Roselyn Sánchez in Bathing Suit Has "Best Birthday Ever"

Roselyn Sánchez turned 49 yesterday, and she celebrated in Puerto Rico, her own personal fantasy island. “🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷” she captioned a photo of herself looking ageless in a swimsuit. “Best birthday ever…Gracias Dios, gracias a mis ángeles, gracias a la vida…Feliz cumple to me 😉,” she captioned another photo of herself in beachwear, with husband and fellow actor Eric Winter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Roselyn Sánchez 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 Avoid Salty Foods Before Certain Shoots

Roselyn has said salted food “swells you” so she avoids it before certain shoots. “If you're like most people in the U.S., you're getting far more sodium than is recommended. And that could lead to serious health problems. Consider that 1 teaspoon of table salt, which is a combination of sodium and chloride, has 2,325 milligrams (mg) of sodium. That's slightly more than the daily limit of 2,300 mg recommended by health experts,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Eat more fresh foods. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium.”

2. She Lives Cleanly

“I changed my eating habits completely,” she told Eva Longoria in Hola. “I don't smoke. I don't drink and I've never done it.” As a woman nearing 50, “I'm still in this business. People have a perception, a view, of how you need to look. And it's a lot of pressure. I became a mother so late in life, you know, I had Sebella at 38, Dylan at 44. I want to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible.”

3. She is Motivated to Exercise

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“I stay fit with exercise and take care of my health. This has always come naturally to me and it’s been part of my life without even thinking about it, but now I feel that it’s become a duty. Now it’s not about exercising because I like it, I tell myself, ‘Roselyn, you do this because when your boy turns 30 and gets married, you have to be there,’” she told Hola. “Are you hoping to lose weight? Boost your energy? Sleep better? Manage a chronic condition? Write down your goals. Seeing the benefits of regular exercise and writing your goals down on paper may help you stay motivated,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Uses Keratin in Her Hair

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“My hair is naturally very curly,” she told Page Six, which asked how she kept her hair so straight and shiny during a New Year’s Eve Broadcast. “So this is all keratin and a good blow dry from my hair guy. I always say I have very talented hair: I can have it straight, I can have it curly, I can have it all.” She was broadcasting from Puerto Rico. “I’m so lucky and so blessed,” Sanchez said of her historic gig. “I love my island; people [here] have known me working on TV since I was 19 years old … they follow my career and they support it. So I’m not going to do them wrong.”

5. She’s Doing it For Her Kids

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Roselyn’s life is “a constant negotiation when it comes to the family and the husband,” who also works as an actor, she told Longoria in Hola. “This is like my second stage, the second stage of my life and my career, I have my career pre-kids and now is post. And it has given me even more desire to work. It's weird because I do get that mommy guilt, like Ella has a special function at school and I'm not available because I'm working on set. Am I making a mistake? I talk to her a lot. And I say, I do this for you. I wanna give you the best education possible. I try to talk to her every single week. So she understands."

Roselyn Sánchez, the actress and TV presenter, is missing her late pooch. “Miss you Maraca 💕🌈,” she captioned a photo of her in a bathing suit, holding the dog. “I remember this day like it was today… 15 years ago, I met you the day before. You were 11 weeks old. Puerto Rico… Te pienso tranquila y feliz en el cielo 💫” (Rough translation: “I think of you calm and happy in heaven.”) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Roselyn Sanchez 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 Consciously Stays Fit

"I think [staying fit] is a conscious decision. Once you have kids, the body changes," she told her friend Eva Longoria in Hola. "I'm 46 years old; I'm still in this business. People have a perception of you, of how you need to look, and it's a lot of pressure. I’d rather be home and do nothing, but I can't." She added: "And now it's not even about the physique. I became a mother late in life -- I had Sebella at 38 and Dylan at 44 -- and I want to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible. I owe it to my kids to stay young and vibrant."

2. She Lives Her Life Respectfully

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 18: Roselyn Sanchez attends The 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

How does Sánchez stand tall? “I do it by living my life in a very respectful way,” she has said, “to serve as an inspiration to all those young Latinas and Puerto Rican girls that see me as a testament that you can do it. You can leave the country and succeed and work hard and have a clear goal as a Hispanic. I’m making it happen.”

3. She Stretches

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Roselyn Sanchez attends the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Sánchez is a former dancer and knows the value of a good stretch. Try also ending each workout with a foam roller. “Foam rolling is one of the best ways to keep your muscles loose and your body mobile. It stretches areas that are hard to hit otherwise (like long tendons) and releases muscle tension throughout the body, helping you recover for your next workout,” says personal trainer Mark Langowski.

4. Pets are Good For Your Mental Health

attends the 2018 Latin American Music Awards - Arrivals at Dolby Theatre on October 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California.

"Pets continue to be an optional part of our modern lives. Research shows that our desire to connect with our pets can be a valuable asset for those struggling with physical and emotional pain; mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety; and environmental factors, such as loneliness," says Jennifer Wickham, licensed professional counselor at Mayo Clinic Health System. "Though not a replacement for social interaction with people, pets do provide social support and stress reduction," adds Wickham in the Mayo Clinic. "We know, through medical research, that increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol slows immune response to injury sites. When this occurs, the healing process can be delayed causing increased recovery times. Developing strategies for reducing stress in everyday life and in health crisis situations has been a recent focus for all."

5. She’s Never Had a Nip or Tuck

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - DECEMBER 31: Roselyn Sanchez co-hosts the historic Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022 live from Puerto Rico’s hot new entertainment complex, Distrito T-Mobile in San Juan. (Photo by Gladys Vega/Getty Images for Discover Puerto Rico)

Sánchez says she’s never had plastic surgery. What to expect if you’re considering it? “Anticipate improvement, not perfection. If you expect cosmetic surgery to turn you into a movie star, you're bound to be disappointed. Don't count on surgery to save a rocky relationship, gain a promotion or improve your social life,’ says the Mayo Clinic. Also: “Cosmetic surgery isn't covered by most health insurance plans. The cost varies depending on the procedure, ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Also, consider the cost of any follow-up care or additional corrective procedures.”