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Top Chef Star Antonia Lofaso In Workout Gear Shares Fitness Inspiration

“I did not want to workout this am…"

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Top Chef star Antonia Lofaso doesn’t always feel like working out—but running four restaurants requires energy and strength. Lofaso, 47, shared a video of herself wearing black leggings and a shirt with Mangia e Statti Zitto on it, doing a mat workout with a roller. “I did not want to workout this am… 😭😭. Lots of work and travel and time zones and feeling tired. @xeamyers said get up it will make you feel better and it totally did ❤️❤️❤️. Also I could never do these and now I can!!!” she captioned the post. Here’s how Lofaso stays fit, strong, and happy.

1. Korean Day Spa

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Lofaso relaxes and unwinds with a day at a Korean day spa. “I am a big fan of Koreatown (in Los Angeles), and there are amazing Korean day spas there that do acupuncture and acupressure,” she told Mom.com. “I am a big fan of Chinese preventative medicine so once a week I see a natural doctor and I have cupping and acupuncture done to unwind and it’s amazing! Every three weeks I will go to the Korean day spa and have a two-hour acupressure, stretching and meditation session.”

2. Best Meal of 2023

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Lofaso’s is inspired by her fellow chefs, and says her top meal of 2023 was something she will never forget. “You know what, actually I keep saying that my most memorable meal was at Zahav, it's Michael Solomonov,” she told Tasting Table. “It was outstanding, that was probably the most interesting ... he pulled out like a 45-day dry-aged veal that he was curing and it was unbelievable."

3. Quality, Not Quantity

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Lofaso is always busy, so she focuses on quality time with her daughter. “The only way that I find balance is the constant reminder that it isn’t the quantity of time but the quality of time,” she told Mom.com. “Spending four days in Mammoth with my daughter over Valentine’s Day weekend and snowboarding with her—it’s that kind of experience. As soon as we step into Los Angeles, I was like, ‘Gotta go!’ But, when we were snowboarding it was like an excursion together and we have these hilarious fun stories to talk about.”

4. Just Keep Cooking

Lofaso has good advice for anyone who wants to work in the food world. “To make it in hospitality, you need to have grit and ambition,” she told The Table by Harry & David. “I am so proud that so many men and women have worked in my kitchen and had no strong background in cooking — some started as dishwashers — and now they are running things, making huge salaries because of hard work and determination. The simplest advice is just cook. There is no magic pill that is going to get you from point A to point B faster. You need to cook all the time, every night of the week, until you’ve mastered the dish.”

1. Strength and Fitness

Working out and being strong impacts every aspect of Lofaso’s life. “In order for me to do what I do — run three restaurants, fly all over for cooking appearances, do television — I need to be in the best fighting shape,” she told The Table by Harry & David. “We look at fighters and the way that they prepare for their match. It’s the same exact thing. Too many times, chefs are pigeonholed into this unhealthy lifestyle. You’ve seen us being crazy drinkers and partying and eating large burgers. I just ate an entire donut—I don’t stop eating. You can’t work 80 hours a week in a restaurant and not drink water and not get sleep and not exercise and not eat healthy. My love of exercise and nutrition really just comes through years of me beating my body up in my work.”

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Top Chef star Antonia Lofaso doesn’t always feel like working out—but running four restaurants requires energy and strength. Lofaso, 47, shared a video of herself wearing black leggings and a shirt with Mangia e Statti Zitto on it, doing a mat workout with a roller. “I did not want to workout this am… 😭😭. Lots of work and travel and time zones and feeling tired. @xeamyers said get up it will make you feel better and it totally did ❤️❤️❤️. Also I could never do these and now I can!!!” she captioned the post. Here’s how Lofaso stays fit, strong, and happy.

1. Korean Day Spa

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Lofaso relaxes and unwinds with a day at a Korean day spa. “I am a big fan of Koreatown (in Los Angeles), and there are amazing Korean day spas there that do acupuncture and acupressure,” she told Mom.com. “I am a big fan of Chinese preventative medicine so once a week I see a natural doctor and I have cupping and acupuncture done to unwind and it’s amazing! Every three weeks I will go to the Korean day spa and have a two-hour acupressure, stretching and meditation session.”

