30 Seconds SummaryHow to Break an American Record
- Moved to Olympic Training Center in 2012, initially struggled with weight management and diet consisting primarily of fast food.
- In 2013, roomed with Morghan King, who influenced healthier eating habits despite initial resistance.
- Adopted a structured diet plan in 2015 with significant improvements in performance, just before suffering a back injury that hindered progress.
- Started a singlet company during injury recovery, but poor eating habits resurfaced leading to performance declines.
- Considered retiring but decided to cut down to a lower weight class (53kg) in 2016, regaining motivation and improving athletic performance.
- Strict diet and weight management led to significant performance gains, breaking personal records and preparing for Olympic Trials.
- Maintained discipline in diet with occasional 'cheat meals' to stay sane, learning to balance strict dietary guidelines with real-life situations.
- Despite bombing out at the Olympic Trials, set an American record in the snatch and learned the importance of diet and mindset in competitive sports.
Renaissance Periodization
Cortney Batchelor [53kg weightlifter]
