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Padma Lakshmi in Bathing Suit is "Way Too Fine"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Padma Lakshmi, the TV host, model, and cookbook author, appeared in ELLE India this week. She just posted photos from her shoot on Instagram. In one, she did a glamour shot on the beach, looking gorgeous. Lakshmi captioned the post, “New mantra from Lizzo: I’m way too fine to be this stressed. Words for all to live by!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Padma Lakshmi 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 Works Out Reguarly

Lakshmi has to eat a lot more food than most people, since she’s the host of both Top Chef and Taste The Nation. Naturally, she has to work out a lot more than most people. "Honestly, the secret is just living in the gym," she says to E! News. "I spend a lot of time working out. I work out at least five or six days a week for one or two hours a day. I have to, because I'm working with food. I have two TV shows that both require me to eat a ton of food."

2. She Focuses On Her Fitness, Rather Than Her Diet

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When it comes to her diet, Lakshmi doesn’t restrict herself. She tells E! News that she focuses on working out more, rather than what she eats. She says that this is a healthier mindset for her to have. "It just takes a lot of hard work, but I'd rather eat more food that I enjoy and just put more time in in the gym, than starve myself because that's not healthy, and I'm not capable of that anyways."

3. She Cooks

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Lakshmi is a cookbook author and likes to make a lot of her own meals. She tells Women’s Health that she eats a lot of her own cooking. “We cook one fresh meal a day in our home, and that’s usually dinner,” she says. “I purposely cook extra so I will have enough for lunch.”

4. She Does Pilates

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One of Lakshmi’s favorite ways to workout is doing Pilates. “I started going to Pilates a few years ago, because my chiropractor recommended it for my back,” she says to 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!”

5. She Loves Honey On Her Skin

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For Lakshmi, honey isn’t just a treat, it’s a skincare tool. She tells Byrdie that she uses honey on her skin, and has been doing this for a long time. “When I used to travel and I didn't have a lot of money, I would always find honey on the breakfast tray at a hotel or something. You just wash and cleanse your skin, take all the makeup off, pat your skin dry, and then slather honey all over your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. And then you just tap your fingers on your face, almost like you're playing piano on your skin. And what that does is pull out the impurities in your pores without upsetting the pH balance.”

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Padma Lakshmi, the TV host, model, and cookbook author, appeared in ELLE India this week. She just posted photos from her shoot on Instagram. In one, she did a glamour shot on the beach, looking gorgeous. Lakshmi captioned the post, “New mantra from Lizzo: I’m way too fine to be this stressed. Words for all to live by!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Padma Lakshmi 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 Works Out Reguarly

Lakshmi has to eat a lot more food than most people, since she’s the host of both Top Chef and Taste The Nation. Naturally, she has to work out a lot more than most people. "Honestly, the secret is just living in the gym," she says to E! News. "I spend a lot of time working out. I work out at least five or six days a week for one or two hours a day. I have to, because I'm working with food. I have two TV shows that both require me to eat a ton of food."

2. She Focuses On Her Fitness, Rather Than Her Diet

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When it comes to her diet, Lakshmi doesn’t restrict herself. She tells E! News that she focuses on working out more, rather than what she eats. She says that this is a healthier mindset for her to have. "It just takes a lot of hard work, but I'd rather eat more food that I enjoy and just put more time in in the gym, than starve myself because that's not healthy, and I'm not capable of that anyways."

3. She Cooks

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Lakshmi is a cookbook author and likes to make a lot of her own meals. She tells Women’s Health that she eats a lot of her own cooking. “We cook one fresh meal a day in our home, and that’s usually dinner,” she says. “I purposely cook extra so I will have enough for lunch.”

4. She Does Pilates

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One of Lakshmi’s favorite ways to workout is doing Pilates. “I started going to Pilates a few years ago, because my chiropractor recommended it for my back,” she says to 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!”

5. She Loves Honey On Her Skin

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For Lakshmi, honey isn’t just a treat, it’s a skincare tool. She tells Byrdie that she uses honey on her skin, and has been doing this for a long time. “When I used to travel and I didn't have a lot of money, I would always find honey on the breakfast tray at a hotel or something. You just wash and cleanse your skin, take all the makeup off, pat your skin dry, and then slather honey all over your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. And then you just tap your fingers on your face, almost like you're playing piano on your skin. And what that does is pull out the impurities in your pores without upsetting the pH balance.”

