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7 Weight Loss Tricks From Selena Gomez to Boost Your Metabolism

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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By Anna BechtelJun 06, 2023
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Despite only being 30, Selena Gomez has been in the public eye for decades. She first broke out as a cast member of the series, Barney & Friends. She then transitioned to starring on the Disney series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She then starred in films like Another Cinderella Story, Monte Carlo, and Ramona & Beezus. Gomez returned to acting in 2021, as she currently stars on the Hulu series Only Murders In The Building. In addition, Gomez is also a singer, a producer, and hosts her own HBO Max cooking show, Selena + Chef. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Selena Gomez 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 Eats Healthy

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Gomez’s trainer, Amy Rosoff Davis, opened up about Gomez’s diet in an interview with Byrdie. "Last year on Selena's revival tour, I made sure the dressing room always had veggies and protein and brown rice or whole grains," Davis says. "I made a lot of rice bowls with veggies, protein, and avocado for Selena. It helped give her energy and stamina, which she needed to get through her shows. I also made healthy chicken salad with grapes and celery—it quenched her thirst and the protein filled her up.”

2. She Stays Hydrated

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In addition to eating healthy, Gomez makes sure to stay hydrated. Davis opened up about Gomez’s go-to beverages to Byrdie. “We always drank lots of water and had green tea when we needed a pick me up,” she says. “It sure was exhausting at times."

3. She Adjusts Her Workouts Depending On The Day

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Davis also opened up about Gomez’s workout routine to Byrdie. She says that Gomez’s workouts depends on how she feels. “My first priority when training Selena is" listening to her body,” she says. “Which everyone should do when it comes to working out. Sometimes we just do yoga and stretching, and sometimes we hit it hard. Working out, just like life, should be a balance."

4. She Switches It Up

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Davis tells Byrdie that she likes to do different workouts with Gomez. "If you keep your same old routine, you will most likely get bored and wind up skipping the gym. Working out should be a part of your lifestyle, not an obligation or burden. [Selena and I] do everything from Pilates to hiking to dance cardio to circuit training to yoga and Spinning—the list goes on.”

5. She Promotes Positivity

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In her AppleTV documentary,My Mind & Me, Gomez opened up about life in the public eye. She revealed that the medications she has to take for her lupus cause weight gain. Unfortunately, this led to her being body shamed on social media. In the documentary, Gomez opened up about her experience, and promoted positivity. “I was posting these things saying, ‘it doesn’t bother me,’” she says. “Because I didn’t want it to bother other people who are experiencing the same thing. Getting shamed for what they look like, who they are, who they love. I just think it’s so unfair. I don’t think anybody deserves to feel less than.”

6. She Educates Herself

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On an Instagram Live with Miley Cyrus, Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder. She says that she is working on educating herself about it. “Recently, I went to one of the best mental hospitals in the world, but definitely in America, McLean’s Hospital, and I discussed that after years of going through a lot of different things, I realized that I was bipolar,” Gomez said. “And so, when I got to know more information, it actually helps me. It doesn’t scare me once I know it. And I think people get scared of that, right?”

7. She Takes Care Of Herself

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Gomez opened up about how she takes care of her mental health on Miley Cyrus’ Instagram Live. “Sometimes I gotta cry it out and I’ve got to release it and just take a deep breath and then remind myself, go back to my tools, which is, ‘okay, where is this coming from?’ I understand I’m a big empath, so I feel so much of what the world is feeling, so maybe I need to take a step back from that, or whatever it is.”

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7 Weight Loss Tricks From Selena Gomez to Boost Your Metabolism

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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By Anna BechtelJun 06, 2023
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Despite only being 30, Selena Gomez has been in the public eye for decades. She first broke out as a cast member of the series, Barney & Friends. She then transitioned to starring on the Disney series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She then starred in films like Another Cinderella Story, Monte Carlo, and Ramona & Beezus. Gomez returned to acting in 2021, as she currently stars on the Hulu series Only Murders In The Building. In addition, Gomez is also a singer, a producer, and hosts her own HBO Max cooking show, Selena + Chef. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Selena Gomez 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 Eats Healthy

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Gomez’s trainer, Amy Rosoff Davis, opened up about Gomez’s diet in an interview with Byrdie. "Last year on Selena's revival tour, I made sure the dressing room always had veggies and protein and brown rice or whole grains," Davis says. "I made a lot of rice bowls with veggies, protein, and avocado for Selena. It helped give her energy and stamina, which she needed to get through her shows. I also made healthy chicken salad with grapes and celery—it quenched her thirst and the protein filled her up.”

