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Tammy Hembrow Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit at 30

Join her challenges for workouts, meal tracking, and more for a healthier lifestyle.

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Tammy Hembrow is a fitness influencer and expert. She has her own app, called Tammy Fit. Hembrow has a lot of challenges on her app. Recently, she advertised a challenge with a workout video on Instagram. Hembrow captioned the post, “We are 3 days into our first @tammyfitapp challenge of the year & I am more motivated than everrrrr. (Sign ups are still open if you haven’t joined yet - there’s still time to catch up!! - link in bio). Soooo happy seeing so many of my girlies (and guys) in this challenge doing it with me!! And I CANNOT wait to see everyone’s results at the end of the 8 weeks. We got thissss 💪🏼”


She Does Pulldowns

Hembrow is seen doing pulldowns in her Instagram video. Piedmont reports that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

She Lifts Weights

Tammy Hebrew is seen using dumbbells.

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Hembrow is seen doing a lot of exercises with weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Tracks Her Meals

Hembrow likes to track her meals on her app. She talked about the benefits of this in the caption of this “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. “Make sure to take advantage of the calorie/macro tracking features in the @tammyfitapp during this challenge guys. It can be really helpful in reaching specific goals quicker. And it also can help educate you on your food choices when it comes to nutrition, ratios, hidden calories, overeating or under eating etc. honestly I’d recommend any beginner try it out just to get a good feel for how you’re fuelling your body!! I feel like when people think of ‘meal tracking’ it can be seen as something that seems restrictive or something only bodybuilders do. When in reality it can be such a helpful tool and you can learn things that will actually encourage long term habits 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

She Loves Bananas

Tammy Hebrew has a banana snack.

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Hembrow is seen enjoying bananas in her “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic states that bananas have a lot of benefits. “A single medium-sized banana offers about 32 mg of the mineral magnesium, which fulfills around 8% to 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Magnesium is involved in many processes in your body, including: Blood pressure. Blood sugar levels. Building proteins. Maintaining bone. Muscle function. Nerve function.”

She Loves Cottage Cheese

Tammy Hebrew's snack the contains banana and cottage cheese.

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Hembrow is seen enjoying her bananas with cottage cheese in the previous Instagram video. Cottage cheese is very healthy. UCLA Health reports, “Cottage cheese’s protein content and low calories make it an ideal food for weight management. Research shows that whether you are trying to lose weight or reduce your risk of overweight or obesity, eating a high-protein diet can help you feel full and satisfied for longer.”

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Model Tammy Hembrow has never been afraid of showing off her toned body on social media. She just shared a new set of bathing suit photos on Instagram. In them, Hembrow wore a floral bikini, and enjoyed time in the sun. Naturally, she captioned the post, “Sunny Sunday.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tammy Hembrow 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 Does At-Home Workouts

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Hembrow spilled some of her wellness secrets to Women’s Health. She says that she likes to do a lot of at-home exercises. “I will often do some workouts from my at home booty program,” she says. “You only need dumbbells, or I will do a HIIT workout in the lounge room.”

2. She Does HIIT

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One kind of at home workout Hembrow likes to do is an HIIT workout. She tells Women’s Health that she likes to make HIIT videos for her YouTube channel. “I recently posted an at home HIIT workout on my YouTube channel. I did it in the process of moving house when I was really feeling the need for a pick-me-up."

3. She Gets Enough Protein

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Hembrow broke down her diet to Women’s Health. She says that she makes sure to eat enough protein each day. One thing she does is use supplements and shakes to help her do so. “For me lean protein like chicken breast, turkey and fish, really helps, but I find that with trying to build my booty I wasn’t consuming the amount of protein I needed so supplements like protein shakes helped too,” she explains.

4. She Eats Complex Carbs & Healthy Fats

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Hembrow makes sure to eat a balanced diet. And that includes fat and carbs. However, she makes sure she’s getting good options for both. “I also ate lots of complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes and healthy fats,” she tells Women’s Health.

5. She’s Consistent

Consistency is a big part of Hembrow’s workout routine. She stressed the importance of it in this Instagram video. “You get out what you put in,” she writes. “Working out you gotta stay consistent & put in the work.

