Model Sailor Brinkley Cook is no stranger to modeling; it runs in the family! She has posed in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition, similar to her supermodel mother, Christie Brinkley. She’s also posted several revealing photos on her social media channels. In her most recent post, Cook posed in a blue bathing suit on the beach. “Beautiful views,” said one commenter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sailor Brinkley Cook 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 Found Confidence In Herself
Cook is open about her struggles with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and insecurities. However, she tells InStyle that posing in Sports Illustrated has helped her overcome those insecurities. “I had to own who and what I am at such a bare, raw state,” Cook says. “I really felt like I was celebrating my body and my womanhood.”
2. She Works Out Everyday
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In her InStyle interview, Cook revealed that she makes sure to exercise everyday. “A normal workout would start with cardio. I’m a big runner—I try to run two miles a day. Then I work out with my trainer at Work Train Fight, doing HIIT workouts like burpees and lunges. If I need a day off, I’ll do yoga or something low-intensity.”
3. She Eats Healthy
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In addition to working out on a regular basis, Cook also makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “I eat as clean as possible,” she told InStyle. “Lots of lean protein. I'm vegan so I can't have grilled chicken or salmon, but I go for salads with quinoa and beans and fresh vegetables and then something light, like a sautéed vegetable dish, for dinner.”
4. She Cuts Out Sugar Before A Shoot
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Cook tells InStyle that one of her secrets to looking good in a photoshoot is avoiding sugar in the days ahead. “I start cutting sugar 10 days before. Every time I stop eating sugar, it's immediate, and when you're going to the gym every day, cutting out sugar changes the game. I see myself getting a lot more shredded.”
5. She Stays Hydrated
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Cook says that she makes sure to stay hydrated. She tells Glamour that this is one of the reasons her skin looks so amazing. “I think drinking a lot of water is literally the most important beauty rule people forget about. You can put on the different masks, the different serums, everything—but when I drink a lot of water, like three liters a day, I swear after a week I see a difference in my skin.”
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