Nina Dobrev in Bathing Suit Uses These Wellness Secrets

Nina Dobrev has been in the spotlight since she was a teenager. She first starred as a single-mom/cheerleader/model in the hit Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. She then starred on another hit teen drama, as the lead in the CW series, The Vampire Diaries. Dobrev currently stars in the new Netflix film, Love Hard. Read on to see 6 ways Nina Dobrev 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 Eats Until She’s Full

Dobrev tells Women’s Health that she isn’t about starving herself or limiting her portions. In fact, she actually says that she eats more than people think, and that this helps her body a lot. “I feel healthier. You’re happier when your body is full,” she explains. “Your brain functions better, and you’re a nicer person. I would get hangry, I think, because I was so busy running around that I wasn’t the best version of myself.”

2. She’s More Conscious About Her Wellness

Dobrev says to Women’s Health that she is a lot more conscious about what she eats and what she does to workout than she previously was. “I’m getting older and more conscious of what I eat and how I eat it and what I do,” she says.

3. She Switches Up Her Workouts

Dobrev says that she likes to try a lot of different workouts, not just for fun, but also for the results. She explains to Women’s Health, “Doing something different [when working out each day] has been the most fun, and I’ve seen the most benefit because you shock your system.”

4. She Gets Her Workouts In After Breakfast

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In a video for Harper’s Bazaar, Dobrev describes her typical meals and daily routine. She says that she usually tries to get in a workout after breakfast. “I’ll go to Pilates or I’ll go for a run.”

5. She Eats Healthy Snacks, A Lot

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Dobrev tells Harper’s Bazaar that she’s a big snacker, but she makes sure to keep her snacks healthy. Dobrev says her typical snacks include, “Almonds, or these little MakeGood products and they have these little baggies with granola in them.”

6. She Keeps A Strong Metabolism

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In a “What I Eat In A Day” video for Harper’s Bazaar, Dobrev admits that she tries to eat a lot, especially in the afternoons, which she says helps with her metabolism. “There was a period of time that I was working with a trainer, who told me you have to eat every two hours, so that your metabolism keeps working,” she explains.

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1. She Did a Clay Cleanse

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2. She Pays Attention To Her Portions

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"I used to eat three full meals, and then I would not be able to move after each meal. I would be so full and tired," she told Shape. "Now, I eat all the time, but portion control is what's important for me. I'm eating more in total, but not more at a time. I aim to have the size of my thumb in fat, the size of my palm in protein, and then unlimited veggies. I wish I'd learned this in school."

3. She Does Glute Bridges With Tricep Extensions

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Celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternaak, posted this video on Instagram of herself working out at the gym. In the video, Dobrev is seen doing a glute bridge raise with a tricep extension. Pasternaak captioned the video, “One of my favorite Canadians @nina doing my absolute all-time favorite exercise. Butt and arms. What more do you need?”

4. She Eats Until She’s Full

Dobrev says to Women’s Health that she doesn’t undereat or starve herself. In fact, she does the exact opposite, and eats until she’s full. Dobrev says that this approach has helped her feel better. “You’re happier when your body is full. Your brain functions better, and you’re a nicer person. I would get hangry, I think, because I was so busy running around that I wasn’t the best version of myself.”

5. She Starts Her Day With A Shake

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Dobrev broke down some of her favorite healthy meals to Harper’s Bazaar. She revealed that she likes to start her day by making a healthy shake. Dobrev also revealed her favorite recipe, saying, "I make the same shake for breakfast every single morning. Sunwarrior protein powder, the chocolate flavor, half a banana, coconut peanut butter that I have shipped in from Hawaii, almond milk, spinach, kale, and cinnamon.”

6. She Loves To Cook New Recipes With Her Friends

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Dobrev says that her friends are a big part of her wellness routine. She says that she and her friends love to get together and cook new recipes. "When I have a night off, I like to stay home and watch movies and cook with my girlfriends," she tells Harper's Bazaar. "We'll grab one of the cookbooks off my counter and open a random page and do our best to make the recipe, while destroying the kitchen in the process.”

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1. She Snowboards

Making funny videos on Instagram is not the only thing Dobrev loves to do in the snow. She is also an avid snowboarder, and has posted photos of her on the slopes on Instagram. Dobrev is also dating professional snowboarder Shaun White, so the two of them might like to board together.

2. She Works Out With Her Friends

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Dobrev says to Harper’s Bazaar that she loves to work out and go to classes with her friends. “Before dinner we often meet up at a Les Mills (fitness) class together - my favorite is Grit - or a dance class, or go to the gym. We'll detox and then retox."

3. She Makes Healthy Smoothies

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Dobrev broke down her favorite meals to Harper’s Bazaar, where she revealed that she has a go-to smoothie recipe. "I make the same shake for breakfast every single morning: Sunwarrior protein powder, the chocolate flavor, half a banana, coconut peanut butter that I have shipped in from Hawaii, almond milk, spinach, kale, and cinnamon.”

4. She Thinks About Portions

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Dobrev revealed to Shape that she is now a lot more conscious about her portion sizes, and that it has helped her stay alert and active. "I used to eat three full meals and then I would not be able to move after each meal. I would be so full and tired. Now, I eat all the time but portion control is what's important for me-I'm eating more in total but not more at a time.”

