Shirley Ballas Shares Swimsuit Photo "Taking Care of Myself"’

Shirley Ballas is feeling self-confident in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media post, the Strictly Come Dancing star and mother of Mark Ballas shows off her gorgeous body in a bathing suit while sharing a body-confident message with her followers. “I’ve constantly had people tell me I needed to be thinner or that I had to look a certain way. Comments throughout my life have always stuck with me and in my past they’ve made me feel conscious of how I look. Sadly I thought that validation from others was necessary. But turning 63 in September and heading into my seventh series on @bbcstrictly I’m proud of myself and pleased with how I look. I feel good in my own skin,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does the star approach diet, exercise, and wellness? Keep reading for her top health habits.

1. She Does Yoga

Shirley has been a yogi on-and-off for most of her life. “I’m doing yoga again now and I’m on my 33rd class in a row without stopping,” she told Closer. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

2. She Is a Fan of the Plant Paradox Diet

Shirley is a fan of Stephen R. Grundy’s The Plant Paradox, which prioritizes vegetables, including cauliflower rice. “We stick to very, very light food and - my mother's always done it - fasting, where you're 16 hours off and eight hours on," she told The Sun. “I feel that also helps me; I don't feel so heavy.” She also watches her portion sizes, switching from a dinner plate to a side plate, that is “actually the size of your tummy” to help manage portion sizes.

3. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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Shirley told BBC Good Food that she starts the day with a nourishing meal. "Avocado, a boiled egg and brown toast is my all-time favorite breakfast," she said. For lunch, she enjoys a salad or an egg white and spinach wrap from Starbucks. And dinner? "My favourite restaurant is Mastro’s steakhouse in Beverly Hills which my son introduced me to," she said. "The food is amazing – from the lobster mashed potatoes to the steak. Mastro’s is my treat once or twice a year."

4. She Counts Calories

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Shirley confesses that she has a hard time not counting calories. “That comes from years and years of training as a dancer and people never quite feeling that your figure's good enough. I will never get rid of that,” she said. “I'm very conscious of exactly how much I'm eating a day.”

5. She Takes Probiotic

Shirley maintains that probiotics have helped heal her gut. “I didn't tend to go to the bathroom but once a week,” she said, revealing that she suffered from bloating and constipation for decades. “I was always looking for something that could help me line up my system and make me feel better.” Ever since she started taking a liquid probiotic, Symprove, “instead of going once a week, I'm going every day, so that's just amazing.”

Simone Biles is living her best life. She’s recently engaged, and she’s doing ads for Subway. And she’s also spending time by the pool. Biles posted a new photo on Instagram of herself standing in the water, while wearing an over the shoulder, white one-piece. She captioned the photo, “Happy gal.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Simone Biles 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 Prioritizing Her Wellness

In 2021, Biles told People that the pandemic allowed her to reassess her life. Specifically, she started to make her wellness a priority. "This past year has really been about taking a pause and trying to focus on all the good things in life. I've slowed down a bit and been able to take more time for overall wellness.” To cope during these tough times, "Regular physical activity and exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve mood. Find an activity that includes movement, such as dance or exercise apps. Get outside, such as a nature trail or your own backyard," says the Mayo Clinic. "Choose a well-balanced diet. Avoid loading up on junk food and refined sugar. Limit caffeine as it can aggravate stress, anxiety and sleep problems."

2. She Uses A Jade Roller

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Biles has incredible skin and she is making sure to take care of it. One of the things she likes to do is use a jade roller on her face. She tells People, “I recently started using this jade roller. It's really relaxing – like a mini facial that I can do at home."

3. She Uses Homemade Hair Products

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When it comes to her hair, Biles stays away from store bought products. She tells People that she uses homemade local products on her hair. “I have someone who does my hair in Houston. She makes her own products which is really fun! I always use those."

4. She Calls Out Body Shamers

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Biles is not afraid to call people out on Twitter, specifically body-shamers. In 2016, she called out people who were making comments about her body. “You all can judge my body all you want, but at the end of the day it's MY body," she wrote. "I love it and I'm comfortable in my skin."

5. She’s Proud Of Herself

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One of the reasons Biles doesn’t pay attention to haters? She’s comfortable with herself. She tells POPSugar, "I also don't look at comments or anything just because I'm grateful and I love everything about myself, and I'm proud of who I am inside and out. That's definitely helped me not think about it."

