Namita Nayyar:
Do you follow a special diet or a strict menu to remain healthy and physically fit?
Bella Trost:
The only time I follow a meal plan is when I compete. Tracking your food and following your macro and calorie intake is a time consuming and not-so-fun activity; hardly anyone can lead a normal life like that. If you have a specific goal like losing weight, building muscle or improving performance, it is something you need to do but currently I am steady at my healthy weight, so I just eat as I have gotten used to doing. I eat very simple. Single ingredient foods.
I try to avoid ready-made and processed foods. I don’t eat meat, bread, pasta, sugars or juices – or if I ever do, I do so in moderation. Usually the only processed food I have in my basket is cheese and a Beyond Burger patty. My guilty pleasure is the occasional Diet Coke. It is very important to have good grocery shopping habits – it is one of the keys to staying healthy/fit. (I wrote an article on this: Start with the grocery shopping – Tibloom)
When I’m at a restaurant I eat everything, apart from meat. I just enjoy the experience.
Namita Nayyar:
What are five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum?
Bella Trost:
I am definitely not a foodie and this is probably why I managed to become a fitness athlete. If you are a foodie, love cooking, and one of your primary pleasures is eating, then becoming a bodybuilding athlete is not your path. You have to give up a lot of foods to get that fitness magazine body.
I think I got lucky with this. I naturally love simple, clean food. I don’t have a sweet tooth and I don’t like junk food. I prepare my food at home but I have no desire to cook difficult things or try different recipes. I go to restaurants a lot but for me that’s more about the occasion; I love dressing up and being out. I like trying different things, and yes sometimes food tastes amazing… but then I easily go back to my simple eating.
What do I try to keep to a minimum? Maybe I shouldn’t mention this in a fitness magazine but I love my tequila soda! Of course I try not to drink too much of it.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Bella Trost:
My basic skin care rules are very simple. No smoking, no sun, enough good quality sleep, and cleanse the skin every day with care. Good cosmetics and regular beauty treatments. Botox, micro needling, plasma therapy, facials.
I wear make-up almost every day so it is very important to cleanse the skin completely. Even when there’s no makeup. I clean my skin with Pond’s cold cream, then alcohol free hazel tonic, then castor oil. It always surprises me how much dirt comes off my skin, even when I had no makeup on. Our air is unfortunately not very clean.
I also believe that sweat is an essential skin cleanser that works from the inside out – there you go another good reason to exercise.
I do style my hair almost every day which weakens it. I take vitamins to nourish my hair and skin. I am currently using Vegamour and I’m on my third month – they say that’s when you start to see real results. I try to use as few chemicals on my hair is possible.
Namita Nayyar:
Five skincare myths?
Bella Trost:
I don’t know about myths but I believe if you eat clean, drink enough water, get enough quality sleep, protect your skin from the sun and don’t smoke, you have a pretty good foundation for healthy looking skin. I mostly use natural cosmetics (the most expensive brands are not necessarily the best) but when I need chemicals I use them.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear?
Bella Trost:
There are so many good brands out there. I think the most difficult part is finding good shoes for working out. Some of my favorites are from Puma and Adidas. Clothes are easier. I am very practical when it comes to clothing. For me it is not about fashion but function; having the right fabric and design for the kind of workout I want to do. The market now is saturated with sports brands so even just going to Marshalls you can find good stuff. Whatever feels right.
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list?
Bella Trost:
I have traveled all my life and visited over 40 countries. Traveling is wonderful, it opens your mind and teaches you to be practical and live simply. At least that’s what I learned. Sometimes I travel to countries that have never been on my list but if there’s an event, friend or special invitation I just go.
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