By Helen Carson
Published 23/02/2016
Sweet treats: chocolate is a temptation for Catherine Morrison
The 37-year-old is a reporter/presenter on BBC Newsline. She lives in south Belfast along with her husband Maurice May, that is a producer for Panorama, and their two kids Nicholas (6) and Clara (2).
Q: Do you take normal workout – and if so, what?
A: I do yoga once a week and attempt to run two to three times a week. I had to provide up my gym membership as soon as the 2 kids came along, as it was impossible to discover the time. That’s as soon as I started operating – it’s free and every one of you demand is a pair of trainers and some music to listen to. I used the Couch to 5k app and built up my health and fitness from there. I like placing the headphones on and getting out. My aim is to do a Parkrun as there is one at Ormeau Park – I would certainly like to run a 5k.
Q: What’s been your worst illness?
A: I have actually been actually lucky along with my good health – I’ve never ever actually had any kind of significant illness, thank goodness. I did suffer from hyperemesis (serious morning sickness) as soon as I was expecting Clara – at the same time as Kate Middleton as soon as she was expecting George – and was hospitalised three times and put on a drip. As quickly as I gave birth every one of the symptoms passed, so it was every one of worth it in the end.
Q: Exactly how healthy and balanced is your diet?
A: I attempt to get hold of a good balance of fruit and vegetables every day, however it can easily be difficult as soon as I am working a late shift until 11pm. As the day goes on and I start to flag that’s as soon as I reach for the chocolate and sugar. Because I became a mum, though, I am much more conscious of exactly what I eat, due to the fact that I want my kids to consume well, too. It’s amazing exactly what they will certainly consume – we consume 5 avocados a week in our residence and the children like spiralized courgettes if I put pesto on them.
Q: any kind of inadequate habits?
A: I drink far too much coffee. as soon as I am up at 5.15am and have actually to be all set to go on TV at 6.30am I will certainly have, at least, three cups of coffee.
Q: Do you drink and or/smoke – and if so, Exactly how much?
A: I don’t smoke, however I adore a nice glass of wine or Prosecco on a Friday or Saturday night. I preserve it to two or three glasses and special occasions. as soon as you have actually children you could be up in the night if they are ill – so drinking too much is simply a inadequate idea.
Q: Do you take good health supplements?
A: I don’t take any kind of vitamins or supplements, as you get hold of enough goodness from your diet regimen if you are consuming well. Unless my husband forces me to take Berocca (supplement containing a mix of higher dose B vitamins and nutrients) as he believes it cures every one of ills – if you had a broken leg he’d recommend Berocca. I will certainly admit, vitamin C does guidance my energy levels and immune system.
Q: Exactly how do you take time out?
A: as soon as I go operating – that is time for me and has actually as numerous mental as bodily benefits. I can easily get hold of from the residence and listen to music while I’m operating – it’s a actual stress-buster. It can easily be difficult to get hold of time to on your own as a working mum along with two small children.
Q: Exactly how well do you sleep?
A: I sleep adore a log if my kids will certainly let me. They can easily sleep through the night in their own beds or sometimes they end up in beside us. I adore to get hold of to bed as early as possible, so if the children do come in I have actually had a bit of a head start.
Q: Do you worry regarding getting old?
A: No, not at every one of – I worry regarding getting sick or producing a terrible condition. I undoubtedly don’t worry regarding getting old – actually, I’m looking forward to it.
Q: exactly what is your go-to product/habit that keeps you feeling healthy?
A: Drinking enough water to balance out the quantity of coffee I drink.
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