Triathlete Katie Zaferes in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Carpe Diem"

Katie Zaferes is ready to sprint in her workout gear. In a new social media post the triathlete shows off her strong body in a two-piece exercise set while getting ready to compete in the 50 yard dash. “Carpe diem! Happy Monday! 😁,” she captioned the Instagram photo. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Juggling 3 Sports

As a triathlete, Katie juggles three sports plus strength training. She explained to UCan that she doesn’t have one “average” training day, as every day looks different based on her schedule and training goals. However, she usually blocks together her training sessions in the morning and then rests in the afternoon.

2. Balanced Nutrition

Balanced nutrition is key to fuel Kate for her training. Her meals are well-balanced and fuel her through every session. She also keeps her nutrition plan flexible based on her training schedule. She also times meals around her workouts and supplements when she needs to.

3. Breakfast

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For Breakfast Katie usually has a bowl of oatmeal with a bit of fruit and one scoop of UCAN Protein + Energy. Why is this a good meal for an athlete? It is a combo of slow carbs and protein to keep her fueled for her morning workouts. She also might add a spoonful of nut butter, which adds healthy fats.

4. Lunch

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For lunch Katie tries to eat a combination of protein and vegetables. One of her go-to lunch ideas? An egg scramble with as many vegetables as she has in her fridge, and another protein source like tempeh or ham. She will also drink another bottle of UCAN Energy shortly before her afternoon run so that her lunch doesn't sit heavy in her stomach right before the session and also to get a burst of energy.

5. Dinner

Katie’s latest meal of the day fluctuates based on the difficulty of her training day. On the days she trains hard she will eat a balanced combination of proteins, veggies, and carbohydrates. However, on lighter training days, she'll construct a huge salad with nutrient dense foods in a mixing bowl.