Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are leading media personality, model, actress and a brand ambassador. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Shannon-Lee:
I enjoy connecting with my friends and supporters through social media. I use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. My life is incredibly busy. With so much going on, it is easy for me to share updates about my life. My 7 children are in 5 different schools and I have also gone back to school this year. I exercise regularly and believe in the importance of fitness for a healthy lifestyle. Most of the work I do is for multiple agencies and companies at trade shows. I am human and exhausted most days. I believe in excellence, and try to be the best I can be, by pushing myself to my limits in all areas of life.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Ms. Shannon-Lee:
There is an outdoor track not far from where I live that I power walk around 3-4 times per week. The track is over 2 miles per lap and I try to do 2-3 laps each time. Even though I’m not running, I do work up a sweat. I also meet with a personal trainer at a gym 2-3 times per week. I have a naturally athletic build, and also grew up doing gymnastics, so I could become very muscular depending on the exercises I do. This means my goal and focus is on using lighter weights and higher reps in order to tone my physique instead of building bulky muscle.
I was afraid of going to the “machine side” of the gym and used to stick with the treadmill. I didn’t know which muscles each machine targeted or how to use them. Ladies, do not be afraid of using weights or exercise machines. I highly recommend booking sessions with a personal trainer, at least when you start out. Learn how to use the machines and weights in order to achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and safe way.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Shannon-Lee:
Although I do not diet, I have made significant changes to my lifestyle and have formed new healthier eating habits over the past few years. I used to drink pop and eat fast food at least once a week. I stopped drinking pop a few years ago and try to stay away from fast food. I confess that I do have moments of weakness here and there and might crave and eat French fries.
I used to drink a lot of milk and juice but have replaced those drinks with drinking plenty of water. I actually disliked the taste of water in the beginning but it’s amazing what you can get used to and even begin to love and feel satisfied by. Our bodies need water! Along with drinking lots of water, I like to eat fruits and vegetables. I have a habit of snacking on nuts throughout the day, almonds are my favorite. I look at the labels on packaged foods and go for very little or zero sugar. Sugar is in almost everything and is not good for our body, mind or health. Moderation is key and I will still allow myself to have a dessert once in a great while. The truth is, when you start cutting sugar out of your diet, your body loses it’s craving for it.
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