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UFC Star Mackenzie Dern In Workout Gear Says “Face Off Done”

She’s ready for the fight.

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UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern is showing off the incredibly strong physique that makes her a force to be reckoned with in the cage. Dern, 31, shared a video of herself wearing black two-piece UFC fighting gear, posing for the cameras before the big event. “Face off done! Tomorrow is going to be a great night! Don’t miss @ufc #ufcabudhabi 🌟🍿,” she captioned the post. Dern is a fighter, a mother, and a former number 1 ranked IBJJF competitor—here’s how she stays fit, strong and happy.


1. Fighting Mom

[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMfEeIRaQs/Dern says fighting as a new mom taught her to be even tougher than she already was. “Balancing being a new mom and being in fight camp for a fight is such a crazy experience,” she previously told PEOPLE. “The love that I have for my daughter is definitely helping me so much during my camp. Everything else is easy after being a mom!” expand=1 site_id=26817431]

2. Switching Up Training

Dern switches up her training to stay sharp and ready. “One of the things I had to change were the Muay Thai training sessions — a session of just kicks and punches to get my striking sharp,” she told Gracie Mag. “I also started doing an extra session of cardio, even to keep my weight below what I kept it at in BJJ. And the stamina to fight in there for 15, 25 minutes is a little different. There’s no way to rest during battle — only on the stool during breaks.”

3. Support From Dad

Dern’s father encouraged her to start fighting when she was younger. “My father has been heavily involved in my jiu-jitsu career since I began my training at the age of three,” she told Zebra Athletics. “He has taught me almost everything I need to know about how to train and live like an athlete. Once I turned 13 years old, he took me to do everything with him. We would wake up early to workout and hit the mats. He would also take me to seminars and training classes to help diversify my skill set and put me up against fighters who could push me beyond my limit.”

4. Prepared For Defeat

Dern is not afraid of losing a fight. “I never fight afraid of losing. Defeat, to me, is a horrible feeling that I try to never feel, and that’s why I train so much,” she told Gracie Mag. “At this UFC event, I had problems with my camp, but not to the point of fearing defeat — if I did fear it, I wouldn’t even go in to fight… I know we can never be 100% certain we’re gonna win, but your spirit has to go in calm, confident in the good result.”

5. Win Some, Lose Some

Dern says she lost 50,000 Instagram followers when she announced her pregnancy. “Obviously, there were people following me who were just thinking, Oh, she’s a hot girl that fights,” she told Women’s Health. “And the assumption is that if you get pregnant, you’re not coming back—or if you do, you’re going to be soft inside. Fans are very important for us, because that’s how we sell our fights. But in the end, I’m glad I lost them. Now I have real fans who appreciate all my phases. I gained those 50,000 followers back—and then some.”

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UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern is showing off the incredibly strong physique that makes her a force to be reckoned with in the cage. Dern, 31, shared a video of herself wearing black two-piece UFC fighting gear, posing for the cameras before the big event. “Face off done! Tomorrow is going to be a great night! Don’t miss @ufc #ufcabudhabi 🌟🍿,” she captioned the post. Dern is a fighter, a mother, and a former number 1 ranked IBJJF competitor—here’s how she stays fit, strong and happy.


1. Fighting Mom

[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMfEeIRaQs/Dern says fighting as a new mom taught her to be even tougher than she already was. “Balancing being a new mom and being in fight camp for a fight is such a crazy experience,” she previously told PEOPLE. “The love that I have for my daughter is definitely helping me so much during my camp. Everything else is easy after being a mom!” expand=1 site_id=26817431]

2. Switching Up Training

Dern switches up her training to stay sharp and ready. “One of the things I had to change were the Muay Thai training sessions — a session of just kicks and punches to get my striking sharp,” she told Gracie Mag. “I also started doing an extra session of cardio, even to keep my weight below what I kept it at in BJJ. And the stamina to fight in there for 15, 25 minutes is a little different. There’s no way to rest during battle — only on the stool during breaks.”

3. Support From Dad

Dern’s father encouraged her to start fighting when she was younger. “My father has been heavily involved in my jiu-jitsu career since I began my training at the age of three,” she told Zebra Athletics. “He has taught me almost everything I need to know about how to train and live like an athlete. Once I turned 13 years old, he took me to do everything with him. We would wake up early to workout and hit the mats. He would also take me to seminars and training classes to help diversify my skill set and put me up against fighters who could push me beyond my limit.”

