Tomorrow marks the third week since I was hit, head on, by a car. I was on my bike and the driver came over into my lane. Thank God she stopped or I wouldn't be here casually writing on my blog. I was very blessed to be able to walk away from this accident and though I will have a good six to eight months of doctor visits and pain...and who knows what the future holds with a brain injury...but I am thankful.
At least once, my doctor has stated, "if you weren't in such good shape you could have really gotten hurt." This applies to my profession as well.
There are a lot of skills a good wedding photographer should possess, but the main one...I think, is good health.
Since I was 18, healthy eating was always an issue for me, mostly because I struggled with weight and I was always looking for the best new "few pounds" off diet. But now, eating and exercising is not so much about "weight" as it is maintaining good health.
An eight-hour wedding shoot, even with a second shooter can be compared to a marathon. With all the equipment I need for lighting, charging and back-up consider this. My camera weighs in a few ounces less than ten pounds. Doesn't sound like much, but when your bending, stooping, running and sometimes laying on the ground..that 10 pounds adds up...fast.
Oh, I didn't mention the five or so pounds strapped to my body by way of a vest and the extra camera hanging off my side.
There's a lot of good supplements on the market, and I do partake of my fair share. However, the best supplement I've found is eating 95% organic, juicing 100% organic veggies, and Vita-Mixing 100% organic veggies. These I partake of every day...and this had made the difference...along with biking, hiking, weight-lifting.
I'm very thankful the Good Lord showed me an easy, affordable way to good health...and, He showed when I was young.
Onward healthy photographer!
