The oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA is 72. She avoids cheese and processed meat — but loves a good steak.

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 04:46

A collage of hands eating fruit and vegetables, against a yellow and purple background. — The oldest Miss Texas USA contestant, 72, eats a clean diet that consists of "mostly a lot of vegetables and a lot of fruits, oatmeal." She is not pictured in the image.
Tara Moore

Marissa Teijo, 72, made history last month for being the oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA.
Teijo told People she lifts weights three times a week and doesn't eat cheese, processed meats, or white bread.
Her best advice for keeping healthy? Don't stop moving, she says.

With her youthful looks and toned abs, it's hard to tell that Marissa Teijo, 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in the Miss Texas USA competition.