Melissa Gorga in Bathing Suit Says "It’s the 80’s"

Melissa Gorga is skating into the holiday weekend in her swimsuit! The Real Housewives of New Jersey star flaunts her famous figure via her latest Instagram post, channeling the 1980s in neon swimwear. “It’s the 80’s for me,” she captioned the adorable video clip. How does the 43-year-old maintain her physique? Read on to see 8 ways Melissa Gorga 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 Doesn’t Bodybuild

You won’t find Melissa bodybuilding like her co-star Teresa Guidice. "I don’t like a lot of muscle," she told Women’s Health. "I like to stay a little bit more feminine. I don’t know. I don’t think it would look right."

2. She Won’t Diet

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"I never do fad diets," Gorga told Women’s Health. "I feel like I do a lot better with my own routine. It’s worked for me forever." Instead, she focuses on maintaining healthy habits. "It’s a lifestyle for me. I feel better when I eat healthy. If I don’t work out for a week or two, I feel miserable."

3. She Lifts Weights

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What do her workouts look like? "I do a lot of lifting. I don’t do that much cardio, because I run around so much." She added to Women’s Health that she works out at least four times a week for an hour at a time, often targeting "butts and guts" to tone her booty and abs. "I feel like even if you’re a little bit heavier, it’s all about toning your body. Work with what you’re working with, but keep it tight."

4. This Is What She Eats in a Day

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She starts her day with a hot coffee for a little pre workout energy. And, while she limits her carb intake, she doesn’t do keto. Post-workout she eats a grilled chicken salad or turkey sandwich for lunch. However, she doesn’t eat carbs after that. "For dinner, it’s always a piece of meat and vegetables.”

5. She Has a Cheat Day

While Melissa eats healthy most of the time, she allows herself to indulge on Sundays, when everyone gathers for a big Italian dinner of pizza, pasta, and more.

6. She Tries New Gadgets

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"I just tried something called Emsculpt, which is the equivalent of doing 20,000 squats in 30 minutes," she told Women’s Health. "You do it four times and each time is a half-hour session. You can do it on your butt or on your abs." She maintains it tricked her body into thinking it worked out, and left her feeling "sore the next day."

7. She Avoids Salty Food If She Is Going to Be in a Swimsuit

“I won’t eat, like, salty food the day before, ‘cause I do retain water,” she told Us Weekly. “So, it’s like, I pay attention if I’m going to eat, like, anything really salty or Chinese food or anything that’s going to give me a lot of salt. I would tend to stick away from [it] if I know I’ve got to put a bikini on the next day.”

8. She Hydrates

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Melissa is also “huge” on consuming “so much” water she told Us Weekly. “I pee a lot because I drink a lot of water. So I feel like I’m constantly running to the bathroom because I just drink so much water. So … I know it’s such, like, a cliche, but it’s so true. It’s one of the truest things for your skin and for the flush out your body.”

1. She Doesn’t Diet

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Gorga revealed some of her diet and exercise secrets to Women’s Health. She says that since she has a large Italian family, it’s hard to follow certain diets. Instead, Gorga says that she focuses on eating healthy and what she wants. "I never do fad diets," she says. "I feel like I do a lot better with my own routine. It’s worked for me forever."

2. She Does Emsculpt

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Gorga has a busy schedule, which means she doesn’t always have time to hit the gym. However, she revealed to Women’s Health that she just found a new trick to help her stay in shape. "I just tried something called Emsculpt, which is the equivalent of doing 20,000 squats in 30 minutes," she says. "You do it four times and each time is a half-hour session. You can do it on your butt or on your abs."

3. She Focuses On Toning

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Gorga revealed some of her favorite workouts to Women’s Health. She says that she always opts for exercises that tone. “I feel like even if you’re a little bit heavier, it’s all about toning your body," she says. "Work with what you’re working with, but keep it tight." Gorga says that she does a lot of weights for this reasons.

4. She Avoids Salty Food

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Gorga revealed her secrets for getting into a bikini to Us Weekly. She says that before a swimsuit day, she’ll cut certain foods out of her diet. “I won’t eat, like, salty food the day before, ‘cause I do retain water,” she says. “I pay attention if I’m going to eat anything really salty, or Chinese food, or anything that’s going to give me a lot of salt. I would tend to stick away from [it] if I know I’ve got to put a bikini on the next day.”

5. She Stays Hydrate

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Gorga tells Us Weekly that one of her biggest wellness tips is staying hydrated. “I just drink so much water,” she says. “I know it’s such, like, a cliche, but it’s so true. It’s one of the truest things for your skin and for the flush out your body.” She says that this helps her when bathing suit season comes around.

With news that both Melissa Gorga and Teresa Guidice are returning to The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Gorga is getting as much relaxation as possible before the inevitable drama sparks off when filming starts in August. Gorga, 44, shared a picture of herself on vacation in Montauk, NY, posing in the surf in a black bikini and white shirt. “Much needed little break by the ocean 🌊,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gorga stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. Weight Training

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Gorga focuses on lifting weights and toning exercises. "I do a lot of lifting," she says. "I don’t do that much cardio, because I run around so much. I feel like even if you’re a little bit heavier, it’s all about toning your body. Work with what you’re working with, but keep it tight."

2. No Fad Diets

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Gorga avoids restrictive fad diets and focuses on a healthy lifestyle with consistent habits. “I have always been that girl who keeps up with myself,” she says. “I have made fitness and eating right a part of my lifestyle. I never go on any fad diets and just try to keep it consistent throughout the year.” Gorga says she avoids carbs in the evenings and focuses on protein. "For dinner, it’s always a piece of meat and vegetables," she says.

