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10 Diet and Workout Secrets Behind WNBA Star Cameron Brink's Beach Body

Here is everything we know about her routine.

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Cameron Brink is heating up the beaches of Baja with her abfab figure. In a new social media post the smoking hot WNBA star shows off her sensational body in a two-piece swimsuit as she frolics on the shoreline in Mexico with her fiancé, Ben Felter. “My Saturn has returned,” the Los Angeles Sparks player captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the 22-year-old athlete maintain her fit physique? Body Network rounded up all of her diet and exercise secrets.

The “Right Kind of Pressure” Drives Her

Cameron uses pressure to motivate her. “There’s always pressure,” Brink told the San Francisco Chronicle . “I’m good at putting more on myself. Even last year, I was so afraid to lose and I think that was the wrong kind of motivation. This year, I’m putting it into wanting to win and finding the right kind of pressure.”

Putting Her Mental Health First

Cameron stresses the importance of prioritizing mental health. “Everyone has their way of coping,” Brink told San Francisco Chronicle. “I’m really good about being vulnerable. Whenever I’m in a bad mood or not having a good day, people around me will know. Mental health should be seen as hygiene, like brushing your teeth every day; you should be checking in with yourself, so I haven’t been afraid to share that I’ve struggled mentally.”

She Loves Golfing

Cameron is a golfer. “Get off the fairway,” she captioned a recent Instagram snap. Picking up a club offers benefits, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. There are mind, body, and even lifespan perks. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

RELATED:She Broke Up with These 5 Bad Habits at 46 and Lost 10 Pounds in 2 Months

And, She Does Yoga

Cameron is a yogi. “Fueling my body, nourishing my mind,” she captioned the video of herself recentering. “Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s self-love. So let’s honor our bodies and minds, embracing the journey to optimal well-being.” According to Harvard Health, yoga is a great workout for many reasons. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

She Snacks on Applesauce

Cameron revealed to Women’s Health that she has a secret snacking weapon: applesauce pouches. “I swear it works,” she said. “If you feel ill and you need an energy kick, I just have an applesauce.”

Protein

As an athlete, Cameron prioritizes protein. For breakfast, she fuels up with an omelet, oatmeal, and a side of fruit. She also makes protein shakes with Optimum Nutrition’s vanilla whey. “Protein does a good job of keeping me full,” she says. “I don't feel like I'm hungry within the next hour, so that's good when you're playing.”

RELATED:10 Signs You’re Burning Fat, Not Muscle

She Keeps Her Body Fueled All Day Long

For lunch she pairs a protein with some form of complex carbohydrates and a vegetable. She is a big fan of Sweetgreen’s hot plates, like chicken with sweet potatoes. “I could be better about my greens, so I'll try to get greens in at lunch,” she says. After training she might snack on string cheese, hard-boiled eggs, packets of chia seeds, Barebells protein bars, or Mush’s ready-to-eat overnight oats for an extra carb boost. “I love stuff like overnight oats and protein bars, because it's just accessible.”

She Stresses the Importance of Hydration

Cameron tries to drink her body weight in ounces of water every day. “I'm a huge electrolyte girl,” she says. “Any way I can get in extra electrolytes with a yummy flavor, I'm super into.” She maintains that hydration is key for her performance on the court. “Until you kind of know—you're like, 'I finally feel hydrated'—that's when it clicks,” she says. “It really makes the biggest difference.”

She Eats What She Loves

Cameron admits she’s “not the healthiest eater” but focuses on eating what she loves while front-loading her diet with protein and greens. “I'm definitely about eating balanced and healthy, but also ,I eat a lot of my guilty pleasures for sure,” she says. “It's all about eating enough and feeling myself and feeling good.”