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Tammy Hebrow is bumping along! The Aussie fitness influencer shows off her growing baby bump in a bathing suit in her most recent Instagram snap. In the caption, the mother-of-two (soon to be three!) reveals one of her biggest health tips. What is it? Read on to find out and see 4 other ways Tammy Hebrow 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 Meditates

“Meditating really changed my life when I first really discovered its power,” she writes in her post. “One of the first times I tried it I got into a deep meditation & had a full out of body experience completely disconnected from my physical being and there was really no looking back from there. I decided then I would dedicate my life to becoming the healthiest happiest version of myself. Meditating for even just 10 minutes a day can help relieve stress, calm your mind & clear it of negative thoughts, and help you really focus on the present 🍃 There’s no doubt in my mind meditation has helped me not just in daily life but even in my businesses & creativity.”

2. Exercise Makes Her Feel Better

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One of the ways Tammy motivates herself to workout is by reminding herself how good it makes her feel. “I honestly feel better when I get my workout in, less sluggish and I find it easier to keep up with my kids,” she told New Idea. “I honestly feel better when I get my workout in, less sluggish and I find it easier to keep up with my kids. Whether it’s a gym workout or HIIT home workout I always try to fit it in when I can.”

3. She Works Out 3 to 4 Times Per Week

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Tammy works out three to five days a week. Her sessions include a little cardio and heavy weights. “I will often do some workouts from my at home booty program – you only need dumbbells, or I will do a HIIT workout in the lounge room,” she told New Idea.

4. Her Diet Is Clean and “Boring”

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Tammy revealed to New Idea that she maintains a very clean diet. “For me lean protein like chicken breast, turkey and fish, really helps, but I find that with trying to build my booty I wasn’t consuming the amount of protein I needed so supplements like protein shakes helped too,” she says. "But I didn’t supplement my meals with these it was always a combination of both. I needed to eat lots to build that area so I also ate lots of complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes and healthy fats.” For breakfast she usually eats oatmeal, infused with protein powder. Then, post workout, a protein shake, “and love to eat fish, chicken, turkey, beans and vegetables,” she adds. “I’ve been trying to cut back on meat lately which I have found difficult. I usually end my day with oats and protein again. Boring I know!”

5. She Eats Every Few Hours

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Another one of Tammy’s diet secrets? She consumes tiny, but regular meals. “I eat every two to three hours,” she told New Idea. Make a smoothie part of your day; it's a great snack. Use a nut milk and plant-based protein for best results, plus some frozen fruit, spinach and half a frozen banana. Not only do frozen bananas provide a luxurious creaminess and natural sweetness to smoothies, but studies have shown bananas to positively impact gut health by increasing the good bacteria in our bellies and helping to reduce bloat. Better yet, they’re a cinch to prepare. I recommend freezing 10–12 at the beginning of each week. Carefully peel the banana so that it stays intact. (Do not make the mistake of freezing the banana with the peel on, which just basically gives your fruit a bullet-proof vest that you won’t be able to penetrate.) Discard the peel and cut each banana in half. Place up to 12 peeled banana halves into a resealable plastic freezer bag. Remove the air from the bag and seal tightly.

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Fitness app designer and fashion maven Tammy Hembrow is currently expecting her third child, and she also decided to enjoy a day at the beach. Hembrow posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram of her and her family spending time by the water. She also posed in a green bathing suit, looking stunning. She captioned the post, “Days like these.” Read on to see 5 ways Tammy Hembrow 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 Works Out Her Back Muscles

Not many people can remember to work out their back muscles, but Hembrow always does. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing back and bicep exercises, including lat pulldowns, single lat pulldowns, and bent over dumbbell rows. She wrote in the caption, “Back is my current faaaave. And it is SO beneficial to help with aches/pains & help support my growing belly.”

2. She Strength Trains

Hembrow has never been afraid of lifting weights and doing strength training exercises. She’s posted several videos on Instagram of herself using weights and strength training. In this series of videos, Hembrow is seen doing tricep and shoulder workouts with dumbbells, lifting a barbell, and pulling a cord.

