Danica Patrick has responded defiantly to online criticism of her bikini photos shared during a recent European vacation. After posting images from Ibiza, some social media users commented that Patrick should eat more. In a series of Instagram Story posts, the former NASCAR driver addressed these remarks, detailing her diet and fitness routine.
"Since many have told me to eat after the last post, I shall show you more meals," Patrick wrote, sharing a photo of her lunch. She added that her breakfast consisted of three eggs plus two whites and a large slice of sourdough bread with butter and jam. Patrick also posted a photo of herself paddleboarding, flexing her muscles, and stated, "If you don’t lift weights (like for real) and eat your damn protein (not 2 eggs), you don’t have to get muscles."
Patrick, who has been open about her commitment to fitness and nutrition, explained, "And the more muscle you have, the more you get to eat!!!!! The end."
Patrick, 44, shared photos and videos from her trips to Mykonos and Ibiza, where she vacationed with her boyfriend. She has not publicly identified him, but their relationship became public in December when she shared images of them together on Instagram. Patrick noted the enjoyment of the "modes of transportation" to reach the beaches, including boats and helicopters. She described her European summer travels as a ritual.