2. She Stays Hydrated

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In addition to eating healthy, Gomez makes sure to stay hydrated. Davis opened up about Gomez’s go-to beverages to Byrdie. “We always drank lots of water and had green tea when we needed a pick me up,” she says. “It sure was exhausting at times."

3. She Adjusts Her Workouts Depending On The Day

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Davis also opened up about Gomez’s workout routine to Byrdie. She says that Gomez’s workouts depends on how she feels. “My first priority when training Selena is" listening to her body,” she says. “Which everyone should do when it comes to working out. Sometimes we just do yoga and stretching, and sometimes we hit it hard. Working out, just like life, should be a balance."

4. She Switches It Up

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Davis tells Byrdie that she likes to do different workouts with Gomez. "If you keep your same old routine, you will most likely get bored and wind up skipping the gym. Working out should be a part of your lifestyle, not an obligation or burden. [Selena and I] do everything from Pilates to hiking to dance cardio to circuit training to yoga and Spinning—the list goes on.”

5. She Promotes Positivity

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In her AppleTV documentary,My Mind & Me, Gomez opened up about life in the public eye. She revealed that the medications she has to take for her lupus cause weight gain. Unfortunately, this led to her being body shamed on social media. In the documentary, Gomez opened up about her experience, and promoted positivity. “I was posting these things saying, ‘it doesn’t bother me,’” she says. “Because I didn’t want it to bother other people who are experiencing the same thing. Getting shamed for what they look like, who they are, who they love. I just think it’s so unfair. I don’t think anybody deserves to feel less than.”

6. She Educates Herself

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On an Instagram Live with Miley Cyrus, Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder. She says that she is working on educating herself about it. “Recently, I went to one of the best mental hospitals in the world, but definitely in America, McLean’s Hospital, and I discussed that after years of going through a lot of different things, I realized that I was bipolar,” Gomez said. “And so, when I got to know more information, it actually helps me. It doesn’t scare me once I know it. And I think people get scared of that, right?”

7. She Takes Care Of Herself

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Gomez opened up about how she takes care of her mental health on Miley Cyrus’ Instagram Live. “Sometimes I gotta cry it out and I’ve got to release it and just take a deep breath and then remind myself, go back to my tools, which is, ‘okay, where is this coming from?’ I understand I’m a big empath, so I feel so much of what the world is feeling, so maybe I need to take a step back from that, or whatever it is.”

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J.Lo, Camila Cabello, Jessica Alba and More Latinas Best Health Hacks for Hispanic Heritage Month

Here is how the Latina women prioritize physical and mental health

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You might have noticed that your Instagram feed is filling up with photos of gorgeous Latinas, as Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off September 15. For the next 30 days, Hispanic Americans will be celebrated for their “achievements and contributions.” When it comes to health and wellness, there are so many ladies who deserve recognition for inspiring people around the world. Read on to see the ways that Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, Jessica Alba, Shakira and more stay healthy and the photos that prove their tactics work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. Jennifer Lopez: Success Boils Down to Hard Work

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Jennifer Lopez is a hard worker and her approach to exercise is no different. "You got to work out, you got to watch what you eat," she told Us Weekly. "It's a job—you've got to buckle down." She recently added to InStyle that she has upped her game over the years. "In my 20s and 30s I used to work out but not like I do now," she told InStyle. "It's not that I work out more; I just work out harder and smarter. And it doesn't take me as long as it did in the past. I do it more for my health than I do for looks, which is funny. When you do things for the right reasons, you actually look better!" And, she days off are rare. "Very rarely will I skip my workout," she told Us Weekly. "Sometimes, I work too late the night before, and I'm like, 'Ugh, I can't do this.' But I tell myself, 'Just do it. It's only an hour.' It's just talking yourself off the ledge of being a lazy bum."

2. Camila Cabello: Love Yourself the Way You Are

Camila Cabello is a true body confidence role model, using her social media accounts to speak out against body shamers and promoting self love. "I'm writing this for girls like my little sister who are growing up on social media," she wrote in a 2019 Instagram story. "They're constantly seeing photoshopped, edited pictures and thinking that's reality, and everyone's eyes get used to seeing airbrushed skin, and suddenly they think THAT'S the norm. It isn't. It's fake. AND FAKE IS BECOMING THE NEW REAL." She added that "a completely unrealistic view of a woman's body," is promoted. "Girls, cellulite is normal. Fat is normal. It's beautiful and natural."

