Pamela Flood, presenter of RTÉ's Off The Rails tells Patricia Weston she gives in to her cravings
Are you a regular exerciser?
I do exercise but I'd love to do more. I'm a member of a gym but I only get there once a week, which is pathetic really. When I get there I love it and feel great after exercising but it's a case of making it to the gym for me.
What's your workout at the gym?
My favourite exercise is running on the treadmill. I'm more of an aerobic exerciser than a weight lifter. I find the rowing machine a real chore but I think it's really good for all over body strength so I'll do it for five minutes.
Were you a sporty kid?
I swam and did a lot of gymnastics as a child. I'd be hard pushed to do a headstand now but I could probably still do a cartwheel.
Are you a healthy eater?
I love chocolate and crisps and I always give in to my cravings, I don't think we've been put on this earth to be punished. Three months ago I gave up eating meat but I still eat fish.
Any unhealthy habits?
I used to smoke but I gave them up a while ago, now I' d have one once in a blue moon. I love red wine and enjoy a few jars.
Would you ever consider cosmetic surgery?
No, I'm 33 years of age now and I wouldn't consider changing anything, maybe in 10 years I might feel differently.
Are you easily stressed?
I enjoy my job and don't find it stressful at all. The only thing that stresses me out is travelling. My boyfriend lives in London so I fly back and forth. A glass of red wine usually gets rid of the stress.
Patricia Weston recommends:
Here's an in-flight workout that will ease stress and keep the body's circulation moving to prevent deep vein thrombosis. These exercises can be done while you are seated.
Gently bend your head to the side slightly, hold for two seconds and return to the centre. Repeat on each side four times.
Roll your shoulders back to stretch out the chest muscles, round your shoulders forward to stretch the upper back. Hold each position for 1-2 seconds and repeat four times.
Patricia Weston is an NCEHS fitness instructor, personal trainer and Pilates teacher. pweston@eircom.net