Tia Mowry Reveals Her Wellness and Diet Secrets

Chrissy Teigen does it all: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, part of shows like Lip Sync Battle and Bring The Funny, and best-selling author. Her latest book is called Cravings: All Together: Recipes to Love: A Cookbook. Teigen is also known for her career in the wellness industry, so how does she stay so fit—mentally and physically? Read on to see 5 ways Chrissy Teigen 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 Sober

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Teigen revealed that she had decided to get sober at the end of 2020, and has been open about her journey ever since. In September, Teigen revealed on Instagram that she is “50 days sober.” She wrote, “It should be nearly a year but I had a few (wine) hiccups in the road. this is my longest streak yet! I still dunno if I’ll never drink again but I do know it no longer serves me in ANY way. I don’t get more fun, I don’t dance, I don’t get relaxed. I get sick, fall asleep and wake up sick, having missed what was probably a fun night. I had my fun with it and appreciate anyone that can enjoy it responsibly!!!!” She added this week, also referencing a scandal in which she was accused of cyberbullying someone: "I'm actually a hundred days sober today and I'm so excited," Teigen told Hoda Kotb. "I feel so good, I feel very clearheaded. I feel like I've done the work and I just hope these people can forgive and be able to welcome the fact that hopefully, they've seen me be better."

2. She No Longer Diets

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Teigen spent many years as a model, which meant dealing with beauty standards and keeping a certain weight. However, she revealed to People that she’s no longer dieting. "I've lived a whole life. I've spent way too many years counting calories, scheduling way too many workouts and trying to figure out what my term for wellness was for myself," she says. "I've been trying to figure that out for so so long."

3. She Makes Time For Self-Care

Teigen tells People that she’s making time for wellness and self-care, and that she is doing things that she never thought she’d do. "I will say I indulge in some things I thought were maybe cuckoo before. I do appreciate a good sound bath and I'm learning to meditate," Teigen says. She jokes that she isn’t great at meditation “because I really think so, so much."

4. She Stays Active

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Teigen says that she tries to get moving as often as she possibly can. She says to People, "I do love yoga and pilates now but the balance in it is really nice because it's nice to be able to kill two birds by playing with my kids and getting that activity in honestly. To me that's more fun.”

5. She Doesn’t Stress About Her Weight

Teigan tells Women’s Health that she no longer stresses about her body or her weight, and she no longer sets goals for how much weight she wants to lose. “Since I was 20 years old, I had this weight in my mind that I am, or that I’m supposed to be. I’ve been so used to that number for 10 years now. And then I started realizing it was a swimsuit-model weight. There’s a very big difference between wanting to be that kind of fit and wanting to be happy-fit.”

Taraji P. Henson isn't using the end of summer as an excuse to rest on her laurels. In fact, she’s starting a fitness challenge and wants you to participate. She posted a photo this weekend of herself in a bikini, captioned: “#TPH30DAYCHALLENGE stick with it until you see results. @forcefitnessinc we giving away some free free tomorrow!!! #Staytuned,” she said, with three bicep emojis and three weightlifter emojis. 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 Bikini Photos!

1. Henson is Working Out With Mike T

Henson has been working out with celebrity trainer Mike T, who specializes “in leveraging each component of physical fitness to provide excellence in body sculpting, strength training, endurance training, and group fitness.” Their promotion includes workouts designed by him for Taraji P. Henson, and also includes a 30-Day Challenge with daily workout regimens, exclusive access to videos and diet and nutrition tips—plus it can be home at home or in the gym.

2. Henson Said It’s OK to Need Help

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Henson keeps mentally fit, also, and allows herself to be vulnerable. “It’s OK to need help. It’s OK to not know what to do next. All of that is OK. It’s OK if you’re tired and you don’t want to do it today. ‘I don’t feel like adulting today. I’m tired,’ you know?” she told Coveteur. “Most times, because we’re too busy trying to be strong, we haven’t even been able to identify when we’re in crises because we’re used to operating like that,” Henson said.

3. Henson Meditates

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“The first thing I do when I wake is meditate,” she told The Cut. “I try to set my mind right. I try to tell myself that no matter what, today is going to be a good day, so when those curve balls come, I’m not taken by surprise. I can tell the days I don’t meditate, because I pop off. Things aggravate me.”

4. She Treats Her Tummy Right

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“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.

5. This is What Wellness Means to Her

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“It means taking care of your mind, body, and soul. You can’t have one without the other. Physical health starts here [points to head]. If you believe you’re sick, you’ll be sick. If you believe ‘I can beat that thing,’ then you’ll heal because your body can heal itself. But you have to be nice to it,” she told the Cut.

Glee and Scream Queens star Lea Michele just turned 35 and is “grateful for so many incredible blessings” she wrote on Instagram, sharing a “birthday photo dump” of the wonderful time she had on the beach—with a pilsner, and a birthday cake. In a few shots, she looks amazing in a bikini. “Happy birthday beautiful,” commented Ashley Tisdale. “There she is in blue. Looking pretty,” said Kristin Chenoweth. How does she stay so fit and serene given all that she has going on? Read on to see 5 ways Lea Michele 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Eats Clean

“Every single thing that I put into my body is to nourish and fuel my body,” she explains, according to Prevention. “I’ve always felt that food is fuel so what you’re eating is going to help your body. So I don’t eat junk food, I don’t eat processed food. I keep only fresh and healthy ingredients in my home so I can feel my absolute best.”

2. This is Her Definition of Wellness

“For me, it’s about being aligned in mind, body, and spirit, and striving to find that ultimate connection between all of those factors,” she told Health. Her “wellness journey began” during season 2 of Glee, when she was hopped up on eight coffees a day and eating craft services at night. “I started to learn that the better I was eating and the better I was taking care of myself, the better I was looking and performing and feeling. From there, it just started to snowball.”

