Lucy Hale in Bathing Suit Has "Amazing Maui Time"

Lucy Hale is enjoying island time with her friend and fellow actress Ashley Newbrough, who starred with her on the show Privileged. In her latest Instagram post, the 32-year-old shows off her fit figure in a swimsuit while enjoying a vacation in Hawaii. “We essentially took the same picture for a week. Maybe we actually are related? Amazing Maui time with @ashleynewbrough 🌺 She kept up with my caffeine consumption & early bedtimes like a seasoned pro,” she captioned the series of snaps. How does the actress keep herself so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Lucy Hale 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 Exercises

Lucy is driven to exercise for the mental health benefits. “I think the more things you try and the more active you become, the more confident and comfortable you become with yourself,” she explained to People about her motivation to sweat. “I’m much happier, my mood is better when I’m consistently working out. I’m just one of those weirdos who likes working out. I really enjoy it.”

2. She Does Various Workouts

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Lucy maintains variety with exercise, by doing one-on-one sessions with a trainer and also taking classes. “[My trainer’s] the one who’s forcing me to try pull-ups, so every couple of days we’ll try to do more,” she told People. “But I also like group fitness. I think that’s a way you can see your friends and break a sweat but still have a good time. I do things like Soul Cycle and Training Mate. I love to hike.”

3. She Maintains a “Pescatarian Lifestyle”

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“I mainly follow a pescatarian diet,” Lucy explained to People about how she eats. “I don’t even like to say diet, just a pescatarian lifestyle. I don’t do dairy and I try to cut back on processed stuff. I typically like to prepare all my food so I know what I’m getting.”

4. She Indulges on Occasion

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Lucy eats healthy the majority of the time, but at restaurants allows herself to cheat. “I love going out to eat. I’m not going to say no to French fries or pasta if it’s there. I just try to eat in moderation,” she dished to People.

5. She Is a Breakfast Person

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"I think about breakfast all the time," Lucy revealed to Harper’s Bazaar. "I like all the meals, but I think breakfast is definitely my favorite. But my breakfast can vary from a peanut butter, Perfect food bar to chocolate chip pancakes, with bacon and eggs. Just kind of depends on the day."

6. She Loves Strength Training

"I do a lot of strength training because I like to feel strong,” she revealed to Shape. I'm 5-foot-2, but I like to feel like a badass and to know that I could kick someone's ass. So I do pull-ups and do squats with the big-boy weights. I even flipped one of those big tires once. And I just discovered Pilates. My butt has never been higher, and my abs have never been stronger. Our bodies are so amazing and resilient, and we don't give them enough credit. I spent much of my teen years and early 20s not loving my body and not being good to it. I'm trying to make up for that because we get only one body. We have to take care of our temple."

7. She Is All About “Intuitive Eating”

Lucy has an interesting approach to diet. “I call it intuitive eating,” she told Shape about how she eats. “If I'm craving chicken, I'll have chicken. If my body is saying, 'Don't reach for the doughnut,' I don't reach for the doughnut. If my body is saying, 'You deserve a doughnut,' then I'll do it. But I'll never give up coffee. I'll never give up my lattes or bread. There was a phase in my life when I didn't eat bread. What the hell was I thinking?"