The shape I'm in: Storm Keating, TV producer & blogger

Storm’s favourite way to stay fit is to go for a long walk or run outside in the fresh air.

STORM Keating is asking us to dig deep on behalf of the Maire Keating Foundation, the charity her husband Ronan — the former Boyzone singer — and his siblings founded in memory of their mother who died from breast cancer in 1998.

In particular she is asking people to splash out and sponsor a pink rubber duck.

“We are asking people to adopt a pink rubber duck which will take part in the Pfizer Powering Pink Duck Race in the river Liffey tomorrow,” says the TV producer and blogger.

“Each duck is only €5 and can be adopted on www.mariekeating.ie/ducks and if your duck is first across the finish line, you will win a luxury break for two people at the Conrad Hotel in Dublin including breakfast, dinner and cocktails.

“All the proceeds will go to help the Marie Keating Foundation’s breast cancer services, including our Positive Living course for women with metastatic breast cancer which is the most serious form of breast cancer and for which there is currently no cure.

"It’s a great cause so please, everyone, adopt a little rubber duck right now and join the fight against breast cancer.”

Marie Keating Foundation nurses will also be visiting offices, schools, shopping centres and communities all over the country during October offering free advice.

What shape are you in?

I’m fairly fit. Even if I’m too busy to work out, I’ve always maintained a decent level of fitness because I’m an active person and always doing a million things around the house. My favourite way to stay fit is to go for a long walk or run outside in the fresh air.

At the moment, I’m on tour with Ronan so it’s a great way to see some of the cities that we are visiting and also to give our little pup a good stretch of the legs.

What are your healthiest eating habits?

I usually eat a fairly balanced diet. Breakfast is poached eggs on sourdough toast and a cappuccino. Lunch is a toasted ham and salad sandwich, or a fresh baguette with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato and basil and dinner is usually steak, chips and broccoli.

What are your guiltiest pleasures?

I love a KFC chicken fillet burger and milkshake, or creamy desserts and chocolate.

What would keep you awake at night?

I can’t have coffee after 1pm and I also avoid tea late afternoon or evening. My body really reacts to the caffeine so I only allow myself one cup of coffee in the morning and that’s it.

How do you relax?

On the couch with my hubby watching an episode or two from whatever the latest TV box set we’re watching.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Nelson Mandela, hands down. Otherwise, it would be to have all our family friends together again like on our wedding day — we don’t get to see them all nearly enough.

What’s your favourite smell?

Whatever cologne my husband is wearing.

What would you like to change about your appearance?

I’ve read comments that I have a ‘coal miner’s chin’ a ‘beaky nose’ and that I look like a man... But I don’t care that I’m not perfect, I’ve been wearing this same face my whole life and I’m not about to change it because of some hurtful comments by strangers.

I might not be the prettiest girl in the world but I know I’m pretty bloody gorgeous on the inside and that’s more important to me anyway. Looks only get you so far in life, a good heart gives you happiness.

When is the last time you cried?

A few nights ago. I was watching the film You Before Me with Ro and Missy and it’s an absolute heartbreaker. I’m such a sucker for sad films — I was sobbing uncontrollably.

What traits do you least like in others?

Manipulation and lying. Some people are very good at misleading others with crafty words and pretending that everything is something that it’s not. I find that deliberate kind of maliciousness unforgivable, especially when it means others are being hurt.

What traits do you least like about yourself?

I’m snappy when I’m stressed and grumpy when I’m tired - mostly it’s [directed] at my poor husband!

Do you pray?

Yes. I’m spiritual. Often I pray just to say thank you, but sometimes I’ll pray for specific people or situations.

What would cheer up your day?

Sunshine. When I pull open the curtains in the morning and see a blue sky.