"RHONYC" Star Luann de Lesseps Shows Off in "Viva la Diva" Post

Singer and Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps showed off her impressive physique in a new Instagram post.

"Viva la Diva! ❤️ @desmond.child Celebrating 2 years since the release!" she posted, referring to the song she and Child released in 2020. ("Here's to the diva deep in you. ... Lets get some diva attitude. ... Let the diva live in you!")

How does she stay so fit? Read on to see five ways Luann de Lesseps 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 Stopped Drinking

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De Lesseps cut back on drinking after an unfortunate incident while she was intoxicated. “I was drinking quite a bit, so I lost weight, and my skin got better. Everyone's been saying, 'You look so much better.' So that feels really good, too,” she said.

2. She Takes Walks

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The reality star does light workouts like walking. Regular brisk walking can help maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, cancer and Type 2 diabetes; improve cardiovascular fitness; strengthen bones and muscles; improve muscle endurance; increase energy levels; and more, according to the Mayo Clinic.

13. She Runs

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De Lesseps posts on social media about her running. She prefers a treadmill and will warm up with running before working out. "Money can’t buy you abs. Working out and staying healthy!" she said in one post.

4. She Watches Her Portion Sizes

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De Lesseps watching the amount of food she consumes. “I take walks, do yoga and try not to eat too much in one sitting,” she said.

5. She Practices Yoga

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De Lesseps does yoga. “The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” said Natalie Nevins, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini yoga instructor in California.

1. No Age Shaming

De Lesseps is not interested in anyone who says she is too old to post bikini selfies. “I’m proud of the fact that I can still rock a bikini at this age,” she said in a clap-back video. “Women should be able to wear whatever they want at any age as long as they feel good. So be cool, don’t be, like, all uncool. Haters gonna hate boo! 🙄🤸🏽‍♂️”

2. Living That Sober Life

De Lesseps lives a sober life, and believes she helped inspire Kyle Richards to make the same choice. “I did not drink the entire [RHUGT] trip [because I was sober. And you know what Kyle said to me? She goes, ‘You know what Luann? You are so much fun. Even without drinking.’ And I think I inspired her a little bit not to drink,” she said on an episode of Melissa Gorga’s podcast. “Nobody is forcing you to drink. Nobody is pouring alcohol down your throat. It is your choice to pick up a drink or not.”

3. Wellness Green Juices

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De Lesseps swears by Dr. Daryl Gioffre’s products as part of her wellness routine. "I think the key is not to get too much sun, definitely, and just really hydrating,” she told E! News. “I use Dr. Daryl's products, who does, green juices, powdered green juices and minerals, potassium, magnesium, all these great things that you need to keep your blood hydrated as well and your body hydrated. Actually Dorinda [Medley] introduced me to him. So I highly recommend using his powdered green juices and minerals and then he's got this great...an alkalizer it's called. You put it in your coffee and it's mocha and it takes away the acidity of coffee."

4. Cabaret All Day

De Lesseps gets immense fulfillment from her cabaret show. “Cabaret is very personal to me,” she told Rolling Stone. “It’s something that I really love and people can feel that, and it’s an immersive experience. My fans are actually a part of the show. I put on a great show and I worked really hard at it. I have a director who’s amazing, Richard J. Alexander, and my musical director Brian Nash is incredible. There’s no other experience out there like it.”

5. The Camera Doesn’t Lie

De Lesseps is a firm believer that being authentic is the best way to go, both on TV and in real life. “I always say you have to be yourself because the camera doesn’t lie,” she told Rolling Stone. “I feel like that’s the only way to roll — to be your best possible self because a lot of people are watching. For me, I have my moments, but for the most part we produce the show because it’s our story, it’s our life, and so I think it’s important to be as inspirational as you can.”

