If you want to your body bikini-ready in time to hit the beach this summer, watch this video to hear Kayla’s diet and fitness secrets!

Kayla Ewell has a smokin’ hot body (have you SEEN her racy Maxim photoshoot?!) — but the Vampire Diaries star is the first to admit getting bikini-ready takes constant work… and a well-balanced diet. Blah.

“I’ve been a dancer forever, so I’ve danced for a long time and I go to the gym to workout,” the 24-year-old actress dished to HollywoodLife.com exclusively at OK! Magazine‘s Sexy Singles’ Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. April 14. “I surf a lot, and am just always staying active — but I also indulge as well.”

Watch the video to find out how Kayla can keep in shape despite constantly feeding her food “obsession” — plus, get her specific workout routine here (spoiler alert: get out your running shoes)!

–Kirstin Benson

–Reporting by Allison McNamara

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