Australian model Nadia Bartel is enjoying the September sun in Ibiza, Spain. The gorgeous 37-year-old is posting photos on social media of herself in a variety of swimsuits and bikinis. How does she stay so incredibly toned? Read on to see 5 ways Bartel 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!
Bartel took part in an Instagram Q&A where she explained her approach to health and fitness. "I started intermediate fasting during Covid and felt really good, I would have my last meal at 7.30pm and eat again at 11.30am," Bartel says. "It was hard initially as I was a big breakfast eater so I was starved. But I suffer from a few stomach issues and it helped with my bloating etc and general energy levels. I have eased off a bit the last few months but keen to start it again."
"My diet is very Mediterranean due to my Italian background so I love nuts, olive oil, avocado etc (so good for our skin too). I also try to add a little protein at most meal times," Bartel says. "'But I am also a massive sweet tooth so if I want lollies or chocolate I will have it, I just try be healthy 80 percent of the time which isn't always the case especially when I'm eating on the go."
Bartel is all about building strength and getting toned. "Two mornings a week I try to fit in some exercise," she tells Women's Health. "I love Pilates and resistance training. My son is only 10 months old, and still up a few times a night, so I haven't been able to fit much exercise in lately as sleep is more important, but I am looking forward to getting back into it soon."
Bartel's go-to dinners usually consist of salmon and roast vegetables. "We've long been told that fish is 'brain food', and there's convincing evidence to support this," says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. "Studies suggest regular consumption reduces age-related brain loss and may improve memory – it's the omega-3 fatty acids that are responsible for this. Studies investigating the role fatty varieties of fish play have seen benefits for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, depression and multiple sclerosis."
Bartel says the most important wellness advice she has been given is not to neglect her mental health. "The importance of meditation. It is so important to remove negative thoughts, stress, worries and anxiety," she says. "It has been such a huge difference to my mental health and wellbeing once I started doing it regularly. It can be hard to start, but there are so many apps around like Calm or Headspace which can help."
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