Hello! I’m Lindsay. I am a qualified Sport and Exercise Scientist and I am currently studying Nutrition and Dietetics.
I have been an enthusiastic athlete from a young age. I started as a competitive swimmer from the age of 7, so I naturally learned how to adapt to a tough physically active lifestyle. Throughout secondary school, I was getting up early and training before and after school. Time management was strict; finding time to sleep, train, eat and fit in school work was like a record constantly on repeat. I continued to swim competitively (Butterfly) up until I graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2010. After giving up swimming, I needed to find a new sport to release my ever growing energy levels. I started to focus on the gym and in particular, weights, I had lifted before as part of land training sessions within my swimming club but I hadn't ever really committed. I decided to train with weights just like a normal girl would, not to build muscle but just to maintain. I admire fitness models, but never thought I would be able to achieve a body similar to their standards, it’s still a work in progress I found myself training more and more, making a daily appearance in the gym.
Lifting weights allows me to blow off steam and relax...
The feeling post workout is like no other… You feel at ease,
relaxed and happy. Motivation to train
more frequently came from results, seeing little changes in my body spurred me
on to train harder, not longer. I strongly believe in quality of training
compared with quantity of training. Give everything 100%!
‘There’s a difference between interest and commitment.
When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s
convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only
results.’ – Kenneth Blanchard
I am still currently at university,
with a full timetable (typical busy dietetic student), my routine is constantly
changing. Finding time to fit part time
work (15-20 hours per week), blog, read research, make youtube videos and most
importantly some me time… preferably at the gym… (oh yes and sleep) is a fine
procedure, but at the moment I have it managed effectively. The best was to predict you future is to create it!...
What motivates me?
My progress! The more my body changes the more I want. You just don't want to
stop working out when you achieve a shape you've never thought you would have.
I set high goals, but there realistic. You have to aim high to achieve high.
Fitness is a lifestyle, healthy eating is a lifestyle. Both combined is what I
am truly passionate about.I am truly passionate about nutrition and baking and both combined allows me to create some truly inspiring recipes. In cooking you have to tackle it head on with an anything goes attitude. It is only then do I learn what works and what doesn’t. Start by learning to cook and trying new recipes then learn from your mistakes. Be fearless and most importantly have fun!
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