How Chef and Swimmer Marisa Churchill Stays Fit
Chef Marisa Churchill enjoys swimming and sweets! (Photo by Holly Stewart) When making dessert is your job, staying fit can be a challenge. We
recently sat down with swimmer and competitive chef (she was on season
two of Top Chef and Food Network Challenge) Marisa Churchill to discuss the launch of her new cookbook, Sweet & Skinny: 100 Recipes for Enjoying Life’s Sweeter Side Without Tipping the Scales.
Though she’s around tempting desserts all day, Marisa is in amazing
shape and even competes in swim meets. Here’s how she makes that
possible: What’s your workout routine like? I try to exercise at least five days a week. I swim three times, completing about 6,000-8,000 yards weekly, and strength train twice a week. Aside from swimming laps in the pool, what’s your favorite way to work out? Since the launch of Sweet & Skinny, I am on the road a lot traveling for my book tour. Therefore, I’m all about “exercises on the go.” Here are a few of my favorite ones that you can do just about anywhere:
What do you eat to fuel up for a tough workout or swimming competition? I cut back on sugar the week before a competition and make sure I eat well-balanced meals with lots of fruits and vegetables. I also drink a lot of green tea to keep me energized. |
