Roselyn Sánchez in Bathing Suit Says "Miss You"
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!
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."
She Lives Her Life Respectfully
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."
She Stretches
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.
Pets are Good For Your Mental Health
"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."
She's Never Had a Nip or Tuck
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."
