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Olivia Attwood in Bathing Suit is "Out of Office"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Olivia Attwood is enjoying a break from her busy life in her swimsuit. The Love Island alum shows off her fantastic figure in a black bathing suit in one of her laest Instagram posts, taken while on a getaway in Gleneagles. “Out of office for a couple of days to our home from home,” she captioned a post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Attwood 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 Hits the Gym

Olivia works out at the gym – even while on vacation. “I’d much rather hit the gym than go for a run, so to get ready for summer I make sure I go the gym and get loads of squats done. Squats are the secret! Also, because I don’t like hitting the beach with pale skin, I try to build up a base tan in the garden and often get a spray tan before heading off somewhere sunny,” she told Checklists.

2. She Eats Healthy, Whole Foods

When Olivia goes grocery shopping she stocks up on “lots of healthy staples like eggs, smoothies, spinach, smoked salmon, bagels and avocados. I tend to end up eating breakfast foods at all hours of the day – even for dinner,” she dished to Checklists. What is her favorite meal? “I make a mean roast dinner and I have an amazing recipe for fish cakes, which I make from scratch. The fish cakes are my go-to dish for when I have mates over for dinner,” she said.

3. She Hydrates

Olivia prioritizes hydration. “I’m also obsessed with drinking water, so my fridge is always stocked up with plenty of bottles of Evian,” she told Checklists. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

4. She Swims

Olivia calls the pool her “happy place” and loves swimming laps. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

5. She Has Self-Love

“If I was ten out of ten then, I’m better than that now. I’m totally happy with the way I look,” Olivia told The Sun. “I actually look better now because I’m healthy, I eat properly and go to the gym, whereas in my twenties I was living off McDonald’s and white wine spritzers,” she said. “I wouldn’t change anything and there’s nothing I am really that unhappy with.”

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Olivia Attwood is enjoying a break from her busy life in her swimsuit. The Love Island alum shows off her fantastic figure in a black bathing suit in one of her laest Instagram posts, taken while on a getaway in Gleneagles. “Out of office for a couple of days to our home from home,” she captioned a post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Attwood 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 Hits the Gym

Olivia works out at the gym – even while on vacation. “I’d much rather hit the gym than go for a run, so to get ready for summer I make sure I go the gym and get loads of squats done. Squats are the secret! Also, because I don’t like hitting the beach with pale skin, I try to build up a base tan in the garden and often get a spray tan before heading off somewhere sunny,” she told Checklists.

2. She Eats Healthy, Whole Foods

When Olivia goes grocery shopping she stocks up on “lots of healthy staples like eggs, smoothies, spinach, smoked salmon, bagels and avocados. I tend to end up eating breakfast foods at all hours of the day – even for dinner,” she dished to Checklists. What is her favorite meal? “I make a mean roast dinner and I have an amazing recipe for fish cakes, which I make from scratch. The fish cakes are my go-to dish for when I have mates over for dinner,” she said.

3. She Hydrates

Olivia prioritizes hydration. “I’m also obsessed with drinking water, so my fridge is always stocked up with plenty of bottles of Evian,” she told Checklists. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

4. She Swims

Olivia calls the pool her “happy place” and loves swimming laps. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

5. She Has Self-Love

“If I was ten out of ten then, I’m better than that now. I’m totally happy with the way I look,” Olivia told The Sun. “I actually look better now because I’m healthy, I eat properly and go to the gym, whereas in my twenties I was living off McDonald’s and white wine spritzers,” she said. “I wouldn’t change anything and there’s nothing I am really that unhappy with.”

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Olivia Attwood in Bathing Suit is "Everything"

Here’s how she stays fit and focused.

