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Olympic Weightlifter Mattie Rogers in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Feels Good to Be Back"

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Mattie Rogers, an Olympic weightlifter and multiple medalist, continues to inspire her fans with her dedication to the sport and her incredible achievements. A four-time silver medalist at the World Championships and a two-time Pan American gold medalist, Rogers exemplifies hard work and perseverance. Recently, she shared a photo on Instagram of her training, capturing the excitement and nerves of getting back into competition mode. “Feels good to be back 💅🏼,” she wrote, highlighting her journey as both thrilling and challenging.


She Lifts Weights

Weightlifting is the main way that Rogers keeps herself in shape. ACE Fitness states that it has a lot of benefits. “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints.”

She Cooks

In order to help her eat healthy, Rogers likes to cook. She tells ESPN that she makes high-protein pancakes for breakfast. “It's something a little different from my normally rushed breakfasts. These pancakes are sweet, still fast and easy to make, and taste good! It's also very easy to adjust ingredients to fit my diet for any meal of the day. My own recipe. It is never exact and I've always kind of guessed as I go with the ingredients I have on hand. They're one of those things you really can't mess up too badly and can be made with so many different things. As you'll see in the recipe, I don't really measure much of it, just kind of throw some things together and hope for the best!”

She Uses A Row Machine

Rogers shared this video on Instagram of herself working out. One thing she is seen doing in it is using a rowing machine. The Cleveland Clinic states that this has a lot of benefits. “Like running or a session on an elliptical, rowing is a full-body workout. But unlike those activities, you don’t have to stand to do it. That means less pressure on your legs and more work for your upper body.”

She Does Squats

Mattie Rogers is seen doing a squat while using and exercise ball.

Rogers is also seen doing squats with a ball and a weight in the previous Instagram video. Piedmont states that these have a lot of benefits. “Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Uses An Ice Bath

Rogers tells Barbend that she likes to take ice baths for recovery. “I’ll do this about three times a week. I know it’s a little bit conflicted for some people about how well ice baths work for recovery. I, personally, love them. If anything, they make my joints a little bit less achey. There’s a really big difference between going into a training session the next day… not recovered … versus … [taking an] ice bath, stretch[ing], and being as recovered as I can be.”

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Mattie Rogers, an Olympic weightlifter and multiple medalist, continues to inspire her fans with her dedication to the sport and her incredible achievements. A four-time silver medalist at the World Championships and a two-time Pan American gold medalist, Rogers exemplifies hard work and perseverance. Recently, she shared a photo on Instagram of her training, capturing the excitement and nerves of getting back into competition mode. “Feels good to be back 💅🏼,” she wrote, highlighting her journey as both thrilling and challenging.

She Lifts Weights

Weightlifting is the main way that Rogers keeps herself in shape. ACE Fitness states that it has a lot of benefits. “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints.”

She Cooks

In order to help her eat healthy, Rogers likes to cook. She tells ESPN that she makes high-protein pancakes for breakfast. “It's something a little different from my normally rushed breakfasts. These pancakes are sweet, still fast and easy to make, and taste good! It's also very easy to adjust ingredients to fit my diet for any meal of the day. My own recipe. It is never exact and I've always kind of guessed as I go with the ingredients I have on hand. They're one of those things you really can't mess up too badly and can be made with so many different things. As you'll see in the recipe, I don't really measure much of it, just kind of throw some things together and hope for the best!”

She Uses A Row Machine

Rogers shared this video on Instagram of herself working out. One thing she is seen doing in it is using a rowing machine. The Cleveland Clinic states that this has a lot of benefits. “Like running or a session on an elliptical, rowing is a full-body workout. But unlike those activities, you don’t have to stand to do it. That means less pressure on your legs and more work for your upper body.”

She Does Squats

Mattie Rogers is seen doing a squat while using and exercise ball.

Rogers is also seen doing squats with a ball and a weight in the previous Instagram video. Piedmont states that these have a lot of benefits. “Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Uses An Ice Bath

Rogers tells Barbend that she likes to take ice baths for recovery. “I’ll do this about three times a week. I know it’s a little bit conflicted for some people about how well ice baths work for recovery. I, personally, love them. If anything, they make my joints a little bit less achey. There’s a really big difference between going into a training session the next day… not recovered … versus … [taking an] ice bath, stretch[ing], and being as recovered as I can be.”

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Sports Host Taylor Rooks Says "You Look Good"

Taylor Rooks follows these steps to keep herself looking and feeling her best.

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Sports host Taylor Rooks puts in the work to keep herself healthy. “I’m so proud of myself. After my first class, I didn’t know if I’d make it to my second but I’ve now done hundreds. A reminder that the big moments only happen because of the little decisions,” she said on Instagram. Here’s how Taylor stays looking and feeling her best.

