Lupita Nyong'o in Bathing Suit Shows "Summer Body"

Lupita Nyong’o is not worried about what her body will look like in a swimsuit over the summer. And her recent Instagram photo proves it. In it, the actress posed by the pool in a leopard print bikini. She captioned the post, “From Summer Body to Pasta Body in one week! I love them both!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lupita Nyong'o 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 Goes Outside To Exercise

Nyong’o has posted several different fitness videos on Instagram. She shared this series of videos of herself doing workouts outside. In them, she is seen doing squats and pushups in the park. She captioned the post, “Fitness was once my friend. Getting reacquainted and loving it." "Moderate aerobic exercise includes activities such as brisk walking, biking, swimming and mowing the lawn. Vigorous aerobic exercise includes activities such as running, heavy yardwork and aerobic dancing. Strength training can include use of weight machines, your own body weight, heavy bags, resistance tubing or resistance paddles in the water, or activities such as rock climbing," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Uses Weights

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Nyong’o likes to use weights to workout. She posted this photo of herself lifting hand dumbbells on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “When I feel the burn, I smile and it tricks my body into thinking I am fine. And then I am!" "Exercise resistance bands have become a mainstay of workout regimens for both muscled-up gym veterans and fitness training newcomers. The reason? They’re easy to use, extremely versatile and powerfully effective," says the Cleveland Clinic.

3. She Only Ate Good Sugars

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In order to film Black Panther, Nyong’o had to be in good shape. She revealed to Essence that the entire cast ate a certain diet on set. One thing they did was cutting out refined sugar and similar products. “We could have fruit, which is a good sugar, but no fructose or refined sugar.”

4. She Ate Small Meals Every Three Hours

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In addition to cutting out sugar, Nyong’o also changed her portion sizes. She told Essence that she ate smaller meals more often, rather than the traditional three meals a day. “We actually had to eat smaller meals every three hours. I never got bored. I’ve never worked on a project like this where there is a diet and a workout plan.”

5. She Did Her Own Stunts

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To film Black Panther, Nyong’o had to do her own stunts. In order to do that, she had to get in shape. She tells E! News that she went to a boot camp to prepare. "I had to get into particularly good shape...to be able to do the stunts," Nyong'o said. "And I loved it."

Lupita Nyong’o has starred in some of the most well-known films of the decade. She has roles in franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther films. Nyong’o just shared a new reel on Instagram with her partner, Selema Masekela. In them, they wore different outfits, including matching blue swimsuits. She captioned the post, “We just click.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lupita Nyong’o 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 Sticks To Her Guns

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Nyong’o opened up about her life and what she has learned in an interview with The Texas Conference For Women. She says that she was taught to stick to her guns, when it comes to what she believes. “All my conscious life, my father has fought for what he believed in, even when it was highly inconvenient. Integrity is a quality I insist on in my relationships because of his example.” Nyong’o is a supporter for a lot of different causes and organizations, and has spoken out about different things.

2. She Has Support

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Nyong’o tells The Texas Conference For Women that she has a lot of supportive people in her life. “My parents have taught me the value of friendship,” she says. “Just the other day my mother reminded me that the value of life is not what you do, but who you are to those you call friends. My parents have invested in some quality friendships over the years. To this day I call their close friends my aunts and uncles. They have been my foster parents in the foreign countries that I have called home over the years. They have loved me like a daughter because of how much they love my parents. And my parents have instilled in me the conviction to foster those relationships, make them my own, and never take them for granted.”

3. She Eats Good Sugars

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While working on Black Panther, Nyong’o made sure to be healthy. She opened up about what she did in an interview with Essence. She says that she only ate good sugars on the set. "It was only once we wrapped that I realized I was on a sugar-free diet," she said. "We could have fruit, which is a good sugar, but no fructose or refined sugar.”

4. She Weight Trains

Nyong’o shares a lot of workout videos and photos on her Instagram. One type of exercise she likes to do is weight and strength training. She shared this video of herself doing tricep extensions with hand weights. Nyong’o captioned the post, “Punching through with Ace Of Base. #bodybossing Starting the week with the right energy and the wrong words.”

5. She Does Full Body Workouts

Nyong’o makes sure to workout her entire body. She shared this set of exercise videos on Instagram. In them, Nyong’o is seen doing squats and push-ups in a park. She captioned the post, “Fitness was once my friend. Getting reacquainted and loving it. (But the junk stays in the trunk!)”

Pampita is one of the most successful Argentine models of all time. She’s also become a TV host and personality. She is enjoying the warmer weather, and a recent Instagram photo proves it. In the photo, the model posed in an olive green bikini, her impressive figure on display. She captioned the post, “Summer is getting closer, and this is my bikini of choice.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Pampita 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 Swims

One thing Pampita likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. She shared this video of herself getting out of the ocean. Pampita also posted these highlights from a trip to Ibiza, including shots of herself in the pool. She also posted this photo of herself in a hotel pool in Madrid.

2. She’s Disciplined

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Pampita has a strong work ethic. She tells Teleshow that this attitude was developed when she was young. “I studied ballet all my childhood. That demanding discipline to which you had to dedicate 100% of your time. I left school and went to rehearse, from Monday to Saturday. It was very difficult, but it taught me, it gave me bases for the rest of my life.”

3. She Stuck To Her Goals

Pampita tells Teleshow that one of the reasons she has so much success is her determination. “I am very aware of everything. Also the luck I had, because there is always a magic wand that gives you that first step. Then you have to work hard and be professional, becauseI had many beautiful and talented companions, but they fell by the wayside. Perhaps I was clearer about the final goal.”

4. She Embraces Herself

Pampita might be a model, but she always doesn’t feel pressure to look perfect. She tells Teleshow that she embraces who she is at any phase. “I don't feel pressure to be something else. Because today I'm breastfeeding, I'm a mom, I'm at that stage.”

5. She’s Open

Pampita is open to whatever life throws at her. She says to Teleshow that this helped her find her husband. “I always had the door open,” she says. “There are people who perhaps keep it closed and complain because they can't find anyone. You have to have your heart prepared to receive too.”