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Love Island star Olivia Attwood is enjoying a sun-soaked trip to Dubai, UAE. Attwood, 32, shared pictures of her trip, including a selfie where she’s posing in a black bikini top and matching sarong. “Everything,” she captioned the snap, including a shout-out to Monday Swimwear. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Attwood 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. Squats Are Her Secret

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Attwood loves going to the gym, much preferring it to outdoor cardio. “I’d much rather hit the gym than go for a run, so to get ready for summer I make sure I go to the gym and get loads of squats done,” she says. “Squats are the secret! Also, because I don’t like hitting the beach with pale skin, I try to build up a base tan in the garden and often get a spray tan before heading off somewhere sunny.”

2. Clean Diet and Supplements

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Attwood enjoys a healthy, balanced diet supported by supplements. "I'm quite big on my homeopathic medicines and vitamins, I spend probably a small fortune on them every month which I guess is quite extra,” she says. “My mum is really into all that and she's kind of instilled it into me, I eat a very natural and clean diet.”

3. Home Cooking

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Attwood enjoys spending time in the kitchen, whipping up healthy meals with fresh ingredients. “I make a mean roast dinner and I have an amazing recipe for fish cakes, which I make from scratch,” she says. “The fish cakes are my go-to dish for when I have mates over for dinner.”

4. Self-Care Sundays

Attwood loves spa sessions on what she calls Self-Care Sundays. "I'm a proper bath girl, I love a bath,” she says. “So I would do a bath and then scrub off all my old fake tan and reapply. For me, fake tan is just a non-negotiable for self-care... I need to be tanned! Amanda Harrington is my favorite at the minute, I love the face mist (£28) and it's such a good tan, it doesn't give you any spots or block your pores or anything. I also love a face mask, I love Rodial face masks. they've got a Vitamin C mask sheet (£14), which is so nice."

5. Dry, Low-Sugar Wine

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Attwood enjoys low-sugar wine, which experts say should be enjoyed in moderation. “You can’t beat a chilled glass of rosé in the summer, but Pinot Grigio is typically my go-to drink – whether I’m chilling in the sunshine or enjoying a night out with the girls,” she says. “My current fave is the I Heart Pinot Grigio from I Heart Wines. If I fancy a cocktail, I tend to go for something light and refreshing, like an Aperol Spritz. I make it with Aperol, soda, I Heart Prosecco and lots of ice.”

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Olivia Attwood, the Love Island star, is on vacation with her partner, Bradley. And she just posted beach shots of the two of them on Instagram. In the photos, Attwood and Bradley posed in front of the water at sunset. Attwood wore an over the shoulder black one piece, looking stunning. She captioned the post, “Forever asking Bradley to stand in first so I can test the light >>> It’s a team effort.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Attwood 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’s Happy With Herself

Attwood has never been afraid to show off her figure, and she is this way for a reason. She tells The Sun that she is extremely comfortable with her body as she’s gotten older. “If I was ten out of ten then, I’m better than that now. I’m totally happy with the way I look. I wouldn’t change anything and there’s nothing I am really that unhappy with.”

2. She Takes Better Care Of Herself

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Attwood tells The Sun that she takes good care of herself. However, she also admits that she didn’t always do so. She says that her body got into much better shape, once she changed some of her habits. “I actually look better now because I’m healthy, I eat properly and go to the gym, whereas in my twenties I was living off McDonald’s and white wine spritzers.”

3. She Doesn’t Criticize Herself Anymore

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Attwood is a lot more comfortable with herself. She says to The Sun that one of the ways she got to this point was when she stopped criticizing herself so much. “Ten years ago walking around in a bikini, I would be internally picking myself apart, whereas now I’m a lot more comfortable.”

4. She Calls Out Trolls

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Attwood has a lot more confidence in herself. Which means, she doesn’t get affected by hateful social media trolls. In fact, she even called one of them out on Twitter. After someone called her “anorexic”, Attwood fired back, "What a ... disgusting thing to say. Anorexia is a disease, and that word should not be thrown around. Educate yourself, you vile human."

5. She Says Natural Is Better, After Learning The Hard Way

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Attwood is not a fan of plastic surgery, and is promoting having a more natural look. She tells the DailyMail that she came to this conclusion after having a bad experience. “When I had the big" chest—"the first" chest augmentation—"that was the fashion. Everyone wanted those sort of like Katie Price, Jodie Marsh" chest—"and then the fashion changed, and I felt uncomfortable.”