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Padma Lakshmi is in the most recent edition of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Their Instagram account just shared a new set of photos of the Top Chef and Taste The Nation host. In them, Lakshmi posed in the water wearing a two-piece swimsuit with gold circles. SI Swimsuit captioned the post, “When we said this year would be filled with epic women who empower, inspire and use their platforms to be both seen and heard, we meant it. 👏 As an author, activist, actress, model, philanthropist, and television host, there isn’t anything Padma Lakshmi doesn’t do and now, she’s joining the pages of the SI Swimsuit 2023 issue!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Padma Lakshmi 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 Uses Honey On Her Skin

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Lakshmi has amazing skin. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Byrdie. “The biggest thing for skin, and it doesn't cost a lot of money, is honey,” Lakshmi says. “When I used to travel and I didn't have a lot of money, I would always find honey on the breakfast tray at a hotel or something. You just wash and cleanse your skin, take all the makeup off, pat your skin dry, and then slather honey all over your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. And then you just tap your fingers on your face, almost like you're playing piano on your skin. And what that does is pull out the impurities in your pores without upsetting the pH balance.”

2. She Uses Tea Tree Oil

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Lakshmi tells Byrdie that she also likes to use tea tree oil. “Get a little bottle and keep it with your other skincare. You know, when I'm doing Top Chef, I'm putting on TV makeup every day, and all day they're adding powder, so my skin can get clogged and I can break out. So I always just ask for a big bowl of boiling water (you can just make it with a kettle), and I put five or six drops of tea tree oil in that boiling water. Then I take a big towel, put it over my head, and I steam my face. Just like you'd do with Vicks VapoRub if you had a cold. And it can sting—even the steam can sting your lips sometimes. But it's really good because it gets that antiseptic in there gently.”

3. She Eats A Plant-Based Diet

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Lakshmi opened up about her diet in an interview with Into The Gloss. She says that she eats a mostly plant-based diet, and limits that amount of meat in her diet. “I’ve actually gone back to eating a lot like I ate when I was a child,” she says. “Which is really mostly plant-based. Once in a while some bacon or veal, but mostly it’s just poultry and fish. A lot of lentils, a lot of beans—50% of my diet is fruits and vegetables.”

4. She Has Fruits & Veggies With Every Meal

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Lakshmi tells Into The Gloss that she eats a lot of fruits and vegetables. She says that she makes sure to eat them with every meal. “For breakfast today, I had a big bowl of pomegranate, and then I had a big bowl of avocado,” she explains. “I had one egg, and one piece of sourdough toast. So, there is protein and starch, but it’s mostly fruit and vegetables. I try to do that every meal. Like, last night we had spaghetti pie for dinner—it was a very decadent evening! But I made sure that we had a salad, too. Regardless, I think that if you make a point to have 50% fruits and vegetables, then it’s easier. And eat those first—the order you eat your food matters, not just what you eat.”

5. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Lakshmi also shared some of her favorite exercises in her Into The Gloss interview. She says that she likes to do a variety of workouts. “I do everything,” she says. “If I think it’ll help, I do it. I box, I jump rope, I do calisthenics—old-school pushups, and mountain climbers, and sit ups. Things you can do on the floor without any help.”

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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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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 and dancer Namrata Malla posted a new swimsuit video on her Instagram this week. In it, she posed in denim shorts and a pale orange and blue patterned bathing suit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Namrata Malla 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

Malla is an avid dancer. Naturally, this is a big part of her wellness routine. Malla does a lot of live Bollywood dance performances. She also likes to belly dance. Malla shared this video on Instagram of herself belly dancing by the water. She also posted this video of herself doing choreography.

2. She Stretches

Being a dancer means Malla has to keep her body healthy. One thing she needs to work on is her flexibility. Malla makes sure to stretch to keep herself in shape. Malla shared this video on Instagram of herself doing a leg extension and hold. The Mayo Clinic states that stretching and improving flexibility is important. “Research has shown that stretching can help improve flexibility, and, as a result, the range of motion of your joints.”

3. She Does Yoga

Malla does a lot of stretching. Naturally, she likes to practice yoga. She shares a lot of videos on YouTube of herself doing yoga. Malla shared this video on her channel of herself doing poses that help with her back. In it, she is seen doing child’s pose, cobra pose, and spinal twists, among others.

4. She Works Her Abs

Malla has amazing abs, and she makes sure to work them. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing double leg drops. According to the Mayo Clinic, having a strong core is important. “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles.”

5. She Swims

Malla spends a lot of time by the water. She likes to swim to stay in shape. Malla posts a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Malla posted this video of herself swimming in the ocean. Better Health states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is a great recreational activity for people of all ages. Recreational swimming can provide you with a low-impact workout and it's a good way to relax and feel good.”

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Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that 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 Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”