Simone Biles in Bathing Suit is in "My Happy Place"

Simone Biles, the Olympic gymnast, is on a tropical getaway. She just posted a new set of photos on Instagram. In them, she lounged on an outdoor staircase. She wore a bright orange bathing suit with straps, and a large sunhat. Biles captioned the post, “My happy place.” 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 Focuses On Her Mental Health

Biles makes her mental health a priority. She notably bowed out of the 2021 Olympics, as she wasn’t in the best place to compete. Biles explained her reasons for doing so in a statement. "I just think mental health is more prevalent in sports right now,” she said. “We have to protect our minds and our bodies, and not just go out and do what the world wants us to do.”

2. She Indulges On The Weekends

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Biles broke down her diet to Women’s Health. She mostly eats pretty healthy, however, she isn’t afraid to indulge once in the while. She says that the weekends is her time to enjoy her favorite indulgences. “On the weekends, I’ll have some protein waffles with chocolate chips, some eggs or even make cinnamon rolls,” she says.

3. She Doesn’t Track Her Food

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Biles tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t believe in tracking her food and calories. She explained that she doesn’t want to cause eating issues, which is why she just focuses on eating healthy. “I do not track anything. I eat what I feel good with and try not to overeat or stuff myself because I’m always at the gym. For gymnasts, in particular, [tracking] can lead to health problems and eating issues, so I just eat what I know I can and should.”

4. She Goes To The Beach

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Biles spends a lot of time outside. As you can see on her Instagram, Biles loves to spend time by the water. She has a lot of photos of herself at the beach, or at the pool. She posted this set of photos of herself posing in front of the waves, captioning it, “Living a bikini kind of life.” Biles also posted this set of photos of herself and her fiance enjoying a boat ride.

5. She’s Proud Of Herself

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Biles has had to deal with a lot of criticism in her career. However, she says that she has learned to ignore the haters. She tells POPSugar that one of the reasons she’s able to do so is by being proud of herself and what she’s accomplished. “I'm proud of who I am inside and out. That's definitely helped me not think about it."

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1. She Loves To Snack On Fruit

Being an athlete, Biles naturally tries to eat as healthy as she can. This means avoiding junk food most of the time, and avoiding snacking. She tells Women’s Healththat she doesn’t like to snack all that much, but when she does, she likes to enjoy a piece of fruit. "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 Likes To Try New Things

When it comes to food, Biles says that she likes to both cook and order out. She also says that she isn’t a picky eater at all, and loves trying new foods and cuisines. She tells Women’s Health that she likes to support local restaurants when she orders out. "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."

3. She Goes To Bed Early

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Biles tells Women’s Health that sleep is a big priority for her. She says that she often goes to bed early, especially since she often wakes up early to go to the gym. "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."

4. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

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Biles has been open about her struggles with her mental health. She notably bowed out of competing in several events in last year’s 2021 Olympic gymnastics competitions. Biles’ decision received massive praise from celebrities and politicians alike. “I definitely feel like it’s been a relief, but it’s not easy to go through it,” Biles said on the Today show. “Because 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 Focuses On Her Mental Health

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Biles told the Associated Press that she is learning to put herself first and focus on herself. After stepping away from competing, she says that she is learning to find an identity outside of being a US gymnast. "We also have to focus on ourselves, because at the end of the day, we're human, too," she says. "While there are many strategies to manage stress and anxiety, Kristin Lothman, a mind-body counselor with Mayo Clinic's Department of Integrative Medicine and Health, says intentionally setting aside time to be quiet and practice self-care is a practice that can reap significant benefits," says the Mayo Clinic: "I recommend developing a daily self-care practice. It is important to take care of ourselves so that we can show up more powerfully in our own lives and for the people we love."

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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!”

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1. She Has Learned to Put Herself First

Biles memorably put her mind/body connection before her work, bowing out of certain competitions to focus on her mental health. “I feel like I learned the most about myself during Tokyo,” Biles told USA TODAY Sports. “How courageous, how brave I am. Because I always like to fake bravery. But I really think that solidified me being brave, speaking up for myself and just putting myself first.” She added: “A lot of things that I would have never experienced or believed in as much … if that experience didn't happen.”

2. She Does Not Track Her Eating

When it comes to dieting or calorie counting: "I do not track anything," she tells Women's Health. "I eat what I feel good with and try not to overeat or stuff myself because I'm always at the gym." She added: "For gymnasts, in particular, [tracking] can lead to health problems and eating issues, so I just eat what I know I can and should."

3. She Eats Oatmeal

"I wake up so early before practice, which is at seven, so sometimes I'll grab a quick bite and sometimes I won't," she told Women’s Health. If she does, she’ll sometimes grab an oatmeal. “Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the ‘bad’ cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples and pears,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your LDL cholesterol. One serving of a breakfast cereal with oatmeal or oat bran provides 3 to 4 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as a banana or berries, you'll get even more fiber.”

4. She’s Often at the Gym

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“Regular exercise can help you control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, and strengthen your bones and muscles. But if you haven't exercised for some time and you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before starting a new fitness routine,” says the Mayo Clinic. “When you're designing your personal fitness program, consider your fitness goals. Think about your fitness likes and dislikes, and note your personal barriers to fitness. Then consider practical strategies for keeping your fitness program on track.”

5. She Does Endurance Training

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“Endurance exercise is one of the four types of exercise along with strength, balance and flexibility,” says the American Heart Association. “They don’t all need to be done every day, but variety helps keep the body fit and healthy, and makes exercise interesting.…Also called aerobic exercise, endurance exercise includes activities that increase your breathing and heart rate such as walking, jogging, swimming, biking and jumping rope.”