Brittany Weissi is taking a hike in her workout gear. In a new social media post the CrossFit athlete shows off her amazing body in a sports bra and shorts while enjoying some outdoor activities. “love this little life 🖤,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
“I have a love/hate relationship with the Assault bike ([aughs],” Brittany told Muscle & Fitness. “I’m not a very powerful athlete, so I can actually benefit from the assault bike. The bike is more about power output, how well you can give it all you got, and can be quick with it. It’s not about I’m going to pace and just stay at this level. It’s actually really good to improve your power output. One of my ‘favorite’ workouts on the Assault bike is anywhere from 20 to 30 sets of 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. That’s giving it all you got for 30 seconds, take 30 seconds off, and keep repeating that. It’s also going to build your engine, your aerobic base, and build your power.”
Don’t be afraid of carbs, says Brittany. “People are scared of them. Carbs are your friend in fitness and in anything. A carb drink is what I would do personally. After hard workouts like that, I don’t like to eat. I would rather drink my calories. I feel like a lot of people are like that. When you do something that is high intensity, you’re not really hungry. But your body needs food and nutrients to recover. I’m a big fan of a carb drink right after and you’ll be surprised about how you feel after 30 minutes,” she said.
Brittany stresses the importance of positive self-talk. “I think about where I’m at and where I want to go. For me, it’s more about the message I’m saying to myself about where I want to get to. Where I want to get to isn’t going to be easy but if I can stay in it here and put my focus and all of my energy here, it’s just going to set me up to where I want to get to in my athletic career. The mind is such a big part of it. The way you talk to yourself is how you’re going to perform. If you go into a workout saying it’s going to suck or you’re not good at something, it’s going to suck and you’re not going to be good at it. If you go into something and you tell yourself you can do it and you have that positive self-talk, you’re going to exceed your expectations by so much. I just always try and encourage people by letting them know the way you talk to yourself matters, and that’s how I approach every workout,” she says.
When it comes to diet – even during the holidays – “the key is eating each food in moderation,” Brittany writes in a blog. “Slow down and savor each scrumptious mouthful with the company of your friends and family. Eating is often a social function as well as a needed sustenance. Let’s relearn our lifelong eating habits and allow our brains some time to catch up with your stomach rumblings. Now, how can we do this? Set little goals for yourself during these few months. For example; focus on your fluids! Set a goal to focus on increasing your fluids to help with appetite suppression. Bring your favorite sugar-free drink with you to holiday gathering to fight the urge of a sweet tooth. Avoid skipping meals. Skipping meals can lead to overeating. Eating a small snack an hour or two prior to attending any holiday gathering will help control your appetite, as well as contribute to portion control when it is time to eat! It can be very easy to get out of your daily routine during the holidays. Make a daily schedule and stick to it! If your daily workout routine was five days a week in September, make sure you stick with that from November through December; no matter how many deserts you ate the night before.”
In her recent post Brittany goes hiking. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems