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Taraji P. Henson in Bathing Suit Shares Body Transformation

The Empire star looks stunning.

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Actress Taraji P. Henson covered the November edition of Women’s Health, and she looked stunning. “The older you get, the harder it is to get in shape,” she said. It was feeling down during lockdown that motivated her. “I realized I had to do everything I could to feel good, or that depression thing was going to get the best of me.” The Empire star wore a green sweater ensemble, and showed off her figure. Read on to see 5 ways Taraji P. Henson 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 Practices Holistic Health

Henson is a believer of holistic health, and she revealed to Women’s Health that she has a good reason to. In 2015, she experienced a fit of weight loss and vomiting, and a similar episode happened two years later which resulted in her being hospitalized. Henson recalls, “He said, ‘If you don’t correct what’s going on inside of you, you’re going to develop stomach ulcers, which can lead to stomach cancer.’” Henson then started working with a holistic practitioner to develop a “whole body” approach to wellness.

2. She Intermittent Fasts

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Henson tells WSJ Magazine that she is a fan of intermittent fasting, and doesn’t eat until 11 am. Then Henson will start her day with a shake. "I take vitamin C, I take iron. I put elderberry powder, spirulina and collagen in my shake," she says.

3. She Loves Squats

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Henson says that she has an area of her body that she loves to work out. She says to Women’s Health that her favorite workouts are “anything to do with the butt.” Henson says that she loves to do deadlifts. “You have to keep your feet parallel and let your arms dangle,” she says. “Your focus should be on your glutes and hamstrings, so you actually feel the pull when you’re coming up.” Henson’s trainer, Mike T., tells InStyle, that Henson loves squats. “She definitely loves squats. It’s one of her favorites. She’s pretty much known for her derriere and we make sure that we maximize our workouts for that,” he says.

4. She Boxes

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Henson also says that she loves to box, and picked it up during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I fell in love with this boxing machine, Nexersys,” she says to WSJ Magazine. “After I do my 20-minute warm-up, I get to boxing. And I love it, because it’s got a trainer on there. Not personal, but you can go on-demand and you can do cool work, and it’s just you and the trainer."

5. She Does A Lot of Cardio

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Henson tells WSJ Magazine that her workouts always contain 20 minutes of cardio, and she uses a lot of equipment. "I usually do that on the elliptical," she said. "If I’m feeling really adventurous, I’ll do a 20-minute stint on my Peloton bike. If I’m feeling really lazy, I’ll just walk it out on the treadmill."

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Actress Taraji P. Henson covered the November edition of Women’s Health, and she looked stunning. “The older you get, the harder it is to get in shape,” she said. It was feeling down during lockdown that motivated her. “I realized I had to do everything I could to feel good, or that depression thing was going to get the best of me.” The Empire star wore a green sweater ensemble, and showed off her figure. Read on to see 5 ways Taraji P. Henson 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 Practices Holistic Health

Henson is a believer of holistic health, and she revealed to Women’s Health that she has a good reason to. In 2015, she experienced a fit of weight loss and vomiting, and a similar episode happened two years later which resulted in her being hospitalized. Henson recalls, “He said, ‘If you don’t correct what’s going on inside of you, you’re going to develop stomach ulcers, which can lead to stomach cancer.’” Henson then started working with a holistic practitioner to develop a “whole body” approach to wellness.

2. She Intermittent Fasts

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Henson tells WSJ Magazine that she is a fan of intermittent fasting, and doesn’t eat until 11 am. Then Henson will start her day with a shake. "I take vitamin C, I take iron. I put elderberry powder, spirulina and collagen in my shake," she says.

3. She Loves Squats

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Henson says that she has an area of her body that she loves to work out. She says to Women’s Health that her favorite workouts are “anything to do with the butt.” Henson says that she loves to do deadlifts. “You have to keep your feet parallel and let your arms dangle,” she says. “Your focus should be on your glutes and hamstrings, so you actually feel the pull when you’re coming up.” Henson’s trainer, Mike T., tells InStyle, that Henson loves squats. “She definitely loves squats. It’s one of her favorites. She’s pretty much known for her derriere and we make sure that we maximize our workouts for that,” he says.

4. She Boxes

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Henson also says that she loves to box, and picked it up during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I fell in love with this boxing machine, Nexersys,” she says to WSJ Magazine. “After I do my 20-minute warm-up, I get to boxing. And I love it, because it’s got a trainer on there. Not personal, but you can go on-demand and you can do cool work, and it’s just you and the trainer."