3. She Doesn’t Skip Leg Day

Hembrow has some impressive legs, and she does a lot of lower body workouts to get them. She’s posted several reels and videos on Instagram of herself doing lower body exercises, including this compilation. In that post, Hembrow is seen doing squats with a barbell and a hand weight, elevated lunges with weights, and donkey kicks.

4. She Works Out While Pregnant

Despite being pregnant with her third child, Hembrow is still finding the time and energy to hit the gym. And she’s doing some intense workouts. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing strength training exercises, and captioned it, “18 weeks and getting it done.”

5. She Makes A Protein-Packed Smoothie

In addition to working out, Hembrow also eats a healthy diet, and tries to get a lot of protein into her diet. One of the ways she does this is by making a smoothie that features blueberry cheesecake protein from Women’s Best. She shared her recipe with her Instagram followers in this reel, and it includes a frozen banana, almond milk, shredded coconut, and matcha powder.

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Australian YouTube influencer and fitness guru Tammy Hembrow offered recent advice about working out in a gym. “If they're not putting in the effort. If they're not doing the work out slow and controlled and focusing on mind muscle control,” you’re not going to get much out of that workout,” Hembrow posted. Just this week she posted a photo of her having the “funnest day with the funnest humans.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see five ways Tammy Hembrow 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 Works Out Frequently

Hembrow works out hard to maintain her trim physique. She trains three to five days a week, lifting weights and doing cardio. It's generally recommended to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week. This can be broken down into sessions of any length, and it's generally best to spread the workouts out over the week rather than trying to do them all in one or two sessions. However, the specific amount of exercise that's right for you will depend on your age, fitness level, and other factors. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider or a fitness professional to determine the best exercise plan for your individual needs.

2. She Eats Protein

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“For me lean protein like chicken breast, turkey and fish, really helps, but I find that with trying to build my booty I wasn’t consuming the amount of protein I needed so supplements like protein shakes helped too,” Hembrow said. Lean proteins, such as those found in chicken, turkey, fish, and beans, are an important part of a healthy diet. They provide a range of benefits, including:

  1. Building and repairing tissues: Protein is a key component of many tissues in the body, including skin, hair, and muscles. Consuming enough protein can help your body repair and rebuild tissues after injury or surgery.
  2. Maintaining muscle mass: Protein is important for maintaining and building muscle mass, especially as we age. This can help with weight management and physical function.
  3. Supporting immune function: Protein is involved in the production of immune system cells, and consuming enough protein may help support a healthy immune system.

3. She Does High-Intensity Training

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“I will often do some workouts from my at home booty program,” Hembrow said. “You only need dumbbells, or I will do a [high-intensity interval training] workout in the lounge room.” High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest or lower-intensity activity. HIIT workouts can be adapted to suit a wide range of fitness levels and can be done with a variety of exercises, including cardio, strength training, and functional movement. One of the key benefits of HIIT is that it can be an efficient and effective way to improve cardiovascular fitness and burn calories. Research suggests that HIIT may be more effective at improving cardiovascular fitness than steady-state exercise, and it may also have other health benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity and reducing body fat. HIIT workouts can vary in length and intensity, but they typically involve performing an exercise at maximum effort for a short period of time (such as 30 seconds to a few minutes) followed by a period of rest or lower-intensity activity (such as jogging or walking). This cycle is repeated a number of times, and the overall workout can last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the specific program.

4. She Eats Frequently and Enjoys Protein Shakes

“I eat every two to three hours,” Hembrow said. “For breakfast I usually eat oats with Women’s Best protein powder. I always have protein shakes after my workouts and love to eat fish, chicken, turkey, beans and vegetables.” The best protein shake for you will depend on your individual needs and goals. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a protein shake:

  1. Protein source: Protein shakes are made with a variety of protein sources, such as whey, casein, soy, pea, and rice. Some people may prefer one source over others based on personal preference or dietary restrictions.
  2. Amount of protein: Protein shakes can contain different amounts of protein per serving, ranging from as little as 5 grams to as much as 30 grams or more. The amount of protein you need will depend on your age, sex, weight, and activity level.
  3. Other ingredients: Protein shakes can contain a range of other ingredients, such as carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Consider what other nutrients you need and whether the shake you're considering provides them.
  4. Taste: Protein shakes can come in a variety of flavors, so choose one that you enjoy and that you'll be more likely to drink regularly.

