Vanessa Villela, former Selling Sunset reality TV show star shares with Healthista her secrets on how to maintain an camera-ready figure

Are you excited for the sixth season of the hit Netflix series Selling sunset? We are.

We Healthistas love Netflix binges, so we were thrilled to have the chance to ask Vanessa Villela how she achieves such a good.

Vanessa Villela, who has been in the spotlight since she was just four years old, has starred in everything from soap operas to Netflix’s Selling Sunrise.

The 45-year-old Mexican-American actress, who is now a real estate agent, has tried every diet, supplement and exercise in the fitness industry. She’s experienced weight gain, hormone imbalance, and more.

Vanessa claims that after many trials and errors she has finally discovered the secret to creating a perfect recipe for a toned and healthy body.

Secret #1: Managing Stress and Hormones

Stress causes our bodies to release cortisol, which can cause overeating, fatigue and excessive drinking. Even trying to lose weight may have the opposite result.

Vanessa Villela says, “I wouldn’t recognize myself if I looked in the mirror.”

“My face is first to gain weight.” I believe that the stress from wanting to lose a lot of weight prevented me from losing weight and regaining my health.

The hours in the television industry are long and it is hard to keep a regular routine. Vanessa claims that being on TV hasn’t changed her perception of body image.

Vanessa claims that she doesn’t work out regularly

Vanessa was a child who never worked out regularly because of her 15-hour workday.

Vanessa says, ‘I was exhausted from work, and the energy of the character [from the soap opera] was so intense, that my cortisol, or stress hormone, was super high. This caused a lot problems with my thyroid, hormones, and everything else.

“I don’t even know how many pounds I gained, but it was a lot.” You can see that I went from a size 00 to a 3 or 4 in a matter of months.

Vanessa claims that she has not seen any results after a year of spinning classes for crossfit. Vanessa wanted to heal her body naturally. She discovered kundalini meditation, which combines mantras, breath work, and movement.

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Vanessa admits that she reluctantly accepted to take medication in order to combat a hormonal imbalance. The key was to let go of the weight loss pressure.

Vanessa says, “I just accept it for what it is. I will focus on releasing the stress. I have started to lose weight again.”

I think we sometimes don’t put ourselves first. It’s difficult to set aside time to get up early. We all lead very busy lives.

Secret #2: Intermittent fasting

Vanessa says that intermittent fasting is the key to everything. It helps with my metabolism, skin health, gut health and energy levels.

You might be wondering what an intermittent fasting program looks like.

I don’t have a strict schedule, so there is no 11am-8pm. I’ll wait up to 14 hours if I eat my last meal, say at 9pm.

Vanessa advises that if you’re like me, and don’t feel like waiting for lunch will do the trick, she begins her day by drinking celery juice or a cup of coffee. She does this until she has completed her 14-15 hours fasting.

Vanessa suggests that drinking hot water without lemon, rather than with it, is one of your healthiest options.

Vanessa suggests that drinking hot water without lemon, rather than with it, is the best thing you can do for your health.

She stresses that the key to curbing cravings is to listen to your body.

Vanessa explains, “I will sometimes have a protein shake with superfoods and fruit in it. If I feel like having a burger, I’ll just have the burger sans bun. I do what my body tells me to but I always make sure I’m doing it healthy.”

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Secret #3 Reformer Pilates

Vanessa recommends this workout to everyone.

Vanessa reveals that she does reformer pilates five to six days per week.

For me, moderate is what my body tolerates best. It strengthens your body in a new way.

Vanessa says it’s important to change up your workouts so that you don’t get bored. This will keep you motivated and able to complete a workout for the day.

Vanessa says that she combines it with other workouts such as weight training, boxing, running a 3k, and others, sometimes in-person and sometimes online. She uses Karen Lord or Strong Confident living if there is not much time, because the sessions are only 10-20 minutes.

Find a workout you like and do it for fun. The only person who will benefit from this workout is you, and you’ll feel great when you finish.

You are the only one who will benefit from this workout.

Even Vanessa, the reality star admits to feeling unmotivated at times. Vanessa emphasizes the benefits of working out.

Vanessa says, ‘Somedays I don’t feel like going to the gym and that happens to me now. But when I finish working out, I am like, ‘Yes, I did it.’ It’s rewarding and you are doing it for yourself.

“For yourself alone. Working out gives me stamina, and I want to have a healthy long life.

Vanessa Villela, who married Nick Hardy last September, says that he is her greatest inspiration for living a healthier lifestyle.

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Vanessa says, ‘If he and I both don’t wish to do something then we can inspire each other.

If you don’t know anyone to do the workout with, find a friend. Or do your exercises online. That way you will feel as if someone is there with you.

Secret #4 A Gluten-Free Diet

Vanessa’s diet is healthy because she avoids gluten, processed foods, corn syrup and sugary foods.

Vanessa also says that she always has grass-fed beef in her pantry because of its hormones, as well as a variety different fruits.

Vanessa also says that grass-fed beef is a food she always has in her kitchen

Vanessa: ‘I’ve tried everything, including keto diets.

“But now that I’m not restricting myself anymore, my cravings have stopped. Even though I was on a strict diet, I didn’t lose weight and I felt like I craved food constantly.

“Like if i would crave chocolate, i give myself permission to eat a little every day if i want.”

Vanessa’s food routine is not very strict.

Vanessa says, ‘I follow a healthy food plan because I want a healthy diet. I want my body to be nourished and to receive vitamins that will make me feel better.