2. Best Meal of 2023

Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Brunch with Camille Cogswell and Michael SolomonovChance Yeh/Getty Image

Lofaso’s is inspired by her fellow chefs, and says her top meal of 2023 was something she will never forget. “You know what, actually I keep saying that my most memorable meal was at Zahav, it's Michael Solomonov,” she told Tasting Table. “It was outstanding, that was probably the most interesting ... he pulled out like a 45-day dry-aged veal that he was curing and it was unbelievable."

3. Quality, Not Quantity

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Lofaso is always busy, so she focuses on quality time with her daughter. “The only way that I find balance is the constant reminder that it isn’t the quantity of time but the quality of time,” she told Mom.com. “Spending four days in Mammoth with my daughter over Valentine’s Day weekend and snowboarding with her—it’s that kind of experience. As soon as we step into Los Angeles, I was like, ‘Gotta go!’ But, when we were snowboarding it was like an excursion together and we have these hilarious fun stories to talk about.”

4. Just Keep Cooking

Lofaso has good advice for anyone who wants to work in the food world. “To make it in hospitality, you need to have grit and ambition,” she told The Table by Harry & David. “I am so proud that so many men and women have worked in my kitchen and had no strong background in cooking — some started as dishwashers — and now they are running things, making huge salaries because of hard work and determination. The simplest advice is just cook. There is no magic pill that is going to get you from point A to point B faster. You need to cook all the time, every night of the week, until you’ve mastered the dish.”

1. Strength and Fitness

Working out and being strong impacts every aspect of Lofaso’s life. “In order for me to do what I do — run three restaurants, fly all over for cooking appearances, do television — I need to be in the best fighting shape,” she told The Table by Harry & David. “We look at fighters and the way that they prepare for their match. It’s the same exact thing. Too many times, chefs are pigeonholed into this unhealthy lifestyle. You’ve seen us being crazy drinkers and partying and eating large burgers. I just ate an entire donut—I don’t stop eating. You can’t work 80 hours a week in a restaurant and not drink water and not get sleep and not exercise and not eat healthy. My love of exercise and nutrition really just comes through years of me beating my body up in my work.”

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Actress and TV star Lala Anthony is hitting the basketball court and showing off her (very impressive) moves. Anthony, 41, shared a video of herself wearing black leggings, a sweatshirt, and black sneakers, making impressive moves even with incredibly long fingernails (the woman is clearly talented). Anthony is getting fitter and more fabulous with each year that passes—aside from scoring all those baskets, here’s how she stays strong and full of energy.


1. Cardio and Boxing

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Anthony enjoys a variety of workouts, combining high-intensity with strength-building exercises. “As far as workouts are concerned, I love cardio and getting on the bike,” she told EatingWell. Spinning is definitely my thing. I love boxing, too. Too much of one thing can get boring, so I try to do a couple different types of exercise. I'm trying to do more Pilates and yoga. It hasn't totally grabbed me yet since it's a little slow for my personality. I'm from New York and I'm always like 'go, go, go.' Slowing down a little bit is what I need to do anyway, so I definitely want to venture into that yoga and Pilates space."

2. Rice Water For Hair

Anthony swears by her own Inala hair complex for beautiful tresses. “It has a 100% rice water complex and I use it every day, morning and night on my hair to strengthen it and grow my hair,” she told Byrdie. “Rice water is a miracle worker, in my opinion, and we created an incredible product around it, so I use it all the time.”

3. Lots of Seafood

Anthony enjoys protein-packed meals, especially with shrimp and fish. "For breakfast, I am a cereal person and always have been,” she told EatingWell. “I love Special K. They have so many flavors that I'm into. It's a great breakfast to get you going and get your energy up. When it comes to lunch, I love seafood. It could be a shrimp salad or a taco with shrimp with vegetables. For dinner, I love Spanish food, or a nice piece of fish with veggies. Baked chicken with sweet potato is another one. Again, I try not to go too crazy but those are some of my typical meals.”

4. Thorough Skin Cleanse

Anthony works long days but one thing she never skips is her evening cleansing ritual. “For me, it’s just continuously reminding myself to take off my makeup at night,” she told Byrdie. “I am a culprit of not always doing that [despite] understanding how that is not good for your skin. Sometimes I'm getting in from set at 3, 4, 5 in the morning. As a person who's on TV and gets my makeup done all the time, I have to remind myself, no matter how tired I am, to take my makeup off, wash my face, tone, and [apply] whatever night cream and eye cream.”

