Poonam Bajwa in Bathing Suit is a "Childhood Crush"

Poonam Bajwa is hitting the beach in her swimsuit. The actress looks incredible in a black bathing suit in one of her latest Instagram Reels, driving her followers wild. “Childhood crush,” one commented. “Hottie 2 hottie,” added another. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 of Poonam Bajwa’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. Get Inspired

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Poonam recommends finding inspiration. She gets hers from other women. “Any woman who is strong and independent inspires me. Be it a security lady or an army officer or an actress, if I see a woman who is very confident, sure about herself and strong, I would appreciate that a lot,” she told Behind Woods. “That’s something i always look for and admire in women. I feel good about it and it makes me happy. I feel like, wow, there’s a change happening and there are more and more women emerging out. I hope that this trend continues. It is not restricted to one famous person or someone who is close to me, I make it a point to notice it in everyday life.”

2. Prioritize Hydration

Poonam also encourages hydration, using a water bottle with measurements so she can keep track of how much water she needs to drink. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

3. Do Yoga

Poonam also does yoga. “Yoga diaries,” she wrote in the caption of this photo, showing herself getting her zen on. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. Maintain a Balanced Diet

Poonam has a “huge issue of losing and gaining weight frequently,” she told Behind Woods. “I mean it happens frequently for me. I have a tendency to put on weight easily. I think the drawback is that actors don't have a consistent routine. The schedule when you’re at work is completely different from when you’re in sets.” She tries to eat lots of fruits, salads, hot water, and green tea only. “All the damage happens when I’m at home for more than a week because that’s when your mother says ‘oh my daughter is working too hard, I have made this and please have’ and you can't’ refuse. When you say you want to diet, they don’t take it very well too, so that’s the issue indeed. This is the challenge. I try my best to strike a balance between the two,” she said, adding: “The basic thing I guess is to never starve yourself and to have your dinner early.”

5. Exercise

Poonam tries to “be active throughout the day,” she told Behind Woods. “Also, do gymming, walking or running for an hour. It’s more important to be on your feet all day and not sit or sleep for long time. These are the basics that I follow all the time and I think this is better to do something that you can consistently keep up with rather than going for weight loss or diet phases.”

Actress Shalini Pandey is having a pool day. And she is looking amazing while doing so. Pandey posted a new series of photos on Instagram of herself on the dock of the pool. She wore a polka dot one piece, looking gorgeous. She captioned the post, “Say what? Polka dot!”

Read on to see 5 ways Shalini Pandey 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

Pandey starred in a film that required her to learn choreography. She tells Urban Asian that all this dancing helped her get in shape. “For this particular weight loss, I got on a meal plan and luckily I was doing a film. Which required immense amount of dance rehearsals that added to my weight loss. So, there is nothing specific that I did to shed my weight but I feel the meal plan worked really well. I was dancing for around four hours daily and that’s a lot of cardio which helped me a lot.”

2. She’s Confident

Pandey says that she is confident in herself and with her body. “I have always been confident of my physique,” she told Urban Asian. “I never really paid attention to what people were saying about it. I loved whichever phase. I was in physically and never really put pressure on myself to be a certain body type.”

3. She Grew Up Athletic

Pandey tells Urban Asian that she grew up playing a lot of sports, which has helped her stay in shape now. “I was always into sports. I started swimming since the 5th standard. I was into a lot of sports actually like badminton and volleyball and others. I was quite an outdoor kind of a kid. So yes, I have been a fitness freak since ever.”

4. She Swims

Pandey loves to go swimming. And she always brings a buddy with her. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself and her dog in the pool together. Pandey captioned the reel, “That’s my girl.”

5. She Has A Dog

Pandey has an adorable golden retriever, who is featured on her Instagram. Having a dog has a lot of benefits. According to Harvard Health, “Owning a dog can prompt you to be more physically active — have leash, will walk. Just petting a dog can reduce the petter's blood pressure and heart rate (while having a positive effect on the dog as well).”

Avneet Kaur is excited for the new live-action version of The Little Mermaid. And her recent Instagram video proves it. In it, she dove onto a bed, which then cut to her underwater in a pool. She wore a shell bathing suit top and a mermaid tail, looking the part. She captioned the post, “Embracing my inner mermaid and spreading the magic.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Avneet Kaur 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 Takes Care Of Her Skin

Kaur has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her secrets in this video she posted on Instagram. In it, Kaur uses things like lip balm, cleansers, and moisturizer. She captioned the post, “Here’s a get ready with me morning Skincare and my makeup routine for you all 💙💕✨🧖🏻‍♀️ Go to my Snapchat to see the details of products used.”

2. She Plays Badminton

Kaur does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is play badminton. She shared this video on Instagram of herself on the court. She captioned the post, “Tell em winnin is my protocol.” The British Heart Foundation wrote an article about how one woman found benefits from badminton. “Lynn Young, a 48-year-old from the Scottish Borders, loves badminton for its sociability and ease of play. The game keeps her active despite the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) she received just before her 40th birthday.”

3. She Swims

As you can see from her recent Instagram post, Kaur loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on her page of herself by the water. She shared these photos of herself in a pool in Dubai. Kaur captioned the post, “Gone swimmin’.” Better Health states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water.”

