Paige VanZant in Bathing Suit Says "Keep Your Spirit Light"

Paige VanZant is channeling her inner Baywatch babe! The UFC fighter and Dancing with the Stars alum flaunts her famous figure in a red swimsuit in her latest Instagram post and shares an inspiring message. “Keep your spirit light, your booty tight, & your goals in sight,” she captioned it. How does the 28-year-old stay fit? She recently revealed all of her secrets to Eat This, Not That! Read on to see 7 of Paige VanZant’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. Do Exercise Outdoors

Paige clearly does her fair share of working out in the gym, but she also encourages breaking a sweat al fresco. "Go on walks or hikes somewhere with pretty scenery or find a place that's peaceful where you can enjoy being active in the environment," she suggests."When you surround yourself with sights you enjoy, it distracts from the fact that you're working out."

2. Don’t Starve Yourself

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Paige emphasizes the importance of fueling up for fitness."If I don't eat enough it has the opposite effect on my body. I'm literally always hungry and always eating something healthy to fuel my body," she said.

3. Do Treat Yourself

While Paige eats healthy most of the time, she stresses the importance of cheat meals. "Whether you're trying to lose weight, or just want to stay fit and healthy, I think it's important to treat yourself in moderation," she explained. "If I deprive myself of good treats then I'm not happy, and when I'm not happy it's hard to stay positive. When I allow myself sweets in small amounts, it also prevents binge eating, which makes me feel sick afterward."

4. Don’t Focus On the Numbers

Paige doesn’t focus on her weight. "Don't stress yourself out about numbers on the scale," tshe said. Instead, she pays attention to other indicators."Set goals, but understand muscle weighs more than fat so the number on the scale might even go up as you get more fit. To measure my success, I go by how my clothes fit."

5. Do Trick Yourself Into Eating Healthy

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Paige loves some semi-unhealthy foods. Whenever possible, she tries to make healthier swaps to indulge her cravings without compromising her health. "I'll substitute tofu for chicken when I'm cooking curry and trick myself into eating more veggies by adding spices. It helps big time," she dished.

6. Don’t Look at Exercise As a Chore

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The more you enjoy exercise, the more likely you are to actually do it. "To keep things interesting, find a fun kickboxing class or another workout or class you enjoy,” she says. "Whether it's weight lifting by yourself or a weekly Zumba class with your friend, it doesn't matter. Just find something you like that keeps you active."

7. Do Hydrate

Paige emphasizes the importance of hydration "Most people don't drink the amount of water their bodies require," she explains. "When you're hydrated, everything works better and you feel better, too." For more of Paige’s tips, head over to Eat This, Not That!