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Padma Lakshmi in Bathing Suit Feels "Hawai’i Breeze"

Here’s how she makes 51 look like 21.

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Padma Lakshmi is feeling the tropical vibes. The Top Chef host, currently vacationing in Kauai, shows off her ageless body in a swimsuit via her latest Instagram video. “New perfume? No, just chlorine and the Hawai’i breeze. Hanging by the pool,” she captioned the clip. How does she make 51 look like 21? Read on to see 6 of Padma Lakshmi’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. Slim Down Fast With a Food Detox

Padma has revealed that during an average season of Top Chef, she gains up to 17 pounds. To lose the weight, she does a food detox. “It’s no sweets, no red meat, no wheat, no alcohol, no fried food, no dairy except for cottage cheese or low-fat yogurt. But this is a milder version—like, I can fall off the wagon one day a week,” she told Health. "Probiotics are different in that they contain live organisms, usually specific strains of bacteria that directly add to the population of healthy microbes in your gut," says the Mayo Clinic. "Like prebiotics, you can take probiotics through both food and supplements. Probably the most common probiotic food is yogurt."

2. Use This Plating Trick

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Padma splits her plate into halves. She fills the first half with 50 percent fruits and vegetables and the other 50 percent simple carbs, starch, and lean protein, she dished to Women’s Health. To ad dmore veggies into your meal plan, says the Mayo Clinic:

  • "Add extra vegetables to your sandwich or wrap. If you are eating out, ask for extra vegetables.
  • Make homemade vegetable soup for lunch. If you choose to buy soup from the store, compare nutrition labels and choose the option with the lowest amount of sodium.
  • Build a salad with at least 3 cups of leafy greens. You can add chopped up vegetable and fruit for added flavor.
  • Use leftover vegetables from last night’s dinner as a side dish.
  • Top a baked potato with salsa or broccoli."

3. Eat As Plant-Based As Possible

While shooting Top Chef, Padma’s diet is everything-goes. During her down time, however, she eats as plant based as possible. While produce makes up most of her diet, she told Women’s Health that she does allow herself some chicken, fish, ground turkey, and veal. A plant based diet, says the Cleveland Clinic, "eliminates all animal products, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy and honey. As the name suggests, everything you eat — including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds — is derived from plants."

4. Hydrate

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Padma is a big advocate of hydration. “I drink a lot of water—three liters a day,” she told Health. “I can tell by how much I’m peeing.” She also stays hydrating by not drinking alcohol.

5. Exercise Daily

Padma is devoted to working out, breaking a sweat at least five times a week for 90 minutes, she revealed to Women’s Health. For cardio she loves jumping rope, which she does for about 35 minutes per day and 2,000 strokes. When strength training she lifts weights and does classic squats, lunges, and dumbbell curls, two or three times a week. “He’s there to watch my form, and he spends most of his time telling me not to do something,” she said about her trainer Tony. And, for more cardio she will do 30 minutes on the elliptical, treadmill, or slide board and an hour of boxing and once “all warm,” heads to pilates.

6. Do Pilates

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Padma also loves pilates. “I started going to Pilates a few years ago, because my chiropractor recommended it for my back,” she told Women’s Health. “Pilates changed my body. It made me strong in places I didn’t know I needed to be. I have a" backside "now that I didn’t have during my modeling career!” "Pilates also gives us more body awareness, lead yoga therapist Judi Bar tells the Cleveland Clinic. “If we’re exercising and getting the blood flowing, strengthening our muscles, we will feel a little bit better. And that may support your creaky lower back.”

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Actress Raai Laxmi, star of films like Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000, is spending time by the beach. She’s also posting several new photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the sun and fun. Laxmi posted two photos of herself posing on the beach in a yellow and gold swimsuit. She captioned one photo with three sun emojis, and the other by writing, “Witnessing your own growth is a beautiful sight.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Raai Laxmi 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 Goes Scuba Diving

Laxmi loves to go to the beach. One thing that she loves to do when she’s there is go scuba diving. Laxmi posted this reel on Instagram of herself going for a dive. She dove off a boat and swam amongst the fish and other sea creatures. She captioned the reel, “If I could live here.”

2. She Strength Trains

One way Laxmi likes to stay in shape is by doing strength training workouts. She posts several photos and videos on Instagram of herself doing different strength based exercises at the gym. She posted this reel of herself lifting a weight, captioning it, “It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up! Back to functional training after long, but getting there with the help of my trainer.” She also posted this photo of herself about to lift a barbell, captioning it, “There is no shortcut, it takes time to build a better, stronger version of yourself.”

