37 Health Habits That Mariah Carey Lives By To Look Ah-Mazing At 49

She focuses on eating well Although she works out a ton, Carey said in a 2012 interview that her diet is what's really responsible for her ability to get or stay in shape. 90 percent of losing weight is my diet, she said. Samir Hussein - Getty Images

She takes a pass on sugar Carey reportedly avoids overdoing it on sugar, and it's been great for her. The secret to her success has been the one thing she cut out almost completely, and that is processed sugar, a source told Hollywood Life . Remember: Things like fruit and milk contain natural sugars, whereas candy and cookies and cereals often have added sugars. Foods with the natural stuff generally also have other important nutrients, like fiber, so not every food with sugar is necessarily something to avoid. But overdoing it on added sugar can lead to low energy and weight gain. FilmMagic - Getty Images

She ignores her age Part of aging gracefully is just being comfortable and stress-free about who you are and where you're at. Carey is great at maintaining this mindset: I think I have to remain eternally oblivious to age. Honestly, when you put a number on it yourself, its just like, Why? Why do that? she once told People . Scott Legato - Getty Images

She checks in with a nutritionist When Carey recently wanted to get in shape, she consulted a nutritionist for help, a source told Hollywood Life. Working with a professional can definitely help build healthy eating habits that may make it easier to be healthy for the long haul as you age. (Obviously, this is not something everyone can swing financially.) Samir Hussein - Getty Images

She doesn't stress about birthdays Want to be ageless? Stop counting the years going by, duh. Carey told The Observer magazine that she's not big on tracking birthdays. She doesn't count years, but I definitely rebuke themI have anniversaries, not birthdays, because I celebrate life, darling, she said. Steve Granitz - Getty Images

She has fruit when sweet cravings strike Carey cut out chocolate and other sweets from her diet, a source told Hollywood Life. "When she has cravings, she eats a little piece of fruit, like some blueberries or mangos," the source said. Steve Granitz - Getty Images

She avoids the processed stuff A source told Hollywood Life that Carey is working out regularly and eating clean, whole foods with a focus on vegetables. Romain Maurice - Getty Images

She watches her carb intake When Carey wanted to lose weight, she cut out carbs and bread. "As a result, she has lost a ton of weight and is looking and feeling great, a source told Hollywood Life. Obviously, that's extreme and not ideal for everyone. But if you do want to drop a few pounds, it may be a part of your diet to look at more closely. Barcroft Media - Getty Images

She still enjoys wine Her one guilty pleasure, that she will never stop enjoying, is her wine. She likes to sip on a glass of red or white at the end of a long day and thats something that Mariah will probably never change, a source told Hollywood Life. NBC - Getty Images

She works out when she can Carey is kinda busy. So, she strives to work out three times a week, according to Us Weekly . See the original post on Instagram See the original post on Instagram See the original post on Instagram See the original post on Instagram mariahcarey@Instagram

She eats often Instead of doing three big meals a day, Carey aims for several smaller meals throughout the day, according to Us Weekly. Noam Galai - Getty Images

She eats organic Carey focuses on having plenty of organic veggies, meat, and fish, a source told Hollywood Life. Bravo - Getty Images

She goes for walks "Mariahs never been a huge fan of going to the gym, but she always forces herself to go for a brisk walk everyday, even if its on the treadmill, a source told Hollywood Life. Raymond Hall - Getty Images

She uses sex to get her heart rate up Get down and dirty to look and feel your best. Mariahs favorite form of exercise has always been sex, a source told Hollywood Life. She loves nothing more than working up a sweat with [her boyfriend] ... every morning, which is obviously something hes very happy to help out with! JB Lacroix - Getty Images

She embraces her shape "I think people expecting everybody to be this thin is ridiculous," Carey told Oprah Winfrey . "It just isn't reality." Part of aging gracefully? Just loving who you are, inside and out. MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin - Getty Images

She switches up her workouts Carey told Oprah that her workouts usually last for 60 to 90 minutes and combine cardio with resistance training. MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin - Getty Images