Sofia Hayat in Bathing Suit “Loves Herself”

Sofia Hayat, the singer, TV personality and actress known for Bigg Boss 7, posted a stunning set of photos from her trip to Hurghada. In them, she posed poolside in a multicolored yarn bathing suit, showing off her body. She also wrote a revealing caption talking about her journey towards self love. “I stand strong in what I am,” she said. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sofia Hayat 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 Calls Out Double Standards

In her most recent Instagram post, Hayat decided to call out a publication who mistreated her. She revealed that they decided to not publish an interview she did with them, after seeing her pose in a bathing suit. Despite this, Hayat says that she is still comfortable with herself. “I recently had a major publication who wanted to write about my spiritual journey, and they interviewed me. After seeing my bikini images on Instagram they decided not to run the story because how can a former nun be spiritual and have the gifts I do when I wear a bikini..I would rather go" wearing nothing "... because that's my pure natural sacred state.”

2. She Believes In Herself

Hayat revealed in an interview with Women Fitness that she was bullied for her looks growing up, and that this took a toll on her self-esteem. She says that these experiences have encouraged her to always believe in herself, especially when no one else does. “When I was at school, I was bullied, and the girls used to say to me, ‘You are so ugly no guy will ever want you.’ I always believe in myself, even though others did not I guess.If you work hard with morality and honesty, then you can succeed! I am very blessed and worked really hard for what I have achieved.”

3. She Enjoys What She Does

Hayat’s job as an actress takes her all over the world. In her Women Fitness interview, Hayat was asked how she adjusts to all these trips and new experiences. Hayat answered, “My advice would be to just enjoy it! There are always challenges wherever you go for work. But if you love what you do and work hard, it does not matter which country you are in.”

4. She Loves Bikram Yoga

In her Women Fitness interview, Hayat broke down her fitness regime. She says that one of her favorite ways to workout is by practicing yoga, specifically Bikram Yoga. “I love bikram yoga, it de-stresses and detoxes me, as well as being great for my body.” "True Yoga is being a seeker of the truth. It is not just about the asanas. Take each pose and meditate upon it. I have had many ancient codes and past life memories release in my body from certain poses, but I had to be in a place of no ego and purity and truth, not just in that moment, but as a way of life," she has written.

5. She Plays Polo

Hayat is open about her love of riding horses. She loves them so much, she tells Women Fitness that she picked up the sport of polo. “I also love to play polo, which is not only a great body toner, but gets out any stress I may have. I also love doing a sport where I am connected to such a magnificent and powerful animal. It’s like me and the horse are untouchable!”