Q What do you do to keep fit?

A I run two to three times a week and I do it at 6am, before work.

I keep a steady pace and cover 10km in about an hour.

Q Why do you like running?

A It's relaxing and a great way to stay energised throughout the week. More importantly, it helps me stay in shape.

I take my running shoes when I go on business trips, and will visit the gym if I can't run outdoors.

Q What is your secret to looking so fabulous?

A When you are healthy, you will look good too, and that's not just on the outside.

I find that living a healthy lifestyle positively affects how you look at family, work and life.

The most important thing is consistency, and that's not a secret. So many successes were built up regularly over time; I think the same rules apply to keeping fit too.

Q Has there ever been a time when you were not fit and fab?

A Yes, this was when I was in my 30s and 40s.

I used to run regularly with my friends in my younger days. That stopped when I was in my 30s as I became too busy with my work.

Q What made you return to running again?

A I started to run regularly again in my late 40s. That was when I showed signs of hypertension.

Like every parent in the world, I wanted to be a grandpa - a strong grandpa who can play and run with my grandkids, without tiring easily.

To be able to do that, I needed to change my lifestyle and get fit.

Q How was the adjustment like initially?

A The first few months were tough; I couldn't even run 5km without resting. It wasn't going well but I told myself to keep going, and I did.

I have lost a few kilograms since then. More importantly, I can run around and play with my four-year-old granddaughter without getting tired easily.

Looking back, that was the best decision I ever made.

Q What is your diet like?

A I have to admit that I am one of those people who live to eat.

Most of the time, though, I try to eat a balanced diet; and when I sometimes indulge, I do so sensibly.

I don't avoid carbs or fats but I do watch my portion sizes.

Q What are your indulgences?

A I love seafood or a piece of steak.

Q How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?

A I enjoy spending time with family and playing with my granddaughter. For me, that is the best relaxation. I also do community work in my free time, as well as volunteer my time for charitable causes. I work with the Rotary Family Service Centre on its various programmes, as the well-being of families is important to me.

Q What are the three most important things in your life?

A My family, everything starts with the family.

Second, it's my health. Without it, I cannot help anyone.

Then comes our community, because everybody is important.

Q What's your favourite part of your body?

A My legs, because I love running. I don't really have a part of me that I don't like.

Q What is the most extreme thing you have done in the name of fitness or diet?

A I don't consider myself an extreme or hard-core athlete.

Perhaps some people would consider waking up really early to run at 6am extreme, but I don't. If you do it regularly, it becomes a habit.

Q How has your active lifestyle influenced your family and friends?

A My son and daughter-in-law both live an active lifestyle. They are avid runners.

I also got to know a lot of people who run regularly in the morning. I would say that we influence and reinforce one another's healthy habits.

Q How extensive is your collection of sports-related paraphernalia at home?

A I have some medals from previous runs that I had participated in, but nothing that can be considered a collection.

When choosing sportswear or footwear, my main consideration is comfort and utility. These things do wear out and get replaced, so I don't really have a prized possession.

Q Would you go for plastic surgery?

A No. That won't be the real me.

Q Do you think you're sexy?

A My wife still thinks I am sexy, and that's all that matters.