3. Jessica Alba: Wellness Is What Makes You Feel Good

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“Wellness is all about checking in,” Jessica Alba told Health. “Some days I just need to go in my room and read a book for an hour and put a face mask on. Other days I need to wake up at 5:15 a.m. and get a spin class in to feel good—even though I hate waking up early. I’ve tried to get into TM, a type of meditation, but it felt so hard-core. Wellness should feel like something I want to do. If I’m going to do a meditation, I like to do a guided one, and there are apps for that.”

4. Camila Mendes: Self-Care Is Crucial

Riverdale star Camila Mendes is a huge proponent of self-care. “For me, it's taking care of myself in the most immediate way. What do I need—and what does my body need right now?” she explained to Health in 2020. “Sometimes I'll randomly sit down and check in and be like: ‘What does my body want? Do I need water, sleep, or to move around and stretch? Should I journal?’ I think being well is about checking in with your physical and mental health and evaluating what you really need at that moment.”

5. Shakira: Turn Off Your Phone

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Shakira works out almost every day, according to her trainer Anna Kaiser. She makes fitness and family time a priority with one simple hack. “Kaiser doesn’t let me turn on my phone until I finish my workout and spend time with my kids,” she revealed in an Instagram video.

6. Eva Longoria: Skinny Is Not Healthy

Eva Longoria once confessed to Health that when she was her skinniest, she was also the unhealthiest. “I try to have a healthy outlook. I'm your everlasting, hopeless optimist!” she said. "I don’t feel like we should go by these rules and social constructs of society where you have to be a certain size to be pretty," she added to Health in 2017.

7. Sofia Vergara: Exercise to Eat

According to Sofia, working out is "like torture” for her,” she confessed to Women’s Health. "I'm in a bad mood two hours before, I'm in a bad mood while I'm doing it, I'm in a bad mood at the end because I have to schedule the next class.” However, the thought of food keeps her going. "I heard about someone in L.A. who got hypnotized so they wouldn't eat candy," she told Shape. "I'm seriously looking into that because I'm obsessed. When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"

8. Salma Hayek: Has a Unique Approach to Exercise

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"Some people have the discipline to exercise in the morning, and I didn't develop that," Salma told People, revealing her unique workout method. "I work with a woman in London who taught me how to hold my body in a way where the muscles are activated all day long. So even when you brush your teeth, you're working the muscles," she continued. "It's restorative yoga. She taught me how to tone [my muscles] without clenching them. You relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If you're aware of your body, you'd be surprised by the effect it can have."

9. Selena Gomez: Prioritize Your Mental Health

Selana Gomez has been incredibly candid about her mental health struggles, inspiring so many fans to put theirs first. ​​”I feel great, yeah,” she told NPR in January 2020 when asked about her anxiety. “I'm on the proper medication that I need to be on, even as far as my mental health. I fully believe in just making sure you check in with your doctors or therapist. [Taking care of mental health — ] that's forever. That's something I will have to continue to work on. Yes, I don't think I just magically feel better. I have days where it is hard for me to get out of bed, or I have major anxiety attacks. All of that still happens.”

10. Demi Lovato: Celebrate Your Body

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Demi Lovato has struggled with body confidence issues and become one of the most influential role models on social media "I'm not naturally super thin. I have an athletic body. I just have to embrace that. There are days when it's hard to, but more and more, there are days where I'm actually proud of my body,” Demi previously told Complex. Earlier this year she celebrated a major win, stripping down for a sexy scene in a movie. “Had to film a sex scene today. My first one!” Demi wrote alongside a recent photo, wearing black lingerie. “I had a little anxiety going into it but the cast and crew were so professional and easy to work with, it calmed me down immediately. Then, I thought about how proud I am for being able to feel comfortable enough in my skin to do that. I rarely ever showed my arms before.. now I’m in this!! (Granted, it barely shows anything BUT STILL) I don’t always feel good in my skin, so when I do, AND I feel sexy enough to post - I do just that! It’s important to celebrate the little wins. Yay for this random burst of body confidence and yay for awkward hilarious sex.”

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What These Celebs Eat to Look Good

Healthy diet tips from this summer’s hottest stars.

