January Jones in Bathing Suit Celebrates 44th Birthday

Actress January Jones recently celebrated her 44th birthday, by posting a series of stunning photos on Instagram. The Mad Men star posed poolside while wearing a leopard print swimsuit. She captioned the main image: “Thank you for your birthday wishes yesterday. I’ve always been of the theory that Age is But a Feeling. And despite a rough last wk or so I’m feeling really good, really grateful and around maybe 27 (but wiser).” Read on to see 5 ways January Jones stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Adjusts Her Posture

Jones revealed a lot of her health and wellness secrets to Shape, where she revealed that she is very conscious of her back and her posture. Jones says that being a mom is what caused her to first notice her bad posture. “After I had my son, Xander, I wanted to feel strong because my body had changed so much. As he got bigger and I was hauling around a 20- or 30-pound toddler, my lower back gave out and I saw my shoulders starting to curl and hunch. I wanted to do something for my posture and core strength.” Jones says that she was inspired to do workouts that help correct her posture. “Two or three years ago I started taking barre classes.”

2. She Does Pilates

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Another workout Jones does to correct her posture is Pilates. She says to Shape, “I took regular private Pilates lessons. Then a friend told me about Lagree Pilates. I’ve been doing it two to four times a week for the past year now, and I’ve gained weight because I’ve put on muscle. I’ve gone up a size in clothes, but I feel like I look better."

3. She Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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When it comes to her diet, Jones says that she doesn’t deprive herself of any cravings or her favorite foods. “I don’t deprive myself of anything,” she tells Shape. “If I want something—steak, a bagel—I’ll eat it. There’s no diet or strict set of rules.”

4. She Cooks Healthy Meals

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Jones tells Shape that she likes to cook meals for herself and her son, Xander, and that she makes them with healthy ingredients. “I love to cook for my son and me. For dinner, we like salmon with french fries, and we make pasta frequently. We try to have lots of green veggies. We eat organic because I worry a lot about that for my kid. No antibiotics or hormones in meats is really important to me, and so is eating sustainable fish. I don’t want to be that annoying person in the restaurant who’s like, ‘Where’s this fish from?’ But I do it anyway.”

5. She Stays Organized

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Jones says that staying organized is a big part of her wellness and lifestyle. She tells Shape, “I’m a very organized person. I feel sane and calm when I know everything is in its place. I always have a list for the day. When I get to check something off, it’s the best thing ever. At work, when they say action, I can become someone else and be crazy and messy and erratic, and that feels amazing and therapeutic. But at home, the domestic aspect of my life is very important to feeling balanced.”

January Jones, star of Mad Men, The Politician and Spinning Out, is ready for some vitamin D, if not the suntan. “Gonna be another pasty girl summer 🌞,” the 44-year-old captioned a brand new swimsuit photo on her social media. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways January Jones stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Moderates Her Diet Without Restrictions

"I don't deprive myself of anything. If I want something—steak, a bagel—I'll eat it. There's no diet or strict set of rules," she once told Shape. ”Aim for a combined seven - nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day provides a variety of antioxidants, b-vitamins, dietary fiber and a host of additional plant chemicals known to help prevent disease,” says the Cleveland Clinic. “Eat a variety of orange carrots and oranges, red peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, and peaches, purple plums, green celery, lettuce, and kiwis and yellow peppers and bananas. Choosing a rainbow of colors helps ensure a diverse intake of nutrients.”

2. She Uses Face Masks

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Speaking of skin, Jones uses hydrating face masks. "These are my current favorite masks for exfoliating and moisture," she once explained in an Instagram caption. "These change all the time depending on what my skin is needing, (factoring in weather, travel and stress)." “When it comes to skin care I tell all my patients that your priority should be cleansing, daily sunscreen and daily moisturizing,” Shilpi Khetarpal, MD told the Cleveland Clinic. “But a face mask can be complimentary to a good skin care routine.”

3. Here’s Her Workout

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“Lagree is quite difficult, but I’ve found that it’s the only thing that really makes me feel stronger, and I’m loving it. The music is good and there’s always a different routine, so it doesn’t get boring. There are 10 of us in the class, and I like having women on both sides of me to push me. When I did the private Pilates lessons a couple of years ago, I just saw myself getting lazy with it because there wasn’t that drive for competition. For me, that’s what’s motivating. If there’s someone strong next to me, I definitely want to up my game. I find myself looking forward to it more than I’ve ever looked forward to a workout,” she told Shape.

4. She Likes Bubble Baths

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“Many people benefit from practices such as deep breathing, tai chi, yoga, meditation, mindfulness or being in nature. Set aside time for yourself,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Get a massage, soak in a bubble bath, dance, listen to music, watch a comedy — whatever helps you relax. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you manage stress. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and get enough sleep. Make a conscious effort to spend less time in front of a screen — television, tablet, computer and phone — and more time relaxing.”

