Here are 5 ways you can stay fit as a model in Trinidad and Tobago.
1. As a model in Trinidad and Tobago, a healthy diet is a must.
I don’t believe in this binary of good vs bad food. No one loves cheesecake more than me. The modeling industry has a long history of fostering eating disorders, like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa due to the strict and unrealistic expectations placed on models to maintain a figure it deems as ideal. I believe that people should ensure that they have a healthy relationship with food. Instead of having a diet of either overindulgence or restriction, I believe that each meal should have a healthy balance of proteins, fibres, carbohydrates, and fats. I am not a dietitian. So please seek professional assistance in coming up with a diet plan that best suits your needs.
What I can do is suggest the places in Trinidad and Tobago, where I believe, would you can acquire great healthy options:
- Central Market in Port of Spain
- Chaguanas Market
- Tunapuna Market
- Scarborough Market in Tobago (been a while since I have been but it was fairly reasonably priced.
- Local vendors that sell fruits and vegetables on the highway
- Tru Value
- Xtra Foods
- Better Deals
Additionally, we live in a country that has many fruits that are indigenous to us. Caribbean people are altruistic in nature. As such, people are always willing to share whatever fruits that they have harvested for the season. Models in Trinidad and Tobago can stay fit by adding fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, plums and mangoes to their diets.
2. Hiking is a great way to stay fit as a model in Trinidad and Tobago
One of the advantages of living in a beautiful island paradise is that there is plenty of areas where one can go to connect with nature, as well as exercise. I started hiking this year and it has been a wonderful experience. Not only do I get my cardio workout for the week, but I also choose simple trails that any beginner like myself can enjoy. As a result of taking up this practice, I feel more energized not just throughout the day but in the week ahead. Unless you are going on dangerous trails (in that case you will need to get a guide), any beginner can do it. It is a great way to stay fit as a model in Trinidad and Tobago.
Places I can recommend are:
- St. Michael’s Road in Tacarigua
- Mount Tabor
- Caura Recreational Pool 1 and 2
- Lopinot Historical Complex
3. Going to the gym
In addition to hiking, on occasion, I go to the gym. My gym of choice is CLX Gym in The Centre of Excellence, Macoya. Models should make use of the 24-hour gyms that are popping up everywhere. They are very convenient as you can fit them into your schedule when you have free time.
For runway modeling, it is customary for models to wear high heels. High heels can be extremely uncomfortable especially, the stiletto type. I have found that when I increased strength training, that it has improved my ability to stay in high heels for longer periods of time. Additionally, it can also be of assistance in photoshoots. http://jeannemariethompson.com/
4. Try Exercising at home
While I have been to the gym a few times, nothing is more cost-effective than exercising at home. There are so many fitness instructors on Youtube, who provide free sessions without the use of expensive equipment. You can get great workouts in little as ten minutes to an hour without treadmills and other exercise machines. My favourite fitness gurus are Chloe Ting and Caroline Girvan. They suit my fitness goals. If you would like to purchase equipment, there is Sports and Games, Kenny’s Sports, or Facebook’s Market place. Some people use water bottles as weights as an inexpensive alternative. Many models in Trinidad and Tobago have full time jobs, as well are parents. Those responsibilities can take up so much of our time, so it may be difficult to commit to a day at the gym or hiking. It is marvelous that we have free programs online that can help us stay fit as models in Trinidad and Tobago, without having to leave home and wouldn’t take up too much of our time.
Here are links to the fitness professionals I use. Chloe Ting:https://chloeting.com/program & Caroline Girvan: https://www.carolinegirvan.com/free-programs/
5. Avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and smoking
No one loves the occasional glass of wine more than me, so I will not tell anyone that they should go completely cold turkey. However, it is very common for models who are usually quite young, to get caught up in a party lifestyle which includes copious amounts of alcohol, drugs, and smoking. These can have lasting effects later in life.