Sara Sampaio in Bathing Suit Says "Thank You!"

Sara Sampaio, the Portuguese model, is already a Victoria's Secret Angel and the face of Michael Kors' fragrance Gorgeous, and now she has a new achievement: 8 million followers on Instagram. She celebrated with a swimsuit video of her drawing the number in the sand with her finger. “8 Million of you!!! Thank you for coming on this journey with me! ❤️,” she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sara Sampaio 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. This is Her Exercise Routine

Her exercise routine “...during quarantine was zero, but I usually work out at the DogPound. I’ve built a gym in my house, with a Peloton and everything and free weights but it’s so hard to get the willpower to work out when I’m by myself. A personal trainer just helps me get…off the couch,” she told Elle.

2. She Likes Small Movements That Produce Big Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Sara Sampaio attends the SP22 Michael Kors Collection Runway Show at Tavern On The Green on September 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

“I’ve been doing a lot of SLT," a workout that promises to "strengthen (your core), lengthen (your limits) and tone (your body)," according to the founders, hence the initials. "It’s like a really intense Pilates with a machine. I’ve noticed with my body that small movements have done more for my body than the boot camps. My body moves better when it’s very focused on small movements that elongate your body and your muscles,” she told the Cut.

3. This is Her Take on Eating

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Sara Sampaio attends the launch of CR Fashion Book Parade Issue in partnership with Grey Goose during the Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images)

“I’m a big believer in not doing crazy diets and not to stop eating what makes you happy or what you like. It’s all about balance. If you’ve had a long day and you really want a burger, just have that burger or pizza and maybe for lunch the next day you have fish with vegetables or salad with chicken,” she told the Cut.

4. Here’s How She Deals With Stress

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Sara Sampaio attends The Daily Front Row's 20th Anniversary New York Fashion Week Party at Paradise Club at the Times Square Edition on February 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

“I’m still trying to figure this out. I suffer from a lot of anxiety and depression, I’m on medication which really helps but there’s still some anxiety. For me, what works the best is learning when I need my own space and my own time and if I just need to spend the whole day watching TV, that’s what I’m going to do. Putting those kinds of needs in front of constantly having to do something because if you’re not, you’re not working hard enough. Baths really help and sometimes it really is just sitting in front of the TV eating a bag of popcorn or just sleeping,” she told Elle.

5. She Has Learned to Love Her Body

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Sara Sampaio attends the Revolve Social Club VIP Opening at Revolve Social Club on March 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Revolve)

She has learned to love her body. “I really learned to take my body for what it is; love it if I put on weight, love it if I lose weight - we’re all human beings, we fluctuate but I used to be really hard on myself. It’s one of those things when you’re in your formative years, you really take it personally,” she told Elle, “but now I’m like, I’ve put on weight this quarantine and my” chest “grew and I’m like this is great!”