"The Real Housewives" series, known for its glamour and capital-D Drama, also showcases a diverse array of wellness and beauty routines from its cast members. This list delves into the personal health and fitness journeys of these dynamic women. From yoga aficionados and skincare enthusiasts to diet and exercise gurus, each housewife offers a unique insight into maintaining wellness amidst the chaos of reality TV. Their stories are not just about looking good, but about feeling empowered and balanced in their hectic lives. Let's explore how these real housewives stay fit, fabulous, and focused.

1. Jenn Pedranti

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Jenn Pedranti is the newest member of The Real Housewives of Orange County. She is also a fitness expert, and shares her tips on Instagram. Pedranti loves to practice yoga, and shared this photo of herself in the studio. She captioned the post, “Tree Pose✨🌳✨Standing rooted to the earth, while reaching to the heavens. To stop amid all the noise, pause... and simply say..’Thank you.’”

2. Sonja Morgan

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Sonja Morgan joined the original cast of The Real Housewives of New York in its third season. She shared some of her favorite healthy foods in an interview with UsWeekly. “Sour cherry juice is known to help you sleep, it’s very calming and it cuts down on uric acid. If you hang out with a party group like mine, sometimes it’s not a bad idea.”

3. Cynthia Bailey

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Cynthia Bailey was a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She has amazing skin, and shared her favorite products in an interview with PureWow. She says that she makes sure to keep her skin oil-free. “I’m really lucky—I have very small pores so sweat isn’t a big issue for me. However, I keep NYX Professional Makeup Blotting Paper on deck to remove any excess oil off of my face throughout the day.”

4. Whitney Rose

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Whitney Rose is a cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. She shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. In this post, Rose is seen going paddleboarding. She is also doing some yoga poses on the board. Rose captioned the post, “Paddle board yoga anyone? Down dog, up dog, head stand… Which pose is your favorite?”

5. Heather Gay

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Heather Gay appears on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. She shared some of her skincare tips in an interview with BravoTV.com. “My favorite one [is] Iris and Beau’s Whitney’s Glow,” she said. “It’s just, like, a moisturizer, but it gives your face a little glow and it smells so good and it’s s lightweight. You can put it over your makeup any time…As much cream and moisture that I can put back into my body that the mountain air takes away, the better.”

6. Heather Dubrow

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Heather Dubrow rejoined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County last year. She and her husband, Terry, opened up about their diet in an interview with HollywoodLife. “We call it the 12-8-4 plan. Basically 12 hours of fasting, eight hours of keto friendly food and then four hours of a diet where we’re reintroducing carbs.”

7. Kyle Richards

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Kyle Richards has been a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since the first season. In this Instagram post, Richards talked about lifestyle changes she’s made. "Now that I am the weight I want to be, I will have the occasional small amount of pasta etc once in a while. But no alcohol since July 15. I workout every day. Chasing it up between running, cycling, hiking and yoga. Weights & stomach everyday.”

8. Lisa Rinna

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Lisa Rinna was a long-time cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joining in season five. She revealed to People that she loves cardio and flexibility workouts. “I really love the combination of SoulCycle and yoga,” she revealed. “It keeps me balanced and sane. I’ve been my own dietician and workout therapist for years. I think you have to listen to your body.”

9. Lisa Barlow

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10. Teresa Guidice

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Teresa Guidice is the current longest-running housewife on Bravo, having been a cast member on The Real Housewives of New Jersey for thirteen seasons. Guidice shared her skincare secrets with Glamour. “I love to get Hydrafacials ($199) [the treatment whereby an aesthetician uses a vacuum pen to clean your pores]. They're amazing. I just got one about a month ago, and I’m going next week to Jane Ruffo at Omni Aesthetics in Oakland, New Jersey. I try to do it once a month at least, and I make sure to take care of my skin in between. And, yeah, I get Botox. I go to Dr. DiBernardo (about $600 every three to five months) in Montclair, New Jersey. I don’t usually like to talk about it, but why not? It came out for a reason, so why not use it, right? I love the way I look so much better now compared to when I first started doing the show. I feel great.”

