Rita Ora in Bathing Suit Wishes Mom “Happy Birthday”

Why does Rita Ora look so fabulous? It’s in the genes. “Happy birthday to the most amazing mother! @veraora,” she captioned some Instagram photos of her and her mom, who is an NHS psychiatrist. “You are beautiful, helpful, supportive and kind, and although today is your birthday, I celebrate you always.” How else does the daughter stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Rita Ora 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. When She Indulges, She Only Eats Half The Food On Her Plate

Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she isn’t afraid to indulge in her favorite junk foods. However, she says that she watches how much she eats of said indulgences, and most often will cut them in half. “If I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them."

2. She Does Sharp Bursts Of Cardio

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Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she isn’t afraid of cardio exercises, like running. However, she prefers doing quick bursts of cardio. “If I run, I only run for about 10-15 minutes, if that. I'm really focused on being healthy rather than anything else."

3. She Loves Toning Exercises

Ora has a really toned figure, and she works really hard for it. Ora tells Cosmopolitan that a lot of her workouts focus on toning her muscles. "I do toning exercises, pilates, yoga or a hike.” Ora recommends doing these exercises with quick cardio workouts.

4. She Doesn’t Focus On Losing Weight

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Ora says that she doesn’t pay attention to the scale, and that her workouts aren’t centered on losing weight. "I'm not the skinniest person in the world but I don't try to be," says Ora to Cosmopolitan. "I'm more focused on toning rather than trying to be skinny, which I feel everyone should try, because that comes more naturally."

5. She Doesn’t Forget About Her Lower Body

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Ora tells Stylecaster.com that she doesn’t skip leg day. In fact, she says that she puts a lot of focus on working out her lower body. “I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting.” It’s clear Ora is seeing results from these workouts, as her legs are pretty incredible.

6. She Eats Healthy

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Ora opened up about what her typical diet looks like to Stylecaster.com. She says that she tries to eat healthy, and that her diet isn’t super restrictive. “In the morning, I have two boiled eggs, asparagus, and half a cup of muesli with almond milk. For lunch, I have chicken or fish with vegetables, and for dinner, I have six to eight ounces of fish with vegetables and half a potato.”

Rita Ora has had a busy week. Shortly after appearing at the Being the Ricardos premiere alongside director/partner Taika Waititi, she released a music video for her song "Follow Me" and then posted a photo on Instagram captioned "Sundaze." In it, she's in what looks like a green swimsuit. How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Rita Ora 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 A Fan of Circuit Training

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Ora tells Shape that to stay in shape, she does a lot of circuit training. "I do circuit training. I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio.” Ora says that this is the easiest way for her to get a regular workout in, with her busy schedule.

2. She Eats Healthy

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Ora says that she tries to eat a healthy diet as much as she can. She tells The Sun what her typical meals look like each day. “In the morning, I have two boiled eggs, asparagus, and half a cup of muesli with almond milk. For lunch, I have chicken or fish with vegetables, and for dinner, I have six to eight ounces of fish with vegetables and half a potato."

3. She’s A Fan of Portion Control

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Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she uses the popular method of portion control when it comes to her diet. "I watch what I eat but I just cut my portions in half," she says. "So if I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them."

4. She Switches Up Her Workouts

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Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she does a variety of different things to workout. She says, "I do toning exercises, pilates, yoga or a hike. If I run, I only run for about 10-15 minutes, if that. I'm really focused on being healthy rather than anything else."

5. She’s All About Self-Love

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Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she is a big believer in self-love and accepting your body. She says, "You have to come to terms with loving your body. Stand... in front of the mirror and say" something positive about yourself. "That's where it starts."

Rita Ora, the singer and TV personality, has never been afraid to show off her bubbly personality. Fittingly, Ora just posted another fun pic yesterday, of herself in a Los Angeles recording studio, while in a bathing suit. She captioned the post, “Happy Saturday.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Rita Ora 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 Stays True To Herself

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In an interview with SELF, Ora opened up about her struggles in the music industry. She says at the beginning of her career, she wasn’t always true to herself and what she wanted to do. Ora says that she is currently focusing on the music she wants to make, and who she is as an artist. "I was just trying to please everybody, not realizing that it really should be about knuckling down to who you are as an artist."

2. She Gives Herself Positive Affirmations

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Ora tells The Zoe Report that she is all about self love, and giving herself positive affirmations. She says that she picked this up from her mother, and that it has helped in her daily life. “My mum is a big manifester. She’s always like, ‘Put it into the universe and it will come back to you.' So I always write affirmations. I stick them on little Post-Its around my room.”

3. She Takes Her Mornings Slow

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Ora tells The Zoe Report that she likes to take her mornings slow, before she gets into her crazy schedule. Ora says that her morning routine is, “Stretch. I try not to look at my phone straight away. I give myself 10 minutes or so of calmness. I brush my teeth, I wash my face, I put on some music. Then I get into the shower and I start my day.”

4. She Does Live Classes With A Trainer

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Ora revealed to The Zoe Report that she loves to take live workout classes at home, and cites one trainer in particular that she’s a fan of. “There’s an incredible woman that’s from the U.K. — Body By Ciara — and she does live classes. She does about three to four styles of workouts a day. Her body is unbelievable. She’s really kept me going throughout this climate and I do that every day with just a few weights and some resistance bands.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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Ora has incredible skin, and she makes sure she takes care of it. She broke down her skincare routine and practices to W Magazine, saying, “I have combination skin, and unfortunately am prone to breaking out if I do a lot of appearances in a row or if I’m on tour. It’s super important for me to use products that are soothing. La Mer has an incredible skincare line that really helps keep my skin looking fresh. I’m also a big fan of using a light therapy face mask, which helps to kill bacteria and calms inflammation.”