Laura Henshaw is in-between marathons. In a new social media post the fitness influencer shows off her amazing body in a sports bra and shorts while jogging. “Ok the post marathon blues are NO joke. I don’t want to maintain my full marathon load at the moment so have decided to do our KICRUN half marathon program so I have a goal to work towards and structure for my training that helps me sooo much with motivation ❤️. I am so grateful I felt so good for my first long run day back,” she writes. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Coffee
Laura starts her day with an espresso, she told Elle. The Cleveland Clinic explains that there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depres
She Eats Healthy Most of the Time
Moderation is Laura’s mantra “I don't usually have a 'cheat day', as I don't deprive myself of anything and believe in everything in moderation,” Laura told Elle. “I follow the 80/20 philosophy and eat well most of the time but a few times a week if I am craving a treat—I have it. Sometimes there is nothing better than hot chips.”
Here's What She Eats in a Day
“For breakfast, usually some type of smoothie. I am swapping between a green smoothie and our Keep It Cleaner Berry Good Smoothie at the moment,” she told Elle. “At lunch, I usually have a big salad with lean protein or fish (tuna usually).” For a snack? “I always need something sweet at 3pm, so I'll have one our Keep it Cleaner Choc Cherry Protein Bars as a snack.” Finally, “I always mix up what I have for dinner. At the moment I am loving our Mexican bowls or baked fish with veggies.”
No Crash Diets
ShutterstockLaura just says no to crash diets. “I try to stay healthy and balanced most of the time so I don't have to ever 'diet' or restrict myself. If I do have something coming up I just make sure I am eating well and moving my body as much as I can,” she told Elle.
She Runs
“My favorite way to move my body is to run. I run about 3-4 times a week. A run always clears my mind—it is my form of meditation,” she told Elle. Running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” says Mayo Clinic.
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