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Rabiya Mateo in Bathing Suit Says "Congrats"

Here’s how she stays fit.

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Rabiya Mateo, Miss Universe Philippines 2020, knows what it takes to look good and feel good. As if to prove it, she posed a white swimsuit. “My reaction after we won in @familyfeudph,” she captioned the photo, referencing her appearance on Family Feud Philippines. “Char! Congrats Team Empire @beatriceluigigmz @issadelo @domcorilla ! Special shoutout to our handlers @maynaldreyreyes @imajeko manager @jonasempire.ph @mau_s_deleon.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Rabiya Mateo 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. For Her, Health is Everything

“For me, health is everything. As somebody like me, who is quite busy with many events, it is my responsibility to make sure that everything is wel balanced in all aspects of my health. My mom would always tell me the best way to express self love is through self care,” she told St. Luke’s Medical Center.

2. She Likes Rice But Avoids Sugar

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“I can finish two to three cups of rice in one meal, just imagine that,” she once said. “But maybe my metabolism is fact, that’s why I don’t easily gain weight.” However, she said she avoids sugar, for both her weight and her skin. Good call. “Ditch the added sugar and artificial sweeteners in your diet for two weeks. Think of it as a palate cleanse. For the next two weeks, choose foods that contain little or no added sugar or artificial sweetener,” challenges the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Does Core Workouts

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What to work out your own core? “Use a stability ball and yoga mat when you try a core exercise called a bridge at home,” says the Mayo Clinic:

  1. "Lie on your back with your legs resting on top of the ball.
  2. Tighten your abdominal muscles. Inhale deeply.
  3. Exhale as you tighten your core, lifting your hips and buttocks off the floor into a bridge. Hold steady for three deep breaths. This works your core muscles and the muscles along your backside — the gluteal muscles and hamstrings — as they contract to keep you in place.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat.
  5. For added challenge, raise your right leg off the ball. Repeat with your left leg."

4. She Eats Protein

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“I eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef,” she once said. Lean proteins are great for muscle building. "According to the FDA, any seafood, meat, or poultry can be labeled as lean protein when it contains less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams and per labeled serving size," Mascha Davis MPH, RDN, a private practice registered dietitian nutritionist, founder of NomadistaNutrition.com and author of the upcoming book Eat Your Vitamins, tells Eat This, Not That!

5. She Had Bad Acne

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“Two years ago, I suffered from an acne problem, my face was full of pimples,” she once said. “It has something to do with our genetics….Right now, I need to be very careful with my skin because almost every day, I need to wear makeup and I need to take it off right away. What I do is I use cleaning oil first, and then wash it with water. Then I use my facial product. It’s just a simple routine but it keeps my skin healthy and as you can see, pimple-free.”

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90 Day Fiancé star and YouTuber Yara Zaya loves to spend time at the pool. Over the holiday weekend, she made sure to spend time in the sun. Zaya posted a new photo to her Instagram story of herself lounging by the pool. She wore a skin-colored swimsuit, and enjoyed a cocktail. She flashed the "peace" sign. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Yara Zaya 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 Speaks Out

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Zaya is originally from Ukraine, and when her home country’s conflicts with Russia started this year, she wasn’t afraid to speak out. Zaya appeared on FOX News talking about the situation, and posted this video on Instagram of herself on the news. She captioned the post, “I also wanna ask you who knows the donation place please send it to me, I will be checking them over and post for you if I’m sure that’s a good one.”

2. She Runs

In this video from her YouTube channel, Zaya talked about how she lost the weight from her pregnancy. She says that she likes to go running every day. “I run minimum three miles, maximum five miles per day,” she says. "For many runners, a warm-up may consist of only a few stretches or some slow jogging before starting to move at a steady running pace. While this is better than nothing, it does not adequately prepare muscles for the forces experienced during a run. If you run regularly or are returning to running after taking some time off, avoid the risk of an injury and make your workouts as effective as possible with a dynamic warm-up," says ACE Fitness.

3. She Ate Healthy While Pregnant

In the same video, Zara revealed what she ate while she was pregnant. She says that she tried to still eat healthy throughout it. “I was trying to not eat for two,” she explained. “I was trying to eat just for one.”