3. She Rides ATVs

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Laxmi is a big fan of riding ATVs. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself going for a ride in the sand. Laxmi did this activity on New Year’s Eve, as she captioned the post, “Riding into 2022. What a way to end 2021. Made enough memories. Perfect way to say goodbye 2021.”

4. She Wants To Show Different Sides Of Herself

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Laxmi wants her fans to see her play different roles. In 2019, she took on the role of a woman on the run in the film Mirugaa, and she told The Hindu that she wanted people to see her play more serious roles. “I just thought people have seen me do a lot of commercial films, and so playing a role like this. I wanted to make people think that I can pull off these serious roles. Clearly, I’m experimenting, just doing things where people will get to see a different me.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Laxmi is a proud feminist, and is outspoke about sexism faced in the film and acting world. She tells The Hindu, “I wouldn’t mind seeing a female cinematographer. But if the director is a man, there are a lot of restrictions to the way he would talk on the set, especially if he has a female senior technician on the floor. These are some reasons people don’t take a chance [with women]. It is not a great reason but people in the industry are way more casual and they always want to be in their comfort space. When a woman enters the picture, the guy thinks he cannot control it and then the work space becomes diplomatic.”

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Malavika Mohanan in Bathing Suit "Floats" Away

The actress posted a new image of herself spending time in the water.

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Indian actress Malavika Mohanan—star of The Great Father, Petta and Master—just posted a stunning new Instagram photo of herself spending time at the ocean. In the photo, Mohanan is seen floating on her back in the water. She wore a red and white bathing suit, and added this simple caption: "Float.” Read on to see 5 ways Malavika Mohanan 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 Isn’t Afraid To Indulge

Mohanan says to The Times of India that she still finds time to indulge in her favorite cravings, and she has a soft spot for one dessert in particular. “I love tiramisu,” she says.

2. She Plays Motivational Songs While She’s On The Treadmill

Mohanan spilled some of her beauty and wellness secrets in an interview with Vogue. She revealed that she likes to play music when she’s running on the treadmill, and has one particular favorite. “This song became popular in a Nike ad. It’s called ‘Da Da Ding’.”

3. She Enjoys Working Out

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In Mohanan’s Vogue interview, she was asked what makes her feel the sexiest. Mohanan’s answer? A good workout. The actress says that she actually enjoys exercising, and feels great doing it. “A workout makes me feel instantly sexy. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe. Because I feel better overall, I feel my body and even my skin looks better.”

4. She Makes Her Own Skin Care Products

Mohanan has gorgeous skin, and she likes to use a lot of different products to care for it. In fact, she tells Vogue that she even makes her own skin care products, and shared a recipe. “I fix my skin with a recipe my mum taught me. It uses red sandalwood powder mixed with a little yogurt, because it’s calming, a natural bleach, and soothes inflammation.”

5. She Hikes

Mohanan spends a lot of time outside, and she posts a lot of stunning outdoor photos on Instagram. One of her favorite ways to spend time outside is by going for a hike. She posted this series of photos of herself hiking in different places for World Environment Day, captioning it, “It’s a beautiful world.”

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Divya Bharathi, the Edison-award winning rising star of Bachelor, recently enjoyed a day at the beach in the Maldives. She also made sure to capture some stunning photos and posted them on Instagram. Bharathi posed on the beach in a purple bathing suit and a black cover-up in her most recent photo. She captioned the post, “Sun, sky, sea.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Divya Bharathi 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 Dances

Bharathi loves to dance as a way to stay in shape. She specifically loves to do dance based cardio exercises, as she did in this video she posted on Instagram. She captioned the video, “I Iove dance workout as it helps me stay healthy and happy. You guys should def give a try!” This can help your brain, too. “A recent NIA-supported study from the University of Wisconsin led by Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo found that even moderate physical activity may increase metabolism in brain regions important for learning and memory,” says one study.

2. She Does Yoga

One of Bharathi’s favorite ways to stay in shape is by practicing yoga. She posted this stunning photo of herself in a tree pose outside on Instagram. She wrote in the caption, “Yoga is something which is new to me,but my love towards my work has made me to do it to this level. Obviously there will be flaws but that is how we learn to do new things.”

