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7 Ways Bethenny Frankel Stays “So Thin” at 54 While Eating Doughnuts and Pizza

The former reality star spills about all of her diet, fitness, and lifestyle secrets.

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Everyone loves Bethenny Frankel for her candid and realistic approach to everything from diet and exercise to shopping. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is transparent about most things, including how she stays in such great shape at 54. In case you are curious what a page out of her health and wellness book looks like, Body Network rounded up TK of her best tips for staying in shape. Hint: It involves doughnuts and pizza.


She Skips Meals to Indulge

In an Instagram video, Bethenny divulged details about how she stays “so thin” with her followers. “How do I stay so thin? So, I pick my spots,” she said. “If I know I’m going to some crazy doughnut place or hotdog place, I may not have the meal that comes before that. But I won’t not eat at all, otherwise, you’re gonna go there and overeat on that. It’ll just be a light day.”

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She Practices Portion Control

Bethenny also believes in practicing portion control. “I’m also not eating all the doughnuts, or all the hotdogs or all the pizza,” she explained. “You’re really tasting everything, eating nothing,” she added, noting that she never binges. “I never eat to the point where I’m full,” she said. “Not never, but sometimes. I do not like the feeling of being full. It’s uncomfortable. So if you never eat until you get full, you’ll be fine.”

She Eats Slow

She is also conscious of her eating. “I’m also a slow eater and I chew slowly,” she continued. “I chew my food thoroughly.”

She Doesn’t Exercise

In another TikTok video, she revealed that exercise is not part of her daily routine. “I don't workout and I don't do weights," she said. “I do what I can, when I can. "I'll snowboard if I can, I'll surf if I can. I'll walk on the beach,” she said.

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Her Number One Priority? Sleep

Resting is Bethenny’s number one priority. “I choose sleep first. Sleep is the number one priority and being happy is the number one priority,” she added.

She Tries to Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day

In a recent interview with Women’s Health, she revealed that she aims for 10,000 steps per day and prefers walking outside in nature. She told the publication that it also helps her sleep.

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She Hydrates

Bethenny makes sure to hydrate. “I put hydration packets in my water,” she told Women’s Health. “There are several different types of water flavor stories that I have going on—some are relaxing, some are hydrating, some are digestive.” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these20 Superfoods for People Over 50.

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Everyone loves Bethenny Frankel for her candid and realistic approach to everything from diet and exercise to shopping. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is transparent about most things, including how she stays in such great shape at 54. In case you are curious what a page out of her health and wellness book looks like, Body Network rounded up TK of her best tips for staying in shape. Hint: It involves doughnuts and pizza.

She Skips Meals to Indulge

In an Instagram video, Bethenny divulged details about how she stays “so thin” with her followers. “How do I stay so thin? So, I pick my spots,” she said. “If I know I’m going to some crazy doughnut place or hotdog place, I may not have the meal that comes before that. But I won’t not eat at all, otherwise, you’re gonna go there and overeat on that. It’ll just be a light day.”

RELATED:8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat

She Practices Portion Control

Bethenny also believes in practicing portion control. “I’m also not eating all the doughnuts, or all the hotdogs or all the pizza,” she explained. “You’re really tasting everything, eating nothing,” she added, noting that she never binges. “I never eat to the point where I’m full,” she said. “Not never, but sometimes. I do not like the feeling of being full. It’s uncomfortable. So if you never eat until you get full, you’ll be fine.”

She Eats Slow

She is also conscious of her eating. “I’m also a slow eater and I chew slowly,” she continued. “I chew my food thoroughly.”

She Doesn’t Exercise

In another TikTok video, she revealed that exercise is not part of her daily routine. “I don't workout and I don't do weights," she said. “I do what I can, when I can. "I'll snowboard if I can, I'll surf if I can. I'll walk on the beach,” she said.

RELATED:20 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Ultra-Processed

Her Number One Priority? Sleep

Resting is Bethenny’s number one priority. “I choose sleep first. Sleep is the number one priority and being happy is the number one priority,” she added.

She Tries to Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day

In a recent interview with Women’s Health, she revealed that she aims for 10,000 steps per day and prefers walking outside in nature. She told the publication that it also helps her sleep.

