Australian influencer Skye Wheatley has been enjoying herself on vacation in Mykonos, Greece—and judging by how hard she works out, the mother-of-two deserves a little down time. Wheatley posted a series of pictures of herself wearing a bikini with a black mesh top over it, captioning the Instagram post “Watching the sunset everyday has been magical 🥺🌅.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Wheatley 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 Starts the Day With Protein Pancakes
Wheatley is a big fan of protein pancakes, and makes them from scratch every morning. “So many women I work with are not eating nearly enough protein to maintain their muscle mass, let alone build it,’ says Dr. Shawna Darou. “The bare minimum amount of required protein is 1gram/kg of (ideal) body weight, but I would argue that this often falls too short. To put your body in a state of building muscle or protein synthesis, you may need to reach more than 100 grams of protein per day, which is approximately 20-25% of your daily calories.”
2. She Enjoys Mango Smoothies
Wheatley enjoys a mango smoothie (with added protein) to get her through the afternoon. “Mangos are a good source of protective compounds with antioxidant properties, these plant chemicals include gallotannins and mangiferin,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. Both have been studied for their ability to counter the oxidative stress associated with day to day living and exposure to toxins.”
3. She Eats Salmon For Dinner
In keeping with her protein-filled diet, Wheatley often eats delicious salmon for dinner with potatoes on the side. “Salmon is a good source of protein, which is important for maintaining bone health, preventing muscle loss and helping the body heal and repair. Its rich astaxanthin content may help maintain skin elasticity, reduce the signs of aging and protect the skin against UV damage,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin.
4. She Weight Trains
Wheatley’s Instagram has countless videos of the influencer working out at the gym and focusing on building muscle rather than losing weight. “Building muscle requires strength training on a regular basis, and many women miss out on this type of exercise,” says Dr. Darou. “This can be traditional weight lifting, but also includes body-weight exercises like lunges, pushups and planks. Resistance training quite literally increases muscle protein synthesis. You ideally want to aim for strength-training exercise for at least 30 minute 2x per week, covering upper body, lower body and core. This is in addition to your daily activity or other cardiovascular exercise, which is also essential for healthy bones, better mood, and reduced disease risk.”
5. She Loves Mediterranean Salad
Wheatley enjoys Mediterranean salad with olives and sundried tomatoes. “Olives are rich in plant compounds called polyphenols which have effective antioxidant properties. The beneficial effects of these compounds include reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer,” says Shubrook.
6. She Eats Bread “With Every Meal”
While Wheatley is careful about carbs in general, she loves to eat bread. “Choose bread made from an unrefined, whole grain flour,” says registered nutritionist Kerry Torrens. “Labeling can be deceiving, so even if your loaf is labeled multi-grain (made from three or more different flours), granary, 100 percent wheat or organic, this does not guarantee that the bread is whole grain, so always check the ingredient list to confirm this.”
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