5. She Does A Lot of Cardio

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Henson tells WSJ Magazine that her workouts always contain 20 minutes of cardio, and she uses a lot of equipment. "I usually do that on the elliptical," she said. "If I’m feeling really adventurous, I’ll do a 20-minute stint on my Peloton bike. If I’m feeling really lazy, I’ll just walk it out on the treadmill."

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Taraji P. Henson Did This to Lose Weight in 30 Days

Here is everything you need to know about her new 30-day workout plan.

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Taraji P. Henson wants you to get in the best shape of your life—in 30 days. The Academy Award winning actress recently launched the Force Fitness 30-Day Fitness Challenge with her trainer, Mike T, an all-encompassing health and fitness movement that helped the 50-year-old get in phenomenal physical form. Read on to learn about the program that helps Taraji P. Henson stay in shape and the photos that prove it works—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

In a new video shared to her Instagram account, the actress gives fans a sneak peek at the simple but hardcore workout, which includes light weights and ankle weights and circuits that consists of different types of lunges, squats and lifts.

She also explained to fans why being sore post-workout is a good thing. “I see results, I get fired up. Cause I know things are working. When you’re sore, don’t be discouraged. Sore means something is happening. Sore means things are happening. Fat is burning. Muscles are building. So you should want to be sore. You should hunger for that sore. Cause that’s when your body is going to change,” she says in the clip.

Per the website where fans can sign up for the challenge, a monthly fee will get your exclusive video and training content. “You will be using the same full-body exercises and nutrition plan designed to build Taraji's trademark figure,” it reads. Daily workouts are designed by Mike T himself and users get exclusive access to exercise videos and content, all modifiable for use at the gym or from home. It also includes scientifically backed diet and nutrition tips to help maximize results.

Over the weekend, Taraji shared a photo flaunting her own results, looking incredibly fit and curvy while rocking a string bikini in front of the mirror.

What does she eat to fuel her workotus? "I try to do my proteins. When I want a salt taste, I'll do boiled eggs with my fermented vegetables. When I want a sweet taste, I'll grab a Special K protein bar or protein shake. I just want to make healthier choices. I had a health scare and I want to live. My health scare came from me not eating right. You think just because you're small and you work out that everything is coming up roses, until you take a look inside. There are so many things that we eat that are bad for us — hormones in animals — that affect you. Coffee on an empty stomach — who knew it could kill you? I know now," she told the Cut.

To enlist in Taraji’s challenge, head on over to the website. Currently the 30-day program is on sale for $89.

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Tia Carrere is celebrating the new year and her birthday in her bathing suit. The Wayne’s World alum shows off her fabulously fit figure in a black swimsuit via one of her latest social media posts. “happynewyear #happybirthday to me :-) Thank you thank you thank you @spychick_6 and #secretislandlair for an epic start to 2023 and the first day of the rest of my life!” she captioned the Instagram snap taken while vacationing in Eleuthera. “You look amazing! Happy New Year and Happy Birthday, Sis!” commented Kelly Hu. Many others, including Nicky Whelan, simply added lots of fire emojis. How does the 56-year-old stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tia Carrere 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 Doesn’t Pay as Much Attention to Food and Exercise as She Did In Her 20s

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Tia has explained that her approach to diet and fitness has evolved over the year. “Being 23 and doing Wayne’s World in those short tight dresses and bikinis, I had to pay more attention to food and exercise. I was never unhealthy about it or obsessed, but just aware of what I wanted to look like on film. A 23-year-old metabolism certainly helped though!” she confessed to InBetween. When her role as Lady Danger in AJ and the Queen came along, she “was over the moon” that she “could be who I am right now at this time in my life,” she added. “I’m more voluptuous in my look and the way I express myself. It was liberating being fully myself without feeling self-conscious at all. Meanwhile, my male co-star was on a strict diet and exercise plan for those abs he was showing all the time! Hilarious!”

2. She Believes Inner Beauty Trumps All

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What is Tia’s message to her teenage daughter? “I am always trying to reinforce the thought that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and that confidence is the most attractive part. Unfortunately, we live in a time of social media and hyper-focus on the image we project in the world. No matter what I say or how many times I say it, she will have to navigate this time in her own way. Adolescence is such a fraught time and now with media, it’s almost too much pressure for these kids,” she told InBetween.

