Katie Taylor in Workout Gear is "Building Day by Day"

Katie Taylor, an Irish pro boxer and previous footballer in the industry, has numerous championships under her belt. How does she approach her health and wellness goals that led her to becoming among the best of the best in the industry? Little improvements over time. On Instagram, Taylor captioned a workout video, “building day by day,” showing off her boxing moves. Here’s how she manages her health and wellness by building healthy habits one day at a time.

1. She strives to be the best

In this male-dominated industry, she has to work even harder to make her name stand out. The undisputed lightweight champion has been given the title of the world’s best active female lightweight, and the best active female boxer since becoming pro and that’s due to her mental and physical strength leading to unwavering dedication.

2. She eats healthy

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She enjoys eating healthy, and will often start her day with a balanced breakfast like a little oatmeal with berries, working to fit in plenty of carbs for energy, protein, and vegetables. If she’s working on cutting back her weight, she may slim down on the carbs temporarily. According to the CDC, the “benefits of healthy eating for adults include keeping skin, teeth, and eyes healthy, muscle support, boosting immunity, strengthening bones, lowering risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, and more.”

3. She’s mentally strong and determined

Katie grew up in Ireland, where she started her athletic career. Her father was fully supportive, and since many girls weren’t allowed to fight, he would even enter her into fights under the name K. Taylor. Having the support of her family and friends is something to be eternally grateful for.

4. She uses food as fuel

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When it comes to food, especially if she’s actively training for a match, she looks at food as fuel. She eats three meals a day and factors in a good amount of protein. “I love a bit of salmon. A bit of chicken is good as well,” she said. According to the Cleveland Clinics, “protein is a nutrient that plays an essential role in building and maintaining the health of your body, including your muscles, skin and bones. It’s also an important part of your diet when it comes to achieving or maintaining a healthy weight.”

5. She enjoys working out

She works hard to put in the hours of training, so she’s prepared for a fight. Taylor said, “you always learn in the gym, and it’s a great feeling when you are feeling sharp.” She goes on to say, “we spar 2-3 times a week coming up to a fight…We could do up to 6-12 rounds…it depends on where we’re at, coming closer to the fight.” She also factors running into her routine even though she’s admittedly, not the biggest fan. “I absolutely hate running sessions, but it’s part and parcel, and those are the sessions that make the difference,” she said.