Lauren Ash in Bathing Suit is "Thriving"

Lauren Ash is a multitalented, successful woman. She’s known for her roles on the TV series Superstore and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She’s a successful podcast host (of True Crime & Cocktails). She’s also not afraid to show off her body, as evidenced by her most recent Instagram post. In it, she posed in a white bikini with palm leaves. Ash captioned the post, “Thriving.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lauren Ash 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 Enough Sleep

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Ash spilled a lot of her wellness secrets in an interview with Parade. She says that despite her busy schedule, she still manages to get enough rest each day. “When you get going and when you’re working a show that you’re often having to be at work at 6 a.m., and you don’t necessarily wind down as early as you should the night before, it can be tough to find time for yourself. I’ve really been embracing just rest. I don’t know the last time I had eight hours sleep three nights in a row, and I managed to this week.”

2. She Has Lazy Days

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Ash says that she likes to have lazy days to herself, and that it helps her wellbeing. “Just have a Sunday where you do nothing,” she tells Parade. “Lay around, cover yourselves in dogs and cats like I like to do, and just put on some Netflix. There’s so much value I think in just allowing yourself to be still. It feels lazy. It feels like I should be doing something. I automatically start thinking, ‘Tina Fey‘s not sitting around doing nothing!’ But I think sometimes she does sit around and does nothing and I have to remind myself of that.”

3. She’s Confident

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Ash is all about body positivity. She tells Parade that she believes confidence in herself is an important thing. “I encourage anyone to try to stop negative self-talk because it’s a really powerful thing. And it’s funny because I just speak openly to other people about how beautiful I think I am and it really kind of takes people back. They think that you’re being self-involved or whatever, but I’m like, ‘Why shouldn’t we?’ I think it’s more interesting when people love themselves and I think we’re past the era where it’s like, ‘Oh, we need to be quiet and not brag’ or whatever.”

4. She Gives Herself Compliments

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Ash revealed in this Instagram post that one of her self-confidence secrets is giving herself compliments. “I believe that confidence is a daily practice,” she writes. “And some days are harder than others. But you have to make a choice to be kind to yourself, to compliment yourself and to reallllllly believe it. I encourage you, the next time you think something negative about your appearance, to then tell yourself something you LOVE about your appearance. Doesn’t matter how small it is. Something positive. It can feel uncomfortable but the more you do it, the easier it gets. And if you truly can’t think of anything, fake it. Tell yourself you have pretty eyes or a nice smile or great hands. It doesn’t matter. I promise you, committing to this as a daily practice will help shift your perspective over time.”

5. She Has No Time For Haters

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Ash has been subjected to a lot of negative comments on her body. After she lost a lot of weight, she received a lot of criticism and questions about her health. Ash hit back in this Instagram post. “I have always posted photos celebrating my body. I’m not going to stop now. I’m more confident and happier than ever before in my life and I enjoy commemorating that with fashion posts and all that fun stuff. If you don’t like it, and it’s upsetting to you, please unfollow and no need to inform me that you did. I honestly never expected the vitriol I’ve experienced over the past week simply because I’ve lost weight. You have no ownership over my body. Nor do you over any person in the public eye. And honestly? Would you ever tell a man he was no longer a role model because he lost weight? Exactly. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.”

Brandi Lauren is not only a pro wrestler, she’s also an active presence on social media. Lauren has a YouTube channel and streams on Twitch. She also posts a lot of stunning photos on social media. In a recent Instagram post, Lauren posed in a white and light pink lace bathing suit. She captioned it, “Ba da ba ba bah, I’m lovin’ it!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Brandi Lauren 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 Hard

Lauren talked about her career in an interview with All Axxess Entertainment. She says that she has worked hard to get to where she is right now. “I feel like I represent the fact that anyone can do anything they want, if they put their mind to it. Over 2 years ago, I was a girl sitting on her couch eating donuts, weighing 180 pounds and not having a clue what I wanted to do. Today, I weigh 60 pounds less, and I'm traveling and doing what I absolutely love. Brandi Lauren is that girl who goes to prove her point and make a statement.”

2. She Works Out Reguarly

Being a wrestler, Lauren has to work hard to stay in shape. She revealed some of her favorite workouts to All Axxess Entertainment. Lauren says that she works out on a regular basis. “I train to lift weights all week, and I take 5-9 mile walks regularly. I enjoy being active and staying fit, so it's been easy.”

3. She Works With A Trainer

Lauren works with a personal trainer to keep herself in shape. She tells All Axxess Entertainment, “I was introduced to my trainer Jay Lethal. I went to watch one of his classes to decide if it would be what I would like to do. I was so impressed with his teaching methods and decided to start training there.

4. She Learned Yoga

Lauren is an active presence on YouTube. She revealed that she learned how to do yoga in this video. In it, Lauren followed a yoga professional video. “Today we are going to be doing some advanced yoga,” she says. “Even though I’ve never done yoga before.”

