WWE star Emma--real name Tenille Dashwood--is promising her many fans the best is yet to come. The Australian wrestling icon shared a photo of herself lounging on a red couch in a blue bikini, clearly in an introspective state of mind. “And some of the best moments of our life haven’t even happened yet ☺️,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emma 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 Every Day
Emma works out every day to maintain her incredible fighter physique. “I try to workout usually six, seven days a week,” she tells Daily Mail Australia, only skipping day seven if travel plans make it impossible. “We'll land in a city, we'll have to drive to a show and we'll fly out that night and there's just no time.” Emma does “two upper body workouts a week, two lower body workouts” with ab exercises and cardio.
2. She Packs Her Snacks
Getting healthy food on the road can be difficult, so Emma plans ahead. “It’s much easier to reach into the back of a car on a long three hour drive at night and grab a meal you know is healthy as opposed to trying to find a gas station or a fast food place,” she says.
3. Protein-Powered Breakfast
One of Emma’s favorite breakfasts is poached eggs on avocado toast. “Eggs are a good source of protein (both whites/yolk),” says Kurt Hong, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Keck Medicine of USC. “They also contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats and are a great source of important nutrients, such as vitamin B6, B12 and vitamin D.”
4. Hummus and Pita Chips
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Emma enjoys Mediterranean dishes such as freshly-made hummus and pita chips. Hummus contains fiber-rich chickpeas as well as olive oil and sesame seeds which are a source of heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “Studies suggest that diets rich in legumes like chickpeas, may help reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, whilst mono-unsaturated fats, especially olive oil may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you rely on shop-bought hummus always check the label because some brands replace olive oil with sunflower or rapeseed oil because it is a cheaper alternative.”
5. Fresh Fruit By the Pool
Fresh fruit such as apples and peaches are one of Emma’s favorite poolside snacks. “Peaches contain both soluble and insoluble fiber,” says Maxine Smith, RDN, LD. “Soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar and keeps cholesterol levels in check. Insoluble fiber aids in digestion and helps prevent constipation.”