She Gets Therapy

She believes in therapy. “I'm a big believer in therapy. I think sometimes when people hear therapy, they think it means something's wrong with you. And that's not what therapy is,” she said to Parade. “In my experience, therapy is literally just talking to somebody about your day and what happened and the things that you're going through. It’s just someone who listens. I don't think that as humans we value listening as much as we should. And we don't value the positives that come out of just talking. Sometimes they're just things that you want to say and work through and you're like, “Well, who do I just bounce this off of?” A lot of times, the therapy session isn't even me listening to the therapist; it’s me talking to her and her giving her feedback at the end.”

She walks

She finds ways to stay active. “I'm not a big gym person. I know that going to the gym is really good for your self care and I believe in mind, body, spirit—all of those things have to work together for you to reach your maximum potential. So I definitely would like to incorporate that more,” she said to Parade. “I really just go to the gym and do squats. But I should probably work on cardio. The thing that I do like to do is I'm a big walker. I will walk to Midtown—I live all the way downtown—but just because I like being outside too. I find a lot of peace outside. Even though New York is crazy, the energy of it is comforting to me.”

She like to eat

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She loves her comfort foods. “I'm a big believer in a good meal. I'm southern so it's very important to me to always find good carby food to go eat at any point. I believe in indulging in good meals,” she said to Parade. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “the most common reason people support cheat days is psychological. Some find that the prospect of indulging helps them stay disciplined the rest of the time — and there’s some research to suggest that “planned hedonic deviations” really can help us stay on track.”

She appreciates the company

For her, sitting down to a meal with a table full of friends and family holds a lot of value. “I think a lot of happiness comes from good meals and not just the fact that you’re eating but who you're eating with. I think that dinner and lunch and those settings are very good for fellowship, being around your friends and sharing food and unwinding. I find a lot of peace in that,” she said to Parade.

She journals

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She likes to end her day with reflection. “At night I journal. Every day I reflect. I write down three things I heard, three things I read, and three things I learned. It's really nice to look back on what you journal because it shows that life is constantly evolving and just because one day is bad, it never means the next day is as well. And I think journaling is a really good practice for anybody just to be reminded that the days change and you change and it may not seem like it in that moment, but life is moving quicker than whatever your circumstances are,” she said to Parade.

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Olympic Weightlifter Sarah Robles in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "I Am Sore"

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

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Sarah Robles is getting her sweat on in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympic weightlifter jokes about aging during an intense exercise session at the gym. “When I was a literal child, it squatted 150 for 5 sets of 8 and everything was just fine. Today, with 130 for 5 sets of 5...I am sore,” she captioned the Instagram clip. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. From College Track Star to Olympic Weightlifter

Sarah first started weightlifting in 2003 or 2004 “as part of my strength and conditioning program for track and field. I lifted in a few local meets and loved the sport. I wanted to compete for fun some day in the future. I was an all-American discus thrower in high school and received two full track and field scholarships to the University of Alabama and Arizona State University,” she told Bar Bend. “During my redshirt season at ASU, I was introduced to weightlifting as a sport again. My coach at the time said the numbers I was lifting in the gym could get me a medal at the Junior National Championships. I met him on a Thursday, qualified for Junior Nationals 2008 that Sunday and ended up making the 2008 Junior World team after an athlete ahead of me pulled off the team. I was able to lift well enough there to bring home a silver medal. That experience really fired me up. I decided to give weightlifting a try for a year and if I liked it, I would stick with it. I loved it! Now I’m answering these questions as a two-time Olympian.”

2. A Balanced Diet

“I don’t really have a regimented diet,” Sarah says about her approach to eating. “I try to have a decently rounded diet and consume a lot of protein. I try to fill half my plate with meat and the other half with fruits or vegetables. I try to consume most of my carbohydrates at the start of the day and keep it to a minimum—or not at all—at dinner. After training, I drink protein. My diet is really nothing special.”

3. 5 Days a Week Training

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Sarah trains like it’s her job. “I train five days a week, training once a day in the afternoon. I train at 90% or more pretty frequently. Saturdays are my days to try and lift as heavy as possible in the competition lifts. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are generally squat, pull, and press days. Tuesday is a snatch day, Thursday is a clean day, and Saturday is heavy snatch as well as clean and jerk day,” she says.

4. Hiking

What does Sarah do in her free time? “I like hiking, camping, and reading,” she said.

5. Self-Love

Sarah promotes self-love. “Fat people don’t need to perform ‘health and fitness’ to prove to you they’re worthy of respect and human decency. I find it fascinating that an an elite athlete, sometimes I get a free pass on some prejudices because I’m being a ‘good fatty.’ People know I workout all the time and that I’m conscious of my diet and other perceived health markers. Basically, I’m not like OTHER fat people. However, those biases you have about fat people are what people who don’t know me automatically have about me. I’m not excluded from being a fat person. It’s an interesting dichotomy to be both a world-class athlete and also part of this ‘obesity epidemic.’ I get told I’m promoting obesity and that fat people like me are bad for society and the health care system and all that. Then I get messages from people saying they just got into the gym for the first time or signed up for a competition because I inspired them in someway,” she writes in a Facebook post.

