Healthy Habits: exercise motivates Dr. Meha Fox
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what they do in their daily lives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Meha Fox, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery shares some of her healthy habits with us.
Question: What health decisions start your day?
Answer: Drinking water and eating a protein-filled breakfast.
Q: What is your go-to healthy breakfast?
A: Greek yogurt with honey (local, from within 100 miles of Houston), fruit (berries) and nuts (pecans are my favorite).
Q: What is your favorite type of exercise?
A: Heated power yoga.
Q: What keeps you motivated during your workout?
A: I want to be a fit 70-year-old and that starts now! I have a strong family history of diabetes and osteoporosis. Exercise is a great way to combat developing those problems.
Q: What activities do you do when you can’t fit in a full workout?
A: I take the stairs at work. I do squats and calf raises while I brush my teeth or wait for things to happen in the OR.
Q: What is your favorite healthful snack?
A: Banana or yogurt with honey.
Q: Do you take vitamins and if so, which ones?
A: Calcium supplementation and a multivitamin pill.
Q: How do you make an unhealthy recipe healthy (healthy substitutions)?
A: I substitute fat-free where I can. Instead of sour cream, I use Greek yogurt. Instead of white flour, I use whole wheat flour. Instead of granulated sugar, I use sugar in the raw. I try to eat the healthier part of a meal first so that I am less hungry for the less healthy part.
Q: What is your nighttime skin regimen?
A: Wash face, a toner, a serum and face oil.
Q: What hobbies do you have to help you relax?
A: Reading and watching TV – mostly historical time pieces or sci-fi lite (my husband loves sci-fi).
Q: What is your go-to Houston restaurant for a healthy meal?
A: Local foods.
Q: Do you use an activity tracker or Fitbit and what is your daily step goal?
A: Yes – Apple Watch. I don’t have a step goal, but I typically hit 5,000 at a minimum.
Q: What is your favorite health tip that you live by?
A: Drink lots of water!
