Vanessa Villela is best known for starring on the hit Netflix reality series Selling Sunset, where viewers get a glimpse into the glamorous and fast-paced world of luxury real estate in Los Angeles. But beyond selling multi-million dollar mansions, this 45-year-old Mexican beauty also knows a thing or two about health and fitness – as evidenced by her incredible bikini body physique that she proudly showed off in a recent Instagram post.
So what are Vanessa’s top diet and exercise tips for staying strong and sexy well into your 40s? Read on to find out!
Fasting for a Fast Metabolism
Vanessa swears by intermittent fasting for keeping her metabolism revved. As she explains, “Intermittent fasting has been the key to everything, it helps with metabolism, skin, gut health, and my energy levels.”
While she doesn’t follow a strict eating window, Vanessa simply makes sure to have about a 14-15 hour fast between her last meal of the day and first meal of the next day. During her fasts, she might have a protein shake or veggie burger without the bun to give her body a break while still getting some nutrition.
Fast fact: Multiple studies show that intermittent fasting triggers cell repair processes and can reduce inflammation linked to aging and disease.
Mixing It Up With Fun Workouts
Besides changing up her eating schedule, Vanessa also switches up her workouts to keep things interesting. Her go-to exercise is reformer Pilates, which she does 5-6 days a week. As she explains, Pilates elongates the muscles in a way that makes her feel strong yet stretched out.
But the bootylicious realtor also mixes in other sweat sessions like weight training, boxing, running, and even short 10-20 minute online workouts from channels like Strong Confident Living. As Vanessa advises, “Find a workout that you enjoy the most and use it as something fun that you enjoy doing for yourself.” Sage advice!
Funny thought: If selling multi-million dollar homes all day counts as a workout, Vanessa must be rippling with muscles!
Gaining Fans By Getting Real
Beyond her fitness regimen, I think viewers have also come to love Vanessa because of her authenticity. As she told Now Magazine LA, being on Selling Sunset has “given me the opportunity to fulfill my passion for helping other people.” She uses her platform to open up about personal struggles in hopes it will support others going through similar situations.
In fact, Vanessa has bravely spoken about a time when major stress caused weight gain and hormonal issues for her. As she told Healthista, “I think that sometimes we don’t prioritize ourselves.” Her vulnerability about neglecting self-care due to her busy lifestyle is so relatable!
By getting real about the not-so-glam parts of life, Vanessa has won even more fans. We stan a queen who leads with genuine authenticity!
Following Her Mother’s Example
What shaped Vanessa into the strong, driven woman she is today? Look no further than her mother, who she calls her “first role model.”
After her parents split up when she was just 7 years old, Vanessa watched her mom work tirelessly to raise her as a single parent. Witnessing her mother’s resilience and work ethic clearly had a profound impact on Vanessa. As she explains, seeing her supermom inspires Vanessa to make her proud.
It just goes to show that strong female role models raise strong daughters! We have a feeling Vanessa’s mom is surely proud of the successful real estate agent and actress she has become.
So there you have it – a glimpse into Vanessa Villela’s secrets for staying fit, happy and healthy well into her 40s. Through intermittent fasting, fun workouts, authentic relating and a strong female role model, this Selling Sunset star has cracked the code for aging gracefully while still kicking butt in life and her career. Let Vanessa’s balanced approach inspire you to make self-care a priority as well!
