Jennifer Aniston, 55, stuns in tiny bikini as she looks back on 'nightmare' youth

Jennifer Aniston, 55, looked sensational in a tiny string bikini as she soaked up the sun in Cabo, Mexico with her friends. She was joined by her pal Jason Bateman for the annual trip to the beachside resort

Hollywood icon Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her self-love journey, stressing the importance of being kinder to our bodies for their unwavering support over the years.

The Friends actress, 55, reveals she felt her younger years were "a bit of a nightmare" but found a love of exercising as she grew older. Her admission comes as she was spotted showing off her incredible physique during a holiday with frequent movie co-star Jason Bateman.

During her annual trip to Cabo, Mexico with friends on Tuesday, Jennifer sported a coral triangle bikini top and blue bottoms, showing off her flat midriff. Her celebrity friend Jason, also 55, was spotted lounging nearby, soaking up the sun.

Interestingly, Jennifer was seen wearing the same swimsuit she wore 13 years ago while holidaying in the same resort city with her then-fiancé Justin Theroux. She even re-wore the same sarong from their 2013 holiday. Jennifer and Justin tied the knot on August 5, 2015, after dating for four years; they announced their separation in February 2018.

The Hollywood star was seen removing her sarong to reveal her toned body as she enjoyed sunbathing with her pals. She completed her relaxed vacation look with sunglasses and her caramel highlighted hair loose around her. Meanwhile, in the images obtained by the MailOnline, Jason was seen taking a quick dip in the warm waters and throwing a football around with a friend, showcasing his chiselled frame.

Chatting about her relationship with her body, Jennifer told Allure magazine: "We’ve got to love our bodies. It’s doing the best it can. It’s been with us since the day we started, so we can’t be too hard on it. " The Friends icon reflected on how age and wisdom have shaped her approach to physical well-being: "Of course, we're all going to grow older, but how can we thrive as we grow older? And that is about giving your body the attention that it deserves."

While acknowledging that her 20s felt like a bit of a mess, she confessed her fondness for the following decade: "For me personally, I loved my 30s, but my 20s were nothing. I was a nightmare." Jennifer also revealed that back then, she hadn't quite clued into the rewards of a solid workout routine, stating: "I didn't understand working out until my 30s and 40s."

The Morning Show star also let slip that she's in a battle with insomnia and actively tries to evade night-time news that could disturb her peace. She admitted: "I really want to love sleep, and I am sure it wants to love me, but we have had a hard time, especially the last 10, 15 years."

Reflecting on her mental wellness strategy, Jennifer elaborated: "It’s just hard to shut the brain down, hard to tell the committee to stop talking. I've had to shut the news off. I’ve had to give myself boundaries with information. You know what I mean?" In pursuit of better mental health, Jennifer has set herself the target of hitting the hay by 10 pm during the workweek to improve her overall sleep hygiene.

She disclosed her nighttime routine, saying: "I've been trying hard to put myself in bed during the week at 10pm, turn everything off and then just sit there and let the world come crashing in. " She continued to express her struggles with consistency: "I've been trying to meet that challenge for myself. Some days you're great and on point, and some days you're just not."

Stressing the importance of self-compassion in challenging times, she added: "I’m a big believer in trying not to be hard on yourself because the world is so mean right now and so aggressive and negative. " Concluding her thoughts, she mused: "So why would we do it to ourselves? ".

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