But based on the stellar condition of Nicole Murphy's enviable abs, one would never guess.
Washboard abs: Nicole Murphy, 45, hit the Miami beach on Sunday in a bikini that revealed her toned tummy
Nicole, a fitness fanatic, highlighted her trim curves in high-cut black bottoms and a contrasting white halter bikini top.
Mother-daughter duo: The fit 45-year-old enjoyed a stroll in the sun with daughter Zola
Ladies' day! The mother-daughter duo was also joined by Claudia Jordan, and together they enjoyed some girl talk
And as she spent much of her time dipping into the clear Pacific Ocean, Nicole opted to spend the day make-up free.
Round two! At one point, the women headed back to the ocean for another dip
Chill out: The television star slinked into the water to enjoy its cooling effects
Not spotted on the sand was Nicole's fiancé, former football player Michael Strahan who likely stayed back in New York City where he films his daytime talk show Live With Kelly And Michael.
Michael and Nicole have been engaged since 2009, when he proposed at Disneyland.
Strahan, who is twice divorced and has four children, retired from the NFL in 2008 after playing his last game in a victorious Super Bowl.
Girls day out: Nicole strolled the shores alongside her daughter Zola and her friend Claudia Jordan
Flaunting her assets: The 45-year-old has a body envied by women half her age
Look-a-likes: Nicole Murphy and her teenage daughter Zola enjoyed a day on the sand in Miami Beach on Saturday
Splashing around: The reality star had a good laugh as she played around with her daughter Zola
Time to relax: After the quick dip, the friends dried off with a stroll in the sand
Chatty: The girls made their way back from the water and on to a couple of loungers
Growing family: Nicole, who has five children with ex Eddie Murphy, is engaged to talk show host Michael Strahan
Reasons to celebrate: Nicole's reality show Hollywood Exes will debut its second season this summer