3. She Doesn’t Want to Be a “Plastic Surgery Victim”

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Tia is embracing the aging process. "When I was first starting, I was just thankful. Being an attractive, young female certainly afforded you some luxuries. People will see you, they are drawn to you. But then as time goes on, as you transition from your 20s to 30s and then 40s and 50s, there are treacherous waters that you need to navigate,” she said in an interview. "If you only value yourself for your physical beauty and youth, you’re going to be lost. Because as time marches on, you can never be the girl that you were now that you’re a woman years later. You have to create a life, and you have to find joy and fulfillment outside of that identity. That’s why you do see these plastic surgery victims – they’re eternally chasing 28. You have to leave that. You have to mature and grow and find fulfillment elsewhere."

4. She “Knows What Works for Her”

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In August, Carrere explained to Yahoo Life’s "Unapologetically" that posting bikini photos on social media wasn’t her thing. "I would love to get into amazing shape to show a bikini picture, but I prefer one-pieces anyway," she said. "I know what works for me and I know what works for my body and what makes me feel comfortable. I could become a triathlete and go, ‘You know what? I can’t believe I have a 12-pack for the first time in my life,’ and maybe I would want to celebrate that with a bikini picture. But, as of yet, I haven’t gotten to that point."

5. She Is “Comfortable” in Her Skin

Tia told Yahoo that she is "comfortable” in her skin. "I’ve done incredibly well with maintaining a balanced mind, body and spirit for having been in this business for almost 40 years now. And unfortunately, we’ve all seen the carnage along the way. It’s very, very difficult when you’re the product not to take it personally when your stock goes up or down, when people take nasty potshots at you, as they can with easy access now with social media. You really, really have to work on your internal core strength so that the marketplace doesn’t dictate whether you’re happy with yourself,” she said.

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Gizelle Bryant starred on every season of the hit Bravo series The Real Housewives of Potomac. She starred on the most recent season of the Peacock spin-off Real Housewives Girls Trip. Bryant also has her own makeup line, Hue Beauty. Bryant recently enjoyed a pool day, and shared a new reel on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Happy Sunday.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gizelle Bryant 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 True To Herself

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Bryant opened up about her beauty secrets to E! Online. In it, she was asked what advice she would give herself at the start of RHOP, specifically with her looks. “I would just say ‘you do you,’” she says. “It's tough because for an entire season there are a lot of outfits with different hair and makeup. There's a lot for people to criticize. So, just don't take it too seriously. You just need to feel comfortable with whatever you wear. If you're comfortable, you can't go wrong.”

2. She Takes Travel Sized Skincare Products With Her

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Bryant shared her secrets for taking skincare products with her while traveling to E! Online. “I have everything in travel sizes. A beauty hack of mine is that when I go to my esthetician, I go ‘Where are the product samples?’ Always ask for the product samples. Those one-use packs of skincare products are great for travel. So, then I don't need to bring all of my products. I just have these little packs. I put those in my little bag so I don't have to bring my big makeup bag. Ladies, when you go to your esthetician, ask for samples. If they say they don't have them, they're lying.”

3. She Uses Nutrisystem

Bryant opened up about her secrets to weight-loss to E! Online. She says that she is working on eating better, and cites a specific meal service in particular. "I joined Nutrisystem and I'm an ambassador for them and that really, really helped me," she says. "With Nutrisystem, it gets delivered to your door, so I didn't need to worry about going out and buying all this junk, all this stupid stuff that I was eating...The pounds just literally fell off."

4. She Swims

Bryant shared one of her favorite workouts on an episode of RHOP. She says that she has started swimming a lot more. "I have incorporated, into my exercise routine, swimming," she says. "So I'm in a pool three times a week. And I know how to make my body better — all of this — by my swimming."

5. She Removes Her Makeup

Bryant tells E! Online that she makes sure to remove her makeup. She shared some of her favorite tips and products for doing so. "I have a lot of makeup on because it needs to hold up under the lights. I use the makeup wipes first. Then, I started using this balm from True Botanicals. The makeup melts right off. It's soft and it's kind of oily a little bit. It's heaven. It works so well. I wash my face with Cetaphil just to make sure all the makeup and dirt are gone. It's just a tried and true product."

