Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead (real name Alexandra Elizabeth) is soaking up the sun in the South of France with her family. The 32-year-old posted a picture of herself looking absolutely gorgeous in a white bathing suit and captioned the shot, “Thanks husband for your ‘arty’ shot! 😂” Felstead’s husband Max Fredrik Darnton responded in the comments with “Hot wife xxx.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Felstead 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!
Felstead works out every day after dropping her daughter off at preschool. “I get up at 7am and I make India’s breakfast and then take her to nursery,” she tells Health & Wellbeing. “After that, I squeeze in an hour or 40-minute workout in my gym or with my personal trainer, Tyrone. I do high intensity bodyweight workouts nearly every day with Tyrone. He got me back to where I am after having India. We mix it up with strength and high intensity because I like getting a sweat on. Tyrone does yoga and Pilates too, but I’m more of a ‘go for it’ girl. It starts the day for me perfectly. It gives me those happy endorphins and means I’ve got more energy; I feel more positive.”
Felstead usually fasts until lunchtime. “I don’t really have breakfast, instead I have an early lunch,” she says. “Usually that’s salmon or meat with loads of veggies. I eat chicken and fish and try not to have too much red meat. For dinner, I usually have a salad-based protein meal. Max, my partner, and I love our spice and we do quite big portions. I’m also trying to learn new recipes for both India and me, so we can eat as a family.” If you do skip breakfast, make sure you’re not replacing it with sugary drinks, experts say. “If you’re not hungry, there’s no reason to shove down an unsatisfying breakfast,” says registered nutritionist Antigone Senn. “But in many cases, the people who say they’re not hungry are actually getting their calories from supersized gourmet coffee drinks that pack a ton of fat and calories.”
While Felstead works hard to maintain her physique, she understands the importance of balance, especially after having a baby. “If you want to maintain [your physical gains long-term], have a little of what you fancy. You can’t always be good,” she says.
Felstead focuses on protein-rich meals to give her energy throughout the day. “It’s important that I am eating regular, nutritious meals throughout the day, especially when I am training,” she tells Express UK. “If I’m training in the morning my favorite pre-workout dish is scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on rye bread, it’s so delicious but anything will do as long as you have a good ratio of lean protein and slow releasing carbohydrates.”
Felstead enjoys long walks, especially on the weekends. “When Max and I haven’t got anything on at the weekend we do a long three-hour walk,” she says. It’s so good for your health and your mental wellbeing. Getting out there; getting some fresh air – I love it!” Walking offers a wealth of benefits, experts say. “It reduces the risk of developing breast cancer,” says Harvard Health. “Researchers already know that any kind of physical activity blunts the risk of breast cancer. But an American Cancer Society study that zeroed in on walking found that women who walked seven or more hours a week had a 14% lower risk of breast cancer than those who walked three hours or fewer per week. And walking provided this protection even for the women with breast cancer risk factors, such as being overweight or using supplemental hormones.”