3. She Does These Workouts

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Around her 30th birthday, "I also found out that I have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which is a very common condition. The side effects can be brutal—like weight gain and bad skin. I think because of my age, that diagnosis, and the fact that I wasn't working a job that kept me dancing every single day, I needed to integrate some sort of more formal workouts. I realized that I like workouts with a spiritual element—whether it's SoulCycle or hot yoga," she told Health.

4. She Knows When to Reset

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“If I find there’s a moment where I’m not working my best and I can’t think clearly, I need to reset,” she told Health. “Sometimes that’s going away or going to my therapist....Other times, it’s calling my mom or sitting outside and lighting a fire with my husband, pouring a glass of red wine under the stars, and playing music. But more than waiting until I feel I need a break, self care for me is a daily practice—it’s a bath with magnesium salt, it’s doing a meditation, it’s going to yoga. I think it’s important to get something in every day to take care of yourself.”

5. Speaking of Big Days, She Had This Health Goal on Her Wedding Day

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“If you’re always taking good care of yourself, and if you’re always eating right…then no matter what comes up, you don’t feel like you need to adjust or increase or anything,” she said, according to Prevention. “My goal is to keep on this great track that I feel like I’m already on, and then I know I’ll feel great on my wedding day.” Good advice for every day.

Tamera Mowry is vacationing outside the continental US and loving it. “Is this love Hawaii? I know so 🌺” the Sister, Sister and Family Reunion star and Twintuition author captioned an image of her flipping her hair in slo-mo in blue waters. “Nothing like creating family memories 🌺” she captioned another. And a third: “That Hawaiian glow ✨ Love you @adamhousley and the life we’ve built.” Why all the love? “Coming back to Hawaii is always peaceful for me. I lived on the island for 5 years as a child and have had some of my best memories here. It always feels like home," she captioned a fourth image. How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 7 ways Tamera Mowery 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 Works Out Anywhere

She doesn’t let travel stop her from working out. “Here’s a little secret, you can work out anywhere! When I'm shooting a film, I use my own body weight to workout during our breaks—try squats and jumping jacks, you know?” she told BET. Try a plank. You need zero equipment. “Get into a pushup position, but instead of resting your weight on your hands, bend your elbows and rest your weight on your forearms. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your toes. Tighten your abs and hold the position as long as you can. Keep track of your time, and aim to beat your time with each ensuing workout,” says trainer Mark Langowski.

2. She Values Sleep

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“Get enough sleep,” she writes on her blog. “There is no denying that after a late night or one spent tossing and turning you are left exhausted. To avoid this, get enough sleep by planning your schedule ahead of time so that you literally schedule sleep. I know that sounds crazy, but sleep and rest have to be a priority! Wake up and think about your goals so you get motivated to start the day: Wake up with a purpose! Before you get out of bed, or even look at your phone, think about your goals for the day and how your will achieve or work towards them. When I stop and think about my goals and set a purpose for my day, I’m excited to get out of bed and start making things happen!”

3. She Eats Superfoods for Breakfast

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“Eat superfoods for breakfast,” Mowry advises. “Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. In order to fight fatigue, you have to eat breakfast. Reach for something that is packed with nutrients to keep you energized throughout the entire day. I like to make a green smoothie which is made with spinach and hemp hearts."

4. She Follows This Food Rule

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"I believe in the 80/20 rule and feel like I'm living my best life when I eat well. I think of it as loving on myself,” Mowry has said. “"[A] weight loss mistake people make is focusing too much on calories and not enough on health. I counsel clients to help them feel good and healthy,” Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, tells our sister site Eat This, Not That! “I want them to have high energy levels, feel good in their clothes and ward off any diseases. Usually, this means that they will be eating a healthier than normal diet with plenty of produce, lean proteins and healthy fats, all of which have been tied to weight loss. I'm also a big advocate of the 80/20 rule—that is, eating as much healthy food as you can 80 percent of the time and indulging in your favorite treats 20 percent of the time. I think if someone has healthy behaviors, the numbers on the scale will reflect that."

5. Zumba Boosted Her Mental Health

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Zumba, the dance workout, fortified Mowry during the worst of the pandemic. “When we all had to be quarantined for so long, I really discovered the importance of diving back into exercising now that I had the time," she admitted at the time. "I'm a huge believer in making lemonade out of lemons, so I wanted to use the time wisely...I discovered that when I worked out and when I moved my body, I felt better. I felt better about myself, not only physically but mentally,” she told People.

6. She Works Hard for Results

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Mowry wrote once: “Y’all, I have worked HARD to get my body, mind and spirit to a place where I am proud and at peace I still have a ways to go. But I will tell you this though: It’s not about the number on the scale. It’s about loving yourself and showing up over and over again. For anyone out there who is feeling stuck, off their routine or lacking motivation, just keep going/swimming. HA! Show up for yourself in some small way today and then do it again tomorrow and then again the days after that. It will get easier! #selflove #selfcare #workouts.”

7. She Has a Place in the Wellness Space

"I started to see that the market space, and just brands in general, did not have any representation at all. Basically, I was like, 'Where the Black girls at?'" she told Bazaar.com. In response, Mowry launched a self-care line called Anser. "I want to just continue to make space and make waves within the wellness community and communicate to the audience that's not feeling included or recognized," says Mowry. "I just want to make sure that I continue to have that conversation about help and what we can do to stay on track and make sure that I'm continuing to communicate to women of diversity but also evolve within that."