4. Prepared For Defeat

Dern is not afraid of losing a fight. “I never fight afraid of losing. Defeat, to me, is a horrible feeling that I try to never feel, and that’s why I train so much,” she told Gracie Mag. “At this UFC event, I had problems with my camp, but not to the point of fearing defeat — if I did fear it, I wouldn’t even go in to fight… I know we can never be 100% certain we’re gonna win, but your spirit has to go in calm, confident in the good result.”

5. Win Some, Lose Some

Dern says she lost 50,000 Instagram followers when she announced her pregnancy. “Obviously, there were people following me who were just thinking, Oh, she’s a hot girl that fights,” she told Women’s Health. “And the assumption is that if you get pregnant, you’re not coming back—or if you do, you’re going to be soft inside. Fans are very important for us, because that’s how we sell our fights. But in the end, I’m glad I lost them. Now I have real fans who appreciate all my phases. I gained those 50,000 followers back—and then some.”

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Brazilian MMA champion Mackenzie Dern’s whole fitness (and fighting!) philosophy seems to be “never give up.” The 30-year-old UFC strawweight fighter shared a picture of herself wearing black leggings and a blue sports bra, soaked in sweat and glowing with pride. “You become unstoppable when you work on things, that people can’t take away from you. Things like your mindset, character and personality,” she captioned the inspirational post. Here’s how Dern got back into fighting shape after having a baby, and is now stronger than ever.


1. Lifting Weights

Weight training is a key part of Dern’s exercise regimen. "Strength training helps improve a woman's overall health in numerous ways," Emily Hill Bowman, MD, tells Nebraska Medicine. "Besides the many health benefits, women can also lessen their risk for conditions unique to them such as osteoporosis after menopause and pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and postpartum depression."

2. Bike Rides

Dern loves riding bikes outside for fun during her down time, which is a great way to enjoy some fresh air. “Cycling is one of the healthiest and most low-impact forms of exercise - meaning it causes less strain and injuries than most other workouts,” say the experts at the University of Montana. “So it's a hobby you can continue to enjoy throughout your long life.”

3. UFC Training

Dern’s preparation methods for UFC were more intense than her previous martial arts training. “One of the things I had to change were the Muay Thai training sessions — a session of just kicks and punches to get my striking sharp,” she told Gracie Mag. “I also started doing an extra session of cardio, even to keep my weight below what I kept it at in BJJ [Brazilian jiu-jitsu]. And the stamina to fight in there for 15, 25 minutes is a little different. There’s no way to rest during battle — only on the stool during breaks.”

4. Postpartum Strength Training

Dern focused on building strength after welcoming her daughter in June 2019. “During my pregnancy, I didn’t train at all,” she told Women’s Health. “I wanted to take advantage of those nine months and enjoy the time off with my growing family. I came back to the sport four months after giving birth to my daughter, Moa. I was still breastfeeding! The longer you wait to come back, the harder it is, I think. I dedicated myself 100 percent, but my training was different than before. I did more functional training, focusing on movements with dumbbells and cables, to improve my speed and reaction time.”

5. Doubled Down On Training

Dern struggled to get fit after having her daughter, but soon got back into shape with intense training. “I was a little nervous for the first match after baby,” she told Women’s Health. “It ended up being my first loss—I was undefeated before that. I lost a couple of sponsors, too, but that only spurred me on. I doubled down on my boxing and strength training, to get the muscles back and to get to the next level as a fighter. I won my next two matches, and I’m proud to say I’m a better athlete now than I was before pregnancy.”

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Mackenzie Dern, the professional UFC fighter, loves to go to the beach. Naturally, she loves to break out her swimsuits. Dern just posted a new photo on Instagram of herself lounging in the sand. She wore a bright yellow bathing suit, and captioned the post with a matching heart emoji. "Amazing," said one fan. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mackenzie Dern 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’s Focused

In fighting, it’s important to be focused and have the right mindset. Dern tells the NYPost that she always prepares herself for a fight. “I think the mindset needs to be, when I’m going in to fight these girls, they’re not thinking about if their daughter’s, you know, is their daughter OK? Are they crying? Are they hungry? Or anything like that. They’re just focused on beating me, on winning, on [landing] the punches. And so, I think the mindset definitely changed and it’s gonna get me there to be champ material.

2. She’s Motivated

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Dern has a daughter, and she tells the New York Post that being a mother has made her more motivated. “I’m way more focused. I want to win my fights. I want to do good. I want to have good performances. And having someone depend on you, my daughter, it’s not just me.”

