Stella Maxwell is chasing waterfalls – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the Victoria’s Secret Angel shows off her amazing body in workout gear during a hike in Venezuela. “Angel falls 👼,” 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.
1. Fueling Up with Food
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Stella makes sure to fuel her body in the morning. “I’ll have breakfast, which is usually oatmeal or scrambled eggs and avocado, maybe some salmon. Depending if I’m working or not, either I’ll go work out and then maybe have a protein shake — I’ll make one with protein powder and some almond milk. Sometimes I’ll add some chia seeds and cinnamon, just to make it seem kind of pleasant,” she told The Cut.
2. Mixing Up Her Workouts
When it comes to exercise, Stella mixes things up. “I do a bit of everything. It’s good for your body not to get too used to the same routine. I have a trainer I see regularly here in L.A.,” she told The Cut.
3. Hiking, Swimming, Surfing
“I also like to do a lot of outdoor exercise,” Stella told The Cut. “I think that’s a more special experience, especially if you can go with your friends — hiking, even going to the beach for the day and swimming, or maybe some surfing.” 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 certain respiratory problems
4. Yoga
When Stella is traveling she manages to get her zen on. “I bring my yoga mat sometimes with me. Yoga is a great thing to do because you can just practice it by yourself in your hotel. My friend showed me how to do it the first time. She had a private class at her house and I joined in. It’s an hour of time when you’re focusing on your breathing and your body. You take yourself out of whatever is going on in your life and spend that time focusing on your body and your thoughts,” she told The Cut. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
5. Sleep
Stella’s key piece of health advice? “Drink water and sleep a lot. I sleep a lot. I make sure I get enough sleep. I try to get as much as I can. If I have some time on a plane or after work, I’ll knuckle down and read a book or watch a movie and that helps me unwind to go to sleep,” she said. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.
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