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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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Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Dinner with Antonia Lofaso, Brooke Williamson and Oscar Gonzalez
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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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Top Chef Star Brooke Williamson in Workout Gear Shares Selfie

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

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Dinner with Antonia Lofaso, Brooke Williamson and Oscar Gonzalez
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Evidence-Based

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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

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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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Kourtney Kardashian Shares Bikini Photo and More Star Snaps

Here is this weekend’s health and wellness roundup, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra, and more.

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Summer’s not over...yet! While the official end of the steamy season isn’t for another few weeks, stars spent the last weekend of August getting fit and heating up social media in their swimsuits. From Kourtney Kardashian’s cheeky bikini PDA in Europe to Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria’s fitness fueled feeds, stars made the most of pre-Labor Day weekend. Read on to see what Kourtney Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, and Victoria Beckham were up to this weekend—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Kourtney Kardashian: Cheeky in Europe

Kourtney Kardashian flaunted her famous curves and romance with Travis Barker, wearing an incredibly sexy bikini while vacationing in Italy. In addition to steaming up the Riviera shoreline, the loved up duo hit the star-studded Dolce & Gabbana show. Read about how the Poosh founder and reality star stays healthy here.

2. Priyanka Chopra: Bikini Selfies with Hubby

Priyanka Chopra spent the weekend lounging by the pool with her Jonas Brothers hubby. "Sundays like this tho…" she captioned an Instagram photo, with a heart emoji, in which she flaunted her flat abs in a red and black mismatched bikini. How does she stay in such great shape? Read about it here.

3. Vanessa Hudgens: Bikini Weekend with Pals

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Vanessa Hudgens works out hard during the week so she can spend the entire weekend in her bikini. After The Dogpound revealed her grueling workout last week, the actress flaunted the results of her commitment to fitness in a variety of bikinis, having a blast with pals. See more photos and learn all of her workout secrets here.

4. Victoria Beckham: Bikini Selfie with Her Daughter

Victoria Beckham flashed a rare smile in her swimsuit! The former Spice Girl and fashion designer shared a bikini selfie with her daughter, Harper.

5. Eva Longoria: Flaunted Flat Abs Before a Trampoline Workout

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Trampoline queen Eva Longoria showed off her impressive home gym and uber fit body in her Instagram stories. In one of the shots, she rocked a metallic print ensemble from Beyond Yoga prior to a group workout class, in which she jumped her way to fitness on a JumpSport trampoline.

6. Bella Hadid: Went to Work in Her Bikini

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Bella Hadid, who spent most of the summer in her bikini, got to wear it to work! The stunning supermodel flaunted her uber fit figure during a photoshoot. Want to know how she achieved her chiseled curves? Read about it here.

7. Gwyneth Paltrow: Tracy Anderson Method Workout Queen

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Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow refuses to use the weekend as an excuse to avoid working out. The 48-year-old shared a clip of her virtual workout with Tracy Anderson, her go-to trainer. “This lady has been keeping me healthy for fifteen years!!! But it’s still really hard,” she captioned it.

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Alison Brie In Workout Gear Celebrates Major Fitness Milestone

“Celebrated 100 classes @formapilatesla with surprise balloons!!"

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Alison Brie is celebrating a major milestone in her fitness journey. The Mad Men actress, 41, shared pictures of herself wearing black leggings and a gray sports bra, holding gold ‘100’ balloons that were presented to her as a surprise congratulations. “Celebrated 100 classes @formapilatesla with surprise balloons!! (and a killer ab and glute series🥵😛) Thanks for the time under tension, gals!” she captioned the post. Here’s what Brie’s health and wellness routine looks like in her 40s.


1. Working Out To Feel Good

Brie notices a difference in her mood when she doesn’t exercise. “On days that I work out, I feel good—I feel confident I feel strong and calm,” she told Well+Good. "On days that I don't work out I feel a little untethered and a little grouchy, so it's a real priority to me, no matter where I am. I've done workouts in my trailer at work when I had a 30 minute break. I just feel like, it's good to find that time. It's good for your health, and it's good for your mind.”

2. Rise Nation and Peloton

Brie likes doing Rise Nation and Peloton workouts in Los Angeles, and Devin Wiggins and Claire P. Thomas when she wants to do an at-home workout. "I seldom do the exact thing that they're doing,” she told Well+Good. “But I kind of look at it, and mix and match those with a running list that I already keep in my phone of certain exercises that I can do on my own.”

3. Glow Training

Training for her role as Ruth Wilder in GLOW took Brie’s fitness to another level. "I have never considered myself an athletic person until I started working on GLOW. We do a month of wrestling training before shooting every season of GLOW," she told ET. "That's all of the women in the ring. Three hours a day, five days a week. And that was also incredibly empowering. Learning that your body is capable of so much more than you ever expected is pretty life-changing for me."

4. Food Is Not the Enemy

Brie changed her approach to fitness, now focusing on being strong and healthy over being as small as possible. “More than anything, I think, [with] my trainers, we honed in on healthy eating and not considering food the enemy,” she told ET. “ So it's much better for me to do something, have a lifestyle where I live in a healthy way and I work out in a way that makes me feel strong and powerful and I eat food. But I eat healthy food and sometimes I eat unhealthy food and it's fine."

