By Alice Mitchell,
Project Weight Loss Editor
October 13, 2008Even though nowadays in politics it’s hard to find role models when it comes to moral principles and virtues, we must admit women politicians are always on the covers of fashion or diet magazines. For them, looking good on TV is a must. Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, exercises, eats healthy and isn’t afraid to expose the athletic side of her.
Sarah Palin is the Republican’s Party VP candidate. The 44-year-old Alaska governor, with her $375 rimless glasses, is a fitness fanatic. She runs and runs, and runs for miles. This runs in the family, taking into account her parents were track coaches. "Running was a family affair," the governor explains. "I didn't have much choice. Thankfully, I've never tired of it." This lifestyle helped her win Miss Wasilla (her high school in Alaska) in 1984 but not Miss Alaska. But this didn’t stop her from going further until becoming a governor.
Running 7 to 10 miles each day is what keeps her sane. "Conventional running is my sanity." She’s got five children so running didn’t seem to be enough. Sarah Palin started going to aerobic classes while pregnant with her fifth child. Summer or winter, running is always in the to-do list. If the weather is impossible, she goes to the gym, runs on the treadmill or she goes snowmobiles with her family. Looking presentable when running is also important. “I always wear sunglasses. My kids tell me to put them on so I don't freak people out when they see me with a goofy hairdo and no makeup."
Her diet includes moose, caribou, seafood and fresh fruit. She, most of the times, skips breakfast. I know it's the most important meal of the day but I still haven't bought into it. I hate to admit it, but a skinny white-chocolate mocha is my staple in the morning." Change that with a tea and fruit, and there goes your breakfast.
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