Fitspo Friday: Nikki Tritsch a/k/a @lifeafterswim

Today I bring you Nikki Tritsch as the Fitspo Friday Feature.

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Q: Have you always lived a healthy fit lifestyle?
When I was in second grade, I began competitively swimming. This lasted until I was a senior in college. I swam all year long and loved every minute of it — especially the part where I could eat anything and get away with it. Once college ended, it was all up to me to live a healthy lifestyle. I started my blog and began to recognize how the fuel I put into my body affects the way I live my life. I still swim from time to time, but now I am more focused on balancing my exercise and incorporated new workouts.

Q: What keeps you going, motivated?
I am most motivated by the way that exercise and healthy eating makes me feel. Bloggers and friends are also huge motivators to me!

Q: What is your favorite workout?
This is a HUGE decision, but I would say right now that spinning and cycling are my favorite. This is subject to change, and normally does about once a week.

Q: What are some of your goals?
Complete a marathon! I was signed up for one in May, but acquired a groin injury and had to bump down to the half. Another goal currently is to lose the 20 pounds that snuck on after graduation (oops!).

Q: What are some of your accomplishments or things you’re proud of?
I am proud of myself for graduating summa cum laude and excelling at graduate school. I am proud of myself for making it through 4 years of collegiate athletics. And I am most proud of myself for having the guts to finally start a blog!

Q: What is one random fact we should know about you?
Pretzels are my favorite food! And I’m a lefty!

Q: What words of advice would you like to leave the readers?
Never let a bad day get you down. Setbacks are to be learned from; they are not there to hinder us from reaching our goals!