When you look at the health and fitness of many beautiful celebrities, both men and women, it is amazing how young and vibrant they are. You can conclude that perhaps it is because they are rich and have the money to hire personal trainers and private chefs, and can afford the higher priced organic foods that are known to be healthier to consume. Yet, reading about Cameron Diez and her diet and fitness regime recently, I have to admit that it is pretty average and something anyone could manage to do (fitness level permitting) and very affordable. She goes to the gym everyday for about an hour, eats a protein rich diet like the Zone Diet and the South Beach diet, and love sports like water-boarding and windsurfing. Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, she’s a celebrity and she HAS to look good.” I would say, “Yes”, your assumptions are correct. Whether it’s modeling, or being an “A” list actress, she needs to look her very best. Competition is stiff in the industry and to keep her status she must take excellent care of herself. What if in order to keep our jobs, we were held to the same standards? Would you neglect working out? Would you put just any kind of “fuel” into your body? Or would you make your health a priority by hitting the gym regularly, eating whole, fresh, nutrient rich foods that energize your body, spirit, and mind? It is an ongoing challenge, the art of putting ourselves first. Yet, once you get in the habit, it becomes easier. Our jobs may not be demanding for us to be in tip-top condition, but the new health care standards are. Health insurance rates are going up, and many prescriptions are not covered by the new health plan which will ultimately be detrimental for many Americans. On the lighter side, I can’t help but be jealous of Cameron’s major motivator—– her high paying, extraordinary, glamorous job!