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Sofía Rivera Torres recently got married. And she’s spending her honeymoon at the beach. Torres just posted a new set of photos from the trip on Instagram. In them, she enjoyed time by the pool. Torres wore an orange and green patterned bathing suit. She captioned the post, “Out of office and traveling with my star photographer.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sofía Rivera Torres 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

As you can see from her recent Instagram post, Torres loves to go to the beach. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself by the water. Torres likes to swim to stay in shape. In one photo in this set, Torres is seen diving off of a board into the ocean. She captioned it, “Al mal tiempo, tú mejor cara. And then if that doesn’t work just dive in.” Torres also posted these photos of herself climbing out of the water in Bacalar.

2. She Paddleboards

Swimming isn’t the only thing Torres likes to do when she goes to the beach. She also likes to paddleboard to stay in shape. In this set of vacation photos she posted on Instagram, Torres is seen paddleboarding. She captioned it, “Photo dump of my last few days. 💙 Such a great weekend with very beautiful people I love so much (although I missed my babe). It's harder to paddle board in the sea... Who has done this ?”

3. She Doesn’t Obsess Over Her Health

Torres opened up about her wellness in an interview. She says that she changed her approach to health over the last year. Torres says that she no longer gets obsessive over her health. “In February of last year, I began to increase uncontrollably,” she explained. “I am a size conscious person and have struggled with being skinny. I pushed through exercise and diet, but the more I became obsessed with it, the less results I saw."

4. She Works With A Diet Expert

In the same interview, Torres revealed that she changed her diet. She says that she sought help from an expert to get her on the right path. "The diet that he puts depends on each person,” she says. “In my case, it was removing a lot of foods with hormones, to begin with, animal protein, he changed me for a little while to a vegan diet, which I am no longer on that one, because I am already resuming my life little by little.”

5. She Has Support

Torres has a lot of support in her life. And a lot of it comes from her husband. In the same interview, Torres opened up about how her husband helps her with her wellness. “Eduardo has helped me by supporting me, motivating me and recognizing my achievements. At first, I went down much slower, so I would go to the doctor and get desperate, but he told me that the difference was noticeable."

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Olivia Frazer is looking beautiful in Bali in her swimsuit. The Married at First Sight star shows off her gorgeous figure in a white bathing suit as she poses in front of a pool while vacationing on the island. “Looking fire,” commented one of her followers. “HOT,” added another. How does the reality star stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Frazer 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 Underwent Gastric Bypass Surgery

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As a teen, Olivia majorly struggled with her weight, weighing 95kg before deciding to have gastric sleeve surgery when she was 22. “My recovery was pretty good except I developed gallstones … When you have rapid weight loss you can develop that,” Olivia said during an Instagram Q&A. “So I was in a lot of pain. I went from 95kg to 45kg within a year.”

2. She Lost a Lot of Weight After MAFS

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Olivia revealed after the show that she weighed 80kg while filming MAFS. “Now I’m back to 67kg as of this morning,” she said. “I try to stay between 60 and 65, so a few more kilos [to lose],” she said.

3. She Also Underwent Another Plastic Surgery Procedure

After her gastric bypass surgery, Olivia underwent another procedure. “I didn’t have much loose skin. I had a little bit in my arms but my [breasts] were very saggy, I had to have them done,” she said, revealing she had breast reduction surgery.

4. She Exercises

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Exercise is also a part of Olivia’s routine, which she enjoys doing. "If I go for a walk with my friends, they aren't concerned about me making it up the hill or not," she told Woman’s Day.

5. She Eats “As Healthy as Possible”

Olivia eats a diet that is as “healthy as possible” but sometimes cheats. She also can’t eat the same way as other people, because her stomach fills up so fast. “I can’t drink and eat at the same time, so I have to finish my drink at least 10 minutes before I can eat,” she said.

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills