It's been a long time since Marisa Tomei stole the hearts of her fans with her role on My Cousin Vinny, but shockingly, she doesn't look very different now than she did back then. Tomei saw her star rise to fame in the early '90s, and while it's been a long time since then, she's kept herself busy with other projects, including Spider-Man: Homecoming. Fans couldn't help but notice that she has truly managed to find a way to age gracefully - and barely at all!
Recently, Marisa Tomei has opened up to the media about what her daily routines are like these days, and of course, everyone is probing her to find out what exactly she does to manage to look so youthful at the age of 56. Fans will be delighted to learn that her go-to tactics to stay in shape don't involve any expensive celebrity-rituals. In fact, she has a very practical approach, and it certainly seems to be working in her favor.
10 She Adopted An 'Inside Out Approach'
Marisa Tomei's biggest weapon against aging and the one thing she relies on the most in order to stay in shape, is to adopt the 'inside out approach.' She says, "By that, I mean what you put into your body is even more crucial than what you're doing in terms of your exterior. What I eat and how I connect with my body feed my external. This is certainly a refreshing shift from the celebrities that fixate on outward appearances and seek cosmetic results. Marisa ops for a more authentic approach.
9 Hiking In The Great Outdoors
A big part of staying in shape means Marisa Tomei seeks the great outdoors. She loves breathing in the fresh air and surrounding herself with natural elements. She's known to take frequent hikes, and truly enjoys the serenity of her surroundings, while exerting her energy in a healthy, low-impact way that is gentle on her body. Tomei enjoys the balance of using her muscles while also finding inner peace, and hikes are a great way for her to explore both.
8 Yoga
Stretching her muscles and practicing deep breathing are critical elements to Marisa Tomei's routine. She likes to keep her body both toned and healthy and finds that yoga is a great way for her to relax, breathe deeply, and elongate her muscles to give her body a boost, and release any tension that she may be inadvertently holding on to. When she's able to find physical peace, it becomes easier for Tomei to find emotional well-being as well.
7 Moving Meditation And Hula Hooping
Fans have often heard their favorite celebrities talk about the benefits of meditation and easing the soul and body in order to find inner peace and balance, but Marisa Tomei practices a slightly different form of meditation that also helps her keep her body in shape - moving meditation. She tells Hello Magazine, "Moving meditation, like dance meditation, makes me feel at home in my skin; it helps me on a spiritual, mental, and, ultimately, physical level. The cornerstone of it all is the inner stuff." Moving meditation is often paired with hula hooping, which Tomei also finds to be an abundance of fun, while also offering a physical challenge.
6 Infrared Saunas & Skin Brushing
Taking care of herself and staying in shape involves a little bit of pampering and self-care, and Marisa Tomei leans towards infrared saunas and skin brushing when she wants to look and feel her best. She enjoys the deep, warm, healing elements that the sauna offers, and tries to take advantage of experiencing that level of relaxation at every opportunity. Tomei also believes in regular skin brushing to detoxify her body, assist with digestion, and of course, leave her skin looking its absolute best at all times.
5 A Little Detox Each Day
The next time you reach for your morning coffee... don't. Marisa Tomei admits that she "never got into coffe" and instead, she makes a very different choice that has proven to be much better for her health and helps her maintain her youthful glow. Tomei puts a lot of focus into cleansing and starts each morning with hot water and lemon instead of that cup of java that most people reach for.
4 She Makes Good Food Choices
Following the philosophy of being careful about what she puts into her body, this means that Marisa Tomei embraces good food choices along the way, too. She doesn't often reach for junk food or take-out. In fact, she starts each morning with "a boiled egg drizzled with a little olive oil or some fresh berries and granola with whole-milk yogurt." She also keeps high-protein snacks on-hand, which give her the energy boost that she's looking for.
3 She Chooses Local, Organic Food
Tomei tells Shape that she tries to eat; "seasonal, local, and organic foods as much as possible, almost all the time." Staying in shape means putting the right kind of fuel into her body, and Marisa Tomei tries to rid herself of all the chemicals and toxins that are often found within the food that is purchased through conventional grocery chains. Even when traveling, Tomei sources out local, organic food, and is a firm believer in buying fresh, locally grown produce from the local area she is staying in.
2 She Grazes
Staying fit and keeping the extra pounds off is one thing, but Marisa Tomei absolutely loves food, and she enjoys eating - a lot - and often. Rather than overdoing things and filling her stomach with an abundance of food, she grazes, instead. Tomei's portions are quite small, and she continuously eats throughout the day, proving that grazing and keeping her energy up is a key component of staying fit and not over-eating.
1 She Took On Some Belly Dancing
Perhaps the most unsuspecting way that Marisa Tomei stays fit is by participating in belly dancing. Not only is this a whole lot of fun, but she also gets to engage her body and work up a sweat without it feeling like a workout or a chore. Belly dancing gets Tomei to break a sweat and work all her muscles in order to stay toned, all while truly enjoying herself at the same time. She says this form of exercise gives her a "total sense of freedom."