At 82, Martha Stewart Shares Her Secrets to Living a ‘Healthy Life’

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• Martha Stewart, 82, shared her secrets to living “longer and healthier.”

• In her opinion, it’s never too late to make changes and live intentionally.

• “I try to live a very healthy life,” she said.

We’d venture to say that there are few people out there who don’t want to hear Martha Stewart’s keys to a full life. At 82, she has built a multi-dimensional lifestyle empire, gone viral for her pool-side thirst traps, and posed for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit as the magazine’s oldest cover star, all while pressing forward with enthusiasm. Thankfully, Stewart is not one to gatekeep her wisdom. She shared her secrets to living “longer and healthier” in a new interview, and we’re taking notes.

After all, shooting for the stars means you have to be healthy enough to do so, and in Stewart’s opinion, it’s never too late to make that a priority. “My feeling about good looks and about good health is that you have to start early—so 50 is a very good time to start!” she told People, referencing her participation in QVC’s Quintessential 50 campaign. “I try to live a very healthy life. I eat extremely well. I take care of myself. I go to the gym no matter what, four times a week. I take care of my skin very, very well, and everybody can do that.”

She continued: “It’s not like I spend a fortune on any of that stuff, but I managed to do it because it’s going to make a difference and I’m going to live longer and healthier.”

When Stewart takes care of herself, she has more time and energy to devote to her projects. “Look what I’ve done since I was 50. I started my big business when I was 50,” she said. “Thirty years later, I am still creating businesses, selling amazing products, and writing my 100th book.”

Regardless of the goal you might have, Stewart’s advice for reaching it is universal. “Be positive. Don’t be afraid of anything. Go for it,” she said. “I really sort of practice what I preach.”

And clearly, it works!

Stewart’s MasterClass called “Think Like a Boss, Live Like a Legend,” shares similar tenants. “Be fearless, change is good,” she says in the class trailer. “I try to look forward. When you’re through changing, you’re through.”

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