Zara McDermott in Bathing Suit Says Happy Monday

Zara McDermott is still in a summer state of mind, judging by her social media posts. The British TV star shared a picture of herself looking beautiful in a teal blue bathing suit as she poses under palm trees and blue skies. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways McDermott 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 Loves Lifting Weights

McDermott lifts heavy weights and loves the mental and physical benefits she experiences with her workouts. “I’m never gonna be perfect, I’m not a professional,” she says. “But I LOVE weight training so much. This is a huge part of my life and I won’t hide it because I have had mean comments in the past!!! I tell everyone I meet to give it a go and try and stick with it. It’s so worth it… I can’t even explain the feeling it gives me!! When I walk out of that gym after hip thrusting over double my own body weight, I feel so powerful, strong and on top of the world!!

2. She Isn’t Competing With Others

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McDermott refuses to compare herself to others when it comes to exercise, preferring to focus on being her best self. “Never compare yourself to someone else and the weight they can lift,” she says. “We are different, we all have different strengths. To prevent injury and be the best version of ourselves in the gym, we need to leave our ego well and truly at the door! Do what feels comfortable to you.”

3. She Doesn’t Put Pressure On Herself

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While McDermott would like to have a family one day, right now she refuses to put pressure on herself. “My career is my child at the moment,” she says. “I'm in this nice position at the moment where I have a lot of babies around me, and I can get my baby fix. When I was younger, I was like, 'I'm going to have babies by the time I'm 25, I'm going to be married'. I genuinely thought that for myself, I always thought I can't wait to be a mum, and now that time has come, my priorities have shifted. I don't have the time, capacity or want to be a parent at all at the moment. I know it'll come one day but I'm not rushing it, you know?”

4. She Focuses On Fiber

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McDermott pays attention to how much fiber she gets from her diet. “Fiber is so important, and so many of us don’t get enough of it. Especially when we eat takeaways and fast food, so much of the time these foods are incredibly low in fiber,” she says. “Now, we all love a takeaway and beige foods😂 but I personally like to make sure I’m getting enough fiber through other means. I need a lot of fiber in my diet so this kind of thing is an every day staple for me. But for others, fiber intake may just be something to consider 🤍 I made this fiber rich smoothie using super green powder (I use one from @nuzest_europe ) , fiber powder, banana, berries and almond milk 🤍.”

5. She Loves Seafood

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McDermott loves delicious seafood, especially fish such as sea bass. “Fish is the number one source of omega-3 fatty acids,” says Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “Just to make it more interesting, fish provide two types of omega-3 fatty acids that our bodies need called EPA and DHA. “Omega-3 improves cardiovascular health at a dosage between 1-4 grams each day. It also lowers the risk of death for people with cardiovascular disease and abnormal heart rhythms.”

Zara McDermott first made waves as a contestant on Love Island. She’s since translated that to a successful influencer career. McDermott has her own YouTube channel and has a strong following on Instagram. She just shared a new set of photos from a vacation this week. In them, McDermott posed in an olive green strapless swimsuit, and a red strapless one. McDermott captioned the post, “Sofari so good.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Zara McDermott 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 Switches Up Her Workouts

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McDermott shared this video on her YouTube channel with her personal trainer, Gary Ward. In it, the two answered questions about McDermott’s fitness routine. One question Ward was asked is what workout regime he currently does with McDermott. Ward says that he likes to vary McDermott’s training. “This is a hard question to answer,” he starts. “Because it will change depending on the stage of her training. It varies, it varies probably every three to four weeks.”

2. She Works Out Regularly

McDermott shared this video on Instagram of herself getting ready for a workout. In the caption, she talked about her current wellness secrets. McDermott says that she makes sure to workout on a regular basis. “Get ready with me to go to the gym. 💪🏼💕❤️ One thing I’m most proud of is the fact that I’ve managed to stick to exercising at least three times a week for a long time now.”

