Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Kindly advice the diet you propagate for athletes and follow yourself?
Ms. Laurel Wassner:
I don’t follow a particular diet, but I do make sure that I only eat healthy foods. I splurge things I like, ice cream, cookies, etc when I have done a big day of training and could use some extra calories. I enjoy eating healthy foods and I like the way they make me feel and I like knowing they are helping my body do its job. Our website www.athletefood.com is a great example of the kinds of foods we eat.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Give your thoughts and being honored in 2008 as USA Triathlon rookie of the year?
Ms. Laurel Wassner:
Being named Rookie of the Year in 2008 remains one of my greatest achievements. Bec won the award in 2004, so for me to do it 4 years later was incredible. If you take a look at the superstar athletes across many sports, almost all of them started their careers as a rookie of the year. It was a huge goal for me, as I knew that would set me up for greatness!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hairs. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hairs to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Laurel Wassner:
Thank you!! I didn’t always have great skin and it was something I struggled with for a long time. When I got sick, my skin actually cleared up and although every last piece of my hair fell out, it came back soft and strong. When I was bald, all I wanted was a long hair in a pony tail bouncing behind me when I ran. It might sound like a silly goal, but to me that signified my self-confidence coming back and being normal again. Now, I have a great routine for my skin and hair.
I use a trio of Bobbi Brown products: serum, moisturizer, and eye cream. I’ve tried all sorts of creams and that combo creates really glowing skin! For my hair, I use Frederic Fekkai shampoo, conditioner, and their shine serum. I also got here to get my hair styled – they do an amazing job with blowouts and it is definitely worth the splurge if you are in New York or LA.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Prior to triathlon, You had worked for several magazines as a photo editor. Tell us about this endeavor of yours and do you still do amature pototography and editing?
Ms. Laurel Wassner:
As I mentioned above, I got into photography while I was sick. I have always had an eye for it and taking pictures was a passion and a hobby of mine I actually won a photo show in high school, but I didn’t have any idea I could make it into a career. I learned about the business and the magazine industry while and intern at Mary Ellen Mark’s studio. I had opportunities to work in various aspects of the photo world – for a gallery in Soho, for NY’s top agent, at a major studio, and I realized that what intrigued me most was magazine publishing.
I interviewed for a job at Men’s Journal magazine and got a position as a photo assistant in the Art Department. From there, I moved my way up through positions at Fast Company and then Travel + Leisure Golf. What I like most about magazines, is the collaboration between the editors, designers and photography. Our job was to make the photos as strong and visually appealing as the story we were presented with. I got to work with some amazingly talented people who have gone on to do great things. So while I may be winning triathlons, my colleagues are writing bestsellers and editing top magazines. I’m equally as proud of that success.
I still take pictures everyday – for our website and for instagram. I love having a platform to share photography and I love browsing through instagram looking at other people’s
work.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How has your relationship with your identical twin sister Rebeccah been a journey of unending happiness, inspiration and success?
Ms. Laurel Wassner:
Having a twin sister means having a lifelong best friend, and in our case, competitor, training partner and business partner. I feel fortunate that my twin also happens to be a very courageous, loyal, determined, and smart best friend! She inspires me daily. One of the many things she has done that inspires me is taking time off in the prime of her career to have a baby. It wasn’t easy but she has made her way back to the top of the sport and is inspiring others along the way.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Laurel Wassner:
I love the womenfitness.net site. It’s a excellent resource for health, beauty and wellness issues as well as exclusive interviews with celebrities. I look at it a few times a day just to catch up on all the latest and to get inspired. My message to visitors of the site is to never stop fighting for your dreams. It’s ok if it takes a while to figure everything out, but just make sure to keep fighting for your goals.
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