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CrossFit Stunner Andrea Nisler in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "a Good Week of Lifting"

These are her favorite strength exercises and how she stays fit year-round.

CrossFit Stunner Andrea Nisler in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "a Good Week of Lifting"
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Andrea Nisler, a dedicated CrossFit athlete, motivates her followers with her strength-focused workout routines. Recently, she shared a video on Instagram showcasing a variety of dumbbell exercises, including squats and Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), captioning it, “A good week of lifting - that is all 🙂 Looking forward to continuing to make it the focus this winter. Being strong > cardio (imo).” From lifting heavy to balancing cardio, Nisler demonstrates how to build both strength and endurance for optimal fitness.

She Lifts Weights

As you can see from her Instagram post, Nisler likes to lift weights to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness states that using weights has a lot of benefits. “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints. Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

She Does Squats

Nisler is also seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to Allina Health, squats have a lot of health benefits. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

She Does RDLs

Nisler is also seen doing RDLs in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a traditional barbell lift used to develop the strength of the posterior chain muscles, including the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, hamstrings and adductors. When done correctly, the RDL is an effective exercise that helps strengthen both the core and the lower body with one move. Unlike the traditional barbell deadlift and other quad-dominant exercises such as leg presses, which place significant loads on the anterior portion of the knees, the RDL focuses most of the physical work on the muscles responsible for extending the hip and the knee from the posterior.”

She Uses A Fitness Bike

Nisler likes to use a stationary bike to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself riding one at different intervals. Penn State PRO Wellness states that using a stationary bike has a lot of benefits. “Riding a stationary exercise bike is an efficient and effective way to burn calories and body fat while strengthening your heart, lungs, and muscles. Compared to some other types of cardio equipment, a stationary bicycle puts less stress on your joints, but it still provides an excellent aerobic workout.”

She Uses A Treadmill

Nisler also likes to walk on a treadmill to keep herself in shape. She is seen doing so in the beginning of this workout video on her Instagram. Healthy Talbot states, “Treadmills provide outstanding cardiovascular exercises, which can significantly enhance your heart health. Thanks to their ability to maintain constant heart rates throughout the exercise. If you’ve high cholesterol or cardiovascular issues, this can be very beneficial. They can help to diagnose cardiac issues like heart disease and artery blockages. Under normal circumstances, your body may not exhibit symptoms of these heart conditions. However, when put under pressure through a workout, those symptoms will be displayed.”

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Powerlifter Hunter Henderson Enjoyed "Push Session"

Henderson shares her intense push workouts and secrets to success.

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Hunter Henderson, a powerhouse in the world of professional powerlifting, continues to push boundaries both in the gym and in competition. Known for her incredible strength and dedication, Henderson recently gave fans a glimpse of her training routine on Instagram, showcasing a dynamic push session featuring bicep curls and pulldowns. In the caption, she celebrated her progress, sharing her excitement about reaching personal bests and the discipline required during her four-week mini cut. With her consistent work ethic and passion for the sport, Hunter exemplifies how strength, perseverance, and a love for the process can lead to extraordinary results.

She Lifts Weights

In her Instagram post, Henderson is seen lifting a lot of weights. ACE Fitness states that doing this has a lot of health benefits. “Lifting heavy weights increases production of the hormone IGF-1. This hormone is related to the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a neurotransmitter responsible for stimulating the growth of new neural pathways in the brain along with enhancing communication between existing pathways. In short, lifting heavy could make you smarter by enhancing cognitive function.”

She Works Hard

Henderson opened up about her experience at the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival to Barbend. She says that she made sure to work hard to get to that moment. “That experience meant so much to me. I got to squat in the Cage with wraps. I took 650 pounds and did an AMRAP (as many reps as possible); I got three reps. That was sentimental because the last time the Cage was up was in 2019 and I was on the outside watching. I was getting into powerlifting, and no one knew who I was. I watched them in the Cage and told myself that one day I would be the best in the world and lift in it.”

She Works Out With Others

Henderson revealed in her Barbend interview that she has two training partners, and that this helps push her. “I have never trained around another woman at my level. Every day is a competition with Brianny; we push and want the best for each other. Brianny is a special person to me. She is my greatest friend. Even when she’s hitting big lifts in training, she’s texting me about my goals. Her ability to give and support others is special.”

She Works Out Regularly

Henderson shared her training routine with Barbend. “I train five days a week, including a squat day with extra bench and a deadlift day with bench,” she said. “On the other three days, I don’t touch a barbell. Those are accessory or bodybuilding days with machines and super fun workouts. We also have what we call a ‘creatine’ day with active recovery movements like box jumps, medicine ball slams; explosive and athletic-type movements.”

She Enjoys What She Does

Henderson enjoys being a weightlifter. She talked about the importance of doing what you love in her Barbend interview. “Enjoy the process and take your time. You have to understand the long game. It won’t happen overnight. The most important part is to have fun. Enjoy the training sessions, too. If you’re not having fun with this, what’s the point?”

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

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

Brenda Perlaza on the beach
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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. 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, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”