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Samantha Maria in Workout Gear Shares "Outfit of the Day"

“I almost passed out in the workout class I had just before this 🤡."

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Samantha Maria is ready to sweat – in her “OOTD.” In a new social media post the influencer shows off her incredible body – including her washboard abs – in a coordinating brown workout set. “I almost passed out in the workout class I had just before this 🤡,” she shared about her outfit of the day. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. She Doesn’t Eat a Lot of Carbs

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In a YouTube video detailing her health habits, Samantha explains that she doesn’t “tend to eat a lot of carbs,” but “that's because over the years I don't even crave a lot of carbs, whereas I used to really crave carbs all the time,” she says. “I used to basically live off pasta and stuff. I still love pasta, but I don't, just don't really crave it anymore. I eat pizza, like I have pizza at least once a week.”

2. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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In the morning Samantha has a cup of tea and breakfast, “yogurt with some granola, which I make sure isn't full of sugars and crap and stuff,” she says, “and then I'll put on top any fruit that, whatever fruit that we have in the house. So usually it's blueberries, bananas, strawberries, raspberries.” She tries “to eat as healthy a lunch as possible,” which might be a salad, tuna, salad, or bean salad. She snacks on fruits, seeds, and nuts throughout the day. “I love almonds, cashews, walnuts are really good,” she says. Dinner might be meat, chicken, or fish, maybe a stir fry or a protein with bulgar wheat or couscous, or a burger.

3. Coffee

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Samantha is a coffee drinker. “I usually crave a coffee about midday. So I usually have a coffee,” she says. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

4. Hydration

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Samantha tries “to drink as much water as I can,” throughout the day. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

5. Smaller Portions, 80/20 Mentality

Samantha’s biggest dietary rules? “I think a major thing that I've done though is, my portions are a lot smaller than they used to be because I used to overeat quite a lot and I used to love the feeling of like being really full,” she says, calling it a “comfort thing.” However, now, if she is feeling full she stops eating. She also practices the 80/20 rule, “that kind of 80% good eating and have your 20% naughty eating.”

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Model Sara Sampaio is showing off her latest workout looks in a series of professional snaps posted on her social media for her 8.5 million followers. Sampaio, 33, shared pictures of herself posing in brown two piece Alo Yoga gear, basking in beautiful sunshine. “So beautiful,” commented Kelsey Anderson, a sentiment echoed by Shanina Shaik. So how does Sampaio seem to get fitter and stronger by the year? Here’s what her health, wellness, and fitness regimen looks like.


1. Running On the Sand

Sampaio emphasizes the importance of taking care of yourself year-round. "It's a year-long body,” she told Hello! “You can't just do it for summer. Having a healthy body is really about a year-long commitment. "If I'm on the beach I love running in the sand. It's the best for your legs and toning like even your tushie, the best workout. When you're in the summer or on vacation, really take advantage of what's around you."

2. Dog Pound and Rise Nation

Sampaio works out five to six days a week. “I normally go to the Dog Pound in New York, where I do a mixture of cardio, weight training, resistance training with my personal trainer,” she told Glamour. “I'm obsessed with this class in LA called Rise Nation. It's like cardio on a versaclimber - it's so intense and it's only 30 minutes, but it's all you need. They're opening it everywhere and I'm so excited. I'm literally obsessed with it.”

3. Gentle Skin Care

Sampaio tries to use gentle skin care products. “Less is more, but really it is to keep my skin care relatively simple and not use too many products with fragrance,” she told Glamour. “I've really pared down my routine. I only use a serum from 111Skin, and my favorite moisturizer is the Avène Restorative Skin Cream, which is the best thing I’ve ever used.”

4. Princess Hair

Sampaio loves keeping her hair long and healthy. “Because my hair is so long, I can actually do some stuff with it right now,” she told Glamour. “I did a tutorial on Instagram; it’s this very pretty braid around on the sides that connect at the back. It’s a really cute, easy, and fast hairstyle to do. I haven’t cut it in, like, a year and a half. And I’m like, I’m just going to keep growing it until someone makes me cut it. I love my hair long. I think this is the longest I’ve ever had it.”

5. Sleep and Wellness

Sampaio counts sleep as the single most important part of her wellness routine. “Meditation isn't really my thing, but sleeping is my version of meditation,” she told Glamour UK. “I really love sleeping, I can sleep anywhere, anytime, and I wish I could take a nap everyday. Sleeping is so important for you, it regenerates everything and is my number one trick for overall wellness.”

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Selena Samuela in Two-Piece Workout Gear is a "Queen"

She shares a lot of her fitness journey on Instagram.

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Selena Samuela is a Peloton instructor. She shares a lot of her fitness journey on Instagram. Last week, she shared a photo on her page of herself posing in workout gear. She captioned the post, “@onepeloton fam take this poll : Are you…” Samuela’s followers answered the prompt and complimented her in the comments. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Selena Samuela stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Golfs

Samuela is learning how to golf, and is sharing her progress on Instagram. She captioned this video, “In this lesson I learned that your golf grip can have a massive effect on your ball striking, and from what I gather, all of our grips will vary slightly depending on how we move. For me, strengthening my grip helped me close the club face more as I got closer to impact. This was one of those lessons where I fell in love with golf all over again, I’m so fascinated by the complexity of the sport. There’s something exciting about being fairly new at something (I picked up golf in 2020) I feel like I’m just scratching the surface and I’m so excited to see what comes next and what I’m going to learn next! To my golfers out there, do you favor a certain grip?”

