Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Vanessa Herzog:
I get a weekly plan from my nutrition advice or more exact Tom gets it since he is cooking most of the time for us. I also love to cook but only if I have enough time during training sessions. The plan is quite advanced but to break it down to some rules it’s:
- Carbs when doing endurance
- Protein when doing power and strength especially gym
- Intermediate fasting on rest days
- One light cheat day per week
Namita Nayyar:
Five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum.
Vanessa Herzog:
In general the ones I really love are the ones I have to keep to a minimum:
Pancakes, pizza, pasta and chocolate
I also love and are allowed to eat:
Fresh fish from the regional rivers
Fresh vegetables from our garden
Fruits from our trees
A good steak from the grill
Quinoa with vegetables or scampi
All sort of rice with chicken stripes
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine. What special care do you take for both during extreme winter weather?
Vanessa Herzog:
I do not spend too much time with my hair since time is a limiting factor in an athlete’s life so I try to keep it simple: I wash my hair daily and cleanse it bi-weekly. I also condition it weekly. When I have some free time I apply a deep conditioner and style it myself.
My skincare routine is also very straight forward. I believe in cleansing, moisturizing, Vitamin C complex and sun protection. I use a special Norwegian cream when we are outdoor and the temperature is below -20°C.
Namita Nayyar:
Five skincare myths
Vanessa Herzog:
Only the face needs skincare.
Skincare once week is enough.
You only need skincare when you are at a certain age.
Expensive products are the best.
Sun protection is not needed when it’s a cloudy day.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear
Vanessa Herzog:
Nike
Adidas
On-shoes
Craft
Salomon
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list.
Vanessa Herzog:
Macchu Pichu, Peru
Iceland
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Mount Everest
Etosha Pan, Namibia
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