RELATED:She Walked 30 Days With a Weighted Vest and Learned 5 Critical Mistakes

And of Course, She Plays Basketball

As a professional basketball player, Cameron spends most of her time burning calories on the court. “Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health,” Koco Eaton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, founder of Eaton Orthopaedics and a former basketball player, tells Nike. 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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Cameron Brink is heating up the beaches of Baja with her abfab figure. In a new social media post the smoking hot WNBA star shows off her sensational body in a two-piece swimsuit as she frolics on the shoreline in Mexico with her fiancé, Ben Felter. “My Saturn has returned,” the Los Angeles Sparks player captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the 22-year-old athlete maintain her fit physique? Body Network rounded up all of her diet and exercise secrets.

The “Right Kind of Pressure” Drives Her

Cameron uses pressure to motivate her. “There’s always pressure,” Brink told the San Francisco Chronicle . “I’m good at putting more on myself. Even last year, I was so afraid to lose and I think that was the wrong kind of motivation. This year, I’m putting it into wanting to win and finding the right kind of pressure.”

Putting Her Mental Health First

Cameron stresses the importance of prioritizing mental health. “Everyone has their way of coping,” Brink told San Francisco Chronicle. “I’m really good about being vulnerable. Whenever I’m in a bad mood or not having a good day, people around me will know. Mental health should be seen as hygiene, like brushing your teeth every day; you should be checking in with yourself, so I haven’t been afraid to share that I’ve struggled mentally.”

She Loves Golfing

Cameron is a golfer. “Get off the fairway,” she captioned a recent Instagram snap. Picking up a club offers benefits, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. There are mind, body, and even lifespan perks. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

RELATED:She Broke Up with These 5 Bad Habits at 46 and Lost 10 Pounds in 2 Months

And, She Does Yoga

Cameron is a yogi. “Fueling my body, nourishing my mind,” she captioned the video of herself recentering. “Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s self-love. So let’s honor our bodies and minds, embracing the journey to optimal well-being.” According to Harvard Health, yoga is a great workout for many reasons. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

She Snacks on Applesauce

Cameron revealed to Women’s Health that she has a secret snacking weapon: applesauce pouches. “I swear it works,” she said. “If you feel ill and you need an energy kick, I just have an applesauce.”

Protein

As an athlete, Cameron prioritizes protein. For breakfast, she fuels up with an omelet, oatmeal, and a side of fruit. She also makes protein shakes with Optimum Nutrition’s vanilla whey. “Protein does a good job of keeping me full,” she says. “I don't feel like I'm hungry within the next hour, so that's good when you're playing.”

RELATED:10 Signs You’re Burning Fat, Not Muscle

She Keeps Her Body Fueled All Day Long

For lunch she pairs a protein with some form of complex carbohydrates and a vegetable. She is a big fan of Sweetgreen’s hot plates, like chicken with sweet potatoes. “I could be better about my greens, so I'll try to get greens in at lunch,” she says. After training she might snack on string cheese, hard-boiled eggs, packets of chia seeds, Barebells protein bars, or Mush’s ready-to-eat overnight oats for an extra carb boost. “I love stuff like overnight oats and protein bars, because it's just accessible.”

She Stresses the Importance of Hydration

Cameron tries to drink her body weight in ounces of water every day. “I'm a huge electrolyte girl,” she says. “Any way I can get in extra electrolytes with a yummy flavor, I'm super into.” She maintains that hydration is key for her performance on the court. “Until you kind of know—you're like, 'I finally feel hydrated'—that's when it clicks,” she says. “It really makes the biggest difference.”

She Eats What She Loves

Cameron admits she’s “not the healthiest eater” but focuses on eating what she loves while front-loading her diet with protein and greens. “I'm definitely about eating balanced and healthy, but also ,I eat a lot of my guilty pleasures for sure,” she says. “It's all about eating enough and feeling myself and feeling good.”

