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Don’t tell Paulina Porizkova to eat a cheeseburger! On Wednesday the svelte supermodel flaunted her figure in a black string bikini, shutting down body shamers in the process. What was her self-love message and how does she maintain her physical and mental wellbeing? Read on to find out how Paulina Porizkova 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. Paulina’s Message to Body Shamers

In the photo showing off her fabulous physique, Paulina shared a message in anticipation of commeters telling her she is too thin. “For those of you who are tempted to tell me to eat a burger, I’m tempted to tell you NOT to eat one. But won’t. Body shaming is so last decade. Let’s celebrate who we are, wrinkles and imperfections and all,” she wrote in the caption. Continue reading for a few of Paulina’s healthy living hacks.

2. Her Diet Is Clean

In a recent Instagram post, Porizkova explained that her diet is extremely healthy. “I live reasonably clean- don’t much enjoy processed foods, but love a variety and do love my cakes,” she said.

3. She Started Exercising at 40

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Paulina revealed to Elle that she started working out post-catwalk career. “I started exercising when I was 40. I never did anything before that. Just cigarettes and poor nutrition. I could eat whatever I wanted because I smoked. Cindy [Crawford] would be there sweating and working out, and she had a fabulous body that she worked for and I was just like, 'Oh, that's stupid.' I had a good time being unhealthy for a while, but then you pay for it.” Now she maintains a moderate approach to exercise. “I work out - try for at least three ones a week- sometimes less, sometimes more. I now mostly do Pilates, with some dancing or biking thrown in for cardio. That’s it,” she said in the above Instagram post.

4. She Reaps Mental Health Benefits From Exercise

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Paulina maintains that exercise helps keep panic attacks at bay and in getting her off antidepressants. “I found out if I worked out every day my anxiety was kept a lot at bay. And I felt better. So how great is that?” she told Elle.

5. Her Favorite Type of Exercise Is Dance

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Paulina, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars, maintains that dancing helps her stay in shape. “I still dance. I've done boxing. I've done rowing. You name it, I've done it. Except for running. I don't like running. It doesn't feel good to me. It feels bad on my knees,” she told Elle. “I'd rather do Zumba. And Bollywood dancing is a great way to get the aerobic part done. I do some really hard rowing classes. It's become something that's like brushing my teeth. It's something I have to do,” she said.

6. She Also Does Pilates

In a recent Instagram post, Paulina revealed that Pilates is one of her go-to methods for staying svelte. She is a fan of the Nofar Method, a New York City based studio.

7. She Drinks Alcohol Sometimes

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Porizkova enjoys spirits on occasion. “I drink wine and cocktails. I smoked until I was forty. ( Sorry to say. Of course I quit when pregnant and nursing- but my husband was an unapologetic smoker- and it was easier to do as he did instead of fighting about it),” she wrote on Instagram.

Melissa Joan Hart is hot tub soaking in her swimsuit. The actress shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, shared with her 1.7 million followers. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Melissa Joan Hart 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 Lost 40 Pounds for Her Family

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In 2014, Melissa lost 40 pounds. “Being able to take off layers or put on a jean that’s a size smaller is so refreshing and it just makes it easier just to move through life,” she said in a video for E! “Especially when chasing children. It just makes it easier for me to play with them and run after them and have the energy.” She added: “Staying in shape and staying fit is so important in my life just because of all the things I want to do.” Some more weight loss benefits? “It just made me happier. It made me feel physically and emotionally lighter to be able to do the things I wanna do, to be able to wear the clothes I wanna wear, to be able to feel sexy around my husband again,” she said. “I’m very proud of myself.”

2. Her Husband Is Her Trainer

Melissa’s husband is her personal trainer. “Since he’s such an avid workout guy, I wanted to have him train me to see how my body could shift and change,” she told People. They work out for one hour, three times a week, mostly focusing on weight training.

3. She Does Cardio Twice a Week

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Melissa also does cardio classes, like spinning, two other days a week. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

4. She Drinks Shakes

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Melissa also likes to keep Slim Fast shakes on hand. “If my kids are eating something I don’t want, like pizza or burgers, I can have a shake, and it’s satisfying,” Melissa told Us. “It gets me through the night without any cravings, and I feel so much better the next day.”

