"Season nine of Stargate SG-1 premieres Friday, July 15, on the Sci Fi Channel. I sat down to talk with one of the series stars, Amanda Tapping, Lt. Col. Samantha Carter, Ph.D. about how she balances her life as a new mom and what she has done to create a wellness lifestyle for herself in an industry that can be highly stressful.
I'm back at work and bring the baby with me, says Tapping, who describes her new bundle of joy as a Gerber baby look-a-like with light brown curly hair. I'm up at 5 a.m., get showered and ready, feed the baby, then stay at work until 7 or 7:30 at night. But don't get her wrong, Tapping is thrilled to have her first baby and comfortable about being back on the set. After a couple of miscarriages and longing to have a family, the successful actress is determined to make it work as both a dedicated mom and a TV lieutenant. She is also thankful that she can bring the baby to work, with the help of a full-time nanny.
The discipline of Tapping's on-screen character crosses over into real life as she talks about how she prepared for the pregnancy and her overall commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Prior to and during her pregnancy she was devoted to a daily regimen of eating right, exercising, and getting enough rest.
Diet and exercise are a given. I eat fish and salad everyday at work and drink a ton of water. I use common sense and am smart about it, she says. Also, the last ten years, and especially since becoming pregnant, she has been more conscious of organic food options. The more I read about modified foods, farmed fish, hormones, pesticides - it's scary."
Nic Says: Well, yes I admit it.... I have been known to watch the odd episode of Stargate.... Isn't it interesting how many celebrities choose the healthy lifestyle option? Good on you Amanda.... and lucky baby, too!
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