Feminine Strength

Sophia MCDermott Drysdale FIT

Completely UNapologetic for being a chick with muscles! 💪 Believe it or not in my teens and early 20's I didn't wear shorts because I was so self conscious about how muscular my legs were. I'd cover my arms too. Now I have reached a point where I embrace it all because my body is forged from a lifetime of doing sports that I love and training damn hard. I don't aspire to be like those skinny waif models. I aspire to be strong, capable, athletic and feminine. And they do all go together.

My seminar tour in COlorado

Sophia McDermott Drysdale FIT

THis past weekend I had 3 seminars in Colorado. I taught initially at Colorado Springs at CSBJJ on the Saturday and then the following day was a crazy day with a seminar at Rocky Mountain BJJ and another one at Katharo Training Center. My focus for all the seminars was passing and movement from  on top. I am so blessed to be able to meet so many amazing people on my BJJ travels. 

Sophia McDermott Drysdale FIT
Sophia McDermott Drysdale FIT

Mexican style chicken salad

Sophia mCDermott Drysdale

This is one of my favourite salads and I eat it every week. It is loaded of flavour and keeps you full. Your protein is from the seasoned chicken and your carbs are from  the corn, beans and a handful of corn chips.  I use a dash or yogurt based dressing rather than mayo to keep the fat to a minimum. Eating clean and eating salads does not have to be boring. 

For those lucky peeps doing my personalised diets these are the type of recipes you get along with your meal plan. There is lots of guidance and also lots of choices. 

Mexican Salad:
Salad:
2 cups or chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup of chopped broccoli or cucumber
1/3 cup of chopped carrots
1/3 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes
1/3 of chopped bell peppers (any colour)
1/2 avocado
1/3 cup of canned corn
1/3 cup   of pino beans or baked beans
1/2 corn chips

Dressing:
1 tsp yogurt based salad dressing
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste. 
Add all the salad ingredients to a bowl except for the corn chips. Add the dressing to the salad and toss  thoroughly. Then add the corn chips and lightly mix into the salad to add some extra crunch and flavour.  * a sprinkling of cheese is optional. 
Optional: Add  4.2 ounces/120g of chicken or salmon to the salad.

A woman's journey through fitness - Breaking Muscle article

Sophia MCDermott Drysdale FIT

My dual life. BJJ and fitness. Check out my video interview on Breaking Muscle I talk quite candidly about the fitness industry and training as a performance athlete. I talk about my plans for the future and all that I want to do for women and fitness with my 5 days challenges, my Lifestyle Camps, my online coaching and my seminars. Exciting times ahead.  https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/a-womans-journey-through-fitness

Fitness Motivation

Sophia MCDermott Drysdale FIT

I am here to guide you and share my knowledge. But I can't physically be there to stop you from putting that slice of pizza in your mouth. Peeps, with my personalized diets, the guidance and encouragement comes from me but the drive, will power, motivation and discipline comes from you. I have very limited openings for Feb. Hit me up if you would like some info about my personalized plans. Sophia@sophiaFIT.com

WHEN to eat for weight loss

Sophia McDermott Drysdale FIT

Check out my article that was published a few weeks ago about WHEN to eat. In previous articles on my series about eating for weight loss I discussed the basics of the metabolism and how the body processed the food we eat. In the second article I discussed WHAT to eat. WHEN to eat is also really important.  The timing our meals, eating regularly and for athletes eating yoru carbs around your training sessions is importnatn for maximum energy and recovery.

https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/when-you-should-be-eating-if-you-want-to-lose-weight/