3. She Builds Muscle

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Being a professional fighter, you have to have muscle. Naturally, Dern tells the NYPost that she does a lot of strength training and building muscle. “I’m getting muscle, I’m working my strength training, and I’m keeping my body fat low. I’m in a way better place now, thankfully.” Reminder: "Strength training results in specific physiological adaptations. During the initial phase of a strength-training program, noticeable gains are made due to something called neural adaptability, which is an increase in the recruitment of motor units. As the nervous system becomes more efficient and recruiting more motor units, more force is produced. These initial adaptations are often falsely interpreted as muscle size increases," says ACE Fitness.

4. She Loves The Beach

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Dern loves to spend time at the beach. She tells the New York Post that her ideal day would be, “Go surf then after get a tan. Just relax on the beach tanning. I like to just lay in the sun.” "An estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups, have a vitamin D deficiency (VDD). This pandemic of hypovitaminosis D can mainly be attributed to lifestyle (for example, reduced outdoor activities) and environmental (for example, air pollution) factors that reduce exposure to sunlight, which is required for ultraviolet-B (UVB)-induced vitamin D production in the skin," says one study.

5. She Doesn’t Think She’ll Meet Her Goals Right Away

Dern is publicly trying to get into a certain weightclass. She tells Gracie Magazine that this is a long process, and that she doesn’t expect results right away. “You can’t be overconfident,” she says. That’s what got in my way regarding the scale leading up to UFC 224 in Rio; many unexpected things happened at the camp, but I always remained convinced that I was going to suffer but was going to hit the weight… And in the end, it didn’t work out.

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UFC star Tracy Cortez has always been a force to be reckoned with in the ring, but now she’s even more focused and dedicated to the fight. Cortez, 30, shared pictures of herself wearing purple shorts and a white sports bra, lifting heavy weights at the gym. She also shared an image with the text “Welcome to my one-woman show, where you watch me do whatever I want.” Cortez overhauled her entire training and fighting regime over the last year and feels stronger than ever—here’s how she did it.


1. Training In Brazil

Cortez went to Brazil in 2023 to take her fighting to the next level. “I’ve been working on everything. Mostly I want to say just sharpening up my wrestling, keeping it sharp. My striking, I’ve been working on my striking a lot,” Cortez said during a Noche UFC Athlete Panel, via Cageside Press. “I went over to Brazil for a while, trained with the Pitbull brothers. I just grew. Got out of my comfort zone. I wanted to evolve not just as a person but as an athlete. I just felt like it was time. I’ve been really trying to evolve overall… I’m very confident in my wrestling, I’m very confident on my ground. I believe it’s pretty difficult to take me down and if you do, it’s going to be difficult to keep me down.”

2. Love For the Ring

Cortez feels a renewed love for fighting. “This year really fueled me and gave me that spark in my heart again,” she told UFC.com. “I've seen the growth not just outside the cage, but in the cage. My coaches have seen the growth, and I'm really confident in my team. I don’t believe I would be the athlete I am without them.”

3. Ready To Fight

Cortez stayed in Brazil for as long as she thought necessary. “I’ve known Patricio [Pitbull] for quite a time now. When he does come to Fight Ready, he’s such a good teacher, he’s always giving me new tools to work and to practice so I can get better,” she said during the Athlete Panel. “It kind of just hit me where I was ready to try something new, get out of my element. I shot him a message, and he told me, he said ‘come on by.’ So I went over to Brazil, stayed over there for a while, came back, told my coaches ‘hey, I’m ready to come back, now it’s time.'”

4. Celebrating Her Heritage

Cortez is thrilled to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with UFC Noche. “I don't like being emotional when I go in there, but I definitely am going to take it in when I walk out,” she told UFC.com. “I'm going to take it in. I'm going to take in all the energy, all the vibes. I'm going to feel the crowd’s energy, because Mexicans, they go hard for their fans.”

5. Big Dreams

Cortez is determined to take her fighting to the next level. “I do believe I have what it takes,” she told UFC.com. “Once they ingrained that in my brain, and I start seeing it, and I feel great, that's what happened. After having my injuries and being laid off for so long and having that itch to come back, it was like, ‘OK, I'm gonna come back, and what? Just accept a fight? No, I’m going to come back, and I’m going to make a statement.’”

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Former UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste enjoyed a beautiful weekend hiking in Las Vegas with her friends and family. Celeste, 38, shared a number of pictures of herself in the great outdoors, including one of her wearing black yoga pants and a gray crop top, posing out on a beautiful desert trail. “Peaceful weekend with my people 💗 #grateful #blessed #family #godfirst,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Celeste stays fit, healthy, and strong.


1. Not a Fighter

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Celeste has never had interest in actually fighting. “I do train MMA,” she told Alain Fournier of MMA Nouvelles. “I do Muay Thai kickboxing, but I would never fight, it’s not my thing. I wouldn’t want to compete. I’ll leave that to the fighters.”

