Jennifer Morrison Quotes

Diet is essential for a player, and I have to look after myself.

A plant-based diet has actually simplified my life in so many ways. For breakfast, I try to get my first serving of fruits and nuts for fuel. I'm completely addicted to coconut water for the electrolytes and hydration.

I may not drink an electrolyte beverage during the race. If I am running in an hour, I won't need one. But if you're running an hour-and-a-half to two hours or more, maybe you need a little bit of the electrolytes.

Many of us in the jockeys' room are wasting to ride many pounds below our natural weight, but all the while you are doing that, you also want to ensure that you are as strong as possible so that you can give your mount every possible chance in a race.

I'm just taking care of myself: Eating less, exercising more, drinking a lot of coconut water.

For me, I just try to make sure I eat enough and drink enough water and that's about it.

When a 300-pound person like me is playing, I'm supposed to drink at least a gallon of water a day.

I drink a lot of coconut water. It balances out all the other toxic stuff I put into my body.

I've never believed in dieting, but there are people out there who have problems. My advice would be don't ever stop yourself to a point where you start craving something, because you end up bingeing. I think the key word is moderation.

You need to be smart about what you put in your body.

I box for four hours a week and my diet is pretty healthy.

I try to work out as much as I can and, of course, eat healthily. Drinking a lot of water, sweating during your work out is good for you, and of course, chasing after your kids!

When I started working all the time, I started eating the right food that will help me have my energy up and stay healthy.

No one ever told me I should eat egg whites or drink a gallon of water each day.

An athlete needs to maintain a proper diet.

Especially as pro athletes, at the highest level, what we put into our bodies plays a huge part in our performance.

While you may watch what you eat, food is only half the battle. Liquid calories count just as much - maybe even more!

I drink lots of water - being under hot lamps all day is very dehydrating.

It's important as an athlete to know your body and how things affect it.

How much you need to drink depends on a lot of factors. Are you training outside? Is it hot? Is it cold? There are a lot of factors to take into consideration.

I think hydration is an important topic. Drinking plenty of fluids is especially important for athletes.

I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy.

All of the exercises in the world won't give you that buff bikini body if you are not eating and hydrating properly.

I love the benefits I get from drinking Obrigado. It's naturally high in potassium and low in sodium and calories, so it's a great alternative to sports drinks.

Hydration is everything. Think of this: your muscles are 70-plus percent water - how are you not drinking water during a workout? I get the whole, 'Let's challenge ourselves; let's do that prison, tough guy thing,' but at the end of the day, you're underperforming.