“ALWAYS FOCUSING ON A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND MINDSET HAS HELPED ME MAKE GOOD CHOISES” My husband travels for work too so life has been hectic since we had our daughter who is now 16 . This year she has gone to boarding school for her final 2 years of high school, so things are much easier logistically Monday- Friday. She comes home weekends so look forward to that and cherishing my time with her and our extended family .
FOOD AND EATING What would an ideal day’s meal plan look like for you?
Apart from the last year where we all stayed home more and I started drinking wine every day , eating lots of carbohydrates and putting on a few kilos lol, I normally just stick to a balanced diet. I’m a huge fan of the 80/20 rule for everything in life so if 80% of my week I eat health than 20% I can do what I like. That saying “you are what you eat” is so true, so I’m very conscious of wanting to feel good all the time. Monday to Friday I’m very planned and boring . Breakfast- omelette and coffee Lunch - protein and salad on a wrap or rice paper rolls Dinner- protein and salad or veggies and a glass of wine Weekends I eat whatever works and always a few more wines !!
EXERCISE Do you follow an exercise program? In my early 20’s I was a competitive triathlete, training 15 hours per week and following a tight training program. These days I exercise at least 4 times per week. I do 2 weights sessions a week, 2 runs and a long walk if I have time . I have always worked long hours either as a salon owner or now heading up Elite Hair Education so it’s important I stay strong and fit. 35 years in the hairdressing industry and I still can do a 12-hour shift on the floor, sometimes feeling better at the end of the day them the younger ones around me. I strongly believe a good diet and fitness routine each week is a priority if you want to have any form of success.
It makes it easy that I love my runs down the beach and coffee watching the sun come up with friends. On the days I travel I visit the gym in the hotel at 6am.
CONSISTENCY Are you consistent with your healthy living habits or do they start and stop depending on what is happening in your life?
I would say I’m consistent 90% of the time with my healthy living habits . The wheels do fall off the wagon when I meet friends for lunches or dinners. The key to staying consistent is having a training buddy and plan your meals prep. I am very lucky that my husband is the cook in our family so that’s one less job I have.
HABITS What habits have you developed that set you up for success?
Over the years I have acquired quite a few very successful mentors who have shared their success and enabled me to create those same great habits. In all my workshops I talk a lot about creating good habits that set you up for a happy day, week, year, and life. Some of mine are : Set goals that inspire you Wake up early, the early bird gets the worm. Exercise regularly Networking with like-minded people Being positive Think solution not problem Choose to be happy and laugh a lot
What’s one habit that you’d like to break or change to be healthier or happier? Drink less wine
What’s the best thing you’ve ever done for your own health or happiness?
I was a chubby kid growing up so losing 20 kilos when I was young has set me up for a healthy life. Always focusing on a positive attitude and mindset has helped me make good choices and enabled me to act confidently when I have needed to be brave.
“WEEKENDS I EAT WHATEVER WORKS AND ALWAYS A FEW MORE WINES!!”
