Belfast Telegraph

‘If I can keep myself active then age is just a number’

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these treats to the weekend.

Do you drink and/or smoke — if so, how much?

I love a gin and tonic — that’s my weekend treat. I don’t drink Monday to Thursday, but when Friday comes I find that I am more than ready for a drink. I don’t smoke.

Do you take any health supplement­s?

Yes, I take a turmeric supplement as it helps with inflammati­on and has many other health and antioxidan­t benefits. I also take a Vitamin D spray every day for healthy bones.

How do you take time out?

My schedule can be pretty hectic from Monday to Friday as I am a mortgage consultant and we also expanded the corset business in July of last year, adding on the Cinch Clinic, which is a holistic fat loss and facial aesthetics clinic specialisi­ng in Cryolipoly­sis (Fat Freezing). I also run Cinch Corsets — which has become one of the leading shapewear brands in the UK. On top of that I have an eightyear-old, so every day is a juggling and balancing act. It is safe to say that when the weekend comes it is time for me to relax and enjoy time with my family. I enjoy setting off early in the morning and seeing where the day takes us. That could be the lighthouse at Whitehead, Portrush or Mount Stewart. I also like dinner and drinks with a few good friends in the evening.

How well do you sleep?

I sleep pretty well, I like getting to bed early and up early. I find that in the mornings I am most productive.

Do you worry about getting old?

Not really. I feel it is something which is denied to many so I try to cherish every day and be thankful for my health and current circumstan­ces. I feel that if I try to stay active both physically and mentally then age is just a number.

What is your go-to product/ habit that keeps you feeling healthy?

My husband bought a juicer a few years back and makes us nice healthy juices most mornings. We could be having anything from carrots, ginger, kale, spinach and oranges — it is a great way of upping fruit and vegetables intake.

Cinch Clinic is located in Holywood. For further informatio­n go to www.cinchclini­c.co.uk or visit www.cinchcorse­ts.co.uk

 ??  ?? Shaping up : Nicola McIlhagger and (left) with Gemma Garrett wearing a Cinch Corset
Shaping up : Nicola McIlhagger and (left) with Gemma Garrett wearing a Cinch Corset

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