Liisa Kull - The Life of a Passionate Athlete
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Triathlete, personal trainer
Hello sports lovers!
Sport and movement are my passion! I have been active all my life and have practiced various sports. For the past 10 years, I have stuck with triathlon. Swimming, cycling, and running – these three disciplines offer enough variety to prevent boredom. I have made a "comeback" in the triathlon field, where in 2021 I achieved 2nd place among women in the Ironman Tallinn half-distance triathlon and was the top Estonian woman. I am also a personal trainer and advise beginners and advanced triathletes who want to start their triathlon journey or improve their current results.
I love movement and long enjoyable workouts both alone and with company. Long workouts also mean it is necessary to refuel the body along the way. I have tried different snacks, both quick and slower ones. Since I want to maintain good shape, it is not wise to allow myself "something nice" at every workout. At the same time, it is necessary to load the body with energy. I have discovered for myself various NICK'S bars, which have excellent taste and also satisfy the "I want something good" feeling, but all guilt-free. The bars replenish energy stores (protein waffle bar) and give a nice kick to continue the workout. In addition to longer workouts, I also eat a bite right after, and if I do not prefer something salty, I reach for a quick and tasty Peanuts fudge, since nuts take longer to digest, making it more suitable to eat right after training.
Besides workout nutrition, it is wise to critically review your daily meal plan and set main meals and snacks. The latter help to avoid strong hunger. Unfortunately, many people do not have the strength, ability, or desire to plan their nutrition and, for example, to think too much ahead about meal planning. This often ends with wrong food choices. I also spend a lot of time working from home, but even when comfortably at home, there are moments when I do not feel like or have the energy to cook something proper, yet I need to eat something before training or just as a snack. There are many alternatives: smoothies, quick sandwiches, fruits, fast food.
I try to make conscious choices myself; of course, I am not a miracle person, so I do slip up with food. Often the slip-up is sweets!
To reduce sweet cravings, I have definitely found the best solution in NICK'S bars. Also, while drinking coffee at home, I have replaced brown sugar with NICK'S stevia drops, which also give coffee a new "touch" with different flavors. A truly good find, and they can also be used in pancakes!
As an example, here is how and where I have placed Nick's products in my meal plan on a typical workday:
I train in the morning on an empty stomach.
Breakfast: omelet + coffee with stevia drops
Snack: NICK'S chocolate bar
Afternoon training or active movement
Late lunch: for example, chicken and vegetables (+ cottage cheese)
Evening "cheat meal": NICK'S bar and coffee with stevia drops.
I have tried most of NICK'S bars and stevia drops and can honestly say they have helped me keep a light shape and also make my life much easier. I recommend trying Nick's among boring sports bars.
I have also introduced my trainees to NICK'S bars with a tasting journey, where we tried most flavors. During a triathlon camp, over 100 bars were tried in 2 weeks, and we confirmed that NICK'S bars are suitable for everyone. It is especially nice to make a small café stop during a long bike ride – coffee and a protein bar are a divine combination!
Yum! Light shape and good luck! See you at training.
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