Susan Lucci, 75, says Pilates and a Mediterranean diet are the secrets behind her youthful figure

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Susan Lucci is grateful her mother taught her the importance of wellness. "She was a registered nurse who believed in prevention," the actress recently told Closer Weekly about Jeanette, the matriarch who passed away last summer at age 104. "[She encouraged everyone to do] the best with what you’ve got.

Get up off the couch, take it day by day and do what works for you." The "All My Children" icon, who celebrated her 75th birthday on Dec.

23, told the outlet that doing Pilates six days a week, as well as having a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits and fish have been key to her youthful features. "Over the past few years, I’ve gotten more in touch with my spiritual side," she shared. "I think keeping an open heart and open mind has been very helpful to me." Susan Lucci said she does Pilates six days a week. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Lucci is especially mindful of her health after experiencing a major scare.

In 2018, she underwent surgery after a large blockage in her main artery almost caused a massive heart attack. "I learned with my heart incident that stress plays a very real role in our health," said Lucci. "Physical exercise, in addition to keeping you physically healthier, is a great way to de-stress." Over the years, Lucci has proudly celebrated her figure.