3. She Lifts Weights

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In the caption of her Instagram post, McDermott revealed that she has started lifting weights. She says that doing this has helped with her mindset towards herself and others. “I literally used to be that girl who looked down on other girls who lifted weights, saying ‘ew no I don’t want to look all bulky’ or ‘nah it doesn’t even look enjoyable why would someone do that to themselves’,” McDermott writes. “The reason I said that was because I was JEALOUS! I had 0 idea where these other girlies got their motivation and I was jealous that I lacked that myself. It’s sad really but tbh I think it’s a natural human response that when we think that something is unattainable and unachievable, we try and look down on it to make ourselves feel better. I think it was the moment I realised my true thought process, was the moment I realised I needed to change because I didn’t want to be a bitter, judgemental woman 😂 in reality the only person I was letting down was myself, because that mindset is damaging and I really believe it can eat away at your self esteem, because at the back of your mind, you think you can’t achieve something, even if you may not be able to fully admit it.”

4. She Eats Fruits & Vegetables

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In addition to working out, McDermott makes sure to eat a healthy diet. She writes in her Instagram post that she is aiming to eat more fruits and vegetables. “Making sure I aim to eat more fruits at breakfast! I have at least 2 fruits on my breakfast plus a super greens drink alongside it. ✨💕 I’ve been doing some reading on gut health & apparently we should be aiming to have 30 different plants a week!”

5. She Walks

In addition to working out at the gym, McDermott makes sure to stay active in her regular life. She writes in her Instagram post that she is working on walking more. “Try and walk to the gym, not drive (unless running very late 😂). Better for the environment plus helps you get your steps in and some fresh air.”

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1. She Does HIIT Workouts

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Zara is a fan of HIIT workouts and breaks a sweat at an F45 studio in London. “Let’s Workout 🏋🏼‍♀️ Why do I go to the gym? Because I bloody love it 🫶 I only ever train in a morning as it sets me up for the day & I can clear my headspace ✨ Feeling the best I’ve felt in years!” she captioned a recent post.

2. She Stand Up Paddleboards

Another way Zara enjoys staying fit is via paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140 pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

3. She Hydrates

Zara makes sure to drink enough water. She loves sipping on coconuts. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

4. She Has a Workout Buddy

Zara has a go-to workout buddy: Her mother. “Matching workout Session with my mum,” she captioned a photo of them together. Having a workout buddy is great for accountability. "You're not in this alone. Invite friends or co-workers to join you when you exercise or go on walks. Work out with your partner or other loved ones. Play soccer with your kids. Organize a group of neighbors to take fitness classes at a local health club or work out together virtually on video," says the Mayo Clinic.

5. She Drinks Coffee

Zara also loves drinking coffee. “Friday Feeling 💕 Another Oat Milk Latte Pleaseeee,” she captioned this post. Science continues to prove that drinking coffee is great for your health. In fact, a new 2022 study published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee – especially a mild to moderate intake of ground, instant, and decaffeinated coffee – may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death.

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1. She Takes Her Workouts Seriously

Chris Barker, Zara’s trainer, revealed to Glamour UK that his star client is devoted to fitness. The two train together three times a week. "A usual week would be Monday, Wednesday and Friday training with me with two additional cardio sessions if she can. I like to program full body days, so we are working out as much of the body as possible, however I will make sure that we are able to focus at the same time on certain areas like her bum, for example, which she has wanted to focus on."

2. She Does a Lot of Glute Work

Zara does a lot of deadlifting and squats. "Learning how to perform these exercises correctly are a key foundation in any exercise program," Barker told Glamour. He added that learning how to activate the glutes property is crucial. "It is then using the key exercises like deadlifts, squats and hip thrusts and focusing on progressive overload (the principle behind most resistance training programs where you are either trying to lift a greater load or the lift the same load a greater number of times, thus putting the muscles under enough stress to elicit a response - meaning the muscle grows and becomes stronger)," he said.

3. She Uses Health Apps

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Zara uses fitness apps to track her calorie intake and portion sizes. However, her trainer maintains that after a few weeks of tracking, she had a better understanding of nutrition. "Like most of my clients, Zara follows a high protein diet; we then reduce her carbohydrates and fats depending on how she is looking and feeling. Zara is a great cook so she has always been very good with this side of things and this is why she looks as amazing as she does."