RELATED:She Walked 30 Days With a Weighted Vest and Learned 5 Critical Mistakes

And of Course, She Plays Basketball

As a professional basketball player, Cameron spends most of her time burning calories on the court. “Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health,” Koco Eaton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, founder of Eaton Orthopaedics and a former basketball player, tells Nike. 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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10 Ways Caitlin Clark Built Her Six-Pack Abs For Time Magazine's Cover Shoot

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Caitlin Clark is showing off her washboard abs on the cover of Time. In a new social media post, the WNBA star flaunts her six-pack in a Nike sports bra and trousers on her Time Athlete of the Year cover. “So deserved!!!” commented Lindsey Vonn. “Speechless,” added Cameron Brink. How does the celebrated athlete stay in shape? Here are ten things Body Network knows about her approach to diet and exercise.

Basketball

Caitlin spends hours a day on the basketball court. “Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health,” Koco Eaton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, founder of Eaton Orthopaedics and a former basketball player, tells Nike.

RELATED:10 Steps This Fat Loss Coach Used to Drop 20 Pounds Without Gaining It Back

She Was “A Little Twig” Her Freshman Year of College

In an interview Caitlin told ESPN that she had a long and lean physique, like “a little twig” when she entered into her Freshman year of college. “The strength and conditioning program was a big help for me,” she said. Her body didn’t start “coming into its own” until her sophomore year.

Golf

Caitlin enjoys golfing. “Fun day surrounded by two of the best to ever do it,” she captioned a post. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

RELATED:8 Doctor-Approved Ways to Lose Weight "Without Counting Every Calorie”

Yoga

Caitlin has dabbled in yoga and taken classes at studios. "I couldn't get a handstand," Clark told the Des Moines Register. "My teacher could tell I was mad." Not getting the handstand right kept her humble, and frustrated. "Sometimes I go way too fast, and then it doesn't turn out the way it should," Clark said.

Training Outside of the Season

Summer 2022 "was the first summer where we actually had a full summer of training," Iowa's associate strength and conditioning coach Lindsay Alexander, who trained her while at Iowa, told Business Insider. "And she's made strides over the year, but this is really where she made that biggest jump, because she was able to really dedicate the full summer to training." She "took the weight room super seriously,” she added. "I think she really did that this past summer, and realized that that's what's gonna take her game to the next level.”

She Put on 8 Pounds of Muscle in 8 Months

In a few months, Clark put on 8 pounds of muscle doing sprints, squats, jumps, deadlifts, lunges, single-leg work, and ankle stability exercises, according to Alexander, "all the normal things that people do.”

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She Sleeps

"You can have the best training and the best basketball coach and all these things, but if you're not sleeping and taking care of your body appropriately, then it doesn't really matter," Alexander said. "[Clark] takes ownership of her sleep and, I mean, she's still a college kid, but good sleep and pretty good on the nutrition front. I think that has helped her really get to see the success from her training," she added, "because she's doing the other things as well."

She Loves Asian Food

In a 2022 YouTube video, Clark confessed that she and her family love Hy-Vee's Hai Chai entrees. "You can't go wrong with any sort of Hai Chai. My favorite's definitely broccoli beef, that's what I get," she said. "You definitely cannot go wrong with an egg roll," she added.

Doughnuts

Caitlin loves Hy-Vee chocolate-covered old-fashioned doughnuts. "Chocolate makes everything better," Clark explained.

RELATED:4 Daily Habits This Weight Loss Coach Uses to Make Clients “Unrecognizable”

Breakfast

Clark fuels up in the morning. One of her go-tos is a fast food-style bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich and a coffee drink, like an iced macchiato with vanilla sweet cream cold foam. "It is the most classic college breakfast order," "Full Court Press" director Kristen Lappas told Forbes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Becky Greenan Reveals 5 Exercises That “Hit Every Muscle in Your Upper Body” 

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Having children and getting older is no excuse when it comes to fitness. Becky Greenan, a 37-year-old mother of two, is living, breathing proof that you can get into the best shape of your life after having kids. The fitness trainer and influencer has built up a following of nearly one million on Instagram, sharing effective, at-home workouts.