5. She Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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Melissa allows herself to indulge on occasion. "One of my slimming secrets is to treat yourself. It can't be about deprivation. If I want to have a piece of cake or a slice of pizza, I do. And then I get back on track the next day," she told Us.

Michelle Pfeiffer is ready to exercise – in her yoga pants. In a new social media post the 65-year-old actress shows off her amazing body in workout clothes prepping for a sweat session. “Me-warming up for my workout 🏋️😩It’s a must, but who hates working out as much as I do?!?” she captioned the photo. “Me,” responded Lisa Rinna. “❤️ love❤️” added Tatum O’Neal. How does the star approach health and wellness? Celebwell has the details on her diet and fitness habits.

1. She Went From Vegan to “Paleoish”

"I love the vegan diet because I love carbs," Michelle told Urbanette. "Eating this kind of food is much healthier, and you avoid a lot of toxins that could age your skin and body. I noticed a difference in my skin not long after I became a vegan." However, more recently she told The Sunday Times Style supplement, that vegan was just a “phase,”adding that she is now “paleoish”

2. She Loves Mexican and “Crunchy, Salty” Food

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"My favourite food in the world is Mexican food," Michelle dished to Good Housekeeping. "I’m not a dessert person. I'm more of a crunchy, salty girl. I could live on chips and salsa. I would take a Mexican meal over some fancy French cuisine anytime."

3. There Is No “Magic Bullet” for Staying in Shape

Michelle is a straight shooter when it comes to what it takes to stay in shape. "You have to eat right," she told The Express. "You have to exercise. You have to get sleep. We're always looking for that magic bullet and they don't exist."

4. Yoga, Pilates, Walking, Running, and Biking

As for exercise, Pfeiffer mixes up her workouts. She told The Sunday Times Style that she dabbles in “a bit of yoga [and] a bit of Pilates” and also walks, runs and bikes.

5. She Embraces Aging

Michelle is totally okay with aging. “I certainly see that I’ve changed,” she told People. “I just try not to dwell on it. Aging happens to every single one of us. Once you accept that it unburdens you.” She added to Oprah Daily: “The older I’ve gotten, the easier it’s become. You reach a threshold where you’re fine with looking good for your age instead of looking young for your age, and I’ve crossed it. Would I like to look the way I did in my early 30s? You bet, but that’s not going to happen, and I don’t feel the same pressure I once did to do so. It’s quite a relief, honestly.

Reneé Rapp is celebrating a milestone – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the singer and Sex Lives of College Girls alum shows off her gorgeous body in a nude bathing suit top. She recently hit one million followers on Instagram. “You’re killing it babe,” one of them commented on the post. “U are everything i can’t,” added another. How does the 23-year-old performer maintain her health? Celebwell rounded up her top habits.

1. She Battled an Eating Disorder

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Reneé has been very vocal about her eating disorder struggles. “To be super-transparent, I loved doing ‘Mean Girls’ on Broadway, but I was also very sick,” Rapp told NME back in January. “I’ve struggled with an eating disorder my whole life and I had a lot of shit happen during that time. And so my biggest thing right now is trying to prepare myself to go into the filming environment with a way healthier mindset. Because I don’t want to fall back into anything.”

2. She Has Confidence Because She Is Insecure

“What my dad always told me as a kid, which stuck with me, is that the most confident person in the room is the person who also understands they are insecure. I’ve always believed in myself because I also know that I’m really, really afraid to fail,” Reneé told The Zoe Report.

3. She Does Pilates

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What is Reneé’s definition of “treating” herself? It is “taking time off work and being able to work out,” she told TZR. Her favorite “workout/wellness practice”? “I love both mat and reformer pilates,” she revealed. According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, 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, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

4. She Prioritizes Sleep

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Reneé’s “go-to secret weapon” when she wants to look and feel good? “Sleep,” she told TZR.According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.

5. She Goes to Therapy

Reneé is vocal about her mental health struggles. “I have reclaimed [my mental health] in the sense that I sought out help,” she told Glamour. “I go to therapy, I’ve figured out what kind of workouts calm my mind, and I honestly value having lots of friends and people in my life. You literally are who you surround yourself with, but it’s always an ongoing journey with mental health.”