Manushi Chhillar in Bathing Suit Says "Sea la vie"

Indian model Manushi Chhillar is used to having all eyes on her. “Sea la vie!🌊 @theleela Can you guess the next beach resort by The Leela?” she captioned a recent Instagram snap. You don’t get to be Miss World without a little hard work: So how does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Chhillar 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 Starts Her Day With Lemon Water

Chhillar loves a glass of warm water with lemon to start her day. “Juice half a lemon into your water and you’ll add a mere 6 calories to your diet,” says Roxanne B. Sukol, MD, MS. “Plus you’ll get more than a sixth of your daily vitamin C, which is needed to protect us from cell damage and repair injury.”

2. Yogurt and Fruit For Breakfast

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Chhillar enjoys cereal, yogurt, and fruit for breakfast. “Yogurt is a rich source of calcium, thus making it ideal for improving bone health,” says Dr Prachi Garg. “Regular consumption of yogurt preserves bone mass and strength, thus reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis. Daily consumption of yogurt reduces inflammation in the body. Inflammation is responsible for most autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer and arthritis.”

3. She Loves Chapatis

Chapatis (Indian flatbreads) are always on the menu for Chhillar, who frequently enjoys them for lunch. “Chapati contains vitamins and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and iron,” says Dr. Santosh Rayabagi.

4. Water All Day

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Chhillar makes sure she stays hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. “The daily four-to-six cup rule is for generally healthy people,” says Harvard Health. “It's possible to take in too much water if you have certain health conditions, such as thyroid disease or kidney, liver, or heart problems; or if you're taking medications that make you retain water, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opiate pain medications, and some antidepressants.”

5. She Loves Yoga

Chhillar practises yoga several times a week. “The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” says Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California. “Whether you’re a couch potato or a professional athlete, size and fitness levels do not matter because there are modifications for every yoga pose and beginner classes in every style. The idea is to explore your limits, not strive for some pretzel-like perfection. It is a great way to get in tune with your body and your inner self.”​

6. She Runs

Running is a consistent part of Chhillar’s fitness regimen. "There is no question that if you are not exercising and if you make the decision to start — whether it's walking, jogging, cycling, or an elliptical machine — you are going to be better off," says cardiologist Dr. Aaron Baggish, the associate director of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

7. She Swims

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Chhillar loves to incorporate swimming into her workouts. "If you struggle to exercise, remember that even a little exercise provides enormous benefits for both physical and mental health,” says Mark Lieber, MD. “You don't have to run a marathon or swim the English Channel. And if you don't like to exercise, find a way to make it enjoyable. For most people, that means making it social. Exercising with friends will help you find the motivation to show up and keep going."