Clint Eastwood Explains The Healthy Lifestyle Keeping Him Fit At Age 91

Jan 11, 2022 by apost team

Despite his legendary status these days, Clint Eastwood's roots are rather humble. Born in San Francisco, California on May 31, 1930, Clint's youth was spent causing mischief, while it's unclear whether he ever graduated from high school. 

After a brief stint in the army during the Korean War, Clint made his way to Hollywood. After impressing executives with his tall stance and intimidating demeanor, he, unfortunately, failed to impress them with his acting skills but was arranged to enroll in acting classes after signing a contract with Universal Pictures. 

Clint struggled to make it big for a while, picking up a few small roles here and there, but finally, he landed a breakthrough role in the 1958 Western series "Rawhide." The series aired for five years before being canceled. This led to his now signature role as the tough guy with a heart of gold in a long list of Westerns, including in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy. His character as "the Man with No Name" was one of the most popular and influential roles throughout his career. 

Ever since then, Clint has never slowed down, choosing to appear both in front of and behind the camera. From the "Dirty Harry" movies of the 1970s and '80s to his success as a director — which includes him winning two Academy Awards for Best Director, in 1993 for "Unforgiven" and in 2005 for "Million Dollar Baby" — Clint has proven time and again why he is simply one of the best Hollywood has ever had. Even now in his 90s, he's still going strong.

Keep reading to learn how Clint stays healthy and why he still feels great at 91.

Having turned 91 in 2021, a source told Closer Weekly that Clint celebrated quietly at home with his partner Christina Sandera. Some of his children, including Scott Eastwood, Kathryn Eastwood, and Alison Eastwood all stopped by his Carmel-by-the-Sea home. The source added that "He got a lot of text messages and calls from friends and family and his other kids."

But despite being in his 90s now, Clint is still in tip-top shape, as he spends time outdoors, however, he avoids doing anything "too strenuous." The source adds: "Clint still golfs …. he likes to take long walks."

On top of his physical fitness, the Hollywood legend also "loves food, but he never overeats," instead opting to stay on top of his diet. In fact, Clint appears to be in the best shape of his life, at least mentally, as the source reveals: "Clint's brain is on point … he joked that it's his body that lags behind."

Explaining that he does not plan to retire but instead will just slow down on the number of projects he's working on, the source revealed that he's "got a couple of projects in the works. Not dozens like he used to have, but he's directed and starring in 'Cry Macho,' which he's very proud of." It seems Clint is "very comfortable with his daily routine" and it's the simple things in life that bring him the most joy at this point. The source added:

"He looks forward to a good meal, reading, getting scripts, golf. But he really looks forward to another directing project, possibly acting in it too. He's always looking for good stories to tell. He's a storyteller. That's always been his thing."

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Part of staying healthy as you get older is caring for your mental and emotional health as well. Having a positive perspective on getting older can make a big difference in your daily life and long-term health. Clint shared some advice that he learned from a friend: "I have a friend that is in his 90s, and I said to him, 'You look real good - what's the deal?' He says, 'Never let the old man in.' And he never did."

Clint also opened up about his diet plan. He said: "I've never carried much body fat, but I've always been pretty good about watching my diet. Stay away from carbohydrates, especially rich desserts. Keep a scale in your bathroom. Get proper rest. Try to be optimistic. Eat fruits and raw vegetables. Take vitamins. Skip beverages loaded with sugars. Avoid alcohol in excess."

Clint has gotten into the routine of living a balanced lifestyle. The actor's physician, Dr. Harry Demopoulos, praised Clint for the healthy choices he makes every day. The doctor said: "He never eats fat, he takes his antioxidants faithfully, works out like a demon, and gets plenty of sleep, which is an area that is often neglected in a fitness program."

Even Clint's son, Scott, commented on how dedicated his father is to staying healthy. Scott said: "My dad is a machine about food and exercise. He showed me how to lift when I was 14 or 15 — the bench press and other basics. He made it clear it was more important to do the moves correctly than to put on more plates."

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