Sommer Ray in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Mirror Selfie

Sommer Ray is one of the most successful fitness models of all time. She shares a lot of workout secrets on social media and her website. Ray also has her own skincare line, IMARAÏS. Ray recently hit the gym, and made sure to look cute doing so. She shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself in a brown top and gray pants. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sommer Ray stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Doesn’t Deny Herself

Ray shared some of her diet secrets in this post on her blog. In it, she revealed that while she tries to eat healthy, she also doesn’t deny herself. “On the weekends, and on some weekdays, too, I also like to have a drink — typically, tequila — and whatever else I'm craving. If I want a slice of pizza, I have a slice of pizza. I want to look good, but I also want to enjoy life.

2. She Gets Enough Protein

For Ray, protein plays a big role in her diet. “I try to eat 70 grams of protein a day to maintain my glute muscle mass by starting most mornings with a protein shake, my first of six small meals throughout the day,” she wrote on her blog post. “Sometimes, I'll prepare grilled chicken, veggies and steamed white rice for each of these meals, but more often I'll eat out.

3. She Finds Healthy Options At Restaurants

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Ray loves to eat out, however, that doesn’t mean that she eats a ton of unhealthy food. She shared her secrets for finding healthy options at restaurants on her post. “I love In-and-Out Burger! I take my burger without the bun. Then I get my starch later from starchy veggies and whole grains. At Jersey Mike's I'll usually double down on turkey to fill myself up with protein. At regular restos (like I said, I love eating out) I look for seasoned chicken with veggies and sweet potatoes for carbs.

4. She Does Hamstring Curls

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In her blog post, Ray revealed that she does hamstring curls. She also says that she has found ways to do more intense curls. “Instead of just lying face down and hooking my ankles behind the bar to engage the back of my legs to bring the bar towards my butt (as directed), I lie face-up with my upper back on the pad, the soles of my feet on the ground, and the bar positioned against my hips. Then, I engage my hamstrings and butt to lift my hips against the resistance until my body forms a straight line between my knees and shoulders.

5. She Has Long-Term Skincare Secrets

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For Ray, skincare means finding long-term solutions. She tells Heatworld that this is how she developed IMARAÏS skincare with this in mind. "Growing up I struggled with acne and dry skin, so skincare has always been something that’s fascinated me. Topical solutions just never seemed to work quite right, and I always wanted to avoid heavy medications or chemicals. I developed IMARAÏS with my own personal experiences in mind but also taking into account that everyone’s skin is unique. I always have my friends try out my IMARAÏS gummies, and they get hooked quickly as they just taste so good! I feel that most people don’t need a 12-step skincare routine, we need long-lasting solutions that start from within and effective ingredients. That’s exactly what IMARAÏS stands for."

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1. She Makes Time For Herself

Ray tells Heatworld that she always makes time for herself. "Sundays are all about relaxation,” she says. “I love to take a hot bath, moisturise, curl up in my robe, and de-stress after a busy week. And of course, hang out with my pets. I’m a huge animal fanatic and grew up on a ranch in Colorado surrounded by them, so spending as much time as possible with them is really important to me. It’s my favourite pastime."

2. She Has A Simple Skincare Routine

Ray tells Heatworld that she keeps her skincare simple, and that she kept this in mind when developing her line. "I developed IMARAÏS with my own personal experiences in mind but also taking into account that everyone’s skin is unique. I always have my friends try out my IMARAÏS gummies, and they get hooked quickly as they just taste so good! I feel that most people don’t need a 12-step skincare routine, we need long-lasting solutions that start from within and effective ingredients. That’s exactly what IMARAÏS stands for."

3. She Stays Hydrated

Ray makes sure that she’s staying hydrated. She tells Heatworld that this is one of her biggest wellness secrets. "Making sure I drink enough water, although I am always careful in making sure I don’t waste it. Water wastage is a huge issue that people don’t necessarily think about, but it’s really important to me.”

4. She Has A Morning Routine

Ray likes to start her day off on the right foot. She shared her morning routine with Heatworld. "To me, the key to mornings is getting active as early as possible. Get your heart rate up by doing a workout or going for a run. I always eat a healthy breakfast too, as it sets me up for the busy day ahead. Also, do something to make yourself feel confident. Put on a cute outfit, smile at yourself in the mirror, and just be happy to be you!"

5. She Listens to Her Body

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Ray shared some of her fitness secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that she does a variety of things to keep herself in shape. "If my glutes are sore, I tell myself, 'I probably shouldn't work them today,' " she says. "I just listen to my body. There’s not a certain exercise or specific workout that’s beneficial. I switch it up every day and try to make it fun, because as soon as it feels like a job, you don’t want to do it."

