Gema García Marcos
Updated Friday, March 29, 2024-14:17
They say
50 is the new 30
. That
we no longer age at the rate that our grandparents did.
That science is advancing so rapidly in the matter of longevity (it is clear that millionaires around the world are interested in the subject because of the money they are investing in it), that
our life expectancy is going to rise to limits. unsuspected
But, with everything and with that, the thing about
Elle Mcpherson, who turns 60 today
, is very strong. Because, without needing to go to the extremes of
Bryan Johnson
,
the billionaire who, at 46 years old, claims to have the lung capacity and erections of an 18-year-old boy by leading a life dedicated to the cause of defeating aging,
The Australian model and actress seems to know the secret to eternal youth.
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It is true that
blessed genetics plays its part;
that starting from scratch with those 1.83 meters tall, those endless legs, that abdomen smooth as a board and those swimmer's shoulders that she has taken advantage of so much throughout her career in her legendary poses in a swimsuit, is to do it with a lot of advantage.
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However, if we take into account what experts say that
the way we age depends 30% on genetics and 70% on our habits
, it is clear that Mcpherson is doing things quite well.
"When
you feel confident in who you are
, everything changes: you sit differently, you speak differently, you make your unique beauty shine in the world," the Australian explained to designer Amanda Wakeley on her Style DNA podcast (which, let's face it, isn't That's a lot to say).
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But, and here comes the crux of the interview, what does make the difference is the model's confession about what she felt when she turned 50 because, at that moment, she realized that
continuing to 'draw on genetics' was no longer possible. It was going to be enough
. "What she was doing, it wasn't working anymore."
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And, from there, Mcpherson started a new life and made four decisions that we should all take note of:
he eliminated caffeine and alcohol from his diet; He began training more gently and prioritized sleep
.
ALKALINE DIET
If we dig a little deeper into her lifestyle we will discover that
Elle does not taste sugar, wheat, or products of animal origin, that she is addicted to vegetable smoothies (be careful with this because they are not as healthy as we think). account!) and does not hesitate to proclaim the benefits of the alkaline or pH diet
, a philosophy that permeates the elixirs of beauty and youth that she sells through WelleCo, the wellness brand of which she is a co-founder.
What does this type of diet consist of? Basically,
consuming as much food as possible that alkalizes our body
, reducing as much as possible those that promote acidity, presumed triggers for the appearance of diseases such as various types of cancer.
This means that among the foods that should make up more than
80% of our total daily intake
would be vegetables, legumes and fruits: cucumber, spinach, broccoli, lemon, avocados, carrots, potatoes, lentils, quinoa, etc
The
remaining 20%
could be covered by foods with neutral or moderate acidity, such as chickpeas, red beans, walnuts or orange, mango, peach, rice or whole wheat pasta.
Red meat, chicken, pork, eggs, fish, seafood, dairy products, mushrooms, chocolate, coffee, tea, alcohol would be part of the group of
highly acidifying
products and, therefore, not recommended.
The Australian supermodel has confessed that, every morning, after meditating for half an hour before getting out of bed,
instead of coffee, she usually drinks a glass of warm water with lemon juice and a few grains of pepper on an empty stomach,
which is, according to this diet of dubious scientific argument, one of the most effective and simple formulas to achieve the body.
What changes did the model introduce in her training after the age of 50? Well, basically, what all specialists recommend: forget about strenuous exercise sessions to focus on
gentler, much more effective and less harmful routines
.
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Neither extreme cardio
(which accentuates oxidation and therefore accelerates aging),
nor impact
(the worst for both the joints and the health of the pelvic floor), Mcpherson claims to practice swimming in the ocean, strength exercises and yoga . All gently and listening to the messages of your body.
But, beyond diets and training, the most important thing is that, at 60 years old, Elle Mcpherson is happier than ever, as she confessed to Amanda Wakeley. "
I go to bed with a smile
. I go to bed with a happy heart. With a night mask. And naked... Just my skin." Little more to add...