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This summer, stars like Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Hudson, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, and Halle Berry have been steaming up social media as they hit the beach, pools, and other summertime spots in their swimsuits. One thing all of them have in common? A healthy and wellness-inspired approach to diet. Celebwell has rounded up some of the best diet tips from the most fabulously fit celebs of summer. Read on to see what they say so you can adopt the habits, too—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Most Inspiring Bikini Photos!

1. Vanessa Hudgens: Fuel Up to Slim Down

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"I think you don't really need to count calories as much as you think you do," Hudgens recently told People when asked about her number one diet tip. "Think about eating things that are going to fuel you, give you sustainable energy. And don't be afraid of fats. Like, you can eat bacon, like you can eat avocado. It's good for you. And it's going to give you energy and keep you burning throughout the day. They're not bad. They're really good for you."

2. Kate Hudson: Start Your Day Off with Green Juice

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The first thing Kate Hudson does when she gets up in the morning is drink water. “I do not eat first thing in the morning. The first thing I do in the morning is I have celery juice. And if anybody does celery juice on an empty stomach they know why—cause it's a joyous morning activity,” she revealed to E! News.

3. Heidi Klum: A Smoothie a Day

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Heidi Klum makes sure to get her fruit and veggies in by drinking one smoothie per day. “In 2013, I made a New Year's resolution to drink a fruit and veggie smoothie every morning. It's one of those that went from a resolution to a life habit. My kids and I do it together, and we love it,” she told Shape.

4. Eva Longoria: Load Up on (Clean) Veggies

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"I could easily be a vegetarian because I love vegetables so much and I feel like L.A. is a place that can support healthy living," Eva Longoria revealed to InStyle. "I love cooking with vegetables and I have a secret for cooking with vegetables, [which] is that they don't need a lot. A lot of people cover them in cheese or cover them in a sauce, and vegetables really only need olive oil."

5. Gwyneth Paltrow: Eat Clean

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Wellness queen Gwyneth Paltrow is all about eating as close to nature as possible. She once revealed to Shape that she tries to “eat pretty clean during the day” filling up on “good proteins and lots of vegetables and not too much grain or sugar, and nothing baked” during the day, “and then I tend to eat whatever I want for dinner,” she revealed. Chicken and fish seem to be her go-to animal proteins. “Lunch today,” she said in one post: “Slow-roasted salmon with spinach, garlic, lemon, shallots, and coriander. Healthy, under 20 minutes, super delish.”

6. Halle Berry: Try Intermittent Fasting

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Halle Berry has been a keto diet devotee for many years before it became a trend. She once revealed on Live With Kelly and Ryan that it helps her manage her diabetes and ultimately saved her life. "Nothing white. No sugar, no carbs," she said about the strict diet. Instead, she loads up on healthy fats like "avocado, coconut oil, butter," but no sugar. "That's the secret!" As part of the eating plan, she also does intermittent fasting, revealing in an August 2018 Instagram story she eats two meals a day, normally ski[ping breakfast during her “sort of fast.”

7. Catherine Zeta-Jones: Hydrate and Avoid Alcohol

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Catherine revealed to W that she drinks a lot of water to maintain her PH balance and avoids alcohol. This, in addition to her healthy diet, helps keep her “body free of any inflammation inside and out.” Cold press juice and Kombucha are some other of her hydration go-tos.

8. Jennifer Lopez: Eat Organic

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Jennifer Lopez’s trainer, Tracy Anderson, revealed to People that the star only eats clean, organic food. “I have her eating very clean because she needs really good fuel for all the things that she’s doing. It’s all organic and it’s all very well thought out, with the balance of very high quality proteins and a lot of nutrient-dense food.”

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7 Ways Shakira Strips Away Pounds

Here’s how she eats and works out for maximum energy.

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Superstar Shakira has been in the public eye for well over 20 years, making a name for herself with her unique dancing style and incredible musical talent. She seems to have endless energy, as anyone who has witnessed her live performances can attest to. The Hips Don’t Lie singer, 46, seems to be getting fitter with age—but how does she do it? Here’s what Shakira does to stay fit, healthy, and happy, and what her favorite food and exercise looks like.

