Can you train like an athlete, even if you don't compete?

It’s not very often that we appreciate or acknowledge the here and now in our fitness journeys! I always find myself saying things like ‘back in the day when I was crazy shredded’ or ‘when I used to be able to run 25km’ ?I know right. What the heck. 

But I’m trying to change these habits and truly appreciate where I am NOW. Maybe not the fittest or the strongest, but I still have to appreciate that I can and am moving my body!

However, although I’ve been strength training 3-4 times a week, this by no means correlates to ‘shredded’. I try and train like an athlete so... I eat like an athlete. Aka LOADS of food. A few months ago I came to terms with the fact that I need a bit of fat on me in order for my body to run optimally and increase my strength. ☝? All of that Christmas feasting is going to good use and I think my abundance of energy during my workouts can definitely be attributed to extra food and carbs. ✌?I’m keeping it fresh, fun and flexible. Since January I’ve started incorporating a bit more cardio, hiit sessions on the treadmill, spinning classes and I want to start running regularly again. I love my strength workouts, but now that it’s the holiday season is over I would like to get fitter and leaner. 

How I will lower my bf, increase my strength, become more flexible AND run faster and longer will all be included and revealed in my NEW ebook and blogpost that I am currently writing. ?? Is it possible to really have it all? ?