Natalia Bryant is showing off her sunny swimsuit style! In one of her latest Instagram posts, the model and daughter of late NBA star Kobe Bryant lounges in a pool wearing a lemon print bathing suit. “When life gives you lemons, buy a lemon bikini to go with them,” she captioned the snap. How does the young model maintain her mental and physical health? Read on to see 6 ways Natalia Bryant stays mentally and physically fit 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 Is an “Outgoing Introvert”
“I’m an outgoing introvert,” Natalia revealed to Teen Vogue. “I love talking to people... but part of me is such a homebody.” One of her favorite topics? “I love talking about my dad,” she said. “It's bittersweet, but I enjoy talking about him more than it's sad for me.”
2. Her Favorite Sport? Volleyball
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Natalia fell in love with volleyball in 2012. “It was the London Olympics. “My mom took me to watch Misty May play beach volleyball,” she told Teen Vogue. “I was watching and [my Mom] was like, ‘Nani, you're going to love this sport. You’re going to love volleyball. I’m calling it right now. I think [my mom] knew I wasn’t confident in my height. She’s like, ‘You’re going to play volleyball. You’re going to get confident because of this. There are all these other tall girls too, so you’re not the only one.” She wanted to play in college, but her father and sister’s tragic deaths derailed her plans. “I love the sport,” she continued. “I quit volleyball after the accident because I was so ... a lot was going on at that time. I knew I didn’t … love volleyball as much as they love basketball. I’m okay with that.”
3. She Skis
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Natalia also loves skiing. “It’s so relaxing,” she told Teen Vogue. “You go down the mountain, down different trails. I can’t say that I haven’t [crashed into trees]. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t. But it’s just so relaxing to me. You get space … you get to clear your mind, and you don’t think about anything. You think about what you’re doing in the moment. It’s about being present. Which I love.”
4. She Golfs
Natalia also likes to golf. One of her favorite golfing buddies? “Uncle Pau” Pau Gasol, her late father’s former teammate from the Los Angeles Lakers. “Nani was incredibly today,” the NBA star captioned this video clip of her sinking a hole.
5. She Loves Carbs and Caffeine
While Natalia hasn’t discussed her diet in interviews, she has revealed a few of her favorite things to eat. During an interview with IMG Models, she revealed that her favorite dish is pesto pasta, and one of her first memories of Paris is “eating crepes.” You can also find photos of cake and lattes on her Instagram feed.
6. She Stress Organizes
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Natalia “stress organizes,” she revealed to IMG. “I freak out if I get home and there is a mess,” she said. “I stress organize. If I'm ever stressed, I organize my stuff really fast.” "If the constant stream of things to pick up around your home leaves you feeling anxious, you're not alone. Objects have the power to do just that. In fact, when working couples gave tours of their homes, women who used more words describing clutter and disorganization also tended to show levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting chronic stress. On the flip side, those who described their homes as being restful or talked about their beautiful outdoor spaces were less stressed and reported less sad feelings as the day went on," says the Mayo Clinic.