3. Squats and Sit-Ups

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Gorga works out at least three days a week, with plenty of ab work. "I actually do a lot of squats all summer long, and I do a lot of things to tone my legs, as well as a lot of sit-ups,” she says. “I work my lower abs, my upper abs. I do thousands of sit-ups in the summertime because I'm always in a bikini and showing my stomach. I was the queen of excuses, thinking, ‘Oh, I don't really need to; I'm skinny, I don't really feel like it.' But, when you start working out, you see that everything starts to tighten up and everything starts to tone — and it's worth it."

4. Staying Hydrated

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Gorga avoids salty foods and drinks lots of water before slipping into a swimsuit. “I won’t eat, like, salty food the day before, ‘cause I do retain water,” she says. “So, it’s like, I pay attention if I’m going to eat, like, anything really salty or Chinese food or anything that’s going to give me a lot of salt. I pee a lot because I drink a lot of water. So I feel like I’m constantly running to the bathroom because I just drink so much water. So … I know it’s such, like, a cliche, but it’s so true. It’s one of the truest things for your skin and for the flush out your body.”

5. Protecting Her Skin

Gorga is obsessive about protecting her skin from the sun, especially on her face and décolletage. “I actually look funny because if you ever see me out in my backyard or at the beach, my face is always pure white and I will put, like, [SPF] 30 on my skin,” she says. “I just naturally have, you know, olive skin. So it gets dark, but I usually put, like, a [SPF] 15 to 30 on my body, but my chest and my face are always covered in zinc.”

Gia Giudice has grown up before our very eyes. She first made her debut as a nine year old when her mother, Teresa Giudice, became a cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She’s even gone viral on TikTok for a clip of her singing on the show. She’s now a young adult in college, and has released a new clothing collection. Giudice also recently celebrated her 21st birthday, and posed in a pink bathing suit to celebrate. Read on to see 5 ways Gia Giudice 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 Treats Her Skin

In her Instagram stories, Giudice revealed that she has gotten laser treatment on the scars on her knees. "Hey guys, I'm at doctor Neinstein's office right now, and a really big insecurity of mine is all these scars that I have all over my legs, on my arms," she said in the video.

2. She Goes To The Beach

Giudice is a big fan of going to the beach, and she posts several photos of herself hanging out on the beach, either by herself or with friends. Giudice posted this snap from Malibu, with the caption, “The lifeguard let me take over.”

3. She Does Gymnastics

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Growing up, Guidice was a gymnast, and she still finds time to do some tricks on the tumbling mats. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing back handsprings.

4. She Swims

In addition to going to the beach, Giudice is a big fan of going for a dip in the water. She has posted several photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the ocean. “Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body, but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief,” reports the Mayo Clinic.

5. She’s Focused On School

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Guidice is currently attending college at Rutgers University in New Jersey. She takes her studies very seriously, as she believes getting a good education is important. “Gia did great this year," Teresa said of her daughter's sophomore year in a recent interview with PEOPLE. “She met so many people and made so many friends." Now she’s a junior.

Melissa Gorga “had the best weekend celebrating” her husband, Joe Gorga’s birthday – in her swimsuit! The Real Housewives of New Jersey star flaunts her fabulous figure via one of her latest Instagram posts, celebrating her significant other’s special day in Montauk. “Joe!! My Rock! Happy Birthday Love,” she wrote in the post, which includes a photo of the two walking on the beach in their swimsuits. How does the reality star maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 8 of Melissa Gorga’s top tips for staying 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 Lifts Weights

Unlike her costar, Teresa Guidice, Melissa is not into bodybuilding. "I don’t like a lot of muscle," she explained to Women’s Health. "I like to stay a little bit more feminine. I don’t know. I don’t think it would look right." Instead, she lifts weights to tone her body. "I do a lot of lifting. I don’t do that much cardio, because I run around so much," she added, revealing that she works out at least four times a week for an hour at a time, often targeting "butts and guts" to tone her booty and abs. "I feel like even if you’re a little bit heavier, it’s all about toning your body. Work with what you’re working with, but keep it tight."

2. She Refuses to Diet

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"I never do fad diets," Melissa dished to Women’s Health. "I feel like I do a lot better with my own routine. It’s worked for me forever." She prioritizes healthy habits over temporary fixes. "It’s a lifestyle for me. I feel better when I eat healthy. If I don’t work out for a week or two, I feel miserable."

3. She Hydrates

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Melissa is“huge” on consuming “so much” water. “I pee a lot because I drink a lot of water. So I feel like I’m constantly running to the bathroom because I just drink so much water. So … I know it’s such, like, a cliche, but it’s so true. It’s one of the truest things for your skin and for the flush out your body,” she told Us Weekly.

4. She Avoids Carbs in the Afternoon

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Melissa eats a limited amount of carbs, like a grilled chicken salad or turkey sandwich for lunch, and then avoids them later in the day. "For dinner, it’s always a piece of meat and vegetables.”

5. She Cheats

Melissa eats healthy most of the time. However, she does allow herself to eat. On the weekends you can often find her indulging in a big family style dinner of pizza, pasta, and other Italian delicacies.

6. She Avoids Salt

How does Melissa avoid bloating? “I won’t eat, like, salty food the day before, ‘cause I do retain water,” Melissa told Us Weekly. “So, it’s like, I pay attention if I’m going to eat, like, anything really salty or Chinese food or anything that’s going to give me a lot of salt. I would tend to stick away from [it] if I know I’ve got to put a bikini on the next day.”