Ariarne Titmus is horsing around – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympic swimmer shows off her slender figure in exercise clothes in a mirror selfie with Bronte May. She also shared photos from the stables of horses. “Best in show,” commented one of her followers. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top diet and fitness tips.
Ariarne maintains consistency with her diet. She eats the same thing every day for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, especially when training. “My eating habits are quite routine. Breakfast, lunch, and my pre-training snack are usually the same each day. Dinners vary but I try to keep it simple for recovery purposes,” she told Speedo.
Because she is an athlete, Ariarne understands the importance of fueling her body to perform, making sure to eat healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Here is an average day of eating for her:
5:45am – 2 pieces of toast with vegemite and a black coffee
10:30am – Oats with half full cream half almond milk, topped with kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, chia seeds, yogurt, and honey.
1:15pm – Wrap with avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cheese and 2 eggs.
2:30pm – Black coffee with either 2 rice cakes or a bowl of rice cereal.
8pm – Meat or fish with a carb source and lots of vegetables.
“On race day, I’m not superstitious about what I eat, I just try to get a good fuel source into me. Usually, I have a fried rice or pasta meal the night before, and I try to avoid meat as I feel it sits heavy in my tummy. The morning of a race I will either have my typical training day oats, or eggs on toast if I feel like that. I try to eat the last bit of food 3 hours before I race so it’s not sitting in my tummy. The only thing I’ll have after that is an energy gel after my warmup,” she told Speedo.
Ariarne does more than just swim. She hits the gym and trains twice a day, 5 days a week at the pool and also hits the gym. “I do 3 weights sessions a week, and a couple of spin bike and core exercises almost every day,” she told Speedo. “Not only does this stuff complement my swimming, but it’s good for my mind too.”
Cooking your own meals is also key. Not only does it help you eat healthier, but also is a great self-care ritual. “I am really focused on training right now, but I do love to disconnect from my busy training schedule to cook in the kitchen. It’s an off-switch for me and I find it very de-stressing,” she told Sydney Morning Herald.