RELATED:I'm a Nutritionist and These are the Best Banana Recipes For Weight Loss

She Hydrates

Bethenny makes sure to hydrate. “I put hydration packets in my water,” she told Women’s Health. “There are several different types of water flavor stories that I have going on—some are relaxing, some are hydrating, some are digestive.” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these20 Superfoods for People Over 50.

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Lisa Rinna is steaming up the internet with her latest sizzling hot throwback snap. The 61-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a provocative photo on her social media this week, eliciting a major response from her followers. “@gregswalesart you are a master I forget just how great I looked,” she captioned the photo of her flawless figure. “Flawless appeal,” commented one. “Age-defying beauty,” added another. How does the star look better than most people half her age? Here are ten things the Body Network knows about Lisa Rinna’s approach to diet and exercise.


She’s Lived in “Moderation”

“I’ve been really fortunate to get to 60 and be healthy, knock on wood,” Rinna told Cosmo in January 2024. “I keep a very moderate lifestyle. I’ve worked out since I was 16 years old. I live in moderation, even though it seems like I live very loudly and largely. I get my rest. I eat mostly healthy. I’m moderate. I don’t go crazy with anything. So there’s no silver bullet. There’s nothing that I’m super challenged with.”

She Has Good Genes

Lisa admits that genetics have played a role in her longevity. “I’ve been very lucky with my health. My body maintains itself pretty well at this age,” she added to Cosmo. “People are like, ‘How the heck do you do that?’ Genetics. I have a good base of genetics and I got lucky with that. So it’s not that hard for me. And I still look good, so that’s fun, easy, nice. I enjoy it. I present it the way I want to. And when I can’t do that anymore, I won’t.”

She’s “Aging Disgracefully”

Lisa has stopped caring about other people’s opinions. “I just don’t care about what people think about me, and that has been a tremendous gift that I have learned,” she said. “I’ve gotten to that place where at 60, I am so much more confident than I was at 30,” she continued. “I love this age because I’m freer and more confident and more passionate than I’ve ever been ... there’s this whole thing about aging gracefully, and I’m like, ‘I’m going to age disgracefully.’”

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She Is a Believer in Hormone Replacement Therapy

Lisa is a fan of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms. “Everything you can go through, I was going through it. I couldn’t sleep, the hot flashes, everything, and I was anxious and angry and just a mess,” she said about her experience with menopause. “If I’m going to have a better life by taking [hormones], I’m going to do it. If you took my hormones away, I would kill you, probably. I really think they’re helpful in so many ways.”

She Accepts that Aging Is Inevitable

Lisa has accepted that she is getting older. “I think it is about passion. You can’t fight aging. Aging is going to happen. How do I do it so that I feel good and I’m happy? That’s what I’m looking for, and I’m still passionate, and I’m still curious about life,” she told Cosmo. “I don’t necessarily need to look like I’m 20 years old, though that’s fun if you can get it. But you know what I’m saying? It’s about how do you morph yourself into this era and still feel good, be curious, be passionate, and be happy?”

Jazzercise

Lisa has been dancing her way to a hot body since she was a teen. “I’ve had the same fitness routine since I was 16,” she told Us Weekly. “It started with Jazzercise, and I’ve been consistent about working out ever since.”

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Yoga

She also gets her zen on. “Yoga has been my life savior for 26 years I’ve been practicing now,” she added to Us. “It’s my consistent … you know, I do many workouts and I go through lots of different things, but I think most consistently practicing yoga has been the most helpful in keeping myself grounded and somewhat space … somewhat…”

She Follows a “Dirty Vegan” Diet

While Lisa eats some animal products, she tries to fill her plate with plant-based foods and produce. “I tend to call myself a dirty vegan," she told People. “I’m mostly plant-based—but if I do need to eat some meat, I’ll have it.”

Exercise Makes Her Feel Better

Lisa tries to focus on how exercise makes her feel, instead of just her looks. “I’m always doing something. I just do because I feel better,” Lisa told OWN. “If I feel better, I’m nicer. If I’m nicer, my life goes better.”

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She Mixes Up Workouts

"My one piece of advice though is finding more than one form of exercise that you love to do and then mixing it up," Lisa explained on her website. "One day do the Pilates, and then the next day you play tennis. Maybe you can even incorporate a Friday night salsa dancing class with your girlfriends!" And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

Trish Koeslag is revealing her top tips for losing weight. In a new social media post, the women’s nutrition and fitness coach, whose mission is to help women over 40 simplify macros and movement to lose weight, reveals exactly how she drops weight fast. “These save me when I’m dieting,” she says, revealing her fat loss and muscle-building tips. Let’s get into it.”


