http://community.shape.com/_A-day-in-the-life-of-an-Editor-in-Chief/BLOG/1822621/103284.html Okay…so I’m blogging again. I needed a breather after 21 consecutive days of writing online (even on weekends and holidays!). I’m sticking to my 21-day plan as much as possible and really working on each of the habits (second helpings and sweets are my weaknesses!). But this past week, traveling threw my schedule for a bit of a loop (more on that below).But one question everyone asks: what’s your life like as an Editor in Chief? Last week is a perfect example: I flew out and back from Los Angeles in a day and a half to meet celebs. My favorite: Ellen DeGeneres, who is just about the nicest and most down-to-earth person. All the while, I was reading and editing April and May articles (and faxing them back to the New York office) for upcoming issues. But what kept me on track was a kick-butt morning workout I did at the Viceroy’s gym (in Santa Monica). Interval training with the treadmill, elliptical, weights, kettlebells, jumping jacks, push-ups, and chair dips. An hour of time to myself…and it kept me energized most of the day. BUT know this: even I indulge. By about 6 p.m. LA time (9 p.m. NY time), I was exhausted and looking for a quick fix. I ate Swedish fish and chocolate—the only things on hand—to get me through. But the next day, I got right back on track….after taking the redeye home.Tomorrow, I’ll be back to blogging…so stay tuned! (And tell me the stuff you’d like me to blog about!) Okay…so I’m blogging again. I needed a breather after 21 consecutive days of writing online (even on weekends and holidays!). I’m sticking to my 21-day plan as much as possible and really working on each of the habits (second helpings and sweets are my weaknesses!). But this past week, traveling threw my schedule for a bit of a loop (more on that below).But one question everyone asks: what’s your life like as an Editor in Chief? Last week is a perfect example: I flew out and back from Los Angeles in a day and a half to meet celebs. My favorite: Ellen DeGeneres, who is just about the nicest and most down-to-earth person. All the while, I was reading and editing April and May articles (and faxing them back to the New York office) for upcoming issues. But what kept me on track was a kick-butt morning workout I did at the Viceroy’s gym (in Santa Monica). Interval training with the treadmill, elliptical, weights, kettlebells, jumping jacks, push-ups, and chair dips. An hour of time to myself…and it kept me energized most of the day. BUT know this: even I indulge. By about 6 p.m. LA time (9 p.m. NY time), I was exhausted and looking for a quick fix. I ate Swedish fish and chocolate—the only things on hand—to get me through. But the next day, I got right back on track….after taking the redeye home.Tomorrow, I’ll be back to blogging…so stay tuned! (And tell me the stuff you’d like me to blog about!) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:56:36 GMT http://community.shape.com/_A-day-in-the-life-of-an-Editor-in-Chief/BLOG/1822621/103284.html ValerieLatona 2010-02-08T16:56:36Z Article Shape Okay…so I’m blogging again. I needed a breather after 21 consecutive days of writing online (even on weekends and holidays!). I’m sticking to my 21-day plan as much as possible and really working on each of the habits (second helpings and sweets are my weaknesses!). But this past week, traveling threw my schedule for a bit of a loop (more on that below).But one question everyone asks: what’s your life like as an Editor in Chief? Last week is a perfect example: I flew out and back from Los Angeles in a day and a half to meet celebs. My favorite: Ellen DeGeneres, who is just about the nicest and most down-to-earth person. All the while, I was reading and editing April and May articles (and faxing them back to the New York office) for upcoming issues. But what kept me on track was a kick-butt morning workout I did at the Viceroy’s gym (in Santa Monica). Interval training with the treadmill, elliptical, weights, kettlebells, jumping jacks, push-ups, and chair dips. An hour of time to myself…and it kept me energized most of the day. BUT know this: even I indulge. By about 6 p.m. LA time (9 p.m. NY time), I was exhausted and looking for a quick fix. I ate Swedish fish and chocolate—the only things on hand—to get me through. But the next day, I got right back on track….after taking the redeye home.Tomorrow, I’ll be back to blogging…so stay tuned! (And tell me the stuff you’d like me to blog about!) article nonadult false A day in the life of an Editor in Chief text blog article 72 0 0.0 http://community.shape.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=10788248&as=103284 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/103284/photos/PHOTO_5314107_103284_10788248_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 1822621 10788248 Super Member 1900