Olivia Culpo in Red Two-Piece Workout Gear Reveals What She Eats

In a skimpy red bra top and matching shorts, Olivia Culpo, 31, shares the nutrition program she does to get her diet and routine back on track after traveling. "I do the 5-day meal program intermittently throughout the year whenever I feel like I need a jumpstart and the results always speak for themselves- especially my energy levels!," she wrote on Instagram. "Thx Sakara Life." The former Miss Universe maintains a healthy lifestyle and diet to keep in shape and we take a closer look. Read on.

1. She Regularly Eats Salmon for Dinner

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On her site, Culpo wrote, "You’ll notice that all the main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) follow a fairly easy formula of protein + vegetables. For dinner, I’ll often cook a honey and garlic salmon and pair with roasted vegetables and quinoa. So delicious and easy to make!"

2. She Loves Breakfast

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"I'm a breakfast person," she said in a video with Harper's BAZAAR. I have to eat breakfast in the morning, even if it's just a bar or half a bar, partially because I take a lot of vitamins, so I'll throw up if I don't eat." She added, "Also it wakes me up."

3. She's a Big Fan of Avocado Toast

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Culpo is just one of the many celebs who eats avocado on a regular basis and she shared how she eats it in the video interview. The beauty queen revealed she starts the day off with an egg white omelet with spinach, tomato, and mushroom, and then avocado and toast. "I have to have fat in the morning because I take a lot of fish oil and it's something that you have to take together. It's just good for vitamin absorption."

4. She Snacks on Nuts

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On her website, the model shared she has two snacks a day and the first one is typically nuts. "For a little pick-me-up, I will snack on a quarter cup of nuts mid-morning. It’s a simple snack that fills me up, and is also super easy for when you are on the go!"

5. She Has a Light Lunch

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Culpo avoids eating a heavy lunch because it affects her energy levels. “I try to have a light lunch because I feel like I get really tired around 3:00 p.m., so I'll usually have a salad with a protein," she told Harper's BAZAAR.

6. She Eats Green Apples

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For her second snack of the day, Culpo has fruit. "Green apples are another one of my favorite snacks, and also easy to eat even when you are on the road," she wrote on her site.

7. She Loves Chicken

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Culpo enjoys cooking and explained family meals she likes to make include chicken soup "because it's like a warm hug," homemade pizza, and chicken parmigiana. "I love chicken, so I like to make different chicken things, like there's this Chinese chicken bowl that I make that's really good."

8. She Has a Strict Regime When Preparing for a Shoot

When Culpo has a big event or shoot she needs to prepare for, she follows a plan that helps get her ready. "It has some annoying restrictions (no alcohol!) but overall it is all about establishing a healthy meal plan that is high in protein and fiber and low on carbs and sugar," she wrote on her website. "Another key part of this meal plan is eating 5 meals a day, spaced about 3 hours apart."

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1. She Drinks A Lot Of Water

Culpo revealed a lot of her health and wellness secrets to StyleCaster.com, and one of her secrets is staying hydrated, especially when she’s on the road. “Drink water! Traveling can be so dehydrating, so it’s really important to drink lots of water. I can see a difference in my skin when I don’t do it.”

2. She Cooks Healthy Meals

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Culpo tells StyleCaster.com that she loves to cook healthy meals for herself, and she has a few signature dishes. “I have made everything from sweet potato toast to ginger-soy sautéed vegetables,” she says. “I feel the healthiest when I make the food myself.”

3. She Stays Motivated To Workout

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In her interview with StyleCaster.com, Culpo was asked how she stayed motivated to workout often. She answered, “How great you feel after.” Culpo also says that she makes a workout playlist full of country and pop music.

4. She Does P.volve Workouts

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Culpo revealed to Shape that she loves to take P.volve workout classes, and that they are easy to work into her lifestyle. "The P.volve workout is great for me because I travel a lot," she says. "There are 3-pound ankle weights, 2-pound free weights, and tons of elastic bands that you can use in different ways."

5. She Stays Consistent

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Culpo tells Shape that she thinks that one of the most important things about fitness is consistency, and that she tries to fit in a workout every day. "I've noticed it's very important to be consistent with workouts," she says. "I think it's really easy for people to go through phases where they're really intense with their workouts and then they kind of fall out of it."

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1. She Works Out On A Regular Basis

Culpo revealed some of her workout secrets to HollywoodLife. She says that she makes sure to workout as much as she can. Even if she is busy or on the road, Culpo says that she still tries to do something. “I try to workout as many times a week as I can. Ideally, I workout five times a week but when I’m traveling for work or on set for 12+ hour days, it’s more difficult to carve out time.”

2. She Loves Cardio

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Culpo has amazing abs. When HollywoodLife asked her how she got those abs, Culpo answered that she did a lot of cardio exercises, and explained why it works. “Cardio is a huge part of getting abs! When I am running regularly, I can actually achieve abs comparable to when I am doing regular ab exercises. Cardio helps keep your BMI low and also stimulates your metabolism so it stays at a higher rate throughout the entire day. So your body is in fat burning mode for much longer, it’s like the gift that keeps on giving.”

3. She Uses A Foam Roller

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Culpo doesn’t just prioritize her workouts, she also makes time for recovery. She tells HollywoodLife that she likes to use a foam roller after an intense workout. “When I’m running a lot or strength training with heavier weight, I always make sure to stretch and foam roll a ton. This will keep your muscles from bulking up and becoming super dense.”

4. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

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For Culpo, working out is all about variety. She tells HollywoodLife, “I really like to switch up my workouts and it’s important for me to incorporate some form of cardio. I would say an ideal workout combo for me would be Pilates/barre/P.volve and running.”

5. She Steams Veggies

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Culpo tells Shape that she makes sure to eat veggies in her diet. However, she says that she likes to steam them instead of just eating them raw. "I think it's easier to digest [vegetables] when they're steamed, as opposed to raw,” she explained.

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1. She Holistically Heals

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Culpo revealed some of her wellness secrets to Shape Magazine. She revealed that she struggles with endometriosis, and has turned to holistic healing methods to help. “Right now, I'm trying to figure out new ways to heal holistically through what I'm eating and the rest that I'm giving myself. I'm also exploring acupuncture, massages, Chinese herbal medicine, and maybe cutting out caffeine. I'm going to actively try to help people who live with this and not just talk about my experience."

2. She Believes In The 80/20 Rule

When it comes to eating, Culpo believes in balance. She tells Shape that she still indulges from time to time, and uses a popular eating plan to do so. "My eating philosophy is the 80-20 rule,” she says. “80 percent of the time I'm super healthy, and 20 percent of the time I indulge.”

3. She Cooks Her Favorite Indulgences

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While Culpo still indulges, she doesn’t do so in a traditional way. She tells Shape that she likes to make a lot of her favorite indulgences. “I love to bake, and I love to cook. So typically when I indulge, it's not by going out somewhere.”

4. She Loves High Intensity Interval Training

Culpo also revealed some of her favorite workouts to Shape. “I also found high-intensity interval training to be the most fun and also the most effective for my body. I love the competitive angle of it too, making it a group situation with friends at classes like SoulCycle, where you can take in the energy of everyone else."

5. She Does Cardio For Her Abs

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Culpo has amazing abs. However, you’d be surprised to hear that she doesn’t turn to crunches and traditional ab workouts to get them. “Cardio is a huge part of getting abs,” she revealed to HollywoodLife. “When I am running regularly, I can actually achieve abs comparable to when I am doing regular ab exercises.”

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1. She Eats Healthy

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Olivia Culpo regularly shares her meal plans and recipes on her personal blog. “I wanted to share with you all the meal plan I follow when preparing for a big photo shoot or modeling job,” she said. “It has some annoying restrictions (no alcohol!) but overall it is all about establishing a healthy meal plan that is high in protein and fiber and low on carbs and sugar,” she added.

2. She Eats Several Small Meals

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She eats five small meals a day, about three hours apart. A typical day starts with a breakfast of eggs, avocado, turkey bacon and high-fiber crackers. That is followed by a midmorning “first snack,” such as a quarter cup of nuts. Lunch could be pan-roasted chicken with Cajun seasoning and roasted vegetables such as broccolini, brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes. A “second snack” might be green apples. Dinner would consist of honey and garlic salmon paired with roasted vegetables and quinoa.

3. She Meditates

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Culpo shared a goal to find calm in the midst of activity. “I want to take more time to reflect,” she said. “With our busy lives it’s sometimes hard to find the time to meditate but it really is so important. You don’t even need much time, even just a few minutes each day will make a big difference!”

4. She Makes Juices

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“When I moved into my new apartment, one of my first purchases was a new juicer, and I love creating different juice recipes trying out different vegetables like celery, beets, and spinach,” she said. “I also like to throw in a fruit like an apple or a pear for a little natural sugar. My absolute favorite recipe green juice recipe right now is a simple combo of kale, cucumber, and ginger. I promise it tastes better than it looks!”

5. She Does Barre Exercises

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“I love exercising and lately I have really taken to barre classes,” she said. “There are all types of barre classes but my favorite right now is ‘FlyBarre.’ Check out a barre class and let me know what you think!”