2. She Works Her Lower Body

Samuela shares her Peloton classes on Instagram. In this video, she teaches her lower body class. Samuela captioned it, “My Pow3r 4. Let’s talk Glutes & Legs! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, lower body training is a MUST! I intentionally design my G&L classes to make it make sense for YOU. Functional, real life applicable moves targeting specific muscle groups, to boost strength, and enhance endurance. From balance and stability work, to explosive plyometrics as well as controlled strength moves, I got you.”

3. She Snowboards

Samuela loves to snowboard to stay in shape. She shared this post on Instagram of herself on the slopes. Samuela captioned the post, “Some days are sunny radiant days, some days are cloudy and stormy and the best we’re gonna get is a light dusting of powder to weave our boards through… but the weaving is magic, and the magic is a gas, a thrill, a pure delight. What a wonderful way to end the winter months with my dear, sweet family, in one of the most majestic states in the union. Utah. I’m in love.”

4. She Horseback Rides

Samuela likes to horseback ride. She shared this video on Instagram of herself riding on a ranch. She captioned the post, “Just thinking about how I’m gonna do more horsey things in New Mex with my sis @biancafrancescas this year, because it feels GREAT, horses have such magical spirits and family is everything, and we should always try to make space for the things that feel GREAT… PS should we get Torin on a pony?”

5. She Runs

Samuela likes to run. Both on the treadmill and in races. She shared this video on Instagram of herself in a race. She captioned the post, “First race as a new mama! 10 months has flown by on this mama journey and I have a lot of feelings I can’t put into words yet. I’m thrilled. I’m proud. And I’m very much looking forward to playing more golf and running shorter faster runs 🦈 😆 thank you sooooo much to all the folks who came out to support! My @onepeloton fam you are so incredible. I love you all so much!”

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Another weekend, another bikini fashion show! Vanessa Hudgens beat the heat this weekend in a few different swimwear selections. After rocking a zebra print bikini on Saturday, the actress opted for a leopard print string style on Sunday, cooling down with the help of a friend and a hose. It was hard not to notice the star’s incredibly toned abs. How does she achieve them? Read on to see 7 ways Vanessa Hudgens 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. She’s All About Old School Weight Training

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Vanessa can be found at The Dogpound, a celeb-loved private Los Angeles and New York based gym that focuses on weight and strength training. She often works out with her pals, sharing videos of her gut-busting hardcore workouts. “Some say we do too much. I say we do just right,” she captioned a recent clip, transforming a cat cow into a dance move. Other regular exercises she does? Tons of modified squats, kettlebells, weighted sled pushes, leg lifts on all fours, and lots of ab work.

2. She Also Mixes in a Variety of Workouts

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“My body builds muscle very quickly and I don’t love the way it looks on my body. So I find the way that I achieve the body that I want for myself is to lengthen, to lean and to tone,” she told Parade. This is why she mixes in Pilates, Soul Cycle, and hot yoga into her strength and weight training regiment.

3. Some Days She Doubles Up

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Vanessa often does two workouts in a day. However, she won’t do the same workout both times. “Some days when I have the time, I love doing Pilates first and then going over to Soul Cycle. I love a double up!” she told Parade. “I always feel so accomplished when I double up.”

4. She’s Into the (Workout) Buddy System

Vanessa is all about the buddy system when it comes to exercise. "I'm the type of person that needs to be in a class," Vanessa told PopSugar. "I need someone telling me what to do, and I love being in a group environment because I'm very competitive, so it pushes me to work harder than I would if I was by myself." She often shares videos of herself exercising will pals, and always looks like she is having a blast.

5. She Is a Morning (Workout) Person

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Vanessa is all about daily workouts, first thing in the morning. “I would do seven days if I had time,” she told Parade. “I love starting my day off that way because sometimes I’ll have a less productive days and if I’ve gotten a workout in, then I feel like I’m accomplished no matter what.”

6. She Plans Ahead

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Instead of waiting until the last minute, Vanessa commits to working out ahead of time. “I normally sign up for a class the night before so I don’t even have time to think about it and just wake up to having to go to workout,” she told Parade. “If I don’t do it first thing in the morning it normally does not happen.”

7. She Has Worked Out on an Empty Stomach

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"I work out on an empty stomach usually," she revealed to Parade. "I kind of to go between intermittent fasting and Keto and so it's normally just black coffee and a lot of water first thing in the AM." "If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough to finish breakfast at least one hour before your workout. Be well-fueled going into a workout. Studies suggest eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercise can improve workout performance and may allow you to work out for a longer duration or higher intensity. If you don't eat, you might feel sluggish or lightheaded when you exercise," says the Mayo Clinic.