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Unless you live under a social media rock you have probably experienced the viral trend on social media that just about every celebrity is partaking in: The Not My Name viral challenge. In their videos, set to the Ting Ting’s song That’s Not My Name, celebrities offer up clips of all the characters they have played, and fans are eating it up. The latest celeb to join in on the entertaining viral movement? Taraji P. Henson, who used it as an excuse to show off all the names she has been called professionally–as well as her impressively fit body in a swimsuit. “Y’all know I HAD to get in on this!!! Shoutout to @drewbarrymore for starting this trend ✨ Which is your fave character!?” she captioned her video. How does the actress keep herself in stellar physical form? Read on to see 10 ways Taraji P. Henson 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 Has Her Own Fitness Program

The Academy Award winning actress recently launched the Force Fitness 30-Day Fitness Challenge with her trainer, Mike T. The workout, which she shared about on Instagram, is an all-encompassing health and fitness movement. The workouts involve light weights and ankle weights and circuits that consist of different types of lunges, squats and lifts.

2. She Strives for Sore

Taraji likes to workout so hard that she feels it. “I see results, I get fired up. Cause I know things are working,” she revealed on Instagram in the same video. “When you’re sore, don’t be discouraged. Sore means something is happening. Sore means things are happening. Fat is burning. Muscles are building. So you should want to be sore. You should hunger for that sore. Cause that’s when your body is going to change.”

3. She Makes “Healthier Choices”

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In an interview with The Cut, the actress reveals that making “healthier choices” is always her objective. “I had a health scare and I want to live. My health scare came from me not eating right. You think just because you're small and you work out that everything is coming up roses, until you take a look inside. There are so many things that we eat that are bad for us — hormones in animals — that affect you. Coffee on an empty stomach — who knew it could kill you? I know now,” she said.

4. She Loads Up On Protein

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"I try to do my proteins,” Taraji told The Cut about one of her diet tips. “When I want a salt taste, I'll do boiled eggs with my fermented vegetables. When I want a sweet taste, I'll grab a Special K protein bar or protein shake.”

5. She Is “Very Disciplined” with Exercise

"Honestly, Taraji is very disciplined in the gym," her trainer told InStyle, revealing that she trains seven days per week when she isn’t working for one to two hours. "She’s the type of person that if you tell her she can’t do something, she’s definitely going to want to do it even harder. Her focus is second to none.”

6. She Starts Her Workouts with 20 Minutes of Cardio

Taraji usually begins her workout sessions with cardio. "I usually do that on the elliptical," she told WSJ Magazine. "If I’m feeling really adventurous, I’ll do a 20-minute stint on my Peloton bike. If I’m feeling really lazy, I’ll just walk it out on the treadmill."

7. She Prioritizes Sleep

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How much sleep does Taraji aim for? “I would like to see eight hours. I don’t know when I’ve seen eight hours. I don’t know if it’s a problem, but I get about five to six hours. I want more, but that’s just where we are now,” she revealed.

8. She Does Intermittent Fasting

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Taraji skips breakfast for a reason. “I do intermittent fasting, so I don’t eat until 11, and then most times I’ll do a protein shake,” she told WSJ.

9. These Are Her Go-To Concoctions

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Taraji is all about interesting concoctions. She starts her day with a glass of hot water, “and I put [in] my sea moss and my lime,” she told WSJ. “That’s my morning coffee, if you will.” She also is into supplements. “I take vitamin C, I take iron. I put elderberry powder, spirulina and collagen in my shake,” she added.

10. She Boxes with This Machine

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Over the pandemic, Taraji “fell in love” with Nexersys, a boxing machine. “So after I do my 20-minute warm-up, I get to boxing. And I love it, because it’s got a trainer on there. Not personal, but you can go on-demand and you can do cool work, and it’s just you and the trainer,” she told WSJ.

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German Model Leonie Hanne Stuns in Style

From coffee perks to Pilates workouts, learn her daily habits for a balanced lifestyle.

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Leonie Hanne is living her best life in Thailand – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the German model flaunts her fantastic figure in a $750 Missoni bathing suit while enjoying a boating day in the tropics. “She dreamed of a tropical adventure 🦋,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Stunning,” commented one of her followers. ”So beautiful,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Coffee

Leonie enjoys the perks of caffeine. In one of her posts from Thailand, she drinks a cup of coffee at the poolside. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Pilates

Leonie does Pilates at the super exclusive London studio Pilates in the Clouds. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress, and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

At-Home Workouts

Leonie tries to get a workout in daily, preferably in the morning. I still try to get up early to maintain a sense of routine. I start every day with a quick at-home workout and a homemade acai bowl, before starting work on emails and content creation. I’ve been getting really into TikTok lately, it’s funny and keeps me feeling energised!” she told Arcadia.