She Eats Sweet Treats…In Moderation

Trish still eats sweets. “I eat chocolate every da, but…I eat it in moderation,” she says in her post. “I weigh out a moderate portion of chocolate chips, and I’ll add it to my last meal of the day (which is always something sweet like my ice cream or my chocolate mug cake). Eating foods you love, even when ‘dieting’ is a must.”

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She Doesn’t Eat Foods Just Because They Are Healthy

‘I don’t buy into eating foods just because they’re ‘healthy’ for me, but …I do prioritize whole foods 90% of the time because they offer the nutrients my body needs to thrive,” she says. “If you don’t like Brussels sprouts, don’t eat them.”

She Indulges in Cravings But Tracks Everything

“When I crave something, I eat it, but … I will weigh it and track it in my food tracking app (I use My Macros Plus). Because let’s be honest if you eat something but don’t track it, you’ve still eaten it; integrity is a must,” she says.

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After Three Days of “Non-Compliance,” She Starts Over

“If I have 3 days of noncompliance, I pull the plug on fat loss, but … This doesn’t mean I am a failure.

It means that we have seasons in our life; fat loss is not for every season,” she says. I hope these tips help you when it comes time for your next fat-loss phase. But … I actually follow 1-3 even when I’m not in fat loss.”

She Wakes Up Between 3 and 4 AM

In another post, she reveals that waking up early is also important. “I wake up between 3-4 am every day. I am a morning person; my energy and creative juices are abundant between 4 am 12 noon. Starting my day early lets me front-load all of my activity (steps, train, cardio) - that leaves the rest of the day for work and zero excuses not to get movement in,” she writes.

She Also Meal Plans

“I plan my food out for the day. Having my meals planned out leaves little guessing when it comes to breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. And again, zero excuses not to stay aligned to my nutrition goals,” she continues.

Hydration Is Also Important

Hydration is also key. “I drink 4L of water every day (with electrolytes). Yes, pure water - my 4L does not include coffee, tea, Diet Coke, etc. I love water and what it does for my digestion, hair, skin, and nails. I fill up my water bottle at night so that it’s ready to go the next day; hence…zero excuses not to drink it,” she explains.

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She Gets Her Steps In

Walking is also instrumental in her weight loss. “I walk 10K+ steps. There are far too many benefits not to walk. And yes, even on my rest days….when did rest days turn into days of zero movement? That’s beyond unreasonable. Get up and move,” she maintains. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Do you have a lot of weight to lose, but don’t know how? Learning about how other people get into shape can be a helpful tool to achieve your own weight loss goals. Katie Kabala, 41, weighed 215 pounds when she decided to change her life. She went on to lose 95 pounds in 18 months, and now is in the best shape of her life at 120 pounds. In a new interview with Body Network she explains exactly how she did it.


Katie Was Frustrated About Her Body and Clothing Size

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Katie explained why she had finally hit rock bottom with her weight. “I felt frustrated with being a size that wasn’t always sold in stores. It made things difficult and sometimes embarrassing to shop and not be able to get what I wanted because many stores only go up to a size 12. At my largest, I was probably a size 16 to 18,” she says.

She Lost 95 Pounds in 1.5 Years

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Katie went on to lose 95 pounds in a year and a half. “Everyone is different and may respond differently to medications, so it’s important to note that these are my results, and weight loss can vary for each person. Results truly can vary with each person, including experiencing certain adverse events,” she says.

She Started OrangeTheory Classes

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Katie started exercising. “I work out four times a week at OrangeTheory, which is a full body high-intensity workout. Their in-body scan system shows that I cut my body fat percentage in half in a year and a half,” she says. Her favorite exercises? Running, rowing, chest presses, sumo squats “and anything with the Bosu ball,” she says.

She Toned Her Body

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“My arms and legs have a visible definition, and it’s fun to show off for the first time in my life, as I have always been overweight,” she says. “Sometimes I even wear crop tops to the gym now, which feels so free and empowering.”

