Padma Lakshmi ROCKED in a bright orange bikini on the beach in Miami, Fla., today (Dec. 8).

Despite indulging during each season of “Top Chef,” Lakshmi is in tip-top shape. Although she admits she gains about 15 pounds each season, Lakshmi also works out to balance it all out.

“I love food way too much to starve myself just to look good,” she told Fitness’ November/December issue. “I will put in the work at the gym so I can enjoy what I eat.”