“I needed to eat lots to build that area, so I also ate lots of complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes and healthy fats,” Hembrow said. Carbs can affect blood sugar, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Eating a lot can raise blood sugar levels, which puts you at risk for diabetes. But eating too few carbs can have the opposite effect, raising the risk of hypoglycemia, which is bad for your health.

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Tammy Hembrow, the Instagram model, fitness maven, and YouTuber, is currently expecting her third child. And she and her boyfriend are spending time at their native Australia’s beaches. Hembrow posted an adorable photo of her happy couple lounging on the sand. She wore a bright pink bathing suit. “🌺♥️ our lil beb in there 🥰🥰 we can’t wait to meet you,” she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tammy Hembrow 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 When She’s Pregnant

Hembrow has an incredible post-baby body, which ​​has led several women clamoring for her secrets. She revealed that one of her biggest secrets was eating healthy while she was pregnant. “What helped me bounce back is definitely how I ate and trained as I was pregnant,” Hembrow said in a YouTube video. “I ate very clean, I had a lot of veggies, a lot of protein, and I tried to only limit my treats to the weekends, so during the weekdays I was eating clean all the time.”

2. She Stays Motivated

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In the same vlog, Hembrow says one of her best post-baby weight loss secrets is staying motivated. She says that this helped her stay consistent with working out. “What kept me going is how I wanted to look after the baby,” she says. “I knew I wanted to get fit again after the baby, and be in the best shape I could be, so I wanted to make it easier for myself by staying active while I was pregnant. I wasn’t in a rush or anything, but as soon as I got home I was eating clean, I was wearing the postpartum binder, and then I started working out about six weeks after the birth.”

3. She Does Workouts At Home

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While Hembrow does like to visit the gym every now and then, she mostly works out at home. She says that her workouts aren’t super complicated, and don’t take that much time, so she can easily slide them into her schedule. “I will often do some workouts from my at home booty program – you only need dumbbells, or I will do a HIIT workout in the lounge room,” she says to New Idea.

4. She Gets Enough Protein

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Hembrow has a muscular figure, and in order to maintain that, she makes sure to get enough protein into her diet. She says that she goes for supplements like powders, and lean proteins like turkey. “For me, lean protein like chicken breast, turkey and fish, really helps, but I find that with trying to build my booty I wasn’t consuming the amount of protein I needed, so supplements like protein shakes helped too,” she tells New Idea.

5. She Eats Complex Carbs

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Hembrow tells New Idea that she isn’t afraid to incorporate carbs into her diet. However, she says that she mostly eats complex and healthy carbs, as opposed to the simple ones that people tend to avoid. “I needed to eat lots to build that area so I also ate lots of complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes and healthy fats.”

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Emily Elizabeth Stuns in Paradise.

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

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Emily Elizabeth is heating up Hawaii – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the model and influencer shows off her amazing figure in a two-piece while on the beaches of the tropical paradise. “Hawaii >> 🌺🌈,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Simply Beautiful ❤️🏖❤,” commented one of her followers. “🔥😍perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Hydration

Emily prioritizes hydration. Not only does she drink water, but also electrolyte enhanced fruit. “Fresh coconut,” she captioned a photo from Bora Bora. 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.

Coffee

Emily enjoys the perks of caffeine. Here she is drinking a cup of coffee. 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.

Snowboarding

While you can usually find Emily in the tropics, sometimes she heads over to the mountains for winter sports. In one of her photos she goes snowboarding. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

Snorkeling

While on vacation Emily throws on a mask and fin and goes snorkeling. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Walking

She also takes her dog for walks. Here she is strolling in Central Park with her pooch. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, 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 led to a reduced 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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CrossFit Athlete Emma McQuaid is "Excited"

Learn how CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid preps for competition.

