Lara Spencer in Bathing Suit Looks to Year Ahead

Good Morning America's Lara Spencer spent the first day of 2022 relaxing on the beach in her swimsuit with her pooch by her side. “New Year’s Day always fills me with optimism and excitement for the year ahead. Riva agrees,” she captioned a photo of the duo on the shoreline. How does the 52-year-old keep herself so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Lara Spencer 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. Her Diet Is All About Moderation

"​​I eat what I want, in moderation,” Lara told Parade about her dietary approach. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that.”

2. She Swims

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When she isn’t working, you can find Lara in the pool. "I enjoy swimming laps—it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter," she told Parade.

3. She Does Yoga

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Lara is a devoted yogi. "I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter,” she told Parade.

4. She Paddle Boards

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Lara is also “really into” paddle boarding. “It's an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water," she told Parade.

5. She Plays Tennis

"Last but certainly not least, I play tennis year round,” Lara told Parade. “As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it's a sport I can play for the rest of my life.”

6. She Is a Breakfast Person

With her early schedule, you won’t find Lara doing intermittent fasting. She revealed to Shape that she starts her day with cereal and coffee.

Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer is always go-go-go on the show. So it was nice to see her take a moment and appreciate “the good stuff.” “Today the sun officially sets on summer 2021 and fall officially begins,” she captioned some photos from a few days back, “and as I swap out my sundresses for sweaters, I thought I’d post some pictures to remember the good stuff—working from home, getting great family time with my mom, sisters, hubby and kids and just feeling pretty grateful. Ok, now back to work. #greatmemories #summer21” One photo included the star in a swimsuit. Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer 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 Had a Hip Replacement

“I love sports, I love being active, I love challenging myself,” Spencer told ABC. “I was a jock growing up from the time I could walk.” So she was shattered when told she needed a hip replacement. “It was so upsetting,” Spencer said. “I waited for a long time before I did anything about it or told anyone because it sounds like it’s an old person’s problem and I just couldn't believe it.” "It was embarrassing to share and then I realized there is nothing to be embarrassed about," she said. "I have a genetic predisposition for this but if you're athletic and you move, it's happening younger and younger." After the surgery, she said she’s “feeling great.”

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2. She Gravitates Toward Fresh, Clean Foods

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“​​I eat what I want, in moderation. I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that,” she told Parade once.

3. She Swims and Plays Tennis

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“I enjoy swimming laps—it’s a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it’s very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter,” she told Parade.

4. She’s a Fan of These Activities

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“I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter. I am really into paddle boarding at the moment, too. It’s an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water,” she told Parade.

5. She Loves Tennis

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“Last but certainly not least, I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it’s a sport I can play for the rest of my life,” she told Parade.

1. Tennis and Yoga

Spencer loves to stay active instead of obsessing over gym sessions. "I have always been an athlete and I think the best way to get a workout is to do a sport," she says. "The sport for me right now is tennis. I love it. Tennis, yoga and stretching really works for me. Here and there, if I've been naughty, I'll jump on the elliptical but I really don't go crazy. Life is too short. I make sure that I eat right and I love playing tennis as you can be with friends and be outside. Just do what makes you happy."

2. Lots of Vegetables

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Spencer enjoys a balanced diet with plenty of green vegetables. “I eat what I want, in moderation,” she says. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that.”

3. Swimming and Yoga

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Spencer used to be a champion diver and still loves to swim. “I enjoy swimming laps—it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing,” she says. “I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter. I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter. I am really into paddle boarding at the moment, too. It's an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water.”

4. Walking Her Dogs

Spencer walks her dogs at least twice a day, which is especially beneficial as we go into the fall and winter months. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season,” say the experts at Harvard Health. “A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

5. Eternal Optimist

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Spencer has a sunny outlook on life. “I am a very happy, optimistic person. It is just who I am and always have been,” she says. “I think that comes from being part of a family that was big on praise for a job well done. My mom and dad always made the most of each day, and taught us (my siblings and me) to do the same. I am a big proponent of always looking at the glass half full, rather than half empty. I think that outlook on life has kept me healthy and happy, both mentally and physically.”

Victoria Fuller first became known as a memorable cast member on the 2020 season of The Bachelor. She recently returned to the franchise in the 2022 season of Bachelor In Paradise. Fuller has built up a large following through her appearances, and has even started a podcast, “Uncensored Saints.” Fuller just shared a stunning new set of photos from a trip she took to Tulum this week on Instagram. She wore a black bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Mexico.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Fuller 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 Walks

Fuller spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go on walks. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in Sedona. She captioned the post, “It’s Sedona 4 me.” Fuller also shared these photos of herself walking with her dog in Nashville. She captioned that post, “Home. And I’m never leaving. Missed y’all.”

