Episode 29 - Trust the process - Andre Obradovic

Summary: In this episode of WarriorU, Bram shares the mic with Andre Obradovic; Former Solider and Officer, Ex Corporate Executive, Global Health Coach, Triathlete, Marathoner and Speaker. Andre has worn three suits in his lifetime:The Uniform of the Army, The Uniform of the Corporate World, and now the Uniform of the Triathlete and coach. After his time enlisted, Andre worked in the corporate world for a few companies; eventually leading to a moment of chronic burnout significant health issues both mental and physical. Luckily he has been able to re-gain his health to a level most people would dream of let alone a 53 year old.Enjoy this episode as the two discuss training methods and optimal nutrition for performing well during triathlons. Andre is a highly engaging personal trainer, triathlon coach, and high level performer in the 50+ ranks at 70.3 triathlon—ranked 10th in the Ironman All World Athlete rankings for Australia in 2017, the most competitive triathlon environment on the planet.  Andre’s remarkable story of transitioning from a “little fatty carb burner, sucking up food like a pool sweep machine” back in 2011 to a lean, mean, fat burning beast will inspire you to trust the process and be the best you can be. Basically, Andre cut processed carbs, slowed down his training pace, threw in some mobility/flexibility and power training, and started getting healthier and faster. He went from needing an energy gel to complete a 10k run, to improve his marathon time by 17 minutes despite being 7 years older.  Now he is so committed to the primal approach that he refuses to train a prospective client in his gym until they agree to transition from a SAD diet (Standard Australian to a nutritious, primal-style diet.  https://andreobradovic.com/ www.loseyourbelly.com.au    Blog: https://andreobradovic.com/time-to-get-a-divorce-finally/   About the Author Andre Obradovic is a USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, Triathlon Australia Development Coach, ICF Leadership and Personal Coach, Certified Low Carb Healthy Fat Coach and Certified Personal Trainer. He is a passionate triathlete and marathoner in the 50-54 age group. At the end of the 2017 Season he was ranked 10th in the 50-54 Age Group in the Ironman All World Athlete rankings for Australia in 70.3 Ironman (this is the top 5% of the Age Group). He works with his wife who a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, helping clients optimize their life. (Andre also served for 18 years in the Australian Army and completed the 1/89 SASR Selection Course)