Martha Stewart shares her secrets for aging gracefully: Look good, feel good, be good

Martha Stewart has emphasized her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative pursuits well into her 80s.On a recent episode of the podcast “50 & Unfiltered,” the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke with her longtime friend and colleague, QVC host Shawn Killinger, about a variety of topics, including wellness, resilience and living with a sense of purpose.During the discussion, Stewart shared some of her top secrets to aging gracefully.Stewart shared that she believes aging well is the result of consistent self-care, regular maintenance and long-term discipline rather than pursuing drastic fixes.“It doesn’t appeal to me,” she said when asked about her thoughts on plastic surgery.“I have this theory that if one takes care of oneself really well and follows strict but not life-threatening kinds of disciplines, one can look good, feel good and be good for a whole life.”While Stewart has said that she avoids plastic surgery, she supports other people’s personal choices.

On the podcast, she shared a story of her own mother’s experience.“My mother came to me when she was 85 and asked if I would help her get a facelift,” she said.Stewart then took her to see a well-known New York plastic surgeon.“He looked at her and said, ‘You’re a beautiful woman.

I can’t make you look younger, but I can make you look better,’” she recalled.“So she went for it… and she looked great.”Despite her lack of interest in going under the knife, Stewart acknowledged that maintaining her appearance requires ongoing effort. “I’m 84 years old… and I’m trying so hard to look really good,” she said, sharing that she does have a facial wax every three months.Stewart has credited her busy schedule and strong curiosity as key to staying sharp and engaged well into her 80s.“I like to work, and I like to learn, and I like to go places, and I like to be busy,” she replied when asked about her numero...