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Simone Biles made headlines this summer when she withdrew from certain Olympic competitions, citing her mental health. But she walked away with the Bronze medal, and afterwards looks happy and chill on vacation. "Beaching until further notice," she captioned one photo on Instagram, on another she said "on island time." Read on to see 5 ways Simone Biles stays in shape (mentally and physically) and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Eats This Way

Biles practices so early, she sometimes skips breakfast; if she has time, she’ll eat some protein waffles or oats. For lunch, she’ll order in or "If I cook, though, it's usually pasta, or chicken or salmon in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill," she tells Women's Health. As for dinner: "If I'm feeling like a little bit of a less healthy meal, I get pizza or fettuccine Alfredo with chicken," she says. "I really like home restaurants that are in the area because I feel like I get to be closer with them. I'm not picky. I'll try any new restaurant." Snackwise, "I don't really snack too too much because I'm always at the gym, but if I do, I try to snack on some fruit."

2. She Drinks Protein Shakes

"I love having a Core Power Protein Shake after a workout," she says. "Usually I drink half after the first practice and half after the second practice. One of my favorite flavors at the moment is vanilla. It always changes, but it's currently vanilla."

3. She Withdrew From Certain Events Due to Her Mental Health

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"What I've been through, I've just always fought through it, and it's just been really hard," she said. "We have triggers and unfortunately I had one of my biggest ones here. But to come out and come back with a bronze medal, it means the world to end the Olympics like this."

4. She Knows Therapy Can Work

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"For a while, I saw a psychologist once every two weeks. That helped me get in tune with myself so that I felt more comfortable and less anxious," she told Health magazine in June. Says the Mayo Clinic: "Psychotherapy can be helpful in treating most mental health problems, including:

• Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, panic disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder
• Addictions, such as alcoholism, drug dependence or compulsive gambling
• Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia
• Personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder or dependent personality disorder
• Schizophrenia or other disorders that cause detachment from reality (psychotic disorders)"

5. Her Training Schedules is Intense!

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“I train seven hours a day, I do have Sundays off,” she explained on The Tonight Show. “So, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday I train twice a day. And then Thursday and Saturday I train once a day.” “People always think I’m training, but besides that, I have amazing partners I work with so I get to share my time in between there,” Simone told host Jimmy Fallon. “But it’s not all glitz and glam, sometimes we have to get down and dirty.”

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."

Simone Biles is sparkling in her swimsuit. The gold medal winning gymnast flaunts her flat abs in one of her latest social media posts, wearing a sequin bathing suit top. “Would you believe me if I said 40mph winds shut down the pool party,” she captioned the Instagram snap, looking absolutely gorgeous. How does she stay so fit and healthy? 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 Prioritizes Her Mental Health

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Simone puts her mental health before anything else. “As an athlete, you need to protect your mind and your body, rather just go out there and do what the world wants us to do and potentially injuring yourself. I had to put myself above all else,” she told Good Housekeeping in September 2022 about her decision to withdraw from the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. “I learned that it’s okay not to be okay. If you don’t do what is right for you, then you're not going to enjoy your sport, and you're not going to succeed as much as you want to in whatever arena you’re competing in.” She added that she has no regrets about the decision. “I’m happy that I prioritized my mental well-being.”

2. Her Diet Is Healthy

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Simone maintains a healthy diet that keeps her fueled for her intense workouts. For breakfast she might eat Kellogg's Red Berries or egg whites. Lunch, “is either chicken or fish so I get the protein,” she told Women’s Health. Then she grabs a “quick snack” before another workout. “Pre-workout I love drinking Core Power; it's a recovery drink. And then a banana and peanut butter because bananas have potassium, which helps with muscle cramps.” “And then,” for dinner, “I like having a good fish, like salmon, and rice and carrots.”

3. She Swims and Cycles

Simone also does cross training workouts. “We swam twice a week—almost a mile! I swore I was going to drown, it was so hard, and then we would run. And the year before that we would bike 10 miles outside once a week. If we didn't bike, we would run a mile before practice, and as soon as we finished the mile we'd have to go inside and do a beam routine. My legs were absolute jello. But it got easier because the cross-training helped. This year we haven't done [cross-training] because we're just calming it down,” she told Women’s Health.

4. She Also Does Strength Training

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Simone also does a lot of strength training. “I like doing legs because those exercises come pretty easily to me. I have good, powerful legs, so I can do conditioning and they won't be too sore. But stomach conditioning, I don't like it at all! It's my least favorite. I like laughing better for an ab workout than actually doing abs!” she told Women’s Health.

