1. She Works Out

This famously fit 44-year-old hits the gym every day, whether she feels like it or not.

She said in an interview last year that she knows that, on the days she doesn’t feel up to a workout, she’ll feel much better after going to the gym and dressing up for the evening.

Jennifer Lopez is an adherent to the Tracy Anderson method, which utilizes varied daily workouts to work every muscle group.

2. She Follows a Strict Skincare Regimen

J-Lo is a fan of high end moisturizer La Prarie and uses it religiously. Over that goes light, non-comedogenic concealer and foundation. And that sun-kissed glow? It’s luminescent powder and bronzer. To keep her skin looking young and fresh, she keeps her skin well-protected from the sun’s harmful rays.

3. She Keeps Herself Constantly Busy

When she’s not judging budding stars on American Idol, she is running her clothing line, recording hew music, touring or acting. On top of that, she’s a mom! J-Lo is famous for her long workdays, which can last 16 hours or more. Keeping herself busy and engaged means that she is constantly engaged, maintaining that youthful energy.

4. She Keeps Youthful with a Much Younger Man

We’re only as old as we feel, right? Jennifer Lopez’s relationship with 26-year-old dancer and choreographer Casper Smart helps her maintain a youthful outlook on life. It doesn’t hurt that the two share interests in dance and music and share an active life together.

5. She Avoids Unhealthy Habits

Jennifer Lopez maintains a diet low in sugar and sodium. She’s strict about portion control. She doesn’t smoke or drink and she doesn’t indulge in the party lifestyle. No matter how busy her life is, she won’t try to run on less than adequate sleep; she gets eight hours of shut-eye every night. This discipline keeps her healthy and protects her from the aging effects of bad habits.

6. She Has a Positive Outlook

J-Lo has said in many interviews that her positive outlook on life keeps her young and healthy. After the birth of her twins, she had a bit of extra baby weight. But, she did not let it affect her self-esteem.

By keeping with her regular exercise regimen and diet, she got herself back into shape within a year.On days when she is not feeling her best, she says that she relies on healthful affirmations to get her through. She is a proponent of positive thinking to get herself into the right mental and spiritual frame of mind to face whatever the day brings.