A female bodybuilder approaching 60 says she is frequently accused of lying about her age and mistaken for her daughter’s 34-year-old sister.
Livi Di Benedetto, 56, from Adelaide, Australia, says she often receives comments about her youthful appearance, especially when she is out with her daughter Kimberly.
In fact, her daughter claims that her friends didn’t believe Livi was her mother when she was a child, because she looked so young.
And now, Kimberly says she “can’t keep count” of how many times people mistake her mother for her sister.
She adds: ‘JLast week we were shopping at Lululemon and chatting with the salesperson.
“When my mother mentioned his age, he said, ‘You can’t possibly be almost 60.'”
“I’m still convinced that he didn’t believe her.”
Livi points to a healthy lifestyle as the secret to her youthful appearance.
Livi Di Benedetto, 56, from Adelaide, Australia, says she often receives comments about her youthful appearance, especially when she is out with her daughter Kimberly.
She also began competing in bodybuilding competitions at the age of 52 and credits weight training with helping her after menopause.
“After menopause, weight training has helped me look younger and stay strong,” she says.
‘I also walk between 10,000 and 13,000 steps a day and follow a plant-based diet that includes lots of vegetables. I drink three liters of water a day and always use natural products on my face.
‘I make my own skin care products with jojoba, frankincense and other essential oils.’
Livi says: ‘‘I believe that when you feel confident and happy with your body it will reflect in your outer beauty.’
Kimberly (pictured with Livi) says she “can’t keep count” of how many times people mistake her mother for her sister.
Livi (above with Kimberly) points to a healthy lifestyle as the reason for her youthful appearance.
Livi also began competing in bodybuilding competitions at the age of 52 and credits weight training with helping her through post-menopausal life.
Kimberly “really looks up to” her mom and says the bodybuilder was her “best friend” growing up.
“She was not only kind and caring, but also funny,” says the 34-year-old. “When I turned 18, she would sometimes come with me to nightclubs.
“We spent the night dancing and doing silly things. I treasure those memories.”
Livi says: ‘I think when you feel confident and happy with your body it will reflect in your outer beauty.’
Kimberly “truly admires” her mother and says the bodybuilder was her “best friend” growing up
Livi (pictured above) has been competing in bodybuilding competitions since the age of 52.
The 56-year-old gave birth to her daughter Kimberly at the age of 21.
Now, Livi hopes to inspire other women to stay fit and youthful as they age.
“It feels good not to look your age,” she says. “I look younger than I am, so hopefully when I’m older I’ll still look younger.”
‘My advice to women my age is to be themselves.
‘Keep your body moving every day, find your own personal style that makes you feel confident, and experiment with a skincare regimen that works for you.’
Livi hopes to inspire other women to stay fit and youthful as they age.