Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You started modeling in your teens but for your love of trying out new cuisines, soon enrolled yourself at The Institute for Culinary Education in Manhattan. You are now the founder of Weelicious, an incredible website. Walk us through your culinary journey and tell us how it all began?
Ms. Catherine McCord:
I’ve always loved good fresh food. MY grandparents were very into growing their own food, so I would help them pick, sort and freeze it. When I started modeling I was able to travel the world and understand more about different culture and how food plays a part in the way we learn to appreciate a variety of foods.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are a former fashion model, actress, television program hostess, the founder of Weelicious, co-founder of One Potato and the author of two cookbooks. Introduce us to a day in your remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle.
Ms. Catherine McCord:
It’s BUSY! The day begins waking before my kids to go through emails and get ready for the day. By 6:45 am I’m in the kitchen making smoothies for everyone. The kids pick the ingredients the night before and I share it on social media, so I’m filming as I go. Even our baby started drinking smoothies packed with fruits, vegetables and protein as 10 months old.
After the older kids are at school I hang with my baby, and cook, head out to a One Potato or Weelicious meeting for much of the day or am out of town filming Guys Grocery Games on the Food Network. The best part about my job is that no two days are ever the same. The variety keeps me excited and charged. Afternoons are running around the kid activities, homework and always dinner as a family and back to work after dinner. There’s not much time for rest.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine?
Ms. Catherine McCord:
It’s so sad. Yoga and Pilates were my happy place 5-6 days a week for years. These days I’m so crazed that nursing and carrying a baby around are my form of exercise. I get back on the horse in 2017!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Share with us your diet plan that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit.
Ms. Catherine McCord:
My diet is not having a diet. Overall I eat really healthy: a tons of fruits, vegetables, proteins like chicken and fish, greek yogurt and whole grains. I love my sweets too, though. Every day I have something “sinful” to achieve that balance.
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