4. She Uses An Apple Watch

Zara revealed in her YouTube video that her husband bought her an Apple Watch. She says that she uses it to help herself stay in shape. Apple Watches track your movement on a circular graph, and closing a circle means you have done enough activity for the day. Zaya says that this helps her stay motivated. “I was like, ‘I have to close the circle,’” she says.

5. She Goes To The Beach

One look at Zaya’s Instagram, and you will see that she loves to go to the beach. She loves to go on vacation to different beach locations. One thing she likes to do when she’s at the beach is go swimming and snorkeling. Zaya posted this photo of herself snorkeling with sharks.

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Noelia Marzol is celebrating her three year anniversary with her partner. She posted a series of highlights of the two of them on Instagram. In some of the photos, Marzol posed in different swimsuits, including a black bathing suit, and a tan swimsuit. She captioned the post, “Today marks 3 years since I became the Happiest Person in the World! Thank you @ramiroarias13 for filling my life with joy. From the first time I saw you in that function to today, my life has not stopped empowering in every way. I love you and I will always love you no matter what. You are my favorite. You are the love of my life. You're the best dad ever. Blessed are all of us! Dona, Alfie and most of all Me! I love you.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Noelia Marzol 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 Swimming

Marzol loves to spend time by the water. Naturally, she loves to go swimming. She posts a lot of swimming photos on her Instagram. She posted this photo of herself playing with pool floats. She captioned it, “Dripping! Thank you @malivaok !! Loving my birthday present! Inflatable for this summer.”

2. She Weight Trains

One type of workout Marzol likes to do is weight training. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing a deadlift with a barbel. She captioned the post, “Training is always a good choice! And it puts me in a good mood! Every day!” Weight training helps people build strength and muscle.

3. She Dances

Marzol does a lot of dancing as a way to stay in shape. And she does a lot of it. Marzol does a lot of latin ballroom and aerial work. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself dancing with a partner. Marzol captioned the photo, “I love dancing, end of statement.” Marzol doesn’t just dance on stage, she also dances in her everyday life. She shared this video of herself on pointe in her home. She captioned it, “How beautiful to have time to create!”

4. She Does Rhythmic Gymnastics

In addition to dancing, Marzol does a lot of rhythmic gymnastics to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself twirling a ribbon in her home. She captioned it, “Up to 8, at least you should know how to count!” She also posted this video of herself using a jump rope, captioning it, “What the ‘rhythm’ left us! Only for those who understood…”

5. She Works Out While Pregnant

Marzol doesn’t stop dancing, even when she’s pregnant. She shared this in the caption of this video. Marzol wrote, “All checked out by the midwife. I recommend physical activity as long as your personal doctors create it timely and healthy. May each one carry their maternity/life as it is sung to!”

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Bachelor’s Jen Saviano in Bathing Suit Announces Pregnancy 

The star shared the good news in leopard print swimwear.

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Wellness expert, podcast host, influencer, and The Bachelor franchise star Jen Saviano just made an exciting announcement to her followers. Saviano revealed in an Instagram reel that she is pregnant with her first child. And she included some stunning shots of herself in a strapless leopard-print bathing suit, looking stunning. Saviano captioned the reel, “Surpriseee! We can’t wait to meet you, little B.” (See in the images is the dad-to-be, Landon Ricker.) How does she stay so healthy? Read on to see 5 ways Jen Saviano 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 To The Beach

One look at Saviano’s Instagram account, and you’ll notice that she loves to spend days at the beach. Saviano has posted several gorgeous photos of herself at the beach, spending time in the water, and hanging out with her friends. In the reel announcing her pregnancy, Saviano made sure to include footage of herself and her boyfriend by the water.

2. She Celebrated Fitness Month

In May 2021, Saviano revealed in an Instagram post that she was dedicating herself to working out for a full month. Saviano wrote in the caption that she was celebrating National Fitness Month, saying, “I’m dedicating the next 30 days to making myself stronger, healthier, more confident.”

3. She’s True To Herself

Saviano did a Q&A on her Instagram stories, and one of the questions she was asked was, “Best or favorite advice you’ve ever received?” Saviano answered, “Don’t try to be the most interesting person in the room. Try to be the most interested.” This advice was clearly meaningful, as she dedicated an actual Instagram post to this advice with the caption, “This one has stuck w/ me.”

4. She Makes Healthy Cookies

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Saviano also likes to make a healthy cookie recipe when she’s in the mood for sweets. She revealed on this Instagram reel, that she makes chocolate chip cookies with chickpeas. In addition to chickpeas and chocolate chips, her recipe includes peanut butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds. She wrote in the caption, “Hey do you have a can of chickpeas + some PB in your pantry!? WELL LET ME TELL YOU. Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies are in your near future. You’re welcome.”

5. She Bike Rides

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Saviano is a big fan of going for a bike ride. She posted this reel of herself going for a bike ride on a trip to Venice, California. In the reel, Saviano is seen riding by the city’s gorgeous beaches, with the palm trees in view. Saviano captioned the reel, “Lands at LAX 10:05…beachside by 10:52.”

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MMA fighter Amanda Ribas posted a new set of beach photos this week. In them, she posed in a white bathing suit, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “Ranked in 2 categories, very happy, passing through your timeline 🤍🙏🏼 #11 strawweight #9 flyweight @ufc fighter.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Amanda Ribas 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 Doesn’t Feel Pressure

Ribas opened up about her career to MMAFighting.com. She says that she doesn’t feel pressure to perform a certain way in the ring. “I have nothing to prove to anyone,” she says. “I did well against Paige, nailed it in my post-fight interviews, and really enjoyed the opportunities I had. It’s a different fight now. You might see a different Amanda. These are different situations. I don’t try to predict the future. If it took me two years to prove the USADA case, I don’t have to prove anything to anyone [laughs]. I’ll just do my best in there.”

2. She Moves Forward

Ribas revealed to MMAFighting.com that she keeps things from her first loss. She says that it helps her move forward in her career. “I still have my IMMAF credential, my first pair of gloves,” she says. “I keep that because it’s part of my history. Life isn’t only made of wins, we have losses too, so we have to keep that to remind you not to let it happen again. And if it happens, remember we managed to overcome it.”

3. She Runs

Ribas shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. Sometimes, she does exercises that she isn’t always a fan of. Ribas isn’t the biggest fan of running, but she makes sure to do it. She shared this video on Instagram of herself on the treadmill. She captioned the post, “I don't like running, no haha, but let's see what December has.”

4. She Weight Trains

One workout Ribas likes to do is weight and strength training. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing bicep curls. The Mayo Clinic states that weight training has a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

5. She Swims

Ribas loves to swim to stay in shape. She also likes to go to waterparks. Ribas shared this video and photo of herself in Yas Waterworld Yas Island, captioning the post, “Grateful.” The CDC reports that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health.”

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Maria Teresa Matus, the Chilean beauty and Arturo Vidal's ex-wife, has a fit figure and works hard to maintain it. She just shared a stunning new set of photos on Instagram this week. In them, she posed in a pool. Matus wore a light blue bathing suit and a silver visor, looking gorgeous. She captioned the post, “Happy Sunday.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maria Teresa Matus 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 Proud Of Herself

Matus is all about self-love. She encouraged her followers to have the same attitude in this Instagram post. She wrote, “Smile!! Today is an excellent day to be proud of who you are!” It's good advice. "Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. By contrast, positive thoughts can actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses," says the Mayo Clinic. "Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your stress, depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. It can also improve your self-esteem."

2. She Never Gets Too Comfortable

Matus never gets super comfortable with the way her life is. She stressed the importance of this in the caption of this Instagram post. Matus wrote, “Time and circumstances can change at any time. Don't underestimate or hurt anyone. You may be powerful today, but remember time is more powerful than you!!!

3. She Rides Snowmobiles

Matus does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. While she likes to spend time in the sun, she also enjoys the cold weather. One snow activity Matus likes to do is ride snowmobiles. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself riding in the mountains. She captioned the photo, “Andorra.”

4. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Matus likes to do is go swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. She posted this set of photos of herself wading. Matus captioned it, “Believe in yourself!! And discover that there are no limits… Beautiful week for all.” She also posted these photos of herself in the ocean in Hong Kong. She captioned it, “Smile, is the key to everyone’s heart...Great day to everyone.”

5. She Bikes

Matus likes to bike ride as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of photos of herself riding on Instagram. Matus shared this photo of herself riding in Barcelona. She captioned it, “And yes, sometimes it is necessary.” Matus also posted this photo of herself riding by the beach in the Maldives. She captioned it, “Lindo domingo para todos. Enjoy life everyday.”

Fitness

Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”