Heather Graham is letting fans in on her little secrets to maintain her chic physique.
The actress opened up about the rules she follows with her diet and self-care to ensure that she stays in shape. The youthful glow that seems to have never left her, even as she is now in her 50s, is seemingly thanks to everything but weight loss medication.
Heather Graham is living her childfree life to the fullest, enjoying the rewards of her work earlier in the industry. She gets her daily dose of happiness by focusing on enjoying the simplest things in life.
Going Under The Knife And Ozempic Are Not Part Of Heather Graham’s Routine
Graham had a chat this week where she told all on her secret to staying in shape, aging as an entertainer, and navigating through life. The actress explained how she tries to maintain her looks without succumbing to the pressure of going under the knife or using popular medications like GLP-1s.
For the Hollywood star, self-care is a top priority, and that includes her focus on staying active, eating healthy, yoga, and meditation. She strongly believes that “if you don’t have your health, you dont have anything” and as such she places her health as the most important thing in her life, even more important than her career. Graham, in her interview with US Weekly, revealed that she had unhealthy eating habits in her younger days.
She went through phases of being obsessed with sugar and eating frozen yoghurt for lunch and dinner. “I’d be like, ‘I don’t want to have dinner, so I’m going to eat eight candy bars or a pint of ice cream.’” Then I’d be like, “That was bad, so now I’m not going to eat any regular food.” After getting hands-on deep into meditation, she realized she needed to eat healthily. Now, she stays away from sugar by keeping it completely out of her house. and only sometimes indulges in two cookies.
The Actress’s Thoughts On Weight Loss And Aging
The entertainer was asked to share her thoughts on weight loss drugs and if they have a place in her regimen. In response, she stated that she does not see the appeal, even though there have been amazing reviews from people who use them. “But I’m fearful people haven’t been taking it long enough to know if there are bad side effects,” she added.
Graham then stressed that rather than turn to modern medicine for that purpose, she chooses to work out and have a prime diet instead. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, the star disclosed that she has never cut her face open. However, she has tried Botox, microneedling, and fillers. Her goal remains to look natural, she shared, adding “I dont want to look freaky. I wouldn’t completely rule it out, though.”
The “Hangover” star went on to answer questions about her career and aging in Hollywood. Recalling the time when there was a threshold age for women to get married before being tagged a spinster, Graham is glad to see that the industry is embracing female empowerment.
She gave a shout-out to Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Doechii, and Cardi B for helping her through a breakup via their music. Ultimately, the actress is not worried about getting older as she has come to terms with aging as part of the laws of nature. Her focus remains on how she can enjoy and appreciate the life she has.
The ‘Boogie Nights’ Star Has Been Into Diet And Fitness For Years
Over a decade ago, Graham chatted with Refinery29, where she spilled details of her experiences while filming the 2012 film “At Any Price,” where she starred as Meredith Crown alongside iconic actor Zac Efron. During her talk with the outlet, the Hollywood star shared that the secret to her glowing skin was using generous amounts of moisturizer.
“I like moisturizing a lot, my whole body, my face. I use this inexpensive Body Shop Nourishing Night Cream, and sometimes I’ll use Crème de la Mer,” the actress disclosed. At that time, she also detailed how she managed to keep up with her diet and fitness regimen despite being on the road regularly for work.
Graham shared that she tries to avoid sugar as a broad rule, even though she falters at times. She also tries to steer clear of white flour. In that same 2013 interview, the actress talked about her relationship with exercising, disclosing that she was big on doing yoga. “I’m obsessed with yoga. For fun, I would go on a yoga retreat and do four hours of yoga a day. And then I do pilates. I also like going out dancing,” Graham said.
For The Entertainer, Aging And Happiness Go Hand In Hand
Last year, Graham stepped onto the 55th floor of life, and her shared secret is “enjoying the simple things in life.” The “At Any Price” star shared that aging is all about attitude, noting that as she grows older, she cares less about things that do not matter. The star told PEOPLE that with that mindset, she has become a happier person focused on “feeling good from the inside out.”
She also surrounds herself with positive energy from her friends and spends more time in nature. “I like to go out in nature, go to the beach, look at the ocean, go on a hike, go into the mountains, look at the trees,” she shared before adding, “I love just being by the ocean; anytime I’m at the ocean, I just feel happier.
Graham, in recent years, has embraced a more holistic perspective on life, and this has tilted her focus from the super ambitious younger version of herself to a woman who draws fulfillment from other parts of life besides her career.
Heather Graham Has Gone No Contact With Her Parents Since Early Adulthood
The movie star previously disclosed that she has not spoken to her parents in almost thirty years. The estrangement from her father, James, who was an FBI agent, and her mother, Joan, who was an elementary school teacher, stemmed from her decision to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
The star shared that her father often actively discouraged her from getting into Hollywood, while her mom supported her creative and acting ambition, but did not protect her from James. “He regularly told me that the entertainment industry was evil and that Hollywood would claim my soul if I became an actress and appeared in anything with sexual content,” the actress revealed about two years ago.
ENews detailed that according to Graham, when she made her debut with “License to Drive,” staying at home with her parents became all the more difficult. She was determined to be successful and make a name for herself as a movie star. Friends became family to her, and she continued climbing the ladder to success. “I stopped talking to my parents when I was 25, and I’m estranged from them now. My friends are proud of me, and I’m proud of myself,” Graham concluded.
