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Gisele Bündchenisfeelingherself in her 40s.
“I’m feeling so much better at 43 than at 23,” the author, entrepreneur and supermodel said during an intimate panel discussion in New York City on Friday, announcing her new partnership with supplement brand Gaia Herbs, which just named Bündchen its firstwellness ambassador. “It’s amazing. I feel so much better — 40s are amazing.”
“When I went to visit Gaia Herbs’ farm, it was incredible because I felt really good about the choices I’ve been making. I was like, ‘Good! I haven’t been intoxicating myself for the last 20 years, I feel better about myself.’ Imagine if I wasn’t, it would’ve been a problem. I would’ve noticed when I’m like 50 or 60,’“ the global multi-hyphenate said.
Bündchen added that she’s “excited” to be working with the brand because it’s rooted in servicing a larger, global community.
Also during the panel, Bündchen opened up about how “intense” she is when it comes to her wellness routine, which is a stark contrast from her younger years in the industry.
“I meditate everyday, I exercise every day,” she said. “I’m just so grateful I have this body, I truly am. Now I’ve learned — because I wasn’t so good in my 20s or my teens — I realized my body is my temple and I really want to enjoy it. So for me, moving my body is huge.”
“This is why I wake up at 5 a.m. This is why I’ve meditated for over 20 years. And when I don’t, I feel a huge difference,” she said, noting, “I haven’t drank alcohol in over two years and it’s amazing how much more clear [I feel].”
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Bündchen’s healthy lifestyle and holistic approach to wellness has helped her feel super confident as she marked her return to the modeling earlier this year.
And over the last month she’s been everywhere: she made her return to Victoria’s Secret, starring in a new campaign with amegawatt cast, made asurprise — and sexy — return at New York Fashion Weekin nothing but a denim jacket and mules, and announced hernew cookbook,Nourish.
Gisele Bündchen at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City.Matt Winkelmeyer/MG23/Getty
Matt Winkelmeyer/MG23/Getty
On top of that, she celebrated her43rd birthdayalongside twin sisterPatriciain Brazil.
source: people.com