1. Some Dancing, Of Course

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Shakira is a fantastic dancer—so no wonder she had plenty of dance-based workouts and rehearsals before the 2020 Super Bowl. “Every day is different because I want to make sure I’m preparing her not just for the Super Bowl, but for each day as it comes,” says her trainer Anna Kaiser. “She had a really long dance rehearsal in the afternoon one day, so we just focused on an hour of pure strength in the morning. [Some days] she has even longer days of physical dance rehearsals, so she just started with something very short: 20 minutes.”

2. Healthy Delicious Diet

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Shakira enjoys a balanced, nutritious diet that doesn’t sacrifice taste. “Breakfast could be eggs or avocado with olive oil, tomato, sea salt, then a smoothie, berries, plant protein, sometimes greens or green powder,” Kaiser says. “Then for lunch, we have fish and fresh vegetables or a salad with lots of colors. Afternoon is, I know it gets really busy, but we’ll do soup. There are some really good artichoke soups, or it could be a leek and eggplant soup, carrot ginger, and sometimes with a side of cucumbers with lemon and salt. For dinner, she’ll also do fish and veggies. It’s usually cold for lunch and warm for dinner.”

3. Zumba Sessions

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Shakira says she did Zumba throughout her pregnancies, and refuses to focus on negative self-image when it comes to her body. "I don't obsess over my flaws, because I see my body as a whole," she says. "Besides, I think men appreciate confidence more than perfection."

4. Strength and Cardio

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Kaiser makes sure Shakira has strength and energy before she goes on tour or has performances. "We alternate between strength and cardio intervals,” she says. “Some days we do just cardio and then strength and some days we start with strength and then do cardio, we like to mix it up. I want to make sure that she is improving her endurance so that she can go into a two-hour show and also has the strength and stamina to make it through a five-month tour. It's about making sure she gets a little bit of everything."

5. Foam Roller For Flexibility

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Shakira uses a foam roller to encourage flexibility. “When you’re hypermobile, it’s easy to think your muscles are flexible, but your flexibility is really around your joints and not your muscles,” Kaiser says. “Foam rolling is really important and making sure we are rolling out her fascia, her feet, her legs, and upper body to make sure she stays nice and healthy.”

6. Soup For a Boost

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Shakira enjoys a bowl of nutritious soup when she needs an energy boost. “Breakfast, lunch, & dinner with a protein in every meal and fresh veggies or small amounts of low glycemic fruit and for snacks, we started introducing soups,” Kaiser says. “Some great soups are filling and warm. So, at the four o’clock hour, when people are craving caffeine and a cookie, soup is a really great option because it fills you up and feels like a meal so it can keep you going until dinner, but it’s not hugely caloric.”

7. Using a Heart Monitor

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Shakira uses a heart rate monitor to track her progress during workouts. "A heart rate monitor is very important because every day is different,” trainer Kaiser says. “Sometimes you may have a ton of energy and other days you may not, but you can hold yourself accountable for knowing how hard you're working by having a very specific goal to work toward.”

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Proven Ways Celebs Lose Weight, Says Dietitian

Six surefire ways to stay in shape and lose weight.

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Although there's a hundred trendy diets out there and products that promise miracle cures that "melt fat"—especially on celebrities' Instagram accounts—the following famous women have found techniques that help them shed pounds that don't rely on gimmicks or the latest fads. They just work, pure and simple. And the best part is anyone can do them! CelebWell spoke with experts who revealed why these six ways could help you star in shape. Read on to see all 6—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. HIIT Training

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Molly Sims stays fit by doing HIIT Training. She stated on her blog, "I used to be that girl who wouldn't pick up the 2-lb weights at SoulCycle with the fear that I'd bulk. That mentality has shifted drastically." Marius Varzaru, a registered dietitian and personal trainer with Strenthgang, explains why it's so effective. "High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a cardio training technique in which phases of high-intensity exercise are alternated with low-intensity phases," he says. "Generally, a training session lasts less than 30 minutes, and each exercise is performed between 20-90 seconds. HIIT increases the thermogenic effect in your body, which increases the length of time your body burns calories during the day. So with just under 30 minutes of work per day, your body keeps burning more calories than usual for hours to come. Furthermore, many of the exercises that make up the foundation of a HIIT workout use all the major muscle groups in your body. This is why, in some cases, HIIT was associated with muscle mass gain, and an effective way to stay in shape."