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1. Lots of Protein

Ray keeps her protein intake high to fuel her workouts. “I try to eat 70 grams of protein a day to maintain my glute muscle mass by starting most mornings with a protein shake, my first of six small meals throughout the day,” she says. “Sometimes I'll prepare grilled chicken, veggies and steamed white rice for each of these meals, but more often I'll eat out. I love In-and-Out Burger! I take my burger without the bun. Then I get my starch later from starchy veggies and whole grains.”

2. Working On Her Glutes

Ray works out five times a week for 90 minutes at a time. Two of those workout sessions are focused on her glutes. "If my glutes are sore, I tell myself, 'I probably shouldn't work them today,'" she says. "I just listen to my body. There’s not a certain exercise or specific workout that’s beneficial. I switch it up every day and try to make it fun, because as soon as it feels like a job, you don’t want to do it."

3. Healthy Habits

Ray doesn’t believe in working out for short-term benefits, instead emphasizing how important it is to have a healthy lifestyle. “I feel that people lose motivation when they get motivated for the wrong reasons,” she says. “Girls may want to workout for that summer bod, or after going through a bad breakup. But I always make sure my motivation comes from the intent of my wanting to better myself.”

4. Self-Confidence and Competition

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Ray says she only competes with herself these days. “I started competing in the NPC [National Physique Committee] when I was 16 years old,” she says. “I stood next to girls in their 20s/30s and was being compared to them, yet nothing was comparable—we were simply at different stages of life (muscle doesn’t mature until you’re in your 20s). So believe me, I know what that feeling is like. But honestly, I never compared myself, so it didn’t matter that the judges did. I was confident in the hard work and the dedication I put in for myself. So at the end of the day, I know myself and I’m content in the woman I am. And when you are, you are incomparable. My only competition is myself and wanting to better myself everyday.”

5. Relaxing on the Weekends

Ray works hard and knows how important it is to relax and reset. “On the weekends, and on some weekdays, too, I also like to have a drink — typically, tequila — and whatever else I'm craving,” she says. “If I want a slice of pizza, I have a slice of pizza. I want to look good, but I also want to enjoy life.”

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1. She Was a Bodybuilder

Sommer Ray has been lifting weights since she was 14 and even started competing in bodybuilding competitions at 16. She told Cosmopolitan, "it’s a whole different world where many girls are on steroids, and I didn’t want to do that to my body," about why she stopped.

2. She Refuses to Photoshop Her Body

"If there’s something not permanent on my face like a zit, I’ll smooth it," she told Cosmopolitan. "If I take a photo at a bad angle, I just won't post it. I don't Photoshop my body because it would feel like a false advertisement."

3. Her Workouts Are Intense

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Sommer is serious about fitness, working out five times a week for up to 90 minutes. She spends two days on her lower body. "If my glutes are sore, I tell myself, 'I probably shouldn't work them today,' " she says. "I just listen to my body." Other than that, she mixes up her workouts. "There’s not a certain exercise or specific workout that’s beneficial," she says. "I switch it up every day and try to make it fun, because as soon as it feels like a job, you don’t want to do it."

4. Her Diet Is Protein Rich

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Ray told Cosmopolitan that she eats a whopping 70 grams of protein per day to keep her glutes built. She starts the day with a protein shake and eats five more small meals throughout the day. Because Ray tries to eat 70 grams of protein a day to maintain her glute muscle mass, she starts most mornings with a protein shake, the first of six small meals throughout the day. Grilled chicken, veggies and steamed white rice is one of her go-t0 meals, but she will also indulge in In-and-Out Burger (without the bun) or turkey from Jersey Mike’s. For carbs, she eats starchy veggies and whole grains.

5. She Cheats on the Weekend

Sommer isn’t all work and no play. Occasionally she will have a drink, like tequila, or eat to her cravings. "If I want a slice of pizza, I have a slice of pizza. I want to look good, but I also want to enjoy life," she explained. “If you feel less deprived by eating that piece of cake, or burger and fries, and don’t feel you have to order one of everything off the menu, it could lead to better long-term outcomes,” says Julia Zumpano, RD, LD of the Cleveland Clinic.

6. Confidence Is Key

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"I don’t want to motivate women to look like me — I want them to love themselves the way I do," Ray told Cosmopolitan. "Society puts on pressure to look and be a certain way — you're your best when you are confident in yourself." "Rather than talking about physical attributes of your child or others, instead praise his or her personal characteristics such as strength, persistence and kindness. Avoid pointing out negative physical attributes in others or yourself. Don't make or allow hurtful nicknames, comments or jokes based on a person's physical characteristics, weight or body shape," says the Mayo Clinic.