5. Meal Prep Queen

Anthony sticks to a healthy diet by bringing her own food to set. “Whether it's meal prepping or having snacks that I need ready, it's always about preparation,” she told EatingWell. “It's better for me on set and in my day-to-day life. Whenever I leave things up to whatever will happen, that's when it doesn't work for me. But also, you want to live, have fun and enjoy great food, too. I think that's part of life and everybody should have that."

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Paige VanZant In Workout Gear Does Sled Exercises At the Gym

She's pushing a very heavy sled across the gym with a smile on her face.

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MMA fighter Paige VanZant is used to dealing with heavy weights—but even though she makes it look effortless, her training is seriously intense. VanZant, 30, shared a video of herself wearing brown shorts and a black sports bra, pushing a very heavy sled across the gym with a smile on her face. VanZant is open about the incredible discipline it takes to train like an athlete and prepare for fights—here’s what her diet, fitness, and training routine looks like, and her best advice for anyone who wants to be strong.


1. She's Dedicated to Her Regime

VanZant is strict and dedicated to her workout regimen. “I’m in the gym every day twice a day,” she told Women Fitness. “Since I have switched over to professional boxing my schedule comprises of boxing every day, sometimes twice a day. And strength and conditioning three days a week. I do all of my training at American top team, a world renowned MMA and combat academy.”

2. Fighting Diet and Cheat Days

VanZant is careful about her diet, but makes a point of making her healthy food as delicious as possible. “Dieting is a huge part of being any sort of professional athlete,” she told Women Fitness. “My husband and I love cooking and we really enjoy making healthy meals together. I like to think of myself as a chef and have competed on many cooking shows. We of course have our occasional cheat day here and there. But once we have a flight scheduled it’s down to business. Then after we fight we go a little bit crazy and eat everything in sight.”

3. Intense Training and Relaxing Workouts

VanZant is active even on her “off” days, going on hikes to relax. “Every day is different, it depends on what day of the week it is,” she told Vogue. “We have lots of classes, wrestling, jujitsu. I do a lot of Pilates, yoga, CrossFit as well. I also try to include one relaxing workout through the week like hiking. When I gear up for a fight I try to cut out a lot of the fun outdoorsy workouts and do a lot more training in the gym. I do more cardio, and I run a lot if I can. I do a lot more sparring and more combat throughout the week.”

4. Fitness Goals

VanZant advises anyone wanting to get fit to start slowly and set realistic goals—you don’t have to work out like an MMA fighter to reap the rewards. “Just taking a cardio kickboxing class [can be helpful],” she told Vogue. “You can go into a gym and it’s all cardio-based and you get to learn a little bit of self-defense as well. When I started MMA, I got into the best shape of my life.”

5. Dancing With the Stars

VanZant loved her stint on Dancing With the Stars, as she has a background in dance. “Competing on Dancing With the Stars by far was one of the greatest experiences I have been able to take part in because of my successful MMA career,” she told Women Fitness. “I actually grew up dancing and had been away from it for the past 10 years. Being on the show helped me get back in touch with my roots. I absolutely loved my partner Mark Ballas. We are still very good friends and chat every now and then. I would love to be able to compete on the show one more time and redeem myself and my second place trophy. As a professional fighter I really want that first place win.”

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Top Chef Star Brooke Williamson in Workout Gear Shares Selfie

“And back to our regular programming,” reads the text over her selfie.

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For Top Chef star Brooke Williamson, working out is a non-negotiable, no matter how busy her life gets. Williamson, 45, shared a picture of herself wearing a black skirt and white tank top, posing in front of a mirror. “And back to our regular programming,” reads the text over her selfie. Williamson is dedicated to her fitness routine, and living the most healthy life she can—here’s how she does it while taking care of her family and crushing it on the culinary scene.


1. Growing Her Own Produce

Williamson says her cooking is based on nostalgia. “I’m a native Southern Californian so I cook with the ingredients around me and with what feels like it’s inspiring to me,” she told La Marzocco Home. “I would say that ninety nine percent of the creativity or the designing of a new dish on my menu happens in my head. I do a lot of gardening. I grow tons of vegetables and tons of fruits. I take a lot of pride in my garden and I actually find that it activates my brain in so many ways that I had never noticed before and it makes me feel—and think—very differently about food.”

