Celebs Over 40 Flaunt Their Killer Bikini Bodies

They’re getting better with age! Padma Lakshmi is one of a few 40-plus celebrities who have been spotted flaunting their jaw-dropping bikini bodies recently. In Miami Beach for Art Basel the Top Chef” host 42
enjoyed an afternoon at the beach in a head-turning baby blue two-piece adorned with fringe and featuring a flirty side-tie bottom. In November, the single mom of 3-year-old Krishna told Playboy that her job as a professional foodie has impacted her waistline over the years.I usually gain between 10 and 15 pounds over six weeks each season the reality TV judge said.Then I spend 12 weeks working it off. Well this photo of her is certainly one from post-production because she looks perfect. And she’s not the only one! Check out these other age-defying beauties..(12/8/2012)

Kate Walsh has been doing some Private Practice  in the gym! The 45-year-old actress, who also attended the Art Basel festivities, showed off her toned frame as she emerged from the surf in a black string bikini. Earlier this year, the actress stripped down to her birthday suit to appear on the cover of Shape. She also revealed that although she has tried juice cleanses, the cabbage soup diet, and Atkins, what works for her is a portion-controlled diet.I’d rather have a smaller serving of something amazing than a plateful of diet food Walsh noted. (12/11/2012)

That’s not your average beachcomber! Sheryl Crow, who turned 50 in February, showed her stripes wearing a green-and-blue string bikini in the Bahamas.A single mother of two boys, the musician has credited her toned body to PD90X (Power 90-Day Extreme) sweat sessions.I used to run all the time she said on the red carpet at the Grammys in 2009.But since [my 5-year-old son] Wyatt came I’ve gotten kind of lax about it.A friend of mine turned me onto this P90X. It’s Pilates and yoga and weight lifting, so it’s just everything.Everything indeed. (12/9/2012)