4. She Rides Horses

Kaur loves to horseback ride to stay in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding in Dubai. Kaur captioned the post, “Whoever said diamonds are a girls best friend has obviously never met a horse.” The American Heart Association reports, “In a Texas A&M University study, researchers focused on the amount of energy expended during high-intensity horseback riding. But you need not be roping cattle to burn calories. ‘Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories,’ said Dr. Dennis Sigler, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialist and professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station. ‘If you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period.’”

5. She Kart Races

Kaur does a lot of things to get her heart racing. One thing she likes to do is ride different vehicles. In particular, she likes to drive karts. Kaur shared this video on Instagram of herself driving at the kart track. She captioned the post, “Cause girls is players too.”

Actress Mouni Roy is not afraid to post stunning photos on Instagram, and quote some poetry. She’s also a fan of hitting the beach. Roy accomplishes all three with her most recent Instagram photo. Roy is seen lounging in a hammock right in the gorgeous water, with a view on display. She’s wearing a bright, royal blue bathing suit, which compliments her hair and skin. Read on to see 5 ways Mouni Roy 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 Enjoys The Beach

Roy enjoys spending time outside, and one of her favorite places to go is the beach. Roy has posted several photos of herself spending time by the water on Instagram.

2. She Practices Yoga & Meditation

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Roy is a fan of practicing yoga and meditation, and she says it has really helped her out. Roy posted this photo on Instagram of herself meditating, and she writes in the caption how yoga and meditation have positively impacted her life. “​​So.... can’t begin to explain how yoga and meditation has helped change my mindset and in turn has brought positive impact on my body.. it is so so imp to include yoga in daily life for a person's body, mind and soul. Start slow and steady, simple things, what your body can adapt quickly, slowly you ll see your body and mind asking for more. Replace the craving for bad with the good. Slow & steady. One tiny change at a time. “

3. She Loves Noodles

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Roy is a healthy eater. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself eating a healthy plate of noodles with her friends. She captioned the reel, “Woke up thinking about 🍱!”

4. She Dances

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In addition to acting, Roy loves to dance, and she even likes to take classes. Roy posted this video on Instagram of her doing a dance with a choreographer she took classes from. She captioned the video, “Sing for the joy of it, Dance for the joy of it, Live for the joy of it!”

5. She Ignores Criticism

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Roy shared a quote on Instagram from Radhi Devlukia-Shetty about how to deal with criticism, and says that the quote has really stuck with her. She captioned the post, “Only if we understood the difference between criticism & helping, running someone down with gossip & truely caring; our hearts & minds would be lovelier and not just our communities.”

Ananya Panday is featured in this month’s installment of Harper’s Bazaar India. She shared a photo from the shoot on Instagram. In it, Panday modeled shoes from legendary brand, Jimmy Choo. She also wore a silver one-piece swimsuit with cutouts, a silver wrap, and a navy cover-up. She captioned it, “Introducing The Shaan Capsule Collection @JimmyChoo by @JimmyChoo – taking opulence and glamour to new heights.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ananya Panday 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 Wants To Be A Role Model

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Panday opened up about her life to IDiva.com. She says that she wants to be a role model for young girls out there. “I don’t ever want young women to look at me and feel any kind of pressure to look or dress like me. I want people to be able to walk up to me and talk to me. It shouldn’t be hard because I am young and I don’t have a filter. I say things that are embarrassing all the time. I tripped and fell yesterday. Even with brand shoots, I am trying to focus on young and fresh brands that resonate with my personality. I want young girls and women to feel like they connect with me and that they don’t have to aspire for unreal beauty or fashion standards.”

2. She’s Real

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Panday wants to be open and real with people. Especially on social media. She tells IDiva.com, “I feel like no one posts their failures on Instagram, everyone only wants to post happy pictures and their successes. That and social-media bullying are my peeves.”

3. She Ignores Haters

Panday has had to deal with a lot of haters on social media. However, she tells IDiva.com that she doesn’t let them bother her. “I have realised that when people troll you, it is not something that’s on you, it is on them. You’ve not done anything wrong, something is wrong with them and they are taking it out on you. I am thick-skinned because of my dad. He has gone through a lot and he takes a joke well but people don’t realise that their words can hurt. Those words might not hurt me, but it is unfair that my parents have to read things about me. I feel it is easy to sit behind a computer screen and say things casually because you can’t say it to someone’s face. I don’t think bullying or trolling is okay in any way.”

4. She’s Grounded

Panday tells IDiva.com what her secrets for staying grounded are. “I am still treated the same way by my friends and family, and it helps ground me and detach from the way I am treated on sets or at conferences. It is important to go back to a normal life and talk about something other than films. At such a young age, it is easy to get carried away and be surrounded by yes men but I know my family and friends will always have my back.”

5. She’s Confident

Panday has a lot of confidence. She opened up about her journey with confidence to LifestyleAsia.com. “I know it sounds cliche, but I think that when you start working fresh out of school, as I did at 18 for the film, there are so many issues that a young girl, in general, has with herself,” she says. “We have our body issues, we have our own set of mental health issues, relationships and it could be anything. At that age, we’re constantly battling something or the other. Then at the same time, you’re starting in this big world and you’re putting yourself out there. So I was nervous back then. I didn’t know the ropes to call it. Even though my father’s an actor, I never grew up on a film set in that way. So I was still learning how to conduct myself. I was still learning the way things work, how to interact with people, and how to meet people for work then. I’m a little more confident in myself in general now because I’m easier on myself and I think that’s what it is.”