2. Espresso To Start the Day

Williamson always starts her day with a good cup of espresso. “My first memory of my first taste of coffee was at a sleepover at a friend’s house probably in third or fourth grade,” she told La Marzocco Home. “Her parents were big coffee drinkers. Growing up my parents were not big coffee drinkers in the morning, so the fact that I woke up to this, sort of, aroma of coffee was a new smell for me and something that I very much liked. It’s something I crave in the morning. It’s something that starts off my day. It is kind of more ritual than it is necessity for me. I get up and the first thing I do is go for that cup of coffee.”

3. Peloton and Ice Baths

Williamson loves her Peloton bike for convenient at-home workouts. “It’s also a fun way to connect (and compete) with my chef friends,” she told The 9 List. “[An ice bath] totally resets your mood and energy for the whole day. Post-workout, it ups your calorie burn for hours after you’re done. To de-stress, sometimes I’ll run from our home to the restaurant with one of our dogs Rio, which totals about 6 miles. I wouldn’t be able to do that without good, motivating music, specifically Emma Lovewell’s Spotify playlists.”

4. Brooke’s Braids

Williamson is known for her beautiful braids, which is a way for her to style her hair without using heat. “I work out regularly, so I wash my hair more often than I really should,” she told Alterna Haircare. “I just leave a touch of conditioner in and throw it into a top knot most of the time. However, if there is any reason to look presentable, I’ll jump at the chance to blow dry it with a beachy wave or braid it. I’m a sucker for a good French braid… The abundance of hair is a love-hate. As challenging as it is to have so much hair, I never struggle to find volume.”

5. Gratitude and Growth

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Williamson is grateful for every experience that brought her to this stage of life. "All the stuff I've learned has brought me to this stage of my life," she told Food & Wine. "I wouldn't be where I am right now if I hadn't gone through those things. I'm grateful for understanding the value of having $7 to spend in a grocery store. And I am grateful for the experience of losing my first restaurant because now that I know what it feels like, I never want to go through that again. I understand the value of trying really hard. You need that sort of motivation — that idea that this one can't fail."

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Jaclyn Cordeiro is celebrating her birthday with a little self-love. In a new social media post, A Rod’s fitness trainer girlfriend shows off her fitter-than-ever figure in a tight workout top and leggings while sharing an inspiring message with her followers. “Give Yourself Love If You’re Handling A Situation Better Than Your Old Self Would Have. #betterthanyesterday #bdaygirl #progressnotperfection #44today,” she captioned the Instagram post. “❤❤❤” commented her boyfriend. “You are goals!!! 🔥👏seriously! My role model! Happy birthday!” added another follower. How does the influencer manage to look half her age? Here is everything you need to know about her health habits.


1. Exercise Is Her Life

Jaclyn “ventured into the world of weight lifting,” when she was young. “I immediately fell in love,” Cordeiro told Oxygen. Lifting weights “helped her through the stress of nursing school and kept me focused on my life goals.” She has competed in multiple bodybuilding and bikini competitions before-during-and-after having her kids.

2. Fasted Cardio

Jaclyn is a morning workout girl. “I train my body with intention and focus on MIND-MUSCLE CONNECTION. I always perform early morning fasted cardio. I always go into my training with muscle groups in mind but use various methods; HIIT, Tabata, FBW, isolation, TUT and listen to what my body is telling me to do (an intuitive approach),” she told Status Fitness Magazine.

3. Supplements

Jaclyn explains that she is “very mindful” of what she puts into her body. “My stack includes Energy and Burner (fasted cardio), Superfoods Greens, CLA, Multivitamin, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin C daily,” she told Status Fitness.

4. Plant-Based Eating

Jaclyn follows a “plant-based” diet. “I transitioned from animal-based to plant-based about 6 years ago. I cannot express enough the benefits for my body both physically and the overall mental clarity and function. I am able to maintain a leaner physique, eliminate GI issues and my sense of connection to my body is insanely powerful,” she told Status Fitness. One of her go-to post workout snacks is “Tofu, sweet potatoes and roasted chickpeas with lots of hot sauce!” she added to Oxygen.