This week she dropped a new one that will change your body. “Upper & Core that will hit every muscle in your upper body with just 5 exercises,” she writes in the caption. Find out how to do the workout and see her amazing 10-year transformation on The Body Network.

Here Is the Workout

“I’m holding 10lbs and 5lbs,” she notes, suggesting 12 reps per exercise and 3 to 4 total sets.

  1. Lean backs with front raise
  2. Skull crusher with alt. leg raise
  3. Alt. curl into press
  4. Kneeling lateral raises
  5. Push up into superman

Her 10-year Transformation Is Shocking

Becky also shared a shocking transformation photo on Instagram this week, “ 27 years old vs 37 years old with 2 kids,” she wrote in the caption. “My transformation didn’t take me 10 years to see results. But my progress hasn’t been linear either - especially with 2 pregnancies.

Related: I Lost 75 Pounds While Jumping Rope and Push Ups

Be Consistent, She Says

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What is one of the secrets behind her transformation? “One thing I’ve always been is CONSISTENT. I’ve always kept going and I’ve never given up on myself,” she says.

For Building Muscle, Lift Weights, Not Cardio

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“If you want to change your body composition by getting lean and adding curves - LIFT WEIGHTS. If you want to build confidence - LIFT WEIGHTS. Cardio isn’t going to give you the shape you’re looking for,” she points out.

Her Workouts Can Be Done with Resistance Bands and Dumbbells

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She adds that the majority of workouts on her fitness app only require resistance bands and dumbbells, and can be done at home. “YES it can be done and it’s what I’ve been doing for years,” she concludes.

Related: 15 Proven Ways to Sculpt Your Dream Body by An Expert Coach

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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As for diet, Becky consumes “2000ish calories and 120ish protein,” per day. “Full day of meals on a rest day for this 37 year old mama of 2. Each meal contains carbs, protein and fats. I did an estimate of my calories and protein intake for you all. I usually eat more on lifting days because I’m hungrier,” she writes in a post.

  1. 2 eggs, 2 egg whites and feta toast with butter

    400 calories / 25 protein

  2. Apple with peanut butter, protein shake

    450 calories / 35 protein

  3. Chicken thigh and leg, sweet potato and broccoli

    450 calories / 45 protein

  4. Bun with turkey, and orange

    350 calories / 15 grams protein

  5. Cucumber salad and cookies

    400 calories

💪🔥Body Booster: For a successful transformation, be consistent. Never give up on yourself and keep going.

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Fitness Guru Whitney Simmons Reveals 6 Secrets to Her Flat Belly

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Whitney Simmons is flaunting her flat tummy while trying to motivate her followers. In a new social media post the fitness influencer flaunts her washboard abs in a sports bra and workout pants prior to a workout. “LEGS GET IT 🌶️💥🍓✨❤️‍🔥 GLUTE focused leg day today,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps, revealing her booty workout. What exercises does she do to keep her booty fit – and what are the other lifestyle habits responsible for her amazing figure? The Body Network has all the details.

Weight Training

“I love weight training. Weight training is my go-to. I feel so strong and powerful [when I do it!]” she told Life & Style. She previously did mostly cardio to stay as “skinny and small as possible.” However, lifting weights was a game-changer. “When I discovered weight training, that’s when my entire transformation began, not only for my mental health but obviously my physical as well. My life has changed so much. I just want to be strong! Like nothing makes me feel more empowered than taking an hour to myself every day in the gym, chucking weights around, and taking that time for myself. You leave the gym on this rush, you just feel so good after a session like that!”

She Plans Her Sessions

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“Always go into the gym with a plan,” she suggested. “There are so many free workouts online. I provide a new workout every single day, and there are so many women pushing so many amazing workouts online. Go into the gym with a plan, and start with something that’s dumbbell only.”

