Yes, Isis, a lot of people eat the traditional way here particularly with the austerity measures in place. More people have gone back to the fresh local fruit and veg, local olive oil and local wines. I don't drink but I do eat the traditional food here. Its locally grown and mostly organic. I have celiac disease so eat very few processed foods as I am very allergic to wheat and flour. It's safer for me to eat meat, fish, fruit , veg and olive oil.
Clothes wise I have expensive clothes that I have worn for years or I buy new ones cheaply from the Chinese shop and ex catalogue shops here. Clothes are sold by the kilo in weight. I never know what will be coming into the shop next . I have defined tastes though so often buy nothing at all.
I have a problem with jeans as the legs have to stretch to accommodate the muscle in my legs and rear but a small waist. I often have to alter them to fit me waist wise. Thank God for clothes with stretch in them. I also have to try on jackets and blouses to make sure I can get my arms and shoulders into them. I tend to go for stretchy material as its just easier to get them to fit right.
I work from home a few hours a day doing online marketing and writing about luxury properties for sale here. At home I am usually in smart sports clothes (makes going to the gym easier in between work sessions) and I have to wear smart practical clothes to show clients around the properties in the summer months. In the winter I have to wear layers as the temperature will change suddenly or we will have a thunderstorm out of the blue.
Clearlyclaire I will look forward to sharing tips about the hot weather wear!
This is a photo of me in contest shape 2011 at Brighton beach near London.
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