5. She Makes Sure to Stretch

Simone emphasizes the importance of stretching. “We have a routine that includes running and then a stretch for every part of our body. So we'll stretch before practice, but especially afterwards, because then you're tense and you need to stretch those muscles down. It's very important to keep your body flexible so that you don't get injured,” she told Women’s Health. “My favorite stretch is splits because not a lot of people can do them. And over-splits is when you put your leg up on a mat so it's higher—and it just looks cooler!”

Jena Sims is no stranger to posting stunning photos on Instagram, and that goes double for when she’s on vacation. The actress and partner of former world number one professional golfer Brooks Koepka enjoyed a trip to Maui, and posed in a green bathing suit overlooking the ocean. She captioned the photo, “Here today, gone to Maui.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jena Sims 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 Gets Outside

Sims is constantly seen going outside. She lives in sunny Florida, which is home to amazing beaches, nature trails, and great weather. Sims posts a lot of photos of herself enjoying the great outdoors on her social media. Going outside isn’t just a good way to get Vitamin D and get moving, it also can have benefits for your mental health. According to WebMD, going to the beach can improve your mood, and reduce your stress. “Time on the beach increases your self-esteem and promotes relaxation. People with attention deficit disorder can feel calmer at the beach. Walking along the shoreline can make you feel less isolated and happier.”

2. She Skis

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Sims doesn’t just enjoy the sun, she also enjoys the snow and the cold. Sims and her fiance, Brooks Koepa, like to go skiing together. She posted a photo of the two of them on the slopes in Big Sky, Montana. She captioned the photo, “I love you snow much.”

3. She Jet Skis

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Sims is also a fan of going jet skiing with friends. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself and a friend riding the waves on a jet ski. She captioned the photo, “Monkey sea, monkey do.”

4. She Swims

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Sims doesn’t just love to visit the ocean, and go jet skiing in it, she also doesn't mind going for a dip. She also loves to have days where she goes to the pool for a swim. Sims has posted several photos on Instagram of herself enjoying time in the water.

5. She Still Does Some Gymnastics

Sims revealed on Instagram that she used to do gymnastics as a child, and she still makes time to do some flips as an adult. Sims posted this impressive photo of herself doing a backflip off of a boat into the clear blue ocean. She captioned the photo, “My old gymnastics coach would be proud.”

Simone Biles has never been afraid to show off the power of her fit figure, whether it's in the gymnasium or at the beach. Biles loves to spend time by the pool, and posts several swimsuit photos on Instagram. She recently enjoyed a pool day, and posted a new photo of herself in a white bathing suit, denim shorts, and a bucket hat. She captioned the post, “If you need me, I’ll be at the pool.” 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 Keeps Her Snacks Minimum and Healthy

Biles has to eat a healthy diet in order to help herself stay in shape for gymnastics. She broke down some of her diet secrets and go-to meals to Women’s Health. Biles revealed that she isn’t the biggest snacker, but when she does so, she makes sure to grab a healthy option. "I don't really snack too too much because I'm always at the gym, but if I do, I try to snack on some fruit."

2. She Gets Enough Sleep

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Sleep is very important to Biles. She tells Women’s Health that she likes to go to bed early most days. Biles says that she likes to wake up early, so naturally, she has to go to sleep at an earlier time. "Earlier than 10:30 p.m. is my target time,” Biles says. “I'm usually in bed by 9:30 p.m., so I'm asleep before then."

3. She’s Not Afraid To Be Vulnerable

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Mental health is extremely important to Biles, specifically being open and vulnerable with people. She notably bowed out of some events at the 2021 Olympics to take care of herself. Biles said to Today, “I try to be strong not only for other people but also myself, but sometimes there are weaknesses in strength and that’s OK, and it’s OK not to be OK, and I’ve taught myself that.”

4. She Puts Herself First

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Mental health is extremely important to Biles, specifically being open and vulnerable with people. She notably bowed out of some events at the 2021 Olympics to take care of herself. Biles said to Today, “I try to be strong not only for other people but also myself, but sometimes there are weaknesses in strength and that’s OK, and it’s OK not to be OK, and I’ve taught myself that.”

5. She Doesn’t Look At The Comments

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It can be difficult to avoid reading comments on social media, but Biles says that she has learned to do so. "I also don't look at comments or anything just because I'm grateful and I love everything about myself,” she said to POPSugar. “I'm proud of who I am inside and out. That's definitely helped me not think about it."