She Changed Her Approach to Diet

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Katie says that her diet has been the biggest contributor to her success. “Weight loss is all about staying in a calorie deficit,” she says. “I calculated my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) using various online calculators and found it to be around 1400 calories for me, which is well under 2000 that is often touted. I aim to stay within my daily calorie budget, which is usually three meals and a snack each day. I track my calories daily using MyFitnessPal.”

She Took Contrave

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Katie adds that dieting was made possible for her by starting to take Contrave. “Contrave is a doctor-prescribed medicine that helps me stop obsessing over food. Now I’m able to focus more easily on eating healthy and not overeating,” she says.

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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“A typical day for me would include a high protein Greek yogurt and fruit breakfast, lunch is almost always soup, and dinner is usually something home cooked like an Asian noodle bowl with shrimp, zucchini pasta and meatballs, or tacos with low carb tortillas,” she says. “For snacks, I usually go for something crunchy and salty like popcorn, crackers, or savory rice cakes. The low-calorie frozen yogurt bars are a nice treat, too. Once a month, I spend a day on the weekend making 3 to 4 different types of soup, and I freeze them in individual portions for my lunches at work during the week. Soups are easy to make, tasty, and filling, and are low in calories.”

She Avoids Fast Food, Alcohol, and High-Calorie Drinks

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“I really haven’t eliminated anything from my diet, but I do tend to avoid some things that are not worth the calories for me anymore. I think of daily calories as a budget, and some things are no longer in the budget unless I make cuts elsewhere that day, so I tend to avoid those things,” she says. However, some things she avoids are fast food, alcohol, and any drinks that are high in calories.

Running

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Katie has been a member of Orangetheory for over seven years now and used to struggle with running.” I was never really able to run longer than 5 to 6 minutes. Now I’m able to run the entire treadmill portion of the class without stopping – often around 23 minutes,” she reveals. “It sounds like such a little thing and probably silly to someone who has always been fit, but I cried the first time I was able to run the entire block.”

Sticking with Goals and Celebrating Milestones Is Key

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“If someone asked for my advice on their fitness goals, I would tell them to stick with it and celebrate every milestone, no matter how small it may seem to others,” she says. “You know how hard you worked for that, so celebrate it!”

You Need to Cut Calories to Lose Weight

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She also adds that working out is significantly easier when you weigh less, “and the old adage that you can’t outrun what you do in the kitchen is true,” she says. “Working out is important for toning up and building muscle, which helps burn calories, but I have found that I typically only burn around 500 calories each gym session – that’s fewer calories than most takeout coffee orders.”

She Has Faced Challenges

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“My biggest challenge has been my diet and constant thoughts about food,” Katie admits. “I used to always think about what I wanted to eat- from the time I woke up to the time I went to sleep. If French fries came to mind at 6 am, it wouldn’t leave my mind until I ate them, and then my obsession would instantly switch to another food. Previously, this made it impossible to diet.”

She Weighs Herself Regularly

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Katie measures progress with her body goals through weigh-ins. “Initially, I weighed myself daily so I could see the weight coming off as a reward for eating low calories. Now that my weight loss has slowed down, I only weigh myself about once a week,” she explains. “I also see progress through my clothes. I went from a size 16/18 to a size 2/4. My progress is also seen at the gym- I’m able to lift heavier and run faster and longer than ever before.”

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She Used to Obsess Over Food

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“My biggest challenge has been my diet and constant thoughts about food. I used to always think about what I wanted to eat- from the time I woke up to the time I went to sleep. If French fries came to mind at 6 am, it wouldn’t leave my mind until I ate them, and then my obsession would instantly switch to another food,” Katie says.

And That Made It “Impossible” to Diet

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Previously, this made it impossible to diet. My doctor prescribed me Contrave, which can help me quiet the noise and even the playing field to allow me to diet. Now, it’s much easier for me to stick to my calorie goal each day.

She Takes Vitamines and Drinks Kombucha

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In addition to her daily dose of Contrave, she takes a daily vitamin and a probiotic. “I also try to drink kombucha every day for gut health,” she explains.

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She Used to Think Weight Loss Was All About Burning Calories

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“I used to think that working out would burn enough calories to make me lose weight. I couldn’t understand why I was working out so much and still gaining weight until I found out about TDEE and how much calorie needs could vary from person to person. Being a short, older woman, my calorie count is significantly different from my tall husband’s daily calorie needs,” she points out.

