A WOMAN who is nearing 60, but is constantly mistaken for being decades younger, has shared her secrets to eternal youth. Livi Di Benedetto, who is often mistaken for the sister of her 34-year-old daughter Kimberly, credits her skincare for her youthful appearance. Even growing up, some of Kimberly's friends didn’t believe Livi was really her mother – as she looked so young.
But Livi, who has been accused of lying about her age on several occasions, revels in the compliments she gets. “My mum receives comments everywhere she goes about how young she looks,” said Kimberly. “Whenever people learn her age, they say things like, ‘I can't believe you are 56, you look 40.
’ Read More On Skincare “I can't keep track of how many times people mistake my mum for my sister. “Just last week, we were shopping at Lululemon and chatting with the salesperson. “When my mum mentioned her age, he said, ‘There is no way you are nearly 60.
’ “I’m still convinced he didn’t believe her.” Most read in Fabulous Livi, who is from Australia, prioritises a healthy, active lifestyle and follows a strict skincare regime. She has been an avid gym goer for decades and when she was 52, she competed in a bodybuilding competition for the first time.
With more muscle, Livi feels “incredible”, and has credited weight training with helping her post-menopause. “The key for me is to lift weights,” Livi told What's The Jam. “After menopause, weights have helped me look younger.