Related: What to Eat in a Day for Fat Loss, Says Fitness Coach Who Lost 30 Pounds in 3 Months

90% Healthy Diet

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“I’m all about living a healthy lifestyle, so I believe if you eat 90% healthy in the day, it’s okay to have a chocolate chip cookie at the end of the day,” she said. “You’ve got to have that balance, otherwise you’re just going to go crazy. The mental health is what started my entire fitness journey, and if I ate just protein shakes all day everyday I would lose my mind. It’s all about balance. It’s okay to treat yourself — you have to!” says Whitney.

Breakfast

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Whitney is a breakfast person. “I love starting my morning with oatmeal, it’s a good source of complex carbs in the morning to give me that energy that I need, especially before the gym,” she told Life & Style. She will also add protein, like scrambled eggs.

Smoothies

“I love to make a smoothie at home, where you can’t even taste the protein because there’s so much fruit and amazing antioxidants,” Whitney told Life & Style. “I just toss in spinach and fruit and pop in one scoop of protein.”

Related: The Rosenberg Sisters Show Off Flat Tummies During “Full Body Burn” Workout

Glute Workout

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Here is Whitney’s glute workout:

1️⃣ 4x8 barbell RDL

2️⃣ 3x10 KAS glute bridge

3️⃣ 3x8 bulgarian split squat

4️⃣ 3x10 glute dom back extension

💪🔥Body Booster: Even if getting “smaller” is your goal, opt for weight training over strictly cardio. It won’t get you “big” and is more sustainable for fat loss.

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Krissy Cela Shares Her Workout For a Chiseled Midsection

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Krissy Cela is making a case for weightlifting – showing off her tiny waist. In a new social media post the fitness influencer and co-founder of EvolveYou draws attention to her chiseled midsection and reveals the workout responsible for it. “I understand fitness trends come and go… I get you’ve been told by many people on viral videos to stop lifting heavy because it’s not feminine and maybe you’ve even been told the gym isn’t a fashion show,” she writes. “Hate to break it to you but if you want longevity in your health lifting weights is important, sure it gives you muscles but it’s beneficial for your overall health! And not to mention what it does for your mind.” Her followers went wild. “Yes, preach it girl! Break those stereotypes. Because who says lifting can't be both empowering and fashionable, right? 🔥” commented fellow fitness influencer Alexia Clark. “You look so damn good🔥🔥🔥” added Victoria Loza. What is the exact workout responsible for Krissy’s amazing body and what other health habits keep her fit? Here is everything you need to know.

This Is Her Workout

Here is her strength training workout:

✅ bent over rows

✅ single arm rows

✅ Latt pull down

✅ closed grip pull down

✅ flies (didn’t record forgot)

✅ curls for the girls

Early Riser

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Krissy is an early riserI tend to wake up at around half five or six. The reason I wake up so early, it sounds ridiculous, but it helps me do everything I need to do for myself before I can give myself to everybody else. I have this concept where it's all fair and well doing things for the people we love, but if we're not taking some time out for ourselves, to check in or be productive, we'll constantly feel bottom of the list. So I wake up, half five or six o'clock,” she told Closer.

Related: I Lost 40 Pounds By Eating These 8 Foods

Coffee, Preworkout, Supplements

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“The first thing I do is brush my teeth and get ready for the gym. Don't think twice, I just put my workout gear on,” Krissy says about her morning routine. “Then I'll drink my coffee or have my pre-workout.” She “loves” the pre-workout drink, “because I'm a caffeine addict,” she confesses. Probiotic pills help her digestion and hormones. “I have also started using collagen in my coffee now, it really helps me kickstart my day,” she adds.

Moving Her Body

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“Firstly, moving my body is a big big thing. I have to always move my body,” Krissy revealed. “I'm either working out in my little home gym or I am going to the gym and I'll train for one hour, tops.”

Protein Shakes

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“So for me, every single day I have protein shakes, it's just convenient. It's a great way for me to up my protein intake, but it's something I don't rely on. Food is key. Protein shakes are a step up from what you already have, so if you don't have a healthy diet or consistent training routine, then you can't expect it to do what it's supposed to do,” she adds to Closer.

