Laura Vandervoort in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Message to You"

Laura Vandervoort is living her best life in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Canadian actress shares an inspiring message to her followers to live life to its fullest. “My message to you & a reminder for myself ❤️,” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Her Fruit and Veggie Hack

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"I find it hard to always stay on track and get my vegetables and protein in," she told Self. "I decided to freeze several zip bags full of kale, half a banana and blueberries for a smoothie each morning. This makes it easier for me to simply throw the ingredients in the blender with my protein powder.

2. Protein

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Laura prioritizes protein. “I also am a huge fan of Greek yogurt--it's another great way to get your protein. It fills me up and gives me long-lasting fuel until lunch,” she says. According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

3. Coffee

Laura is also a coffee drinker. “Coffee before anything! Ha. With a free day I tend to get a workout in, tackle any errands I've let go while working,” she told Unpopular Magazine. She drinks hers with almond milk. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “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.

4. Strength Training

Laura is big into strength training. “With so much out of our control, I can control this. 5:00am. Strength, health and self love. This is how I stay sane… 💪🏻,” she captioned a post of herself exercising. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

5. Hiking

What does she do with her free time? Maybe a movie, dinner or a hike. I'm absolutely In love with my rescue dog Frankie. A lot of my free time is spent with her,” she told Unpopular Magazine. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

• Building stronger muscles and bones
• Improving your sense of balance
• Improving your heart health
• Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems