Chill Chat
The cycling instructor spills her self-care practices and go-to energy-boosting snack.
If that sounds like a lot, it is.
Im a human being.
I get super stressed, she says.
I just have to find unique ways to manage my stress.
The first thing that I do, without fail, is hold my dog Caesar.
We have a little cuddle fest.
I sing a morning song to him just so that he knows its a new day.
Then, on a really good day, I take a moment to practicemeditation.
Im being more mindful about making sure Idont look at any technology for 30 minutes after I wake up.
I need that because the morning is the only time I have to myself.
After that, I open up my email and start to chip away at my to-do list.
Ive been on amatchakick lately, so Ill have that and some water.
I take a stab at have a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
I also love having a sweet potato or avocado for energy.
I love the bike because it can be very meditative its like a moving meditation.
But I also likestrength training.
If I had to choose betweencardio and strength, I love strength.
I love heavy things in my hands.
Honestly, I hate running but I do it because I hate it.
I also hateburpees, but I do them all the time because I hate them.
If you asked me a year ago what I hated most, I wouldve said burpees.
But I think I actually somewhat enjoy the burpees now.
I can fall down that doesnt take much effort.
Then I tell myself to get up.
I literally repeat that mantra to myself.
If Im doing a hundred burpees, I say it 100 times.
What youre fueling your body with after your workout, about 20 to 40 minutes afterward, is crucial.
I totally wish I was but Im really bad at it.
Thats something Im trying to be more mindful of.
The things that are hot aka the things that are red have to be done today.
Im not sleeping until those things are done.
This practice works for me, because I know that I checked off the most pressing things.
I like to cuddle with my dog.
He hates cuddling with me at night, but it helps me fall asleep.
I also try anothermeditation with the Peloton app, which is really nice.
What is your overall approach to wellness?
Allow your wellness practice to meet you wherever you are.
If it feels like you arent making progress toward a goal, you might give up and stop trying.
There will be setbacks, and your progress wont be linear.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onFeb.
