Can you believe, Jennifer Aniston is 54 years old and still doesn’t look a day over 30? We, along with hoards of other Aniston fans, often find ourselves asking, how does she do it? Well, recently, the Friends star opened up about the one secret taking care of her body, and it’s more obvious than you would think!
In an interview with InStyle, Jennifer revealed that the key to listening to and taking care of her body starts with a good night’s sleep. So you’re telling us that catching a few beloved zzz’s could elevate us to Aniston status? No complaints here.
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Jennifer says:
“Sleep is extraordinary. It’s beautiful…”
“But, boy, did I take it for granted when we were young. When you’re younger, you kind of take it for granted. You think, ‘I can survive on three-to-five hours of sleep and I feel great,’ and then, all of a sudden, it just starts not to feel great and your performance isn’t as up to par as it should be.”
This isn’t our first rodeo when it comes to doing the legwork to get better zzz’s. From exploring the benefits of sleeping in your birthday suit, to sussing out what experts have got to say about getting quality sleep, we’ve already learned what an important role sleep has to pay in your wellbeing. Now it’s about making the time to get a good sleep routine going, and ensuring we get 7-8 hours of solid sleep in place every night, when it’s possible. Moms will know that this isn’t always the easiest feat.
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Jennifer continues:
“[When you sleep] all of your body is getting all the work done that it put itself through during the day. You realize a lack of sleep leads to all sorts of health issues,” she explains.
Jennifer says that a strict night-time routine is what keeps her looking and feeling well. She says that good sleep hygiene plays a huge role, and she does so by incorporating epsom salt baths, sleep meditation, and lavender essential oils. Aniston says her main ingredient to quality zzz’s is making sure all screens are turned off at least an hour before bed.
Jennifer revealed that when she doesn’t do her sleepy routine, she pays for it by not getting quality sleep and suffers the following day. In those instances, she focuses on recovery. She doesn’t push herself or exert herself beyond her capacity. For instance, during workouts on an off-day, she takes it easy, and doesn’t do more which presents the risk of an injury.
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“I don’t push myself so hard [in a workout] because that will lead to an injury when your body and your brain aren’t fully rested. I just try to do my best and just figure out everything possible that will ensure a good night’s sleep,” she says.
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