5. She Goes With The Flow

Lauren opened up about her career to Se Scoops. She says that she is open to anything. “I’ve always just gone with the flow. My first year of wrestling, I didn’t have anything planned or anything like that. I got a lot of really cool opportunities. My first year of wrestling, my goal was to work for Shine on the pre-show and to work for them in one other state. And within my first year of wrestling, I was on the main show of Shine, like, insistently. I had a contract with Impact. I wrestled for Ring of Honor. I just did everything. So then after that, I was like, I don’t even know what goals I have because I’m like, I just want to see what I can do. I don’t have any particular plans. I just go with the flow and take what happens and just see where it goes.”

Ashley Callingbull, the model and former Mrs. Universe, is making Sports Illustrated history. It was announced this week that she will be the first Indigenous woman to appear in a Sports Illustrated swimsuit. Callingbull excitedly posted the news on both her Twitter and her Instagram, and she included a stunning photo in the latter’s announcement. In the photo, Callingbull wore a bright red bathing suit, captioning it, “I still can’t believe this is real. I’m officially on my journey to the Caribbean and three eagles flew over me. I feel blessed to be able to break barriers and be in spaces where others have told me I don’t belong. My heart is so happy I don’t think I’ll be able to process it all until I’m on set!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Callingbull 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’s An Advocate

Callingbull is an advocate for her Indigenous culture, and is open about the injustices people face in Canada. “It wasn’t just a system that was trying to civilize us; it was genocide, and people need to accept that,” she told Fashion Magazine, recalling the news of bodies of Indigenous children being found at a school.

2. She Mixes Strength Training with Cardio

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Callingbull opened up about some of her go-to workouts with Flare.com, specifically the fitness routine she did to prepare for a pageant. She says that she does a mix of cardio and strength training, though not at the same time period. “I would do heavy weights at first and then cardio. Towards the end we’d do more intense cardio and conditioning where I’d be dropping more weight and getting lean and sculpted.”

3. She Works Out At Home

Callingbull, like everyone, had to do all her workouts at home when the pandemic first hit. However, she didn’t have too hard a time with this change. She revealed in this Instagram video, that her personal trainer provided her with at-home workouts throughout lockdowns. She captioned the post, “I’ve been doing mostly home workouts since April 2020. Staying focused, healthy and strong. HUGE THANKS to my trainer @lo_la_trainah for providing me with at home workout plans during the entire pandemic. I can’t thank you enough.” In the video, Callingbull is seen doing kettlebell squats, side lunges with weights, and scissor kicks.

4. She Spends Time Outside

Callingbull spends a lot of time outside, and she posts several photos and videos on Instagram of herself enjoying the great outdoors. She posted this video detailing a trip she took through the Yukon, where she was seen hiking and kayaking. She captioned the video, “Nature is our path.” Callingbull has also posted photos by the beach, at the pool, and biking through New York City.

5. She’s Comfortable With Herself

Callingbull said to InsidersFashion.com that she is comfortable with herself and with her body. “Beauty to me has a lot to do with culture and just being proud about the way you were created. I wouldn’t want to ever look like anyone else because I was made this way for a reason. Beauty is about embracing who I am every time I wake up.”

Laura Anderson of Love Island is in a swimsuit in Dubai. “Photo Dump, Dane & Laura’s Day of Fun 🌊🐠,” she captioned a photo taken at the Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, saying the suit was from Hunza G. (Also in the photo was Dane Bowers.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Laura Anderson 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

“I don’t know about you but working out has saved me during isolation,” she said, thanking coach Tom Brazier. She even developed her own home workout plan. “With strength training and cardio focused sessions, demonstrated to you by Laura and her personal trainer, you’ll feel fitter, stronger and look more toned.”

2. Strength Training and Cardio Really Work

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Says the Mayo Clinic:

“For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines

• Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or an equal combination of moderate and vigorous aerobic activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week.
• Strength training. Do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week. Aim to do a single set of each exercise using a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 to 15 repetitions.”

3. This is What She Says to Body Shamers

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"Please don’t talk to me as if I’m promoting unhealthy eating because you think I look skinny in one picture,” she has said. "If any young girl follows me, watches my stories they’ll know I eat like a horse, sometimes I work out, sometimes I don’t and I’m a 32 year old woman- who will be teaching my kids about positive body image (which any mother or father on here should take responsibility for also) and please for the love of god note that body positivity includes all size frames equally. I’m so fed up of being spoken to like less of a woman because the worlds obsessed with woman’s weight. Who cares, I’m a person not a size."

4. She Uses Self-Tanner

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Using a self-tanner is smart. “The safest way to tan is through sunless tanning,” says dermatologist Jennifer Lucas, MD to the Cleveland Clinic. “I recommend store-bought or professionally done spray tans or lotions/cream to get your healthy glow.” If you are in the sun: “Religious use of sunscreen is your number one tool to help prevent skin damage.”

5. She Takes Vitamins

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Laura loves her vitamins. You can, too, if you are deficient but ideally you get yours from food; for example, “Whole foods are complex, containing a variety of the micronutrients your body needs — not just one. An orange, for example, provides vitamin C plus some beta carotene, calcium and other nutrients. It's likely these compounds work together to produce their beneficial effect,” says the Mayo Clinic. Before taking vitamins, "talk to your health care team and dietitian if you have questions or concerns,” says Anne Harguth, registered dietitian at Mayo Clinic Health System.