News presenter Sandra Sully talks with Good Health magazine about her health and married life.
I am very lucky to be grounded.
I was raised with an appreciation for healthy living. My family was active and valued nutrition so I've exercised and loved fruit and vegetables all my life. I'm not perfect: I'm not overly disciplined, I'm not as fit as I used to
be and I don't know if I'll ever achieve optimal health and wellness, but the commitment is always there.
I've had to deal with some health issues in recent years. I had major surgery twice on my toe for a running injury. I thought I was seeing a reputable surgeon, but it turned out she wasn't, so I paid the price. It took me 10 years to sort out and it will never be perfect but it's the best it's going to be. My advice to others is always get a second opinion.
I do something active five or six days a week, even if it's just walking to the shops. In a normal week, I'll go for three or four walks. There are some big hills near my home that I'm allowed to run up because there's no compression involved. I might do some Pilates, and my husband Symon (Brewis-Weston) and I see a personal trainer once a week. I've always scheduled exercise into my diary. To me, exercise is as important as eating and sleeping.
I don't believe in diets because the concept of going on one means you'll eventually come off it. I think it's better to adopt an eating plan completely. I'm fortunate I enjoy healthy food; I like how it tastes and how it makes me feel. I stick to the 80:20 principle where I'm very good 80 per cent of the time and for the other 20 per cent I don't mind a Caramello Koala or Peanut M&M's.
Life right now is the best it's been in the last decade. I got married last September and I love married life. I'm also a stepmother to Symon's daughter Mia, which is quite a surprise in my life that I wasn't expecting, but am really enjoying.
Work-wise, I've moved to presenting the 5pm news on Channel 10. Swapping from late night news to more of a day shift was a big change for me, but I'm lucky I'm working with people I've known for a long time and I enjoy the news as much as ever. I'm always seeking out challenges, so I'm hoping to do some documentaries or features. My aim for this year is to stay engaged and enjoy life.
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