Related: Tone Your Body in Less Than 20 Minutes With This Beginner Routine

Her Body Changes

Krissy recently shared side-by-sider of her “leaner” body in May 2023 and now, revealing she is “SO much happier now” even though she weighs more. “I’m learning more and more that when you might not be as consistent with your journey or when you’ve taken a break it does NOT mean you have ‘fallen off’ or that you need to ‘get back on track’ I used to think this way all the time and now I realise I’ve always been on track, it’s just my track is taking me on a new journey that’s all,” she continues in the post. “I still love moving, I love lifting, I love cooking meals and eating well. I may not have as viable abs or be as lean but I’m soooo much happier, have so much more longevity and honestly I just feel good. Not to mention what my body has been through to even stand strong today. So here is your reminder that during your journey your body will fluctuate, your routine will change and your body will look different so embrace it, keep moving, keep showing up and just take your time with it all! No rush it’s about doing this thing called fitness forever not a quick fix. Just enjoy life and I promise you visible abs does not always equal health and happiness.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Strength and weight training will not make you “big” if you do the right exercises and fuel your body with lean and healthy food.

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This Workout Has Sarah Michelle Gellar Looking Fitter at 47 Than 27

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Sarah Michelle Gellar is living, breathing proof that 40s are the new 20s. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star looks fitter at 47 than she did at 27, showing off her flat abs and toned body in Alo exercise sets all over Instagram. Her new trainer might have something to do with her body glow-up. The actress recently started working out with Coach Brach Gould, who also trains Harry Styles and Christina Milian. Here are the exercises she is doing and some other details about her approach to diet and exercise

What Her Trainer Says

Gould recently shared a video of their workout routine on Instagram. “I’ve been working with Sarah for over 6 months now and all I can say is how impressive her progress has been! She’s become stronger, fitter and more mobile by us just sticking to a programme and working on fundamentals. No fancy stuff, just consistent exercises with hard work! So proud of you!!!” he captioned it.

RELATED:20 Superfoods for People Over 50

These Are the Exercises She Does

In the clip, the two train at the Alo studio in Los Angeles, doing a variety of exercises:

  • Half Kneeling High Cable Pulls
  • Single Arm Kettlebell Farmers Walks with High Knee
  • Single Arm Dumbbell Lunges
  • Stability Ball Planks
  • Plate Weighed Side Steps
  • Side-to-side Medicine Ball Slams
  • Assault bike cardio.

She Has Workout Buddies

In another Instagram video, Gellar reveals that she is a fan of the workout buddy system. “It’s true what they say… girlfriends and exercise are good for your mental health. Just missing @madelyncline … and @jennkaytin …. and @samlansky …. and @realfreddieprinze,” she captioned the clip, also taken at the Alo gym.

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She Fuels Up on Green Juice Prior to Working Out

Gellar is a fan of fresh green juice. "I go every weekend to the farmers market and I get fresh kale, spinach, celery, and lettuces and I blend it all together," she told Who What Wear. "That's my favorite thing before I work out.”

Outdoor Activities

When she isn’t int he gym, she stays active outdoors. "I chase two children around which is the best recipe to stay active as they're so active," she told Body+Soul. "I'm very fortunate that I live in a climate that's beautiful year around and I try to take advantage of being outside, whether it's hiking or going to the beach and swimming and surfing. I prefer all those great outdoor activities than indoor activities – although I do love yoga. If we do yoga on the beach then I'm really happy." And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Woman Loses 90 Pounds: 5 Unexpected Mistakes

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We've all been there – feeling uncomfortable in our own skin, wanting to make a change, but not knowing where to start. Amy Fritz knows this feeling all too well. After reaching her heaviest weight by the end of 2022, she felt miserable and ready for change. By making simple adjustments to her lifestyle—moving her body daily and fueling it with nutritious foods 80% of the time—Amy lost over 90 pounds in just 12 months. Now she's sharing the surprising mistakes she had to overcome to find success. Read on to discover what could be holding back your own weight loss journey.

