Time continues to move on and it doesn’t slow down or stop for anyone. Sometimes, the passing of time can leave behind scars but at other times, we find it amazing that so much time has passed.
On August 23, Barbara Eden turned 93 years of age. Despite the fact that she is almost a century old, she continues to maintain a youthful look.
The fact that the I Dream of Jeannie star maintains a youthful appearance is not by accident. She has dedicated herself to remaining in good shape and as healthy as possible.
In speaking with Fox News Digital, she mentioned that exercise is one of the most important parts of a routine. She admits that she used to work out all the time but now says: “I used to do spinning classes and then do weights with a trainer… When COVID hit, that ended my heavy workouts. Now I have a stationary bicycle, and I lift five pounds. I use lightweight weights, but they’re good for your bones.”
She also said that her parents had a big impact on the way that she ate. She is thankful that they taught her to eat a healthy diet.
“I was lucky to have a mother and father who were conscious of eating well and living,” she said. “My mother’s mantra was ‘moderation of all things.’ That’s how they lived, and that’s how I’ve lived.”
Funny enough, Barbara says that she doesn’t know what especially motivated her to stay healthy. She’s just fortunate that she did.
She said: “I don’t think about it. I would guess that a shrink would say that I want to be productive and not sit on a shelf and do nothing; I think if I wasn’t doing what I’m doing, I would go out and find a job just to keep myself going and be part of civilization… If you don’t try, you’re not going to be doing anything. That’s not good. I say, just be busy. Be productive. That’s so important… It’s important to me.”