It so hard for almost anyone to wrap their heads around the fact that Jennifer Lopez is almost 50 years old. Seriously, how is this even humanly possible? The woman has the body of a 20-year-old. It's tight, it's toned and it's pretty much perfect. And she carried twins! J.Lo can thank her Latina genes for that flawless, wrinkle-free complexion, but what is this chica's secret for staying so fit? The world needs to know!
Genes can only take you so far though, and Jen has been open with sharing the steps that she has taken throughout her life to ensure that she ages gracefully. And that's exactly what she's doing!
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Remaining youthful doesn't just require the use of expensive creams and countless days at the gym, but the "El Anillo" singer has revealed that her glow also comes from within. She has shared how controlling her negative thoughts about herself has helped her through the years in becoming a more positive and grateful person and that shows in just how radiant she is.
According to Jennifer, it's all due to her "incredible discipline" and her inability to finish a whole tub of Häagen-Dazs ice cream. At least that's what she said in her interview for Glamour magazine's March 2014 issue. "I'm not one to over-indulge," she said. "It doesn't make me feel good. Some find it comforting to sit down and eat a whole pint of Häagen-Dazs*,* but that would make me throw up." But not over-indulging isn't the only thing the actress, singer, and dancer does to stay in shape. She has been open about the importance of drinking water and how she makes sure she always has clean food nearby in order to stay healthy.
The singer's lifestyle keeps her looking good but also ensures that her body, mind and spirit are always in tip-top shape. She began taking care of her skin in her twenties and now she gets to reap the benefits of years of treating her body and her skin with love and care. Now that she has her own makeup line, we hope that a skincare line is in the works–because we'll surely be the first ones in line. Here are a few of her other fit secrets that just about anyone can incorporate into their lives!
–Additional reporting by Johanna Ferreira