3. She Meditates

Bharathi likes to start her mornings out with some meditation. She posted this video on Instagram of herself in a lotus pose doing some deep breaths. She captioned the video, “Rise and shine.” Meditation is a great way to relax, focus, and clear your mind. “Mindfulness meditation is the practice of purposefully focusing our attention on the awareness of the present moment as it relates to our thoughts, feelings, sensations in our body and our sense of the environment around us. Mindfulness practice is rooted in eastern meditation practices,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Loves To Do Outdoor Activities

Bharathi loves to go outside, and she loves to do outdoor activities. On a recent trip to the Maldives, she spent a lot of time outside. In this Twitter post, Bharathi is seen going for a bike ride, and walking by the water. She wrote in the tweet, “Maldives you beaut!”

5. She Gets Vitamin D

Bharathi spends a lot of time outside. Naturally, this means she spends a lot of time in the sun, and gets a lot of Vitamin D. Bharathi likes to go to the beach, as seen in this Tweet. She wrote, “All we need is love and sunsets.” “Certain foods — fortified foods, such as milk and cereal, and fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel — also provide vitamin D. Chemical reactions in your liver and kidneys transform vitamin D into forms that your body can use,” says the Mayo Clinic.

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Krishna Mukherjee, star of Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein, is enjoying her bachelorette party. She’s been sharing highlights on Instagram. In a recent video, Mukherjee posed by the beach. She wore a swimsuit with flowers on the top and plain black on the bottom. She captioned it, “La la land.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Krishna Mukherjee 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 Taking Off Work

Mukherjee is about to get married. And she wants to savor the time with her husband when it happens. She tells ETimes TV that she plans to take off work when she gets married. “I have taken five days off from shooting for my engagement. But next year, when I get married, I don’t want to be working. I want to spend time with him because those days are precious and they won’t come back.”

2. She Cooks

Mukherjee opened up about what she did during the pandemic to ETimes. Like many people, she started cooking a lot more during this time. Mukherjee encouraged others to do the same. “I know many people don’t know how to cook,” she says. “But you can always learn simple recipes online and try them out.”

3. She Swims

Mukherjee loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Mukerjee posted this video of herself in a pool. She captioned it, “December heat.” She also posted this pool photo, captioning it, “Holidaying.” Lastly, she posted this video of herself running into the ocean. She captioned it, “Let’s run away.”

4. She Kayaks

Swimming isn’t the only thing Mukherjee likes to do when she goes to the beach. She also likes to kayak. While on a trip to Phuket, she did some kayaking. Mukherjee posted this video of herself kayaking at the ocean on Instagram. She captioned it, “Sea you later.”

5. She Dances

Mukherjee likes to dance. She shares a lot of dance videos on her Instagram. For Christmas, she posted this video of herself and her friends dancing by the beach. She captioned it, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.” She also shared this video of herself dancing through a building. She captioned it, “Dancing on the beats of RRR with my mad ... crazy friends.”

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Actress Raai Laxmi is not afraid to show off her body. Her Instagram account is full of swimsuit photos. She just posted a stunning new beach photo this week. In it, Laxmi posed on the boardwalk in a red ruffled two piece. She captioned the photo, “Wildly dreaming.” Read on to see 5 ways Raai Laxmi 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 Horseback Rides

Laxmi shares a lot of her favorite workouts and physical activities on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is ride horses. She learned to do this for a music video. She posted this photo of herself riding on the beach for a shoot. Laxmi captioned it, “From another point of view.”

2. She Snorkels

Laxmi loves to spend time at the beach or the pool. Naturally, she likes to go swimming and sometimes goes snorkeling. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself snorkeling. Laxmi captioned it, “If I could live here.”

3. She Strength Trains

Laxmi posts a lot of photos and videos from the gym on Instagram. One type of workout that she likes to do is weight and strength training. She posted this reel of herself doing deadlifts with a weight. She captioned it, “It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up!”

4. She Does Pilates

Another workout Laxmi likes to do at the gym is Pilates. She posted this video on Instagram of herself using a reformer and cables. In it, Laxmi is seen doing different arm and leg workouts with the equipment. She captioned the video, “Will power defeats all powers.”

5. She Stays Hydrated

As busy as Laxmi gets, she always remembers to drink water. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself drinking water while on break. She captioned the photo, “Final stage rehearsals, but let me hydrate myself first.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”