Her Advice: Make Time for Exercise

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“My advice for someone starting their fitness journey is that you are worth carving this time out for yourself. As a working mom, when I first started working out, I felt guilty for that extra hour that I wasn’t with my children. Now I realize that the benefits that working out affords me is worth so much because I’m so much happier when I go to the gym. A parenting bonus is that it sets a good example for my children to prioritize their health,” she says.

Also, Talk to Your Doctor

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“I would also encourage anyone who is overweight to look into options available to them with their doctor,” says Katie. “There are so many ways to help treat obesity now, and you deserve to have a better chance of achieving your health goals. I didn’t realize how much my thoughts about food were sabotaging my diet until I started taking Contrave.”

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Stick to the Plan

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“Taking Contrave, budgeting my calories each day, and not allowing for any cheat days has helped me manage my weight long term. There may be days that I have gone slightly over my calorie goal, but I do not allow myself to have an entire day of high-calorie eating,” Katie says. She also maintains that sticking to a workout you like is key. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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This month, Kylie Kelce dropped her first episode of Not Gonna Lie, her Spotify podcast, and it soared to the top of the charts. While she happens to be married to former NFL star Jason Kelce, the reason why people adore the mother of three (soon to be 4!) is that she is totally laid back, real, and relatable. And her approach to diet, fitness, and self-care is definitely on-brand. Body Network has a lowdown of 10 down-to-earth ways in which Kylie Kelce stays in shape.


She Indulges in Fries, Tomato Pie, and Cheesesteaks

A Philly girl born and bred, Kylie indulges in the local cuisine – especially at Lincoln Financial Field. “My go-to in the stadium is probably [Chickie’s and Pete’s] Crabfries. Or the braided pretzels, they're so good,” she told Eating Well. “At home, I would say probably a tomato pie, and if you want to get more specific, a Carlino's tomato pie—big fan. But then the best way to balance out all of the salty snacks is having a couple Lindor truffles. I think the best thing about this sort of idea of adding them to your game-day spread is that all of the snacks you talk about for game day are usually salty or savory, so to add in a little pop of chocolaty bliss is perfection,” she dished. As for her cheesesteak order? “I always go extra American cheese, fried onions. I love when it's chock-full of cheese. I will say I'm a Dalessandro’s girl, but I recognize that if you're going to someone’s favorite spot, you're going to get an outstanding cheesesteak. It's funny to me how each neighborhood gravitates towards a specific spot,” she said.

She Walks in the Morning

Kelce does a little “mom shutdown” in the morning, having her babysitter come early. “Then I actually go and walk for quite some distance just to clear my head. Sometimes, I'll answer emails while I'm walking. It's a really good way to sort of take a step back. It gives you perspective and you can get some energy out, you can clear your head, get some fresh air and do it without children because I think that sometimes that plays into your health and well-being to take that time for yourself. I also think that it's a good example for our girls that I'm going out to exercise and making sure that activity is part of our day. Once it gets warmer, we'll go on long walks together where we'll go find a leaf of this color or a big stick and a medium stick, we do that sort of stuff. But right now the idea of packing all of the toddlers up and wrapping them in a million layers, it's just, it is not it,” she told Eating Well.

Everything in Moderation

When asked about her definition of healthy eating she responded that eating well is balanced. “I like to live by the idea of everything in moderation. I don't love the idea of cutting anything out wholeheartedly unless your dietary restrictions require that. I just think that if you want a doughnut, you should have a doughnut,” she said.

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She Eats Veggies Every Meal

Kylie does have on eating hack. “I make it a point to have vegetables in almost every meal, but that's because I enjoy them and mostly have found ways to enjoy them. If I want to have something that might be deemed as unhealthy, I have it within moderation so that I can still enjoy it,” she said.

She Prioritizes Hydration

Hydration is also important. Kylie told Eating Well that she is trying “her very best to drink more water.” According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

She Fuels Up with Protein in the Morning

Kylie starts the day off by fueling up with protein. “I’m a huge Good Culture cottage cheese person. It’s funny because there’s this whole trend of people obsessed with cottage cheese now. Sometimes, I’ll throw some mandarin oranges in there, but I don’t need to make it complicated. I’m not trying to make ice cream out of this, I just want to eat cottage cheese and try to get some protein in my breakfast,” she told Well + Good.