"So in Molly Sims' case," he continues, "HIIT cardio is a time efficient way to burn fat and also work all the major muscle groups, to the extent where she keeps looking fit year round."Adds Latonya Fore MSN, APRN-CNP and obesity and weight management specialist: "HIIT or high intensity interval training involves repeated bouts of high intensity or 'all out' workout followed by recovery. You perform a high intensity exercise, like a running sprint for 60 seconds followed by a 60 second recovery. Then you repeat the cycle for 8 to 10 repetitions. HIIT not only improves your aerobic and anaerobic performance but it also improves your insulin sensitivity, which is key to weight loss. HIIT also increases post exercise metabolism, which means you continue to burn fat after the exercise is complete."

2. Apple Vinegar and Lemon Water

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Spice Girl Victoria Beckham starts her day off with apple vinegar and lemon water. "First thing I do every morning is… 2 tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar," Beckham revealed on her Instagram story. "Followed by… fresh lemon squeezed into boiling water." Fore says, "The research is inconclusive regarding the benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss and maintenance. There are some studies that show apple cider vinegar may reduce total cholesterol and fasting glucose levels. The acidity of the apple cider vinegar and lemon can cause slight nausea after in the morning, which may help control the appetite and cravings later in the day. Starting the day with a protein and complex carbohydrate, like a greek yogurt and granola, would also control the appetite and cravings, without the bitter taste." Just don't skip the water part—lemon-flavored or otherwise, it's an essential key to staying your healthiest.

3. Lunges

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Julianne Hough, 33, always looks amazing and one way she maintains that killer body is by doing lunges. The pro dancer shared an Instagram video of a workout that included lunges and Fore states, "Lunges or lunging is a form of resistance training. Resistance training also raises your resting metabolic rate so you continue to burn fat after the workout. You can perform this exercise using your body weight alone or with dumbbells. What makes lunges so great is because this exercise uses several muscle groups including the quadriceps (thighs), gluteus maximus (buttocks), hamstrings, and the core."

4. Intermittent Fasting

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Brooke Burke, 50, has always been into health and fitness, and it shows! The TV host and fitness guru spoke to CelebWell in September, 2021 and revealed how she likes to do intermittent fasting. "I intermittently fast most every day," she told us. "I give myself a resting window of 16 hours, and I eat in an eight-hour window. It's 1:30p right now and I'm breaking my fast. I'm having a shake which is high in calories and in fat, which is totally okay. It has protein, matcha, MCT oil, dates, almond butter, one Tru Niagen stickpack, collagen powder, and cinnamon." Jordan Trinagel, a Licensed Occupational therapist and online health coach states, "Intermittent fasting has been used in ancient healing ayurvedic medicine for decades and has been shown to; let the digestive system rest, detoxify it, and restore and reset the body's systems and improve overall function. A common breakdown is to fast for 14-16 hours and then eat for a period of 8-10 hours, however it is recommended to consult a doctor and not sustain fasting for an extended period of time."

5. High Protein Diet

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Rebel Wilson has lost 77 pounds and credits one of the ways she lost so much weight to a high protein diet. The Pitch Perfect actress told People, “Before I was probably eating 3,000 calories most days, and because they were normally carbs, I would still be hungry,” the star said. “So, I've really changed to eating a high-protein diet, which is challenging because I didn't used to eat a lot of meat. I eat fish, salmon, and chicken breast.” Trinagel says, "Studies show that a high protein diet can help with weight loss because it decreases the hormone ghrelin, which makes you hungry. Protein is broken down into building blocks called amino acids which can be categorized as essential and non-essential. They are called essential because you can only get them through your diet, non-essential meaning that your body can make them on its own. So, it is suggested that at least 30% of calories should come from protein to help you lose weight. Also, protein builds muscle and the more muscle you have the more effective your body is at shedding fat."

6. Eating Veggies

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One way Elizabeth Hurley keeps her figure is by eating veggies. The 56-year-old told the U.K 's Sunday Times, "I think one of the most transformative things that I've done is making 50 percent of what I eat vegetable matter....If you have a slice of toast for breakfast, have an apple too. Counteract everything with vegetables." According to Trinagel, "fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, nutrients and minerals and have been associated with lower oxidative stress and inflammation which can counteract insulin resistance. Insulin resistance or sensitivity make it difficult for your body to convert glucose into usable energy and negatively impacts blood sugar levels leaving you with stubborn fat."

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Swears By These

Discover Jennifer Love Hewitt's secrets to maintaining her incredible figure and skin.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is a very successful actress. She is known for roles on TV shows like Party of Five, Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds. She currently stars on the TV series 9-1-1. Hewitt is also known for movie roles like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can’t Hardly Wait and Heartbreakers. Hewitt has an incredible figure and skin, and does a lot of different things to maintain it. Here are 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s secrets.