5. Workout Buddies

A Rod is Jaclyn’s boyfriend, client, and workout buddy. In September 2023, the slugger opened up about his “life changing” health journey, giving credit to his girlfriend for helping him lose 32 pounds. At the end of 2021, his family pointed out that him that he was looking unhealthy. “Not what you want to hear, but I knew I wasn’t my best self,” he said. “It all came down to me making some key changes in my habits: 1. More plants, less red meat 2. Intermittent fasting 3. Night walks. Small changes led to big results, and I’m feeling better than ever,” he continued. “Thank you @jac_lynfit for being my guide and support. You coached me up to stay dedicated, motivated and improve each day.” The two regularly share photos and videos of their couple’s workouts.

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Alessia Tedeschi Swears By These Habits

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Italian model and influencer Alessia Tedeschi doesn’t just turn heads at the beach—she puts in the work to stay in top shape year-round. Known for her stunning swimwear snaps and toned physique, Tedeschi often gives fans a glimpse into her fitness routine on Instagram, sharing her go-to moves and healthy habits. From weightlifting sessions to Pilates reformer workouts, her approach to fitness is all about balance and consistency. Curious how she maintains her beach-ready body? Here are the five key habits that keep her looking and feeling her best.

She Does Squats

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Tedeschi shares her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight on her page. In this video, she is seen doing squats with a kettlebell. The Cleveland Clinic says that squats are very beneficial. “Squats target and strengthen your thighs, hips and butt. Why does that matter? A strong lower body is important for athletes, yes, but not just for athletes. Your lower body fuels your ability to walk, run, jump … everything, re

She Lifts Weights

Alessia Tedeschi is pictured lifting weights

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In the previous Instagram story video, Tedeschi is seen using a weight to workout. She also shares a lot of videos in the highlight of herself using weights. ACE Fitness states that doing 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 Does Pilates

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Tedeschi likes to do Pilates to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of videos in her Instagram story highlight of herself using a reformer. Better Health reports, “The health benefits of Pilates include: improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body), balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body, enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs, improved stabilisation of your spine.”

She Does Burpees

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Tedeschi likes to do burpees to keep herself in shape. She shared this video in her Instagram story highlight of herself doing them. The Cleveland Clinic says that burpees have a lot of benefits. “From an aerobic standpoint, burpees put your ticker to the test. The exercise offers the breath-stealing effect of running in a very condensed timeframe.”

She Does Deadlifts

Tedeschi is seen doing deadlifts with a weight in this Instagram story. Deadlifts are very beneficial. ACE Fitness says, “The most important benefit of the RDL is that it teaches the proper movement and biomechanics of standing hip flexion and extension. This is the foundational movement for squatting, whether the movement is performed with a weight in the gym or while bending over to pick an object up from the floor.”

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Rachel Platten is a very successful singer. She is known for songs like “Fight Song” and “Stand By You.” Recently, Platten announced on Instagram that she will be going on tour this year. She captioned a post, “I cannot wait to see your faces and hug you and cry together and feel our feelings and connect and saaaang!! Tickets go on sale this Monday. But if you’re signed up for my email list then you’ll get an email giving you early access TODAY. See you soon my friends.”

She Opened Up About Her Struggles

After having her first child, Platten opened up about her struggles on Instagram. She tells TODAY that she received a lot of support from others after doing this. "I get flooded with comments from other women and men saying that it's OK, and I'm not alone, I'm not doing a bad job," she said. “It's making me feel not isolated. I could have gone down a road of this being a much darker experience had I not learned early on to be vulnerable and vocalize what I'm going through. That's been a really big life raft for me.”

She’s Comfortable With Her Weight

On her Instagram, Platten revealed that she is not putting pressure on herself to lose pregnancy weight, as she is comfortable with herself. “I am not less worthy of love just because I can’t seem to lose those last 5 or 10 pounds of ‘baby weight.’ I’ve tried it ALL and my body is begging for my acceptance. I am stronger than ever, I am so healthy, I can dance and lift weight and carry my girls and move and live a full beautiful life and am honestly sick of trying to keep shrinking myself back to pre-baby weight. F— it.”

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Platten shared some of her skincare secrets with Health Insight. “I apply face masks regularly — twice a week or more — and often go to sleep with a thin layer of a hydrating mask instead of a moisturizer. I also have a five-step routine (cleansing, toning, using a serum, moisturizing, and using sunscreen) that I do every morning and night no matter what. It’s a form of meditation for me and reminds me that even when I’m crazy busy there’s always time to breathe and love on myself a little.”

She’s Consistent With Wellness

Platten makes sure to stay consistent with her wellness routine. She shared her secrets with Health Insight. “In addition to my daily routine, I get regular facials (or give myself mini facials when I don’t have time), drink a crazy amount of water, eat healthy foods, and wear hats almost every time I’m in the sun. As cheesy as it might sound, I really do love taking care of my skin and I put a lot of effort into maintaining it.”

She Gives Back

Platten is a big believer in giving back to others. “I think we can remember how powerful we are by giving — giving compliments, our time to charities, and random acts of kindness,” she told Health Insight. “We can feel sad and powerless when we only focus on what we don’t have or don’t want, but we can easily shift this by switching that focus to what we have to offer! In my opinion, nothing is more beautiful or attractive than a woman who knows her worth and power.”

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Ana Zelu is a professional model and social media influencer. She is known for her content in nature. Zelu recently shared a post on Instagram of herself on a surfboard in the ocean. She captioned it, “Yesterday was such a fun shoot, I just had to share these with you 🤍 🛥️But picture number #4?? That photobomb totally got me 😂 Which picture is your favorite ?🌊”

She Swims

As you can see from her post, Zelu likes to swim. The Mayo Clinic states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body, but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief.”

She Doesn't Compare Herself to Others

Zelu shares a lot of her thoughts on Instagram. In this post, she talked about no longer comparing herself to others. “Dear Diary 💭📝, Today’s contemplation led me to a profound understanding of the detrimental impact comparison has on our lives. It’s like a silent intruder, subtly creeping into our thoughts and poisoning our perception of ourselves and others. It’s a universal struggle, one that weighs heavily on the hearts of many. I’ve come to realize that comparison is the ultimate thief of joy. It robs us of our ability to appreciate our own journey and achievements, as we constantly measure ourselves against an idealized version of others. I’ve resolved to break free from its grasp. We should choose to celebrate our own unique path, recognizing that each step forward is a triumph in itself. Rather than fixating on external benchmarks set by others, I’m focusing on personal growth and development. Whether it’s through learning new skills, cultivating gratitude, or simply practicing self-compassion, every effort counts.”

She Hikes

Zelu is seen on a hike in the previous Instagram post. Harvard Health states that hiking is very beneficial. “Like brisk walking, hiking is a good way to improve your cardiovascular fitness, particularly if your route includes some hills, which will force your heart to work harder. Taking a hike on the slightly uneven surface of a trail also provides a natural way to engage the core muscles in your torso and to hone your balance skills.”

She’s Resilient

Resilience is another important thing to Zelu. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Dear Diary 💭📝, I witnessed something truly remarkable that touched my heart deeply. It’s amazing how people can go through the toughest storms in life and yet remain gentle, patient, and kind. I saw someone who faced challenges that would break most people, yet they chose to respond with grace and humility. Their ability to stay calm and compassionate in the face of adversity is nothing short of admirable. It made me realize the beauty of resilience – the strength to keep going even when life throws its hardest punches. These individuals not only endure the storms but also emerge from them with a spirit that shines brighter than before. Their example reminds me of the power of kindness and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the darkest of times. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there is beauty to be found 💕🫶”

She’s Accepted Herself

Zelu talked about the importance of acceptance in this Instagram post’s caption. “Dear Diary 💭📝, Today has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but amidst it all, I feel like I’ve taken a step closer to the right direction. Letting go of the past is like shedding a heavy coat I’ve been carrying for far too long. It’s not easy to release the memories, the pain, the regrets, but today, I made a choice to loosen the grip they had on me. It’s like taking a deep breath after being underwater for too long—refreshing and liberating. Forgiving myself has been a journey filled with tears and moments of self-doubt. But today, I finally understood that I deserve the same forgiveness and understanding I give to others. It’s like giving myself a warm hug, wrapping myself in kindness and acceptance.”