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Emma McQuaid is prepping for her CrossFit competition – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the athlete flaunts her amazing figure in a two-piece exercise set while training. “8 weeks to my first Hyrox Sim 🏃♀️Looking forward to upping my run volume over the next 2 months to see how I can fair out before entering my first proper race later in the year. It’s no secret I don’t really enjoy running, I never have but I’m excited to see if I can turn that around this year,” she captioned the Instagram photos. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Is Consistent

If you want to improve your Olympics lifts, Emma suggests maintaining consistency. “Be consistent in your training, it’s vital you continually train all the lifts, not just the ones you like. I used to hate the full snatch and always power snatched everything. Recently though its become the opposite, I love full snatch and need to focus again on my power snatch. Always attack your weaknesses,” she told Boxrox.

Focus on Mobility

When it comes to improving gymnastic skills, Emma says to focus on mobility. “Sometimes is not just learning the skill, it’s having the mobility to be able to do it. I have struggled with handstand walks for over a year now and have practised more than people realise, but recently found out it’s my thoracic and shoulder mobility holding me back. So I have worked on my mobility and I’ve already seen improvements in my handstand walks. I’d also say people need to work the basics more, develop a strong foundation to build the high level movements on,” Emma told Boxrox.

Hydration

Drinking enough water and getting rest is an important component of health. “Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and sleep well is a good recipe for success,” she told Coach Web. 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.

Meal Prep

While Emma doesn’t meal prep, she has her food prepared for her. “All my food is supplied from a local company called Fuel Farm. I usually eat 4-5 times a day. Just depends what my training volume is like that day, I also live on Battle Oats bars between sessions, a great snack that keeps me going and doesn’t fill me up,” she says.

Balanced Diet

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Emma maintains a balanced diet. “I personally think a lot of athletes in CrossFit under eat. Avoiding carbs or limiting them isn’t a good idea when you train at high intensity. I eat some junk everyday because I find it helps my performance, a 6 pack isn’t going to help me win so it doesn’t bother me, fuelling my body and maintaining the intensity in training is what will help me win. I’ve focused on timing my intake of sugar and it’s only made me better,” she told Boxrox.

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Krissy Cela is a fitness trainer on the Evolve You app and influencer. Recently, she has been documenting her process of losing pregnancy weight on Instagram. In a recent post, Cela revealed that she had been consistently weight training. She captioned it, “8 weeks of lifting, not depriving, recovering and sticking to an actual PLAN! Not doing random workouts. All my programs are on the @evolveyou app. I'm currently on the strong program and absolutely loving it! But there are home workouts too. Use code KRISSY for money off! (own brand).”

She Strength Trains

Cela strength trains to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness says that this has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She’s Consistent

Cela revealed in the caption of her Instagram post that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness. “So yeah… just keep lifting some heavy iron, don’t really listen to people who tell you not to unless you have an injury of some sort. Eat your fats, carbs and protein and get your steps in. Keep it simple and remember a cute gym set will make you lift heavier 😂Proud of myself because it really wasn’t easy showing up daily ngl.”

She Accepts Herself

Cela talked about her journey to accept herself in the caption of this Instagram post. “When I was growing up, all I ever wanted was to be pretty. I hated the way I looked and felt out of place, especially as the only girl in school with upper lip hair and a foreign background. I resented that my Albanian parents imposed cultural norms that limited what I could wear and how I could express myself. Now, in my 30s, I’ve learned to embrace my roots while also appreciating the many unique qualities I bring to the table that go beyond mere appearances. I didn’t realize how much being creative, strong, and loving would mean to me. I didn’t understand the true value of these qualities until now.”

She Works Her Lower Body

Cela shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “This mammaaa is putting in the work! Loving it so much moving my body and building my strength all over again 💅🏽All workout programs are from the @evolveyou app so if you’re stuck on where to start I really think you should just come and join the party and see what the fuss is all about. (Own brand). Workout: 1. KB RDL: 4 sets till failure 2. BB Reverse lunges: 4 sets 8 reps each leg 3. Hip work: need it my hips are tight: 4 sets each leg 8 reps (great to warm up also) 4. Static lunge: 4 sets 12 reps each leg 5. Also did hip thrust forgot to record 4 sets till failure.”

She Walks

Another thing that Cela does to keep herself in shape is go for walks. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing so. Cela shared this set of photos of herself hiking with her dog and partner. She captioned the post, “Postpartum walks! Taking it easy and feeling good! Ad/ Supported by @promix electrolytes in watermelon flavour 💅🏽Set from @oneractive launching 12th December.”