Asdis and her father shared a bond that goes beyond wearing his name on her bib at every competition, so when she got the call that his battle with depression had come to an end, she decided she had two choices: lie down or get up.
As Brooke’s one-on-one nutrition coach, Adee’s witnessed first hand what it takes for her to remain lean year round. When speaking of Brooke, Adee says, “consistency, accuracy, and precision definitely come to mind.”
Icelandic javelin thrower Asdis Hjalmsdottir is a three-time Olympic athlete, an Icelandic record holder and has five World Championship appearances behind her, but she knows she has yet to reach her full potential.
It is normal to get caught up in planning ahead for vacations, special events, and celebrations with family and friends. However, in the grand scheme of things, these special events make up a relatively small percentage of the “bigger picture”.
Whether it’s a few hours away, an overnight stay or an entire week, the challenges of traveling while tracking are heightened when there’s the pressure of competing.
Many of us have areas and habits we want to improve to help meet our nutrition and fitness goals. What works for one person might not work for another.
It’s natural to go through days or even weeks when motivation is low. Lack of motivation doesn’t mean you’re chasing the wrong goals, it just means other life forces are coming into play that make motivation a bit harder to conjure up.