She Does EmSculpt

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The secret behind Hewitt’s impressive abs? EmSculpt. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing it. Hewitt captioned the post, “Getting in one of my favorite ‘workouts’ before Thanksgiving! This mom of three is a huge fan of #EmsculptNeo for strengthening my core and helping to heal my diastasis recti.”

She Uses An Ice Roller

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Hewitt has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Good Housekeeping. Hewitt says that she likes to use an ice roller. "I keep it simple. I don't use a lot of stuff. I really enjoy ice rollers. I'm really into those right now, and my kids are into those."

She Keeps Her Skin Moisturized

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One of Hewitt’s biggest skincare secrets? Keeping it moisturized. Hewitt shared her favorite moisturizer and lip balm with Good Housekeeping. "A big one that's a classic is Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. And their Lip Balm. I've used that for [what feels like] 150 years and I'm really big into that."

She Uses An Eyebrow Lifting Gel

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On Instagram, Hewitt revealed the secret behind her impressive eyebrows. "I have been using this product and I'm noticing people bringing up my brows. I don't have anything on them today really, except this product, but it's the Rare Beauty lifting gel stuff. I mean, Selena, 'thank you' is all I can say. I love it, so I'm going to put it up so that you know what it is, but that's what it is. That is the brow lifting that people are talking about. That's all I got."

She Does a Variety of Workouts

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For Hewitt, fitness is all about variety. “I try to switch it up a bit,” she told OK! Magazine. “I’ve found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I’ve been doing pilates, I’ve been doing yoga, I’ve done just plain old walking. I wear 10 pound weights on my ankles while I’m working just so that as I’m moving during the day I’m constantly building muscle. It’s not great for your back but I’m doing it anyway. I do a booty workout thing that I just did for Shape, which was really fun. And I do Zumba. I have DVDs and I dance around like a crazy person in my house.”

She Builds Confidence

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to build her confidence up. “I think I’m a work in progress,” she admits. “[But] I feel it’s so much better than [it was] a year-and-a-half ago, and I feel like in another eight months, it’s going to be so much better than it is today.”

She Wants to be a Role Model

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to be a role model for others. In it, she shared the advice she gives to young girls. “When I meet young girls, I’m always like, ‘Just do me one favor. Love what you look like right now – and remember I said it 10 years from now because it’s the greatest gift I can give.’”

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Sydney Sweeney Swears By These 5 Habits

Discover Sydney Sweeney's top 5 fitness habits at 27, from water skiing to morning workouts and self-care activities.

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Over the past few years, Sydney Sweeney has become one of America’s sweethearts with celebrated roles in everything from hit HBO shows Euphoria and White Lotus to big-screen movies Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Anyone But You. In addition to her impressive acting ability, the star is a total bombshell and has one of the fittest figures in Hollywood. Here are the top 5 habits that help her stay fit at 27.

Water Skiing

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Sydney has been water skiing since she was a toddler. “The moment I could walk, my mom put me on what’s called a U-board to learn how to ski,” she told Women’s Health. “I remember that whenever we would go by the docks of my grandma’s or my cousin’s house, I’d wave. I felt so cool because I could take off one hand. That’s my earliest memory of skiing, but I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. It’s my favorite.” How does it help her achieve her amazing body? “It’s a lot of upper body strength, it’s balance, it’s core, it’s legs—you get tired really fast,” she says. “I see such a change in my body after an entire summer of [skiing]. My arms are stronger, more sculpted. My abs are rock solid. But I never look at it as a workout because it is so much fun,” she said.

Morning Workouts

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Sydney mixes up her exercise routine, but likes to get workouts over with early in the day. “I like to work out in the morning, so I’ll either go for a run or I’ll go to Solidcore,” says Sydney. The high-intensity, low-impact Pilates-inspired workout “makes me feel so strong, but also elongated,” Sydney said about her sweat sessions. “I feel so good afterwards.”

Self-Care

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Sydney engages in self-care activities. “I love to paint, and I love to read,” she said. “Those are the activities that are just for me.” One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

She Walks and Hikes

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One of the ways she treats her anxiety is by spending time outdoors with her dog, Tank. She takes him on walks or hikes. 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.

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

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

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, 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, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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