In an industry that places so much emphasis on how a person looks, it's commonplace to read about a celebrity's sudden weight loss, new diet plan, targeted workout routines and whatever trendy wellness product they now swear by. It seems that many stars happily discuss the high points of recent health journeys in polished sound bites, but every so often, someone comes along to speak about their long-term experience with total honesty.
Enter Lisa Rinna. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star and former soap opera actress has always worked hard to stay svelte, but also admits that she's had a unique advantage that has helped her ever since she began exercising decades ago.
"Staying in shape has always been a big part of my life," Rinna tells "Oprah: Where Are They Now -- Extra." "Luckily, I was born with good genes, first and foremost -- and I know that."
From her early years playing competitive tennis through to today, the 52-year-old mother of two has viewed working out as an indispensable part of her regular routine. "For me, working out is like brushing my teeth," she says.
With so many years spent exercising, Rinna says she has tried "every workout known to man." Over time, her preference has evolved, and right now, she is most dedicated to practicing yoga.
"I have a really strong yoga practice," Rinna says. "For my body type, that really works."
Of course, a big part of working out is staying motivated. What has helped keep Rinna motivated throughout the years?
"I'm always doing something... Because [it makes me] feel better. If I feel better, I'm nicer. If I'm nicer, my life goes better," she explains. "Because if I'm nicer, then you're going to be nicer to me, and if I'm nice, then everything runs smoothly."
The same goes for food, she adds.
"I try to fill my body with good stuff because if I don't, I feel terrible," Rinna says. "It's that simple... I'm very disciplined because, selfishly, I like to feel good. It's really that.
"I like to feel good and I like to look good," she continues. "If I feel good and look good, [those are] two things that I don't have to beat myself up over. How nice is that?
"Whether that's superficial or not, folks, that's the truth," she says.
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