Pia Mia in Bathing Suit Shares a Beachy Selfie

Singer Pia Mia, known for "Do It Again" and "Touch," says she gets antsy when she has too much time on her hands but she knows when to relax, too. Mia posted a selfie from the beach, looking happy and serene in a pink and purple bathing suit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mia 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 Loves Seafood

Mia is obsessed with seafood, including octopus, lobster, sushi, and sashimi. “Sushi can be a very healthy, green type of food — if ordered simply,” says Maxine Smith, RD, LD. “If you have a craving for sushi, or if you enjoy that social aspect of eating sushi with other people, go for it. It can be a fun experience. You just want to be selective and do your research ahead of time, so that you can nourish your body well and make the best decisions,” she adds. “With a little foresight, you can make healthy choices.”

2. Avocado Toast

Mia enjoys avocado toast for a healthy, delicious meal. "Avocado toast is one of the healthier brunch options at many restaurants, but you do have to be careful," says Kylie Arrindell, wellness dietitian at Houston Methodist. "From how much avocado is used to what's piled on top, avocado toast can go from a healthy to a not-so-healthy choice pretty quickly. Avocado contains a lot of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, as well as a good amount of fiber. Plus, if you're eating at a restaurant, you have a lot of control of what goes on top of your avocado toast. You can say 'no cheese' or 'no bacon,' which you can't always do as easily in other unhealthier breakfast dishes."

3. She Stays In the Moment

Mia considers herself a work in progress, and doesn’t stress about the next step. “Understand that, whatever career path you’re taking, it’s never going to be just a straight, ‘Okay, this is what I want to do and now I’m having major success and I’m the best at what I’m doing and I’m reaching all these goals that I’ve set for myself.’ It’s always a work in progress, there’s always work to do. There’s always going to be ups-and-downs. You just have to remember if this is your dream and this is your passion, try to be present in the moment and enjoy the journey and appreciate the people that are around you and supporting you,” she says.

4. Balanced Diet

Mia relies on cues from her body as to her diet—she eats whatever she wants and refuses to eliminate any food groups. “When you no longer have so much stress and anxiety surrounding food, you free up space to just be and enjoy the food – and the people – around you,” says Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS. “You can engage in social interactions more often and can put your attention on spending time with friends and family, rather than worrying about your diet.”

5. She Uses Purple Shampoo

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Mia uses purple shampoo to maintain her hair whenever she goes blonde. "I normally just wash it with purple shampoo once a week and that keeps the tone cute,” she says. “I try to keep heat off of it as much as I can. I use It's a 10 Miracle Daily Conditioner, and I always comb out my hair before I take a shower so I don't have to brush it when it's wet because then it just becomes a mess."

Pia Mia is a singer who’s worked with the likes of Babyface and Sean Paul. She’s an actress. She’s also a writer, who released the book The Princess Diaries: Sand, Glitter and Silicone on Wattpad. Mia has a strong following on Instagram. She shared a stunning new set of photos on her story this week. In them, she posed by a pool in a blue two piece swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Pia Mia 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 Hard

Mia opened up about misconceptions people have about her career in an interview on the Qubi series, Close Up by E! News. Mia says that she is a very hard worker, and that is the reason for her success. “A lot of people think that I come from the music industry. I don't. I come from a normal family. I come from a very small island. I just think that my career, my situation, my life just proves that it doesn't matter where you're from. It doesn't matter what connections you have...if you have the passion, you have the drive and you really believe that this is what you're meant to do, and you work for it, then it can become a reality."

2. She Stays Busy

Mia has a busy life, and she likes it that way. During the pandemic, Mia tells Atwood Magazinethat she made sure to do a lot of at-home things. “I’ve been trying to keep myself busy. I just know, in regular life, when I don’t have anything to do, it makes me really anxious. I always like to try to keep myself working or growing, whether that’s like for my career or just mentally, and as a person. I like to always have something to do. But of course, I have moments too where I just want to chill out and look on my phone or, you know, not do something that’s so productive.”

3. She Doesn’t Get Consumed With Social Media

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Mia doesn’t let social media overwhelm her. She encouraged others to do the same to Extra. “For social media, I would just say don't get consumed with it. And I know that's really hard for everyone to do. Not just younger fans. Try to like step outside, go into the real world, get perspective, because I know being on social media can be like, you're comparing yourself to everything you see, and wondering why you're not good enough, and that can just really take a toll on you and your dreams too. So just try to keep perspective, stay close to your family and just work on yourself, you know? I don't know, it's rough out here.

4. She’s Grateful

Mia talked about her career in an interview with The Glass Magazine. She says that she is extremely grateful for everything that has happened. “I’m just so grateful to have had just all the experiences I’ve had. I come from such a small island and I was just a little girl that loved music. I’ve accomplished more than I could have ever dreamed of.”

5. She’s Levelheaded

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Mia plays Tristan in the films After and After We Collided. She opened up about how she relates to the character to Extra. “I feel like Tristan and I are like the same person. In my friend group, I'm very like levelheaded. But at the same time, like I like to party, I like to go out, I like to be sexy and cool. But I feel like my friends do look to me for guidance and like advice, and I think Tristan plays that same role in her friend group.”

Pia Mia is feeling homesick in her swimsuit! The singer and songwriter, who hails from Guam, shows off her incredible figure in one of her latest Instagram Stories. In it, she hints that she is going to be heading back to the island in the near future. “Can’t wait to be home soon,” she captioned the Instagram Story. How does the 26-year-old keep herself so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Pia Mia 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 Refuses to Starve Herself

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Pia has a healthy approach to eating and refuses to starve herself. “'I don't diet. I do what I want and I do what makes me happy. I exercise, but if I want to buy an entire bag of Cheetos, I'm going to, and if I want a green juice, I'll do that too,” she told Daily Mail Australia. “I don't like restrictions, it's not the way to live.”

2. She Works Out

As for exercise, Pia prefers strength training workouts, which she regularly shares on social media. Some of her go-to exercises include squats, leg lifts, battle ropes, and box jumps. While there are many forms of exercise that are beneficial, the most important thing is to just do something. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

3. She Prioritizes Self-Care

Pia prioritize self-care. “'(Writing in my journal) makes me (feel) more secure in a way,” she told Daily Mail Australia. “Things that make me feel good (apart from makeup) are just relaxing, taking a bath, writing in my journal and just getting my thoughts out. It helps me to just kind of settle down and see what my goals are and what I'm going through, and that makes me (feel) more secure in a way.” As for social media, ''I'm on there just to share life and be positive and happy. I don't let (negative) things affect me. I do what I want and I do what makes me happy.” She also loves to read. “You were born with the right to be happy. you were born with the right to love, to enjoy and to share your love. you are alive, so take your life and enjoy it,” she captioned a recent photo of herself reading a book on the beach.

4. She Enjoys Outdoor Activities

Pia also loves a few other sweat-inducing activities. A few of her favorite activities to blast calories al fresco? Paddleboarding in her swimsuit and riding horses. “Never thought I’d fall in love with riding horses,” she captioned one Instagram post.

5. She Fights

Pia is also into boxing, throwing punches at the Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California. “Therapy,” she captioned this video. Why is fitness boxing great for you? "This kind of boxing has many health benefits, because it constantly requires you to think, change your position, and change your posture," physical therapist Linda Arslanian, director of rehabilitation services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's hospital tells Harvard Health."You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs.”