Mistake 1: Focusing on the scale instead of how you feel

Many of us become obsessed with numbers on the scale, but Amy discovered a more powerful motivator. "Feeling healthy is so much more powerful than any number you will ever see on the scale," she explains in her post. Just two weeks into her journey, despite only losing about five pounds, Amy already noticed positive changes.

"The shame of making bad choices that I had been making for so long started to melt away," Amy shares. That feeling of health fueled her to keep going, even when the weight loss was slow. Now, a year into her journey, she craves those healthy habits. "If I have a couple of days where maybe I miss a workout or make some poor choices with my diet, I start to feel gross," Amy admits.

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Mistake 2: Neglecting mental health while focusing on physical changes

One of Amy's biggest realizations was that sustainable weight loss begins in the mind, not the body. "Until you're mentally ready, until you've really done the work with your mental health, it's not going to be sustainable or easy to try to focus on your physical health," Amy emphasizes.

Working with a therapist helped Amy overcome emotional eating and develop tools for making healthy choices while managing everyday stress. "You have to prioritize your mental health and what's important on the inside. And then that will snowball and reflect the outside," she says.

Mistake 3: Believing you must eliminate favorite foods

Perhaps the most surprising mistake Amy identified was thinking weight loss meant giving up foods she loved. "You do not have to cut out any specific foods or your favorite meals in order to lose weight," Amy states. She discovered that overly restricting certain foods creates a vicious cycle of craving, overeating, guilt, and more restriction.

Instead, Amy found healthier ways to enjoy her favorite meals. "When you have those cravings for foods, all you have to do is find healthier ways to make them," she explains. For example, pizza night became healthier by adding nutritional volume: "Maybe I sprinkle on a bunch of fresh veggies, or what I really love to do is toss some arugula and some olive oil and balsamic and top that on my pizza."

Mistake 4: Tracking calories too rigidly

Amy initially thought successful weight loss meant sticking to a strict daily calorie limit—a common but often unsustainable approach. "You don't have to track your calories by the day," Amy reveals. Instead, she discovered the power of weekly tracking.

"If you want to lose one pound a week, you have to be in at least a deficit of 3500 calories on the week," Amy explains. This flexibility allowed her to enjoy date nights without guilt while still meeting her goals. "I have date night every Friday night. And so you better be sure I use one of my larger calorie days for Friday so I can go out and enjoy myself and not have to worry and feel like I've fallen off the wagon."

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Mistake 5: Putting exercise last on your priority list

Making exercise an "if I have time" activity was a major error Amy had to correct. "You have to prioritize movement and exercise really high when you're on a journey like this. You have to make it almost your number one priority or else it's not going to get done," Amy stresses.

She learned to stop waiting for the perfect moment when everything else was in order. "Leave the kitchen a mess, leave the bedroom a mess, leave the pile of laundry, let something go so that you can go move your body because you matter and you'll feel better," Amy advises. Putting herself first with exercise actually improved her ability to handle other responsibilities.

Why waiting for motivation doesn't work

Many people make the mistake of waiting until they feel motivated to start exercising or eating better. Amy discovered that action comes first, motivation follows. "You'll start to feel good long before you see results on the scale," she points out. The feeling of making healthy choices daily becomes its own reward and generates the motivation to continue.

The perfectionism trap that sabotages progress

Amy admits she used to think everything had to be perfect before she could focus on her health. "So many times last year and before beginning this journey, I would say, man, I can only go to the gym if the whole house is clean," she recalls. This perfectionism kept her from taking action. Learning to let go of perfect and embrace progress was key to her success.

