Elle Macpherson talks about well being, fitness with Sarah Brown in UK's Fabulous magazine

Our very own Elle Macpherson sat down with Fabulous magazine in the UK and was interviewed by guest editor Sarah Brown (Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s wife). Elle’s been a very busy bee lately, not only is she hosting and acting as an executive producer on the new season of Britain’s Next Top Model, she also hit the catwalk for Louis Vuitton’s collection during Paris Fashion Week. She chatted about health and well being and here’s what The Body has to say about keeping herself in top shape.

On her holistic approach to health: I do choose to look after my body from a Chinese medicine perspective, which promotes and maintains wellness rather than treats illness. I have acupuncture regularly and I see a Chinese doctor who treats most common ailments with herbs. Maintenance is a concept for me across the board. For example, every six months I go to my doctor in London to have ultrasound checks on my breasts, ovaries and uterus.

On how she creates well being: Water is essential for me. I have six 500ml bottles that I refill every day. I put them on the kitchen table or on my desk and I count them down towards the end of the day. It's a good trick because every time I walk past them I can pick up a bottle and drink it as I walk around. I make sure those bottles are gone by the time I go to bed.

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On keeping fit: I'm gentler on my body than I used to be. It's not that easy because I don't have the same physique as I did when I was 20 and there's a temptation to do what used to work for me when I was younger. I've now realised that a more gentle, consistent, self-loving approach is more beneficial. As well as yoga and Pilates, I choose sports I love. I go water-skiing every morning when I'm in warmer climates, and I go skiing when I can in winter. I love to hike, surf and paddleboard. I do sport I really enjoy.

On her what she eats: Diet is very important to me and particularly for my children, as I have seen that low blood sugar levels can affect their moods along with excess sugar, salt, preservatives and food colourings. From a nutritional perspective, organic food is really important. I can't stress enough the importance of eating non-processed food where possible. I try to buy Fairtrade and local fruit and vegetable produce that's in season.

On giving back: I believe giving back is incredibly important for a person's well being. Spiritually giving back is hugely important, too. It could be anything— helping somebody in the street, picking up a piece of trash, seeing someone in a coffee shop and buying them a drink without anyone needing to know it was you.