Fitness
Julie Stewart-Binks On How She Stays Fit On The Go
Here’s how this rising star of ESPN and FOX Sports stays fit on the go.
Body
Work always comes first, but I’ll try to make sure I squeeze in a workout on game day, even if it’s just 10-20 minutes. It is so important for me mentally to work out, and really is a source of my happiness. I find I become more creative, positive, and genuinely happier.
But, I’ve trained myself not to rely on a workout for happiness, in case I can’t get on in on a busy day. It’s the nutrition that is difficult. If I go for dinner on the road with my coworkers, there’s almost a 100% chance we’re getting guacamole and margaritas.
Mind
I’ve grown up as a competitive athlete, and have always been curious in how what I put into my body and how I train could help me excel in sports. I was a competitive figure skater growing up, and found I didn’t have the best nutrition or the mental mindset I had at the time.
I started to get more interested in nutrition and fitness when competed in track and field. I was a sprinter, so I needed to have sugars as they would help me ignite the fast twitch muscle fibers. Now, I’m not a competitive athlete anymore, but I still use fitness and nutrition to help me stay in shape.
Soul
I’ve always been a very competitive and ambitious person, which helped me get to where I am now. When I’m training, I like to really push myself,
I almost like to imagine any boundary or obstacle and use it as motivation to push myself further.
Growing up with an athlete mentality, and being surrounded by athletes, there’s always a positive, focused, determined mindset about how I approach working out and my life. You have to make your health a priority, no question about it. Without your health, you have nothing. You have to challenge yourself, but be smart about it.
Food
I usually try to eat a banana and Kashi granola bar 30-40 minutes before I work out. If I’m planning on working out in the morning, I make overnight oats – oats, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds, mixed with almond milk in a bowl, covered with tin foil and let sit overnight. In the morning, I’ll add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
For smoothies, I love berries, so I’ll throw in blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, with some VEGA protein powder; maybe some almond butter, and mix. Adding chia seeds on top of the final product. I always carry snacks. You don’t want an angry stomach to affect your concentration.
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