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She Drinks Coffee

Kylie is a coffee drinker. “I love Dunkin'. Specifically, they brought back their butter pecan flavor, and it has this chokehold on me that I can’t get out of—it is unreal. I go iced, and I’m one of those people who will have iced coffee until there’s snow on the ground,” she revealed.

She Loves Her Peloton Tread+

You can also find Kylie on the treadmill. “I am also a big Peloton fan. We recently got the Peloton Tread+. I've always found that treadmills are very hard on my joints and hurt my knees. The Peloton Tread+ has such a nice give to it. It's also quiet, so I can do it while the kids are sleeping or doing something upstairs,” she told Elite Daily.

She Enjoys Fitness Classes

Kylie might be in one of your Peloton classes. “I also like the structure of classes. Being an athlete my whole life, I would show up to practice and coaches would tell me what to do. Once I left, my ADHD kicked in, so the Peloton classes are super helpful. I have the app on my phone if I want to do Pilates or yoga,” she told Elite Daily.

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She Lifts Weights

While Kylie has “lifted a couple of times” with Jason, she usually hits the gym without him. “If we're both home, one of us will go work out in the gym, and the other person will be with kids. We have to tag the team. We often ship passing in the night when it comes to working out.

Also, I don't know that I would want to lift with him frequently. That's usually his choice of workout. He's such a stickler about technique. I don't know that I want to be critiqued by someone who professionally lifted for many, many years,” she said. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Are you struggling to hit your protein goals? Jarrah Martin is a fitness trainer and social media influencer who educates people about fat loss. In a new social media post, he discusses the importance of protein and how eating eggs every day may not always be the best way to meet your daily goals. “10 foods that pack more protein & fewer calories than three eggs,” he writes. “These are protein powerhouses.”

3 Eggs Don’t Offer Enough Protein

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“Look, eggs aren’t bad for protein—hell, they’re decent—but if you’re ONLY eating 2-3 eggs for protein, you’re falling short. Three eggs give you 18g of protein, but that’s 210 calories… decent, but definitely not enough to hit optimal protein targets,” he writes

You Need to Be in a Calorie Deficit While Consuming Enough Protein

“Now, if you’re trying to lose fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit (eating less than you burn). But here’s the deal, protein is your secret weapon to keep muscle, stay full, and make fat loss easier than you thought,” he continues.

10 Foods with More Protein and Fewer Calories Than 3 Eggs

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Here are 10 foods that give you MORE protein for FEWER calories than just 3 eggs:

  1. Nonfat Greek yogurt (1 cup) – 25g protein, 145 cals
  2. Chicken breast (4 oz, cooked) – 30g protein, 170 cals
  3. Cottage cheese (200g, low-fat) – 25g protein, 145 cals
  4. Canned tuna (4 oz, in water) – 24g protein, 110 cals
  5. Egg whites (250g) – 27g protein, 130 cals
  6. Shrimp (5 oz, cooked) – 29g protein, 150 cals
  7. White fish (5 oz, cooked) – 30g protein, 150 cals
  8. Lean ground turkey (6 oz, 99% lean, cooked) – 38g protein, 180 cals
  9. Pork tenderloin (5 oz, cooked) – 30g protein, 170 cals
  10. Protein powder (1.5 scoops) – 33g protein, 150 cals

You Can Keep Eating Eggs Too

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“Try swapping one of these into your next meal and watch how much easier it is to hit your protein goals,” he says. “And yeah, if you like eggs, keep them in the mix—they’re nutrient-dense, no doubt. But balance your shit the right way.”

The Bottom Line

The bottom line? “If you’re serious about fat loss, focus on high-protein, lower-calorie foods that keep you full, build muscle, and make that fat loss WAY easier,” he says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.

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Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs have become popular for weight loss. However, according to some health experts, there are foods you can eat that trigger the same appetite-suppressing hormones as the injections. Grace Macena is a social media influencer and “macro focused” nutritionist who promotes sustainable weight loss. In a new post, she reveals some of the foods that can help with weight loss. “10 foods that I eat daily that mimic Ozempic,” she writes.

Ozempic Turns Down Your Appetite

“These medications mimic a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) — and here’s why that matters,” she writes in the post. “Basically, they turn down your appetite and help your body use food more efficiently.”

