Life is busy for all of us and there is nothing that suffers more from a busy lifestyle than our nutrition. However, if we are prepared and plan ahead, eating does not have to be difficult. Remember that skipping meals is never a good decision. It will only lead to over-eating at your next meal, so be prepared. If you know you are not going to be home or in your usual...
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Keep Your Focus in the Face of Challenge
One of the hardest things to do as a professional athlete is to stay focused and positive when faced with challenging situations. Unexpected situations arise, both on the court and off, which challenge our beliefs in ourselves and in others. In order to rise above these situations, it is essential to stay in the right frame of mind. There are times when I come up...
Staying Positive
It's all about perspective. We are what we think we are. My life changed dramatically once I learned to accept this simple belief. It made me realize that in life, when one door closes, another one opens. I imagine great things behind every door. When things get tough along the way, I think that those situations are the preparation for what is to come. The first...
Eating Like a Pro
Beach Volleyball is a physically grueling sport. Don't think so? Just try walking in the sand. Now imagine jumping, sprinting, diving, lunging, and squatting on and off as fast as you can for up to 60 minutes in the sand. That is just one match and as a professional, I can play up to five matches in one day. While training has helped me endure these grueling day long...
