Acting legend Sophia Loren turned 79 Friday and insists that there is a fountain of youth. After six years in the industry, she shows no signs of slowing down. And as far as her anti-aging secrets are concerned; dieting and exercise are only parts of the puzzle. Defying age begins and ends with the mind, she says.
The two-time Academy Awards-winner said she attributes her longevity in film to her perseverance, according to a September 21 Web Pro News celebrity style news report.
Loren recently sat down with reporters and dished on what keeps her going. Simply put, Sophia's secret -- if there is such a thing -- to staying young is being true to one's mind.
"There IS a Fountain of Youth. It is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age," she said.
Sophia Loren is often described as one of the "truest international movie stars." Not only is she known for her amazing beauty; Loren is known for her warmth, loyalty, and wittiness.
Staying young also has to include what one puts into their bodies. While many people rely on crash-diets, infomercial-driven weight-loss plans, Loren says one should keep it simple, eat foods that are natural and avoid heavy starches in heavy doses.
Ironically, one of her favorite dishes is pasta. Imagine that?
Loren says another age-defying tip is to add exercise as a way of life.
"I always wake up early and jump out of bed – sometimes not wanting to, because one can always find an alibi not to exercise – and then I take a walk for an hour.
"And as I walk round the park I always think, 'Maybe round the corner I am going to find something beautiful.' I always think positively. It is very rare that you find me in a mood that is sad or melancholic," the beloved actress says.
Whether it's good genes or she really does have the secret to the fountain of youth, at 79, Sophia Loren is undeniably beautiful.
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