Reality TV star Maura Higgins turned heads at the Fashion Awards on Monday night, showcasing a remarkably toned physique in a daring bra top that highlighted her defined abdominal muscles.
The Balanced Fitness Philosophy
The former Love Island contestant, known for her enviable figure on social media, has adopted a notably relaxed approach to exercise. She now engages in workouts a maximum of twice per week, a significant shift from a past she describes as being "obsessed" with fitness.
Her current regime is a flexible mix of disciplines. "For me workouts vary depending on how I'm feeling that day," Maura explained during an Instagram Q&A. "I mix between weight training, yoga & Pilates." She emphasises that the journey is personal, advising followers: "It's definitely about balance and consistency & remember it's not a race, don't compare your journey to anyone else's."
Diet: Weekday Discipline, Weekend Indulgence
Maura's sculpted look isn't solely the product of her gym sessions. She follows a structured dietary plan that allows for flexibility. During the week, she focuses on nutritious meals like eggs, tuna, and avocado, consciously avoiding junk food.
This discipline makes way for enjoyment at the weekend. "At the weekends I eat what I want," she stated, listing pasta, red wine, Domino's pizza, and McDonald's as some of her preferred treats. This balanced approach helps her maintain a healthy relationship with food while working towards her goals.
Family Support and Future Projects
Maura credits her sister, Louise, a personal trainer, as a key influence on her health and fitness knowledge. Louise has educated her on healthy eating and effective ways to stay fit. "I'm not a nutritionist or anything like that but I do have a good enough diet and stay as clean as possible, but then I still have whatever I want," Maura said.
She also offered a refreshing perspective on achieving visible abs, noting: "Lots of you are talking about abs which is a funny one really because we all actually have abs, it's just the body fat obviously is covering our abs."
Her dedication in recent months is driven by exciting upcoming projects. "I've honestly been working my (tiny) ass off in the gym the last few months!" she shared. "It's not been easy but this is the best I've felt in such a long time!!" She has declared her intention to be in the best shape of her life.
Beauty Treatments and TV Ventures
In a candid moment, Maura confirmed she uses Botox, administered by Dr. Rosh, to maintain her glowing complexion. This admission came after she previously denied having any injectable treatments. She clarified that aside from lip fillers shortly after Love Island, which she let dissolve, she has not had other cosmetic work, attributing changes in her appearance to orthodontic treatment with braces.
Fans can next see Maura on their screens in January, when she appears in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors USA. Filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands and hosted by Alan Cumming, the show will also feature Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce. Maura has teased that the season contains "chaos" and "the greatest moment in Traitors' history," promising "utter carnage" for viewers. The series will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
