Name: Erica Gavel
Occupation: Team Canada Wheelchair Basketball Player/ University Student
Sport: Cycling and Wheelchair Basketball
Family: My strong support system in both Saskatoon and Prince Albert
Hobbies: Listening to music, cycling, cooking, and anything fun and active
Twitter: @EricaGavel
1.
What
does being healthy mean to you?
Approaching life from a
holistic approach. When I take control of my nutrition, physical
training, rest, and mental well-being, I have the most energy and feel
the happiest.
2.
Do
you feel that you lead a healthy life? How? (or what would you change?)
Currently,
yes. A few months ago, I picked up and moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to
train. I was/still am very attached to Saskatoon, therefore, coming
here, I needed to have goals to prevent depression as well as get the
most out of the time I'm going to be here. I attacked the situation from
5 different perspectives and have never got better results or been any happier. The 5 different perspectives include
nutrition, rest, mental well-being, strength, and skills.
3.
What
is a healthy meal that you often eat?
Chicken breast with steamed broccoli and wild rice
4.
How
do you stay healthy when life gets hectic?
When I
anticipate I am going to be having a hectic week, I try my best to be
extremely organized. A lot of it has to do with pre-planning healthy
meals, figuring out meals that are quick, easy, as well as nutritious.
5.
What
is one of your challenges or struggles when it comes to leading a healthy life?
Time
and rest. Being a student athlete, sleep is very important with all the
training and classes, if you don't sleep enough, you're hindering your
body of reaching it's full potential.
6.
Are
you currently working towards a goal or starting/stopping a habit? What?
Yes.
Currently I am training for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio Janeiro. I
am trying to cut back on simple sugars and eat complex CHO's [carbohydrates] as much as
possible.
7.
What
motivates you to be healthy?
I enjoy being successful, reaching goals, and doing everything I can to be the best I can be.
8.
What
is a treat or indulgence that you enjoy?
Frozen vanilla yogurt with a little bit of chocolate sauce, nuts, and a banana
9.
Any
inspiring words or comments that you’d like to share with our readers?
"Success is knowing you did your best, to become the best, you were capable of becoming." - Wooden
"Get inspired, be inspiring." -Unknown
Thanks Erica!
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