Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What kind of diet do you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Fabienne Liechti:
Diet has always been a big subject in my entire life. Having a fit good looking body is essential as a professional dancer. My weight has not always been stable, even when I was competing. I like to eat, I always loved chocolate in excess unfortunately. My biggest issue.
During my career, I have tried all kinds of diets to maintain my weight. As of the pressure to look good on the dance floor, I began struggling from an eating disorder for multiple years, resulting in an oversensitive stomach. Even though I’m cured from my eating disorder today, my sensitive stomach got worse over the years, so I went from doctor and doctor in different countries but nobody could help.
Only about five years ago, when I was researching the internet, I found people online with the same problem. Most of them got cured on a high carb, low fat vegan plant-based diet, so I tried that and it worked.
So, I have kept this diet until today as for me, it simply suits best. That means, I became vegan 5 years ago and I eat around 90% carbs, 5% protein, 5% fat. Mostly carbs from lots of fruits during the day, mixed with cooked vegan meals in the evening, sometimes also during the day. Rice, potatoes, etc. just all plant-based.
Also, I realized that in the past I overate a lot. I noticed that if I eat less but still good portions from fruits and vegetables, I feel at my best. I drink lots of still water, tea and pure fruit juices. And, I wait at least one hour after I woke up to have breakfast. Sometimes I even work out before I eat. Also, I try to never be hungry.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your haircare & skincare regime.
Ms. Fabienne Liechti:
FACE
Since I’m a convinced minimalist and a digital nomad who travels a lot, my first priority when it comes to material things is that I can maintain good skin and hair care with as less products as possible but with products that are available in every country in case they run out.
So, I only have a very few for simplification. I use coconut oil for removing my makeup. After I cleanse my face with a glove and water, then use a Neutrogena wipe and as a last step, add a small layer of coconut oil as a face cream. This process I do EVERY night, regardless of how tired I am.
FACE MASK
Sometimes, I use Laneige Hydrating mask to sleep overnight. Or, I buy some random mask in the country I am. I’m also using all of these products in airplanes except for the coconut oil. Depending on the temperature it can get to complete liquid and that can get messy. I also do facials and body scrubs from time to time. Spa, wellness, etc. are some of my favorite things to do in my spare time. 😉
BODY
I have one favorite body cream that I have been using since about 10 years. It’s “Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant” for dry skin. I just love the feeling on my skin, the scent.. and it reminds me of a special time I want to carry with me every day.
I use a good sisal hand glove for body scrub in the shower and another one for when I’m out of the shower.
HAIR
I don’t really have a hair regime as I just use whatever Shampoo I can get in the country I am. But, I wash my hair maybe every second day with Shampoo, use a wooden comb, small foldable travel hair dryer with not too much blow power and a round brush.
I use Baptiste dry shampoo to give more volume and strength to the hair scalp. And, I have a set from Numee Hair tools with different wands to curl my hair from time to time.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You were awarded six-times by the Swiss Olympic Association for international high-ranked front achievements, how has this boosted your confidence and career?
Ms. Fabienne Liechti:
Of course, with every good result, title and award, your confidence gets boosted, your good dance performance confirmed and your hard work awarded. Especially the Swiss Olympic awards were wonderful rewards for all the hard work I’ve put in, so they meant a lot to me and I’m very thankful. The Swiss Olympic Association has always been very supportive and a big help in my dance career.
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