Kimi Sharma is celebrating her one year anniversary with her boyfriend, tennis player Leander Paes. The couple is spending time at a gorgeous beach resort to honor the occasion. Sharma posted a series of photos from their trip on Instagram, captioning it, “Happy anniversary Charles ♥️

365 days ! Endless moments of happiness and learnings .Thank you for being mine. Love you to bits - Mich 🐆🧡🖤 @leanderpaes.” He wrote back on his page: "Happy Anniversary Mich ❤️ Thank you for 365 days of memories and for riding through Life’e learnings together everyday. You had me at Hello! 🐅🧡🖤 @kimsharmaofficial." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kimi Sharma 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 All About Self-Love

Sharma is all about self-love. She likes to share inspirational quotes about self-love and confidence with her followers on Instagram. Sharma posted this quote on Instagram, “You are your home. Take care of yourself.” "If you're unsure of what self-care activity is right for you, Lothman says there are many to try," says the Mayo Clinic and Kristin Lothman, a mind-body counselor with Mayo Clinic's Department of Integrative Medicine and Health adds: "Basic practices could include things like journaling; meditation; prayer; and mindful movement, such as yoga or tai chi ― really any intentional action or behavior that gives us energy and enhances our sense of well-being."

2. She Pole Dances

One of Sharma’s favorite ways to exercise is by pole dancing. She has a pole in her home, and has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself pole dancing. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself dancing to the music from the film Pulp Fiction. She captioned the reel, “I missed the burrrnn!”

3. She Uses A Pilates Reformer

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Sharma is a fan of practicing Pilates as a way to stay in shape. One of the ways she likes to practice Pilates is by using a reformer and doing different exercises on it. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself in her home using her reformer. She captioned the reel, “Pure joy.”

4. She Has No Time For Negativity

Sharma shared this quote on Instagram about how she approaches negativity. She revealed that she doesn’t have time for it in her life. The quote was, “May all the negative energy trying to bring you down come to an end. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mint right now. May clarity replace confusion. May hope replace fear. May blessings and success fill your life. May the light of your spirit shine so bright that nothing can dim your glow. Shine on.”

5. She Spends Time In The Water

Sharma loves to go the beach, go to the pool, and just spend time in the water. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself in the clear blue ocean. Sharma doesn’t just like to swim, she also loves to do other water activities, like stand up paddling. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself on her board, captioning it, “Marooned on an island.”

Kelsea Ballerini is one of the most successful country stars of all time. She’s known for hit songs like “Peter Pan,” “Love Me Like You Mean It,” and “Miss Me More.” Ahead of her new album’s release, Ballerini took a trip to Italy. She shared some highlights on Instagram this week. In one photo, she is seen sunbathing in a swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelsea Ballerini stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Ballet

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Ballerini opened up about her fitness routine to Women’s Health. She says that she is getting back into ballet. “I'm just trying to see what my body remembers and then relearn the art of it, because it's so beautiful. It's the little micro muscles in your ankles and in your inner thighs, and the (idea) that there's a string pulling you directly up to the ceiling while your toes are pushing down into the ground.”

2. She’s Adjusting How She Views Working Out

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In her Women’s Health interview, Ballerini talked about her approach to fitness. She says that while touring with the Jonas Brothers, she began to over-exercise. Ballerini says that she is trying to change this approach, and is not working out unless she feels like it’s best for her. “As someone that's really struggled with body image my whole life, I really have to be checked in to, 'Am I doing this for the right reasons?’ I felt like by the end of that tour, I was starting to detach from the correct reasons for working out.”

3. She Washes Her Face

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Ballerini shared some of her skincare secrets with WhoWhatWear, including how she washes her face. “Well, I think the first thing is that in the last few years, I’ve switched from just using makeup wipes to actually washing my face [laughs]. I mean, I’m finally acting like I’m in my late 20s now. It’s about time! But yeah, my morning routine is to wash with Skin Pharm’s Gentle Soothing Cleanser ($40), and then I use hyaluronic acid, and then I use Skin Pharm’s Glow Factor Vitamin C Serum ($150), their Eye Sculpt ($75)—which is an eye cream—and then the SPF. It’s a whole thing!”

4. She Walks

Ballerini tells WhoWhatWear that she likes to walk to stay in shape. “Right now, my workout routine is really just walking outside and getting fresh air and vitamin D from the sun, hanging out with my dog. … That’s what feels like a healthy place for me. When my body tells me it’s time to get back into the gym or do weight training or SoulCycle or all those things I’ve been doing over the last few years, then I’ll start going back in that direction.”

5. She Wears Sunscreen

Ballerini shared her favorite sunscreen in her WhoWhatWear interview. “There’s a place in Nashville called Skin Pharm, and my friend Maegan founded it. They have stores all over now, but the OG is in Nashville, and she has completely changed my skin. I use all of her stuff, and she has a 100% Mineral Tinted SPF ($60) that’s been a huge game changer for my skin.”