves. Peep the volcano (Kilauea) erupting behind us, it was sooo spectacular.” Ilonzeh also shared this photo of herself hiking in the snow.

4. She Swims

Ilonzeh likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself jumping into the water in Jamaica. Ilonzeh captioned the post, “I thought I was ready. Til I wasn’t. 👀

The moment I got to the edge and looked down, I wanted to turn around. It looks worse when you’re staring at it in the face. *insert deep quote here*

But, I knew I had to jump the 25ft into the water. There’s nooo way I’m walking back down, like a 👶🏽. So I jumped. FINALLY!”

5. She Plays Basketball

Ilonzeh likes to play basketball to stay in shape. She shared these videos on Instagram of herself on the court. Ilonzeh captioned the post, “I opted out of the #metgala this year to bank half court shots. I kid I kid. I did make the first attempt tho. I kid I kid. #basketball used to be life for me. This is true. @claudiajordan and I were working out, I saw a 🏀 and it was a wrap.” She also shared this video, captioning it, “Second home.”

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Madison LeCroy is best known as a cast member on the hit Bravo series, Southern Charm. LeCroy also has a strong following on social media. Recently, she decided to do a cold plunge, and documented her experience on her Instagram stories. In them, she is seen wearing a blue swimsuit in the water. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy 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 Gets Skincare Help

LeCroy has amazing skin, and she needs to take care of it. She shared her secrets to New Beauty. LeCroy says that she struggles with rosacea and sees a professional to help her with this. “I go to a place here in Charleston called Ella Ora and see Kristen Joy VanGuilder who people come from all over to see, I’m lucky to get an appointment. She has me on MBR products, it’s a German brand. I have suffered with rosacea recently and she has me on all these calming products. I’ve had to chill out on my workouts and the red wine unfortunately because of it, but I do use all the MBR products religiously.”

2. She Removes Her Makeup

Being on TV, LeCroy has to wear a lot of makeup, and she makes sure to get it all off. She shared her tips to New Beauty, “I wash my face at night with the cleanser ($98) and do my healing mask ($330) and wake up to no texture and just radiant skin, which is hard when you are wearing like all this T.V. makeup, and it can get a little congested. I always follow up with the EltaMD Light Tinted Susncreen ($35).”

3. She Gets Facials

LeCroy tells New Beauty that she likes to have facials done. “Let me tell you the one facial that I just did because it’s recent, but it was to help with rosacea. Ella Ora hooked me up with a DyeVL laser treatment. It wasn’t painful and I didn’t have any downtime, so I didn’t look crazy for days or anything like that. It just smooths out the skin and is good for rosacea. I’ve been doing that and then just your signature facials.”

4. She Does Quick Workouts

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LeCroy shares a lot of her favorite exercises on Instagram. She usually shares workouts that her trainer, Gunnar Made, assigns her. Since she has a busy schedule, she likes to do quick workouts at home. In this video she posted, LeCroy is seen jumping rope, using hand weights, doing squat jumps, and burpees, among others. She captioned the post, “Less than 24 hours!! I hope you guys join us @gunnar_made here’s a little 20 min workout to see if you like it.”

5. She Swims

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LeCroy loves to go to the beach or the pool. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. LeCroy likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video of herself at her bachelorette party. In it, LeCroy and her friends jump off of a boat into the ocean. She captioned the post, “One bride and 4 hype girls.”

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Gala Caldirola is a TV personality known for her roles in Volverias con tu ex and Bailando por un sueño. She’s also no stranger to sharing gorgeous photos on social media. Caldirola just enjoyed a beach day with her family, and posted some highlights on Instagram. In one photo, she sat on a boat in a navy, green, and white striped bikini. Caldirola captioned the post, “To me, happiness is feeling peace.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gala Caldirola 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 At Home

Caldirola makes sure to workout as often as she can. She shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. Caldirola doesn’t always go to the gym to workout. Most of her exercise videos of herself at home. In this photo and video set, she is seen doing leg and arm lifts in her home. Caldirola captioned the post, “Take energy. Take sun. In the profile of #goodvibes is the complete home workout routine for work.”

2. She Hikes

Caldirola spends a lot of time outside. She loves to travel and do a lot of outdoor activities. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. Caldirola shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself hiking in different places. Caldirola posted this photo of herself in Brazil, captioning it, “Sugar stick.” She also shared these photos of herself hiking in Rio, captioning it, “Wonderful places in Rio de Janeiro.”

3. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Caldirola likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Caldirola posted this photo of herself in a pool. She captioned it, “You have to worry less and enjoy more, because life passes very fast.” She also shared these photos of herself in a pool, captioning it, “Pool Day: Expectation VS Reality. Swimming, sunbathing, relaxing and disconnecting! Until the kids arrive and the calm is over!!!”

4. She Paraglides

While on her trip to Rio, Caldirola made sure to see all the sights. One way she did this is by going paragliding. Caldirola shared this video of herself gliding over the city on Instagram. She captioned it, “There are experiences that are worth taking the risk for!!! If you come to Rio and want to learn to fly paragliding with someone who has a lot of experience, here is the Instagram of the pilot who accompanied me today @eduvoolivre.”

5. She Loves Juices

Caldirola makes sure to eat healthy. One thing she enjoys doing is drinking smoothies and juices. She shared these photos of herself enjoying a juice at a restaurant on Instagram. Caldirola captioned it, “May life catch us smiling.” Drinking juices and smoothies are a great way to incorporate more vegetables and fruits in your diet. The Mayo Clinic states, “Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables. The liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) found in the fruit.”

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MMA fighter Amanda Ribas posted a new set of beach photos this week. In them, she posed in a white bathing suit, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “Ranked in 2 categories, very happy, passing through your timeline 🤍🙏🏼 #11 strawweight #9 flyweight @ufc fighter.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Amanda Ribas 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 Feel Pressure

Ribas opened up about her career to MMAFighting.com. She says that she doesn’t feel pressure to perform a certain way in the ring. “I have nothing to prove to anyone,” she says. “I did well against Paige, nailed it in my post-fight interviews, and really enjoyed the opportunities I had. It’s a different fight now. You might see a different Amanda. These are different situations. I don’t try to predict the future. If it took me two years to prove the USADA case, I don’t have to prove anything to anyone [laughs]. I’ll just do my best in there.”

2. She Moves Forward

Ribas revealed to MMAFighting.com that she keeps things from her first loss. She says that it helps her move forward in her career. “I still have my IMMAF credential, my first pair of gloves,” she says. “I keep that because it’s part of my history. Life isn’t only made of wins, we have losses too, so we have to keep that to remind you not to let it happen again. And if it happens, remember we managed to overcome it.”

3. She Runs

Ribas shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. Sometimes, she does exercises that she isn’t always a fan of. Ribas isn’t the biggest fan of running, but she makes sure to do it. She shared this video on Instagram of herself on the treadmill. She captioned the post, “I don't like running, no haha, but let's see what December has.”

4. She Weight Trains

One workout Ribas likes to do is weight and strength training. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing bicep curls. The Mayo Clinic states that weight training has a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

5. She Swims

Ribas loves to swim to stay in shape. She also likes to go to waterparks. Ribas shared this video and photo of herself in Yas Waterworld Yas Island, captioning the post, “Grateful.” The CDC reports that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health.”

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

Alice De Bortoli works out with a friend

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

Kristin shares a Zucchini Almond Butter Blondies recipe

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “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.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. 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.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”