5. She Drinks Celery Juice

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“Juicing extracts the juice from fresh fruits or vegetables. The liquid contains most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) found in the fruit. However, whole fruits and vegetables also have healthy fiber, which is lost during most juicing,” says the Mayo Clinic.

January Jones spent a day by the lake recently. The Mad Men and The Last Man on Earth star shared some highlights on her Instagram page. In one post, Jones wore two different bathing suit pieces, denim shorts, a white cover-up, baseball cap, and sunglasses. She captioned the photo with an emoji of the American flag. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways January Jones stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Makes Time For Herself

Jones opened up about her wellness routine to Into The Gloss. She says that with her busy schedule, she prioritizes her me-time. “I always love taking moments for myself,” she says. “I like to take 20 minutes to lay in the bath, with a mask in my hair and a mask on my face.”

2. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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Jones opened up about her skincare routine to Into The Gloss. “I think I started really caring about my skin when I was modeling, just because we have to wear so much makeup. I don't get facials professionally done, either—I like to do them at home. I find something very calming and therapeutic about treatments at home.”

3. She Takes Vitamins

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Jones makes sure to take vitamins. “I am very good about taking my vitamins,” she says to Into The Gloss. “I think my dad instilled that in me. I take vitamin C, vitamin B, turmeric, and I take probiotics and enzymes.

4. She Takes Care Of Her Nails

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Jones tells Into The Gloss what she does to take care of her nails. “I do take Biotin,” she says. “I'm not sure if it does anything or not, but I started taking it for my nails because I had to wear acrylics for nine years for Mad Men. After we wrapped, I didn't touch them. I just let them breathe for over a year. And I literally got a gel manicure for the first time a month or so ago. I'll either do a classic red or a pinky nude—just something simple."

5. She Improves Her Posture

Jones revealed some of her favorite workouts to Shape. She says that she does things that will help with her posture and back. “I wanted to do something for my posture and core strength. Two or three years ago I started doing barre classes, and after that I took regular private Pilates lessons. Then a friend told me about Lagree Pilates. I’ve been doing it two to four times a week for the past year now, and I’ve gained weight because I’ve put on muscle.”

January Jones has had some amazing roles in her career. She played Emma Frost in the X-Men film series. She starred on the hit drama, Mad Men. She also starred in the comedy series, The Last Man On Earth. Jones is also a former model, and still looks amazing. Jones shared a new selfie of herself at the beach on her Instagram story. In it, she posed in a red and white swimsuit, and captioned it, “Freckled.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways January Jones stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Doesn’t Get Embarrassed

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Jones opened up about her life and career in an interview with Shape. She says that she isn’t embarrassed anymore. “I feel comfortable in my skin,” she says. “Public opinion doesn’t matter to me. Yesterday I went to a birthday party with my son, and I wore humongous red sweatpants because I had my period. My sister said, ‘Are you actually wearing those out?’ I thought about it for a moment, but I still wore them. Who cares? They’re my period pants!”

2. She Improves Her Posture

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Jones talked about her favorite workouts to Shape. She says that she does things that improve her posture. “After I had my son, Xander, I wanted to feel strong because my body had changed so much. As he got bigger and I was hauling around a 20- or 30-pound toddler, my lower back gave out and I saw my shoulders starting to curl and hunch. I wanted to do something for my posture and core strength. Two or three years ago I started doing barre classes, and after that I took regular private Pilates lessons. Then a friend told me about Lagree Pilates. I’ve been doing it two to four times a week for the past year now, and I’ve gained weight because I’ve put on muscle. I’ve gone up a size in clothes, but I feel like I look better naked.”

3. She Does Workouts She Enjoys

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For Jones, working out has to be enjoyable. She tells Shape that she sticks with Lagree Pilates because she enjoys it. “Lagree is quite difficult, but I’ve found that it’s the only thing that really makes me feel stronger, and I’m loving it. The music is good and there’s always a different routine, so it doesn’t get boring.”

4. She Goes To Classes

Jones likes to go to Lagree Pilates classes. She tells Shape that going to classes helps her stay motivated. “There are 10 of us in the class, and I like having women on both sides of me to push me,” Jones explained. “When I did the private Pilates lessons a couple of years ago, I just saw myself getting lazy with it because there wasn’t that drive for competition. For me, that’s what’s motivating. If there’s someone strong next to me, I definitely want to up my game. I find myself looking forward to it more than I’ve ever looked forward to a workout.”

5. She Does At-Home Skincare

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Jones has amazing skin, and she shared some of her tips to Into The Gloss. She says that she likes to do at-home skincare routines. “I like to take 20 minutes to lay in the bath, with a mask in my hair and a mask on my face,” Jones says. “I think I started really caring about my skin when I was modeling, just because we have to wear so much makeup. I don't get facials professionally done, either—I like to do them at home. I find something very calming and therapeutic about treatments at home.”