By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia
Updated: 23:33 02 Sep 2023
Cosmetic nurse Alex Pike has stripped down for a sizzling photoshoot to celebrate her 46th birthday.
The mum-of-three flaunted her toned physique in a daring high-cut black bodysuit with a plunging neckline.
Showing off her best modelling moves, Alex put her hands on her hips and posed up a storm for the camera.
She slipped her long legs into a pair of high stilettos and accessorised the bodysuit with nothing more than a bracelet and some earrings.
The brunette beauty straightened her hair and pushed it back for a sleek and minimal look.
Alex started her career as a teen model before later transitioning into cosmetic nursing in her 20s.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia from New York, Alex said that she spent time focusing on her skin in the lead up to her 46th birthday.
‘I’ve had regular bio-remodelling treatments and fitness for me is all about walking and weights,’ she explained.
‘For flexibility, I really like doing yoga at home before getting my youngest son ready for school.’
Alex, who also follows her own kickstart wellness program Inside Out Beauty, has changed her eating habits too due to the symptoms of peri-menopause.
‘The reason I follow more of a ketogenic lifestyle is to regulate my hormones because of peri-menopause,’ she shared.
The injector said that diet was important for her mood, energy levels, and keeping in shape.
‘When reading, researching and listening to different podcasts about menopause, the keto diet kept coming up,’ she said.
‘It was mentioned that it may help regulate insulin levels, which can directly impact other hormones like oestrogen and progesterone, potentially reducing symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings.’
Back in June, Alex said that cutting alcohol out of her diet has helped her turn back the clock.
‘Cutting back alcohol has certainly helped me slow down the clock,’ she said, adding that she’s noticed the biggest difference in her skin since giving up the grog and now sleeps and focuses better too.
Despite embracing her forties, the former model admits that her path to confidence has been a journey.
‘As I’ve aged I’ve become a more confident person within myself. In my early forties I tried to hide it a little bit, but now I’m very proud of the fact that I’m turning 46 and through my program I can empower other women to be proud of their age too.’
Alex doesn’t deprive herself when it comes to eating things like bread or the occasional dessert, and believes in eating smart.
She has her carbs earlier in the day and then loads up on lean protein and vegetables around dinnertime.
Keeping fit involves waking up early for morning walks most days, and then adding at least ‘two weighted workouts and a Pilates class’ each week if she’s not too busy.
In addition to running her Inside Out Beauty program, Alex is also working on a podcast about plastic and cosmetic surgery.