I’m a Sports Illustrated swimwear model at 57 – my top tip for winding back the clock doesn’t cost a penny
A MODEL has revealed how she looks younger than she really is without breaking the bank.
Dr Nina Cash, 57, from California, was one of seven winners featured in Sports Illustrated’s 60th Anniversary issue in May 2024, and the mum has been making waves in the industry.
Although she did a bit of modelling when she was younger, Nina decided to focus on her career and raising her kids.
She earned an undergraduate degree in Human Services, as well as a a graduate degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.
Impressively, she then pursued a doctorate in educational leadership.
Then in 2022 she decided to give modelling another go, and applied for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search.
Now, Nina has explained why she believes it’s so important women of all ages and body types are represented in the industry, plus some of her beauty secrets.
“By showcasing women of different ages, backgrounds and body types, we challenge narrow beauty standards and celebrate the beauty and value of every individual.
“It’s essential for women to see themselves represented in media and advertising, as it promotes self-acceptance, confidence and a sense of belonging,” she told The Mirror.
Nina has a strict exercise routine, which is something she prioritises due to having Type 2 Diabetes.
The mum-of-two is a fan of Peloton, as well as walking and dancing regulary.
Ensuring she gets a good night’s sleep and eating a good breakfast every morning is also key for Nina.
For Nina, embracing the changes that come with getting older is part of her charm.
For example, the model hasn’t dyed her greying locks and instead rocks the look with confidence.
“Embracing my grey hair has been easy. I approach getting older with gratitude and a positive mindset,” she explained.
The model added that she chooses to focus on gaining new experiences, and growing as a person, instead of the things she doesn’t like about herself.
Nina said that she defines her beauty by how she embraces life, something she does by prioritizing self-care and staying active.
She also shared some advice to anyone struggling with body confidence and noted that it’s normal to struggle with loving the skin you’re in sometimes.,
But ultimately, she urged people the “remember that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes and ages, and there is no one definition of what it means to be beautiful.”
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She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
“The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.