2. She Plays Golf

Fuller is an avid golfer. She recently picked up the sport, and shared posts from the course on her Instagram. She posted this set of videos of herself making shots, captioning it, “Swipe for #puttstuff (+ my best shot of the day).” Fuller also posted these photos of herself on the course. She captioned the post, “Talk birdie to me.”

3. She Works Out Her Lower Body

Fuller makes sure to workout her lower body. She shared some of her favorite leg exercises in this Instagram video. She captioned the post, “Wanted to share with y’all some of my favorite booty workouts. Goblet squats 4 x 15 (I put plates under the front of my feet to distribute more weight on the backs of my heels to allow for a deeper burn). Hip thrusts 3 x 15. Front squat 4 x 15. Battle ropes 4x 25sec rounds. Finisher: walking lunges (weighted or not weighted).”

4. She Swims

Fuller loves to spend time in the water. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on Instagram. Fuller posted this black and white photo of herself swimming in Alys Beach. She captioned it, “I’m sorry I roasted you, I was trying to flirt.” In the first two photos of this photo series she posted of summer 2021, Fuller is seen wading in the ocean.

5. She Wants To Break Beauty Standards

At the beginning of last year, Fuller submitted herself as a rookie for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Fuller explained her reasons why in the caption of this Instagram post. “It’s been a dream of mine to enter into @si_swimsuit search, but had always made excuses as to why I wasn’t good enough,” she writes. “But I am enough, and thank you SI for helping me get to this place of acceptance within myself. So here goes nothing…Growing up, it was just me and mom until my step dad adopted me at a young age. I am a melting pot of Japanese white and black and everyone in my family is all blonde hair and blue eyed so I always felt different. My idea of beauty was not me. It was what was in my immediate vicinity. I never truly felt beautiful. I remember seeing women in Sports Illustrated as I got older and they were all so beautiful and unique in their own ways. Being beautiful and sexy can be any color and any size. And it’s not just an outward appearance these women represent strength, acceptance, and even more so changed the way I viewed beauty. I relate to the women in this magazine in a BIG way and they will never know the acceptance I felt by just knowing there’s others out there just like me!”

It’s not just Thanksgiving we have to celebrate this week; it’s also Robin Roberts' birthday, and paying tribute is her co-star on Good Morning America, Lara Spencer. “Happy birthday to the one and only. Hope you guys are celebrating in your happy place with your clan right about now. Just remember—-Coco!!! Wolfpack!! We will take it to the court soon. Love you to the moon and back,” she wrote, captioning an Instagram photo of the pair in swimwear. How do Spencer and Roberts stay to fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 6 ways they stay 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. Spencer Plays Tennis

Lara frequently posts about playing tennis—including recently, when the ball got stuck in her racket. "Can someone tell me the odds of this happening? Clearly I was not watching the ball when I went to volley considering it went nowhere near my strings and instead I actually caught the ball w my racquet!!!!! I don’t think I could do this in a million years on purpose!! Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket today too? #playwinlunch #tennis” she wrote.

2. Roberts Was Told She Had Two Years to Live

Roberts was diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow disease called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). “I was told I had less than two years to live if I did not have a successful bone marrow transplant,” Roberts says. “When fear knocks, I answer the door with faith—that this too shall pass and I’m going to get through it.”

3. Spencer Had a Hip Replacement

Initially, Spencer, an athlete, was discouraged by the news that she needed a hip replacement. But then: “I was like, okay, I’m going to approach this like any other sport in my life,” she told ABC News. “I’m going to kill it.” "It was embarrassing to share and then I realized there is nothing to be embarrassed about," she said. "I have a genetic predisposition for this but if you're athletic and you move, it's happening younger and younger." She added: "There is no ignoring it at this point," she said of the pain. "I just want to say anybody out there who suffers with chronic pain, I feel you. It takes over your life. It affects you emotionally, mentally, physically. You cannot sleep. It’s hard to think about. It’s gnawing at you all the time." "What I wish I would have done is just taken care of this sooner and spoken up," Spencer added.

4. Roberts Says Women Have to Be Their Best Health Advocates

“As women, we have to be our best advocates,” Roberts told Parade. “We can’t be afraid to raise our hand and say, ‘I need help.’ As women, we want to be the caretakers. I can’t tell you how many women reach out to me in the throes of having a transplant or cancer, and they’re worried about their loved ones. I say, ‘What you can do is let them care for you. That’s the biggest gift you can give them. Because I guarantee you, you’ve always been the giver, and they want to do something in return.’”

5. Spencer Eats Like This

“I eat what I want, in moderation,” she told Parade. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach.”

6. Roberts Says Be Good to Yourself

“Be mindful of what you’re saying to yourself,” Roberts told Parade.

I’ll take pictures with people at the studio, and afterwards, I always say, ‘Be good to you.’ Everything begins with how you speak to yourself. Sometimes we’ll say things about ourselves to ourselves that we would never even utter to a stranger. What you think and say, you can become. And that’s good or bad.”