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Samantha Briggs is a powerhouse in the world of CrossFit, known for her legendary performances and relentless drive. As one of the athletes featured at the recent Rogue Invitational, she brought her signature energy and grit to the event. On Instagram, Briggs shared highlights from the competition, captioning her post, “Another awesome day @rogueinvitational. I hope us LEGENDS managed to entertain you this afternoon 🤪.” When she’s not competing, Briggs is dedicated to sharing her training routines and fitness tips with her followers, offering insights into the workouts that keep her at the top of her game. From intense squats to playful moments with her dogs, here’s how Briggs stays in peak condition.


1. She Does Squats

Briggs shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is squats. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing them with a weight. Briggs captioned the post, “Even on leg day we work the biceps 💪🏻Heavy damper bike sprints into tempo goblet squats for the win today. 5 rounds. 20 cal C2bike damper 10. 10 tempo heel elevated goblet squats. 1 minute rest. Not long now until @rogueinvitational so throwing in a few leg burner workouts ready for whatever fun they have planned for us 💪🏻”

2. She Runs

Briggs likes to run to keep herself in shape. She is seen running on a treadmill and revealed that she trained for a marathon in this Instagram post. Briggs captioned it, “This weekend @harrietroberts & Run 60 for spines is hoping to raise awareness for spinal cord injury research … basically they are running 5km on the hour for 12 hrs 🫠In conjunction they’re hoping people will join in with their 1/2 marathon challenge … grab some friends and make a team to complete 21.1km.”

3. She Plays With Her Dogs

Briggs has two dogs, whom she features on her Instagram. She shared this video of herself training her pups outside. Briggs captioned the post, “Tonight’s sunset good boy training 🐾It’s easy to get them to sit and wait for a treat one on one … when they’re both there the difficulty is getting them to only want their treat, as like all brothers they usually want whatever the other one has 🤣”

4. She Pushes Herself

Briggs makes sure to push herself when she trains. One way she does so is by using gym machines. Briggs talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Ass to grass 🍑Don’t get me wrong squatting a barbell will always be 🔑But something I’m learning to embrace is using machines to target different ranges, tempos and just generally experiment with to help rebuild leg strength. Taking the feet forward on the smith machine makes the movement mimic the hack squat. I would normally just go to just below parallel but when challenged to get your ass on the floor you have to prove you can right 😝”

5. She Does Hamstring Exercises

Briggs likes to do hamstring exercises. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them. Briggs captioned it, “Not quite sure what you’d call these … kneeling RDLs??? 3 sets of 6 slow and controlled had me questioning life! Something so seemingly simple really got the hamstrings fired up and had me shaking like crazy 🫨 All this posterior work getting the 🐷strings ready for bulking season with @rogueinvitational only a month away time to make some gainz.”

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Day of Our Lives star Camila Banus may have left the hit daytime soap, but she’s been staying on top of her workouts. Banus, 33, shared a video of herself wearing blue leggings and a white sports bra, doing a mat workout using resistance bands. Banus is committed to her fitness routine, but she knows how to make it fun, and therefore sustainable. How does the actress stay strong and motivated? Here’s what her training and wellness routine looks like.


1. Spinning At SoulCycle

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Banus loves taking SoulCycle classes. “I love to spin,” she told New You. “I really love the entire workout, it’s a whole-body workout. It’s really great to be in a dark room playing great music, with everybody going, we’re all going, moving to the same beat. You do what you can, no one is putting pressure [on you], and I love that everybody is really supportive.”

2. Meal Prep

Banus meal preps on the weekends to prepare for the week ahead. “I’m okay to eat the same thing, although maybe one day I’ll eat something different, for the entire week,” she told Soap Opera Digest. “I love that. But I do have a huge problem with drinking [enough] water. Nothing worked except two things. One of them is a really cool bottle I purchased on Amazon. It keeps me motivated. It has little positive notes on the outside of it for every hour, like, 9 a.m., ‘You did it,’ 10 a.m., ‘Good job, keep going.’ The second thing is I add a couple of pineapple chunks to that bottle of water. It gives it a little bit of an acidy pineapple taste and makes it really easy to drink.”

3. Workout Fashion

Banus loves dressing up in cute outfits for her workouts. “Fashion is one of the biggest motivators for fitness for me, putting together a cute workout [outfit],” she told Soap Opera Digest. “Styling my hair, whether that’s putting it in braids or a cute ponytail or spraying on some hair spray to slick back the frizzies that I have … Making myself feel really together for the gym to get myself to conquer a workout is rewarding for me and really motivating.”

4. Keeping It Real

Banus is not interested in presenting an unrealistic version of herself online. “I’m imperfect, I have stretch marks and cellulite. My weight changes, my style does too but my heart never! I am me, Unapologetically me 💚,” she captioned an Instagram post.

5. Organizing Her Workouts

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Banus likes to arrange all her workouts ahead of time and tick them off one by one. “I’ve noticed my workouts are far more effective, if I write out a list,” she told Soap Opera Digest. “For some, it may be on their phone. For some, it may be on their tablet. I personally like to have a paper written out with little boxes I can check off as soon as I get that exercise done. I feel super-complete and super-rewarded that I finished my workout for the day.”

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”