11. Jennifer Aydin

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Jennifer Aydin currently stars on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She talked about using Absolute Nutrition and making changes to her eating habits with Page Six. "I’ll have a week where we go out to a few dinners and going out to dinner is part of my demise. I see it coming right on right away. So then I stop for a second, I’m like, 'Okay, I gotta calm down. We gotta make some better choices, and I gotta get back on the bandwagon.'"

12. Gizelle Bryant

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Gizelle Bryant has been a cast member of The Real Housewives of Potomac since the first season. She revealed to E! News that she has joined Nutrisystem to help her lose weight. “With Nutrisystem, it gets delivered to your door so I didn't need to worry about going out and buying all this junk, all this stupid stuff that I was eating...The pounds just literally fell off."

13. Meredith Marks

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Meredith Marks is a cast member on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. She revealed her secrets for sleeping better to Us Weekly. “It’s hard for me to like settle down and it’s also hard for me to stay asleep during the night,” she says. “So, I like to sleep with an eye mask because it forces me to keep my eyes closed. If I could open them, I’m going to open them and like start working on my phone or doing something. I’m a restless person. I’m wired. I usually have like a glass of wine too. That usually helps a little.”

14. Kandi Burruss

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Kandi Burruss has been a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta since its second season. During the pandemic, Burruss revealed on social media that she wanted to lose weight. On Instagram, she talked about changes she’s made. "I stopped eating sweets and bread for 2 months (December & January) & drank only water. No juice, no soda ... Lost about 17 lbs."

15. Nicole Martin

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Nicole Martin is a cast member on The Real Housewives of Miami. She shared her secrets for productivity with E! News. "A few years ago, I read The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod and since then I've made it a point to set my alarm clock 30 minutes earlier than I need to be awake. Having this extra time, while everyone is still sleeping, makes a huge difference in my day. I spend that time focusing on gratitude, I do a quick 5 min meditation, make a daily to-do list, and some stretching/foam rolling. Those 30 minutes of quality "me time" sets the tone for a positive and productive day."

Luann de Lesseps ended the summer in her go-to blue bikini. In a new post, the Real Housewives of New York star shows off her incredibly fit figure in a blue bathing suit while boating with a group of friends. “My favorite blue #bikini❤️ & the last days of #summer!” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Hottest bikini girl,” commented Melissa Odabash, the designer of the swimsuit. “The Body Beautiful!” added another follower. How does Luann keep her body looking forever young at 58? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle habits.

1. Muscle Strengthening Workouts

Luann understands the importance of doing muscle strengthening workouts, especially when you are older. "I do weights for the arms because I have to wear these dresses that are sleeveless, and then the legs and then the tummy so I have my routine that I do," she told Life & Style. She starts her circuit 15-minute warmup on the treadmill and then moves on to "arms, leg lifts and abs." She captioned one post of her workout: "Money can’t buy you abs. Working out and staying healthy!”

2. Sobriety

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Luann revealed on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live that she put down the bottle. "That was the brainchild of COVID for me and not drinking with my daughter [Victoria de Lesseps] — my daughter doesn't drink either. It's just become a lifestyle for me that is just so much better. I'm happier, I'm healthier, I lost weight," she said.

3. Yoga

Luann appreciates the body-mind benefits of yoga. “Getting centered post #bravocon,” she captioned a post. She even hosts wellness retreats in Tulum, Mexico. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. A “Holistic” Approach to Health

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Luann maintains that she takes a "holistic approach" to her overall health. This involves eating healthy, meditating, and doing yoga. "That's so important to me and it keeps me grounded," she added.

5. Mediterranean Diet

Luann tries to “stick to a protein-based, Mediterranean diet," she told People in July 2020. The diet is considered one of the healthiest on the planet, focusing mostly on foods native to the area around the Mediterranean Sea. Think olive oil, fresh fish, nuts, fruits, and veggies.