2. Returning to the Ring?

Celeste isn’t ruling out returning to the ring. “I wouldn’t mind (one final time). I still feel great in a bikini and I work out all the time, so it’s not a matter of if I’m ready,” she told MMA Junkie Radio. “But I guess if the fans would want to see it, they have to ask the boss. That would be incredible (to work Noche UFC at The Sphere in Las Vegas in September). I’ve never been to that place, but it looks really, really cool. Maybe we’ll have to start a campaign with the fans and see if they can tell Dana.”

3. Picky Eater

Celeste is picky with her food and only recently tried steak for the first time. “I had my first taste of steak, so that just tells you I’m not real adventurous when it comes to food,” she told MMA Junkie Radio. “I eat fish and some chicken and some meat. I’m more of a texture person. The texture of a steak I’m not really fond of. Back in the day when I was a kid, my parents would take me to carne asada all the time, and I would literally tell them to burn the meat until it was almost like beef jerky.”

5. Retiring From the Ring

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Celeste was ready to retire from ring duties after becoming a mother. “I feel like I outgrew the whole ring girl thing and I became a woman – I became a mom and I was like, ‘There has to be something that I can do that’s a little bit more fulfilling within the company,’ and I went ahead and pitched a show to Dana (White) and Craig Borsari, and they loved it. So here I am,” she told MMA Junkie Radio. “I wasn’t expecting to put the ring card girl thing down forever, but I think once Britney (Palmer) did, I was like, OK, I’m cool with it.”

4. Health and Fitness

Celeste was proud to represent a healthy lifestyle as an Octagon Girl. “The UFC always promotes a healthy, sexy lifestyle,” she told Alain Fournier of MMA Nouvelles. “I think that’s the main point. We promote health and fitness, and that’s what the UFC is all about.”

Fitness

Kriti Sanon Says "It's Gotta Be Fun"

Get fit like Sanon with TRX, strength training, hip thrusts, Russian twists, and a stationary bike.

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Kriti Sanon knows that staying fit doesn’t have to feel like a chore. The Bollywood star recently shared a video on Instagram rocking two-piece workout gear, proving that her fitness philosophy is all about keeping things fun and challenging. From TRX routines to hip thrusts, Sanon mixes up her workouts to stay motivated and strong. “It’s gotta be fun,” she says—and judging by her energy in the gym, she’s clearly found the perfect balance. Here’s how Sanon keeps herself in top shape with a variety of exercises that work both body and mind.

She Does TRX

Sanon does a lot of things to keep herself in shape. She is seen using TRX cables in her Instagram video. NIFS states that these exercises have a lot of benefits. “If you have ever taken a class or done some of even the most basic exercises, you quickly see that core activation is one of the most important aspects. The workouts are simple yet very challenging, and you can easily complete a total-body workout only using one piece of equipment in 20 minutes.”

Strength Training

Kriti Sanon strength trains

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Sanon is seen doing a lot of strength training exercises in her Instagram video. Strength training has a lot of health benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

Kriti does hip thrusts

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Sanon is seen doing hip thrusts with a shoulder press in her Instagram video. Hip thrusts have a lot of benefits. Gymless says, “Hip thrusts are a controlled and powerful movement, mainly focusing on the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, and core. This exercise is vital for developing a stronger posterior chain, contributing to improved athletic performance, alleviating lower back pain, and enhancing overall physique. Considering that about 65 million Americans experience some form of back pain, hip thrusts are a great exercise to include in your routine.”

She Does Russian Twists

Kriti Sanon does Russian twists

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Another exercise that Sanon is seen doing in her Instagram video is Russian twists with a weight. Gymless says that this exercise is very beneficial. “Russian Twists are a great exercise that develops all parts of your core, especially the obliques, it also targets the shoulders and hips. This exercise involves rotating your torso from side-to-side while maintaining a sit up position with your feet off the ground. This rotational movement often occurs in sports, which makes it a popular exercise amongst athletes. It is speculated that this was developed during the Cold War by the former Soviet Union as a training exercise for the Russian Soldiers.”

She Uses A Stationary Bike

Sanon also shared this workout video on Instagram. In it, she is seen using a stationary bike. Penn State PRO Wellness reports that stationary bike workouts have a lot of health benefits. “Riding a stationary bike can help build strength in your legs and lower body, especially if you use a higher resistance. The pedaling action can help strengthen your calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Additionally, it can work the muscles in your core, back, and glutes.”

Health

Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

Alice De Bortoli works out with a friend

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

Chopped salad with beets, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, egg, romaine, cheese, chicken

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”