Here Is What These Foods Do

  • They slow down how fast food leaves your stomach (you stay full longer)
  • They help regulate blood sugar after meals
  • They reduce cravings by acting on hunger centers in your brain
  • They improve insulin sensitivity

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1. Avocados

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Avocados are the first food she eats to mimic the effects of Ozempic. “Healthy fats = steady blood sugar + long-lasting fullness,” she says.

2. Potatoes

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Next up is a surprising starch: potatoes, “boiled or baked,” she says. “High on the satiety index = super filling with fewer calories.”

3. Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds, which are fibrous little seeds that expand when soaked in liquid, are food number three. “Forms a gel in your stomach = makes you feel full fast,” she writes.

4. Eggs

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Eggs, a staple in most healthy diets, are only on her list. “Protein powerhouse that lowers hunger hormones,” she writes.

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5. Oats

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Oats, especially steel-cut, are another must-eat to mimic Ozempic. “High fiber = blunts blood sugar spikes + keeps you full,” she says.

6. Greek Yogurt

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She is also a fan of Greek yogurt, another food most health experts recommend. “Balances gut health & helps control hunger,” she says.

7. Leafy Greens

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Leafy greens, including kale and spinach, also made the list. “Low cal, high volume = fills you up without the calories,” she says.

8. Meat

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Meat, specifically lean cuts like chicken or beef, is high on her list. “High protein = reduces ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and boosts metabolism,” she says.

9. Salmon

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Up next, salmon. “Omega-3s support insulin health & reduce cravings,” she says about the popular fish.

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10. Berries

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Last on the list of Ozempic-like foods? Berries. “Fiber + antioxidants = better blood sugar control,” she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time

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Do you ever wonder what exercises fitness pros do themselves to achieve their award-winning bodies? We have the answer. Body Network asked Mr. America himself, Jason Kozma, a Los Angeles personal trainer, High Performance Personal Training, to spill the beans on his top core exercises for strong abs. Here are seven he swears by.

Hanging Leg Raises

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Why trainers love it: This move targets the lower abs, which are notoriously hard to hit. It also challenges grip and shoulder stability.

How to do it: Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended. Some gyms have arm loops expressly for this exercise. Keeping your legs straight, raise them until they’re parallel to the ground (or higher for advanced). Slowly lower them down without swinging.

Trainer Tip: Avoid using momentum; go slow for max burn.

Planks (and Variations)

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Why trainers love it: Planks build deep core strength and improve posture by engaging multiple stabilizing muscles.

How to do it: Forearms on the ground, body in a straight line from head to heels. Keep your glutes and core tight—don’t let your hips sag. Hold for 30–60 seconds.

Trainer Tip: Progress to side planks, plank shoulder taps, or plank reaches for added challenge.

Weighted Sit-Ups

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Why trainers love it: Adding resistance helps strengthen and grow your rectus abdominis (the six-pack muscles).

How to do it: Lie on your back with knees bent, holding a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest or extended overhead. Perform a sit-up while keeping control of the weight. Best to find something to anchor your feet or use a sit-up bench.

Trainer Tip: Keep your lower back from arching as you sit up.

Weighted Crunches

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Why trainers love it: A focused, compact move that brings serious burn to the upper abs.

How to do it: Lie on your back, knees bent, weight plate either held behind your head or held at arms length above your face. Crunch upward, lifting shoulder blades off the floor, then lower with control.

Trainer Tip: You can do these on an exercise ball to get a greater range of motion.

Russian Twists (Weighted or Bodyweight)

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Why trainers love it: Excellent for building oblique strength and rotational power.

How to do it: Sit with your knees bent, heels off or lightly touching the floor. Hold a weight and twist side to side, touching the ground on each rep.

Trainer Tip: Keep your chest lifted and back straight to avoid strain.

Dead Bug

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Why trainers love it: Teaches core stability and coordination, great for beginners and advanced lifters alike.

How to do it: Lie on your back, arms extended toward the ceiling, knees bent at 90 degrees. Lower your opposite arm and leg toward the floor without arching your back. Return to start and repeat on the other side.

Trainer Tip: Press your lower back into the floor the entire time.

Ab Wheel Rollouts

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Why trainers love it: One of the most challenging and effective moves for building total core strength and control.

How to do it: Start on your knees with hands gripping the ab wheel. Slowly roll forward, keeping your core tight, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Roll back to the starting position.

Trainer Tip: Don’t let your back arch—core tightness is crucial, even if you have to shorten the movement. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster