Indeed, we become wiser with age. For a fact, our health may deteriorate but with experience, we somehow master to navigate the woes that come with aging and learn how to steer our circumstances in our favour.
Aging and health decline take no exception from anyone, even celebrities. But you may wonder how many of them keep their youth and health intact to perform on stage or act on the big screen.
Here are 5 pieces of excellent health advice that you can steal today from your favourite over 40s celebrities.
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Jennifer Aniston
Non-debatable: Jennifer Aniston is one of the most stunning and flawless stars beyond her generation!
This 52-year old Hollywood actress managed to maintain her glowing skin, toned figure and natural beauty year after year. The secret to staying healthy and aging in reverse? Well, in an interview with Shape, when asked what is her best health tip, Aniston revealed it’s staying hydrated and rested. “I always try to sleep for at least eight hours a night and, of course, water, water, water! I drink 100 ounces of Smartwater every day,” the Hollywood star says.
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Julia Roberts
Over the years, this four-time honoree of the title as the “Most Beautiful Woman” by People magazine remained to keep us in awe with her face, shape and personality even at 54.
Despite her busy schedule, she revealed her commitment to staying in shape by training four times a week for an hour.
“I don’t love exercise, but I do love how I feel afterwards,” Roberts told The Independent. “Accomplishment, clarity, energy, strength, joy… these are all things I give myself through working out, and I can feel it in everything I do.”
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Jennifer Lopez
At 52, global superstar Jennifer Lopez or J.Lo still prevailed to be unstoppable on stage and is still dominating the world with her movies and appearances.
Aside from staying away from caffeine, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, she also revealed how positive self talk is benefiting her health in general.
“Every day, I say I am youthful and timeless at every age. I live a beautiful adventurous life with my children, and we’re all in perfect health, always. All of these great things you learn to say to yourself so there’s this positive self-talk in your head really does create a beautiful person on the inside who maintains a beautiful person on the outside,” the multi-talented celebrity said to ELLE.
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Cindy Crawford
This 55-year old American model, actress and television personality can starstruck anyone with her figure and it is easy to see why.
For Crawford, there are no secrets to staying fit, healthy and youthful. It’s the tips and advice we’ve been hearing all along.
“The secrets are — there are no secrets,” she told Access Hollywood in 2010. “I work out, I eat — I always say 80% good, 80% of the time ’cause that’s achievable.”
She also emphasized in an interview with ELLE how she always strives for a healthy and fulfilling meal. “It’s really important to start the day out right. It’s very easy to control what you eat for breakfast, for the most part, if you’re home. If you start with a good foundation it sets you up well.”
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Cameron Diaz
More than just a rom-com sweetheart and Hollywood A-lister at the age of 49, Cameron Diaz is also a health advocate who speaks candidly about health, nutrition and women’s bodies.
In an interview with Refinery29, Diaz expressed why even the busiest lady needs to carve out time for her body and make it their priority..
Moreover, she also swore by the importance of carrying healthy food with you wherever you go. “If I’m running behind schedule, and I don’t get to sit down and have a meal, a prepared healthy meal holds me over so I don’t have to go searching on the street — and end up with something in a bag that I don’t want to eat. So, I don’t have to settle for something that isn’t going to make me feel good that throws me off for the rest of the day.”
There’s a fair amount of reason why we run to celebrities for health advice. After all, many of them could pass as the epitome of good health and wellness. While this could not be true, we can always get tidbits of inspiration from them to reboot our diet and find our lost motivation to hit the gym.
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