Rita Ora Follows This Exact Diet and Workout Plan

Rita Ora has been busy as a panelist on the Masked Singer UK but somehow, she had time to wish us all a "Happy Sunday" in a swimsuit, shielding the sun from her eyes while lying down on a lounge. So, just how did the 31-year-old achieve her washboard abs and toned figure? Exactly how does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Rita Ora 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 Keeps Her Body Fueled Up

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Rita Ora revealed to Shape that she refuses to starve herself. “I used to be like, 'I'm not eating!' Eating isn't the problem, though. It's about what your body needs, and everyone's body is different,” she explained. However, she admits that it’s all about making good choices. "I've been the girl on tour who eats when she can and goes along when the band wants to go out all the time. But you just can't keep that up. With the plan I'm on, you can eat quite a bit as long as you exercise." Her diet includes a lot of protein, veggies and healthy snacks. One thing she doesn't eat? Bread or sugar.

2. She Has a Trick to Eat Well

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When Rita indulges, she has a trick she uses to ensure she won’t overeat. "I watch what I eat but I just cut my portions in half. So if I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them,” she told Cosmopolitan UK.

3. Her Focus Is on Strength, Not Skinny

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Rita told Shape that she stays motivated to exercise with the goal of becoming stronger. "I'm not going to lie and say I was completely happy with my body before. I knew I could change a few things to improve my stamina, especially onstage. I didn't start working out to get skinnier—I started working out to feel better. And I think it's important for women to know that. Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong," she said. "I love my shape because it's curvy. I have thighs. I'm a size 28 in jeans. And that's an average, normal size. I'm proud that I'm normal."

4. She Does Circuit Training

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Rita relies on intense circuit training sessions to keep her body strong. "I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times," she explained. "I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio. What I've learned is that you can take your time with training. You don't have to beat yourself up as long as you get in the workouts that you need. I used to push myself until I felt sick. But I'm approaching it differently now. I enjoy working out. And I like the aftermath—that feeling of contentment."

5. She Mixes Up Methods

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While circuit training is her go-to, Rita also likes trying out various methods. “I've started this thing called Barrecore,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I'm not a massive cardio fan, not that anyone really is, but this pulses your body to the music. It’s shaky—you almost feel like Bambi, but it’s really good for you. It's like ballet mixed with pulsing yoga??”

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1. She Does HIIT Style Workouts

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Rita works out with with personal trainer Jono Castano who told the Daily Mail that the two often divide up body parts throughout the week “We might focus on HIIT cardio training in the first half of the week, then core and upper body in the middle, and lower body at the end," he said.

2. She Goes to Therapy

Rita revealed to The Independent that she’s been in therapy since the age of 17. “I still go to therapy,” says Ora. “I had my therapist on the phone with me today, at midday. We were talking for an hour. I don’t know how I could function without therapy.” It’s a topic she’s included in the lyrics to a new song she’s been recording recently. She recites it for me. “You can’t move forward without learning how to forgive/ I went through therapy…” She stops and starts to hum the melody to remember the line. “I went through therapy to learn how to heal...”

3. She Does AMRAP Workouts

Rita is a fan of AMRAP (as many reps as possible) workouts. Her trainer Wade Farmer shared a clip of her workout on his Instagram Story in which she tackles three moves. The exercise method is great for keeping your heartrate up and challenging you to get in as many reps as possible in the given time.

4. She Does Circuit Training

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Rita told Shape that she also does circuit training. “I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio."

5. She Works Out to Feel Better

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Rita has a healthy motivation to stay in shape. "I didn't start working out to get skinnier. I started working out to feel better,” she told Shape, “And I think it's important for women to know that. Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong."

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1. She Doesn’t Expect Immediate Results

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Ora opened up about her diet and workout secrets in an interview with Shape. She says that she has learned to not expect results right away. “What I've learned is that you can take your time with training. You don't have to beat yourself up as long as you get in the workouts that you need. I used to push myself until I felt sick. But I'm approaching it differently now. I enjoy working out. And I like the aftermath-that feeling of contentment."

2. She Circuit Trains

Ora shared her favorite workouts in her Shape interview. "I do circuit training,” she says. “I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio.”

3. She’s Not Obsessed With Being Thin

Ora opened up about her body image to Shape. She says that when she works out, she’s not aiming to lose weight. "I'm not going to lie and say I was completely happy with my body before. I knew I could change a few things to improve my stamina, especially onstage. I didn't start working out to get skinnier-I started working out to feel better. And I think it's important for women to know that. Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong."

4. She Eats Half Portion

While Ora wants to eat healthy, she also still likes to indulge in her favorite foods. She tells Cosmopolitan that when she indulges, she watches her portions. "I watch what I eat but I just cut my portions in half," Ora explains. "So if I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them."

5. She Eats Healthy

Ora shared some of her favorite healthy foods in her Cosmopolitan interview. "I travel a lot so it's hard to have a regime. I have smoothies in the morning. I also have eggs – I'm a pro at breakfast. For lunch I'll have some salmon and chicken and for dinner I love truffle! I'll have broccoli pasta, truffle pasta or pizza."