Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You were diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and panic disorder? Ended up writing a book – Breaking Mad: The Insider’s Guide To Conquering Anxiety – which she describes as “a therapist in your pocket”. What according to you is the primary cause for the same? Smart tips to beat it?
Ms. Anna Williamson:
Anxiety is a horrible thing to have to cope with, it’s good in small sensible doses of course, but when it starts to affect day to day choices and behavior it’s not good. Many of us are suffering with anxiety and I believe stress is a huge in this. Pressure and doing too much and trying to please everyone. It’s important to take time for yourself regularly, we can’t be the best to anyone else unless we are to ourselves first. It’s a mantra I now live by and it serves me well.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
In early 2014, you participated in the second series of celebrity diving show Splash! and were the only female contestant to get through to the semi-final. Share with our viewers, the rigorous physical training that comprise your fitness regime on a daily basis to achieve a fit physique? How challenging is regular fitness with a hectic work schedule?
Ms. Anna Williamson:
I loved taking part in Splash, it was such a physically demanding show and I’ve never been in such good shape as when I did the training for it. It was a lot of gym work, strength and conditioning work ensure I was strong and flexible. Most of the training for diving takes place out of the pool in the dry dive… there’s a reason all divers are incredibly ripped, they put a lot of hours in and a lot of it is gymnastics based. I was battered and bruised doing the show, the impact from the height of the dives is really painful and physically demanding on the body, I was so proud to make it as the last woman standing, and the only one to go off the 10m board. Getting regular fitness into my schedule now can be a challenge as I have a young son, but I work around things as best I can and if I can’t make the gym, I’ll do a HIIT circuit in my lounge when the baby is asleep, or go for a run in my village when my husband can look after him. Exercise is really important for me, for my fitness and mental health in particular.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
A healthy diet plays a significant role in everyday living. What would be your advice to friends in order to stay healthy and physically fit? Women often carry an impression that celebrities follow a special diet. Share your diet pattern for a normal work day?
Ms. Anna Williamson:
Ignore the faddy diets and stop comparing yourself to celebs, they have time and money to make their bodies their living. Be realistic about what you can do and what you want to achieve. A combination of good eating and exercise is key, my husband is a personal trainer so it’s been drummed into me that you ‘make your abs in the kitchen’, so eat clean, lots of fresh veg, lean meat, water… avoid the sugar like the plague, it tastes so good but it’s really bad for you in all ways. I tend to start the day with eggs, then it’s a wrap and soup for lunch, then a homemade lean mince chilli with lots of veg and beans, and some basmati or brown rice and broccoli on the side. I carry a water bottle with me too which helps me keep hydrated.
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