5. She Strength Trains

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Dobrev also told Shape that she has started to do strength training exercises, and she’s seeing results. "I actually did not do a lot of [strength training] in the past-I only did yoga and ran in terms of training. Strength training with weights and such a regimented schedule has been new to my life, and now that I understand the way it all works, the science behind it, it's changed everything for me.”

Nina Dobrev, star of Love Hard, knows how to have a good time, especially now that she's traveling the world with her boyfriend, legendary snowboarder Shaun White. The two gallivant. She’s currently on vacation in Dubai, and just posted a series of vacation photos. In one, Dobrev slays by the pool in a black bathing suit. She captioned the post, “Dub-hi / Dub-byeeee dump. Don’t challenge us with a good time, we can accomplish ALOT on a 36 hour layover.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nina Dobrev 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 Has A Home Gym

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During the pandemic, Dobrev had to find a new way to workout. She says that she decided to build a home gym. “One of the things that I realized when the pandemic started was that I used a personal trainer and relied on a lot of outside sources for my fitness -- especially because I used to be so busy traveling and working," Dobrev tells Shape. "But once I was home, I realized I didn't have much [gym equipment] at home so I went into a mad dash."

2. She Enjoys Working Out

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Dobrev spilled some of her workout secrets in an interview with SELF. She says that she works out on a regular basis, and that she doesn’t work out to lose weight. "I work out to feel good. Exercising gives me endorphins and energy. I do it four days a week." "It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity helps bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Although this function is often referred to as a runner's high, a rousing game of tennis or a nature hike also can contribute to this same feeling," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Trains Harder When She Needs To

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Dobrev says she mostly works out to stay healthy and feel better about herself. However, she does want to look good in some outfits on occasion. When those times come up, Dobrev tells SELF that she eats healthier and trains harder. "I have a flat tummy, but I'm not rock hard. If I'm going to be in a bikini, I'll train more and skip desserts for a couple of weeks."

4. She Remembers Where She Came From

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Dobrev makes sure to stay humble, and does so by being connected to her roots. She tells SELF, "Remembering my roots matters to me. We were on a tight budget growing up, and my parents gave so much to get me where I am. Now, at Christmas, I rent a house in the Rockies and take my family snowboarding." "Skiing and snowboarding are thrilling activities and great workouts. Both sports are excellent cardiovascular exercises that strengthen the heart. Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles," says the University of Rochester. "Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer."

5. She Loves Yoga

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Dobrev tells SELF that she loves to practice yoga as a way to stay in shape. "Yoga changed my body 100 percent. It tones everything and leans you out. Dancer's pose is amazing. It works every muscle! And you have to focus. If your mind is somewhere else, you'll fall." "A number of studies have shown that yoga may help reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga can enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being. Yoga might also help you manage your symptoms of depression and anxiety that are due to difficult situations," says the Mayo Clinic.

Nina Dobrev knows how to have it all. Besides a thriving career in Hollywood, the star of The Vampire Diaries and Fam also enjoys some guilty pleasures—without the calories adding up, thanks to some smart dietary choices and targeted workouts. The results were on display this weekend, when she posted a photo of herself on Instagram in a bikini—with a simple bikini emoji as the caption. Read on to see 5 ways Nina Dobrev 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Juices

“When I’m sick or not feeling great, I’m all about the juices," says Dobrev. "It seems like the worse the taste, the better it is for you, so I do ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, oregano oil—ugh, double ugh— lemon, everything.” She also adds collagen peptides for a bit of protein, according to Well+Good.

2. She Loves to Workout

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“I just love working out,” she told Women’s Health. She’ll do yoga, a gym workout, boxing and mix it up. “I’m getting older and more conscious of what I eat and how I eat it and what I do,” she says. “Doing something different [each day] has been the most fun, and I’ve seen the most benefit because you shock your system.”

3. She Works Out Her Core

One of Dobrev’s go-to workout moves is glute bridges with tricep extensions, as seen in an Instagram video shared by trainer to the stars Harley Pasternak. “One of my favorite Canadians @nina doing my absolute all-time favorite exercise,” Pasternak captioned the video. He told Self: “I love that it’s incredibly efficient,” and the magazine notes that it “targets two very important posterior chain muscles (muscles on the back of the body), the butt and triceps,” and Pasternak adds it “requires very little equipment” and “because you’re lying on your back, your heart rate really never gets too high” so you can focus on the muscles.

4. She Snacks on This

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"There was a period of time where I was working with a trainer who told me you have to eat every two hours so your metabolism keeps working, so that's kind of how I live my life," says Dobrev, according to Eat This, Not That!, which adds that “she says that her preferred snacks include almonds, Made Good gluten-free granola, and Smart Treats gummy candy.” "They look like Swedish Fish and they kind of taste like Swedish Fish, but they're, to me, guilt-free because they don't have really high sugars in them," Dobrev explains.

5. She Co-Created Her Own Guilt-Free Wine

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Along with Julianne Hough, Dobrev co-created her own line of wine that is low in calories. “I loved wines that were both bold and smooth. But to be honest, I had a really hard time drinking wine because … they would be filled with sugar and other additives that would make me super hungover. That’s why I wanted to create something I could enjoy and actually consume without feeling guilty or have harmful consequences! That’s what Fresh Vine Wine is for me,” she told Guest of a Guest.