4. She Cheats

Zara is allowed to cheat on occasion, per her trainer, who says telling clients they can’t drink alcohol or ever eat their favorite foods, “is setting them up for failure," he said. "By teaching the importance of nutrition and how you can still achieve your results while having the occasional drink or enjoying a pizza then my clients tend to adhere to the program better and actually achieve longer lasting results. Zara still enjoys foods that many people would consider 'bad' but if you are sticking to a caloric plan and not going over your calorie levels consistently, you are still able to achieve great results ....and Zara is testament to that."

5. She Tries to Eat As Plant-Based As Possible

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In a recent Instagram post, Zara revealed she is trying to eat more produce. “For the longest time I have looked at integrating more plant-based food into my diet and just be a bit more flexible with what I fuel my body with, whilst maintaining protein and nutrition intake,” she wrote. “As I mentioned before, ensuring I get enough protein is a priority to me, and not something I have had to compromise when adding meatless meals into my diet!”

6. She Drinks Green Juice

Zara is one of the many stars who likes sipping on green juice and smoothies. “Juicy sundays,” she captioned this snap of herself. She also likes an iced coffee in the morning.

Love Island star Maura Higgins is loving...an island! “Wish all Monday’s looked like this,” she captioned a photo of herself in a bathing suit in Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives. The resort was the perfect location to show off her toned figure. How does the star of Glow Up Ireland stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Maura Higgins 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 Drinks Coffee

“While past studies hinted that coffee might have a dark side, newer research suggests that it may actually have health benefits. Why the reversal? It's hard to look at just one aspect of diet and connect it to a health condition because so many other factors that could play a role. For example, early research on coffee didn't always take into account that heavy coffee drinkers also tended to use tobacco and be sedentary,” says the Mayo Clinic. “When newer studies adjusted for such factors, they found a possible association between coffee and decreased mortality. Coffee may offer some protection against:

• Parkinson's disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Liver disease, including liver cancer
• Heart attack and stroke”

2. She Tries Not to Lose Too Much Weight, After an Obsession With Exercise

“When you have good people around you, mammy as well, she noticed, she said ‘you’ve got too thin' or whatever and I was like ‘yeah, yeah, yeah I know, I’m trying to sort it out,’” she told the MailOnline. She added: “I’m not working out as much as I was, I ended up losing too much weight.” And: “I’m not doing it as much, once, twice a week max, and to be honest I’m just really good with my diet at the moment. It’s all about balance.” And: “I eased off the exercise and upped my calories and stuff. It’s good to have people around you that are not afraid to say these things to you. It’s so important. I’m feeling so much better.”

3. She is Not Afraid of a Few Grey Hairs

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“I put on Instagram a picture of my grey hairs and honestly the amount of messages I got from younger girls, girls in their early 20s saying ‘oh my God, thank you so much for this, I've never shown anyone my grey hair, I keep it a secret but now I feel like I'm going to embrace it and not be afraid,'” she told MailOnline. “My hair went grey when I was 18. I'm so used to it now, 18 feels like a long time ago. I don't know why it happened, maybe I'm old on the inside! I just said to mammy "why has this happened? Why do I get the bad genes?" She said to me ‘well it's not from me because I didn't have grey hair at 18!’”

4. She Learned How to Take a Break

After a particularly stressful shoot, “It was Michael Barrymore who gave me the advice” to just chill out and not be go, go, go. “I was training for Dancing On Ice and he is a really, really lovely man. He knew by me that I was going through a bit of a time of it….I remember him saying to me, ‘You need to take a break because if these brands and everyone really do want you then they will wait for you.’ So I took his advice and it’s the best thing I ever did. And I would give the same advice to all the new Love Islanders….I didn’t take all the jobs and I didn’t just think of all the cash,” she told the Independent.

5. She Once Showed Off Her “Food Baby”

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After a Christmas meal, Higgins showed a bulging tummy and asked fans if she had a “baby” or “food baby.” For her followers, it was an important admission: that eating is OK. Said some followers: “Thank you so much for showing us this” and “keeping it real for us all.” And: “This made me feel a bit better. You’re beautiful,” “I needed this, thank you”’ and “This has really helped me today, thank you xx hope you had a lovely xmas.”