If You Want Change, Take Action!

Personal trainer, fitness and nutrition expert, Adidas UAE BRAND ambassador, ?and mum of four Bernadette Abraham hits the ground running

What is the number one item on your wish list right now?
A food dehydrator is next on my kitchen gadget wish list. Weird, I know, but imagine the possibilities! Dried fruits, fruit ?roll-ups, veggie crackers, corn chips, beef jerky - healthy homemade snacks for the young and old alike.
What good deed are you hoping to carry out today?
My children and I will pass by the construction lot next to my house to bring the workers a healthy meal.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
To be able to replicate myself as needed. I think most working moms would agree.

Your fitness mantra?
You can have all the diet books, workout programmes and motivational quotes in the world, but if change is what you want, action is what it takes!
The first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning?
I keep my eyes closed and spend a few extra minutes in bed to reflect on all that I have to be grateful for. I then think of the day ahead and prioritise what needs to be done before I open my eyes and hit the ground running. This has become my morning ritual.
The app on your smartphone that you click on most often.
Whatsapp!
 Your favourite hangout in the UAE is.
It's a tie between The Beach at JBR or Kite Beach.
What is your greatest fear?
Little, jumping spiders. Seriously though, my biggest fear is that I won't have time to accomplish all of my dreams. I dream big, and I'm afraid that I just won't have time to do it all.
Your favourite movie character of all time and why?
Maria (Julie Andrews) from The Sound of Music. She was a childhood favourite. I love her voice, the positive effect she has on everyone around her, and what her character symbolises.
The one thing you would like to change in your life.
We are fortunate and blessed to be living in Dubai but, like most expats, I wish we had more family living with us in the UAE.
As told to Mary Paulose