Community

It takes a village, according to Leonie. “Community is key! The people you surround yourself with are more important than ever, as we are all trying to find ways to stay connected without being physically present. Speaking to people either on the phone or through social media can shift your mindset and motivation more than ever before,” she says.

Small, Healthy Habits

Leonie focuses on maintaining small, healthy habits. “Do something every day that brings you joy. Even if that means having something small to look forward to, like having your favourite snacks around the house or changing into an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself,” she says.

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Love Island's Sophie Piper Is Living "Island Life"

Discover how Love Island beauty Sophie Piper embraces island life with diet, fitness, and self-care tips.

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Sophie Piper is embracing island life – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the Love Island beauty shows off her fantastic figure in a swimsuit during a tropical vacation at Kandima Maldives with Josh Ritchie. “Island life,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps taken at the picturesque resort. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Doesn't Go Under the Knife

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Sophie claims she hasn’t gone under the knife. “It’s your own body, you can do what you want to,” she told Grazia, weighing in on the show’s reputation for girls getting work done. “I wouldn’t have surgery myself; I don’t want it. I’ve got such a low pain tolerance as well; I’d be squirming around.”

She Gets Her Steps In

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Sophie loves paddle boarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and cardio. Water sports can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 calories for a female of the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

She Skis

When Sophie hits the mountains, she throws on a pair of skis. “Ski club,” she captioned a photo. Research has linked downhill skiing to several health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, the prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress, and the occurrence of memory deficits decline.

She Loves Group Fitness

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“You’ve got to be body confident,” Sophie told Grazia. One of her favorite sweat methods? Group fitness. “A few gym classes can’t hurt,” she said.

She Goes Snorkeling

On her recent Maldives vacation, Sophie and Josh snorkeled in the crystal clear water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

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Tammy Hembrow is "More Motivated Than Ever"

Join her challenges for workouts, meal tracking, and more for a healthier lifestyle.

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Tammy Hembrow is a fitness influencer and expert. She has her own app, called Tammy Fit. Hembrow has a lot of challenges on her app. Recently, she advertised a challenge with a workout video on Instagram. Hembrow captioned the post, “We are 3 days into our first @tammyfitapp challenge of the year & I am more motivated than everrrrr. (Sign ups are still open if you haven’t joined yet - there’s still time to catch up!! - link in bio). Soooo happy seeing so many of my girlies (and guys) in this challenge doing it with me!! And I CANNOT wait to see everyone’s results at the end of the 8 weeks. We got thissss 💪🏼”

She Does Pulldowns

Hembrow is seen doing pulldowns in her Instagram video. Piedmont reports that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

She Lifts Weights

Tammy Hebrew is seen using dumbbells.

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Hembrow is seen doing a lot of exercises with weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Tracks Her Meals

Hembrow likes to track her meals on her app. She talked about the benefits of this in the caption of this “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. “Make sure to take advantage of the calorie/macro tracking features in the @tammyfitapp during this challenge guys. It can be really helpful in reaching specific goals quicker. And it also can help educate you on your food choices when it comes to nutrition, ratios, hidden calories, overeating or under eating etc. honestly I’d recommend any beginner try it out just to get a good feel for how you’re fuelling your body!! I feel like when people think of ‘meal tracking’ it can be seen as something that seems restrictive or something only bodybuilders do. When in reality it can be such a helpful tool and you can learn things that will actually encourage long term habits 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

She Loves Bananas

Tammy Hebrew has a banana snack.

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Hembrow is seen enjoying bananas in her “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic states that bananas have a lot of benefits. “A single medium-sized banana offers about 32 mg of the mineral magnesium, which fulfills around 8% to 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Magnesium is involved in many processes in your body, including: Blood pressure. Blood sugar levels. Building proteins. Maintaining bone. Muscle function. Nerve function.”

She Loves Cottage Cheese

Tammy Hebrew's snack the contains banana and cottage cheese.

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Hembrow is seen enjoying her bananas with cottage cheese in the previous Instagram video. Cottage cheese is very healthy. UCLA Health reports, “Cottage cheese’s protein content and low calories make it an ideal food for weight management. Research shows that whether you are trying to lose weight or reduce your risk of overweight or obesity, eating a high-protein diet can help you feel full and satisfied for longer.”