How meal repetition simplifies weight loss

Contrary to popular advice about needing endless variety, Amy found freedom in keeping meals simple. "It is okay if you found a recipe that is highly nutritional, that you love, that your whole family loves, that supports everyone's goals. It is okay to make that two or three times a week," Amy reassures.

Sheet pan dinners and taco nights became staples in her home. "We do taco night at least once a week, sometimes twice a week," she admits. Finding a few healthy meals that work and repeating them eliminated decision fatigue and simplified her journey.

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Why adding nutrition works better than restriction

Rather than focusing on what to eliminate, Amy discovered the power of adding nutrition to her plate. "Add some more nutrition to your plate and really add some volume to your plate so that you can control the portions," she explains. This approach—eating more vegetables and nutrient-dense foods alongside smaller portions of more indulgent items—kept her satisfied without feeling deprived.

The mindset shift that makes habits stick

Eventually, Amy's healthy choices became automatic. "Now that I'm a year in, I still have a long way to go. I can truly say the feeling of eating healthy and moving my body is not only habitual, but it's something I crave," she shares. This transformation from forcing herself to do healthy activities to actually desiring them was the ultimate key to her success.

Amy's journey proves that sustainable weight loss doesn't require extreme measures or suffering. By avoiding these five unexpected mistakes—focusing too much on the scale, neglecting mental health, eliminating favorite foods, tracking calories too rigidly, and putting exercise last—she created lasting change. Her approach balanced enjoyment with progress, proving that weight loss doesn't have to be miserable to be effective. Start today by addressing these common mistakes in your own journey—you've got this! And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these20 Superfoods for People Over 50

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5 Protein Dinners That Helped Mom Lose 10 Lbs

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Losing weight doesn’t have to equate to starvation, deprivation, or eating bland meals. According to one fit mom and influencer, you can eat delicious dinners, and still drop weight fast. Ashley Smith is a fit mom and nutritionist who regularly shares weight loss tips and tricks with her followers. In a new Instagram post, she reveals some of her go-to recipes for healthy, fat-burning meals. “If I wanted to lose 10 pounds in the next 6 weeks here are the 5 dinners I would eat on repeat,” she writes.

1. Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies

Protein: 42g, Calories: 378

Ingredients: 6 oz shrimp, ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup zucchini & bell peppers (roasted), 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), salt & pepper to taste.
Directions: Sauté shrimp with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve over quinoa with roasted veggies.

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2. Grilled Chicken with Mashed Cauliflower & Green Beans

Protein: 48g, Calories: 339
Ingredients: 6 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup mashed cauliflower (made with ½ cup steamed cauliflower, ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, and seasonings), 1 cup steamed green beans, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.Directions: Grill the chicken, mash the cauliflower with almond milk and seasonings, and serve with steamed green beans.

3. Turkey & Spinach Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Protein: 43g, Calories: 428

Ingredients: 5 oz lean ground turkey, 1 cup cooked brown rice, 1 cup sautéed spinach & mushrooms, 1 tsp coconut aminos, 1 clove garlic (minced), ½ tsp ground ginger, salt & pepper to taste.
Directions: Cook turkey with garlic, ginger, and aminos, then toss in spinach and mushrooms. Serve over brown rice.

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4. Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey Marinara

Protein: 41g, Calories: 314

Ingredients: 5 oz lean ground turkey, 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash, ½ cup marinara sauce, ½ cup sautéed mushrooms & zucchini, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor), 1 clove garlic (minced), ½ tsp oregano, red pepper flakes to taste.
Directions: Brown the turkey with garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add marinara sauce, mushrooms, and zucchini, and simmer. Serve over spaghetti squash and sprinkle with nutritional yeast.

5. Grilled Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Wild Rice

Protein: 47g, Calories: 452

Ingredients: 5 oz grilled salmon, ½ cup cooked wild rice, 1 cup roasted asparagus, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), salt & pepper to taste.
Directions: Grill salmon with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast asparagus and serve with wild rice. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.

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