5. Self-Care Routine

Brie uses Epsom salts and CBD to relax. "For muscle recovery, Epsom salts and CBD are a big part of my routine," she told Well+Good. "My husband [actor Dave Franco] and I usually will take a lazy Sunday. We're very serious about our lazy Sundays—the goal is to not leave the house at all. We do next to nothing."

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Model Brooks Nader in Workout Gear "put the 'T(ea)' in DWTS"

Here’s how Brooks Nader keeps herself looking fit and healthy

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Model Brooks Nader is making waves on the dance floor while maintaining her commitment to staying fit and healthy. Currently practicing new moves for Dancing with the Stars, Nader shared a playful Instagram post captioned, “I put the ‘T (ea 🫖 )’ in DWTS 🤓.” Whether she’s boxing, snacking on her go-to treats, or surrounding herself with supportive people, Nader approaches her wellness routine with balance and enthusiasm. Here’s how the model keeps herself in shape while managing a busy lifestyle.

She has support

She’s grateful for all of the love and support to keep her on the right path. “I think the people I surround myself with are super motivating and that keeps me on the right track, that's very key in staying focused and motivated in all areas of life,” seen on the Daily Mail.

She eats healthy

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She grabs for healthy foods, even when on the go. “Lunch typically consists of a salad or sandwich. For my salad, I usually create my own from Sweetgreen or Chop’t [in NYC] with kale, spinach, romaine, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, bell peppers and balsamic dressing. Otherwise, my sandwich is chicken salad,” she said to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.

She loves boxing

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She likes to give her workout routine a one two punch. “I love boxing! I've been training with Rob [Piela] at Gotham Gym since I moved to NYC and I've found it really helps strengthen, tone me and help keep my endorphins going which is my main goal,” seen on the Daily Mail.

She snacks

She has her go-to snacks and drinks to stay hydrated and full, even if they’re a little out there. “My snacks are a little strange,” Brooks admits. “It’s either a pickle or chips. Plus, I have lots of Vita Coco to stay hydrated,” she said in an interview with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. According to the Nutrition Source, snacking can help “curb your appetite to prevent overeating at the next meal.”

She loves how she feels

Feeling accomplished and happy after her workout is a strong motivator for Brooks. “I always dread going but once it's over I feel amazing! I've gotten more into working out since I started modeling, it's a great way to relieve stress. If I've had a long day, I just punch it out in the boxing ring,” seen on the Daily Mail.

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Mercedes Varnado in Workout Gear Shares a New Gym Selfie

She shared the mirror selfie via her Instagram Stories.

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Mercedes Varnado, aka Sasha Banks, is getting her sweat on. In a new social media post, the gorgeous wrestler shows off her amazing body in tight shorts and a tank. She shared the mirror selfie via her Instagram Stories. How does the WWE star maintain her fighting figure? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Meal Prep

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Every week Mercedes cooks up lean meat and vegetables and brings her meals on the road with her in cooler bags. She then has healthy meals to reheat in her hotel room. “When I first started (wrestling) I would try and find healthy restaurants which is really hard,” she told Fox News Australia. “A lot of tons only have fast food. Recently a lot of the boys started bringing their own food on the road and I decided to do the same thing,” she added. “It’s probably saving me like $200 a week by making my own food.”

2. Using Healthy Ingredients

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Mercedes uses wholesome ingredients. “I make ground turkey, ground buffalo, chicken and vegetables. I feel like my body has changed completely knowing what ingredients you’re putting in your body,” she told Fox News.

3. Working Out 5 Day Per Week

Banks hits the gym five days a week. She also gets her cardio in while fighting. Her sessions involve kettlebell swings and lifts, rope work, and compound barbell movements such as power cleans. “Me, Bayley, Seth Rollins and Cesaro try to find a CrossFit gym any town were in,” she explained. “We probably spend two hours in the gym. If you want to look like me, that’s the way it goes. When I first started I didn’t know how to lift a dumbbell and now my max deadlift is 215.

4. Workout Buddies…And Competition

“I’m a lot stronger than Bayley. I like training with her. Anything she can do, I can do better,” Sasha claims. “I’m so thankful Bayley is on the road with me. I have someone to talk to. It’s nice to have someone there that has the same things in common. I feel like we are one in the same.”

5. Meditation

Mercedes also gets her zen on. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. @kanndelabs #kanndela #sgnp #ready #focus #clean #elevated,” she captioned a post of herself meditating. “When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

6. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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Banks recently shared everything she eats in a day to Muscle and Fitness.

Breakfast: Egg-white omelet with feta, onion, and turkey.

Lunch: Salad with chicken.

Snack: Protein smoothie.

Dinner: Salmon and asparagus.

Favorite snacks: Beef jerky, tuna packets, fruit.

Cheat foods: Ramen noodles, pizza, and burgers. “Sometimes all in one day.”

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

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

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. 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.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”