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Bachelor StarMatt James Maybe better known for its romances on the screen-and forage tabloid, but that followed far from the bright lights of theBachelor universe, James still has another passion:aptitude.

The star of reality, which is currently in training for the New York marathon in November, open untilEat this, not that! In an exclusive interview with its training process, its biggestfood Indulgences, and who contributed to the celebrity friend motivate him along the way.

Continue reading to discover how James stays in this great shape. And to learn more about how your favorite celebrity stay, check out ourExclusive interview with Rob Lowe!

James, a former basketball player who continued to play college football, said he found there, "was a vacuum" in his life when he abandoned competition sport after the university.

"I started running with casualness, but I find that the goal of going further and go faster is the one that was satisfactory and meaningful. It has become a time when I could unplug, relax and be just with my thoughts of the day or week. »

He says that holding a routine to do at least an hour of physical activity helped him stay focused, and he is the advice he gives the members of his inner circle when they seek to get healthier too. "It can be a walk, a jog, a bike or elevator, but exercise is just as much on the mental force and physical," James said.

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While James has been a passionate runner for some time, it was a conversation with the oldbachelorette competitorTyler Cameron who pushed him to give marathons a try.

"[Cameron] said he was going to do it and as his friend and training companion, I started training with him because we lived together and following the same diet," says James. "From there, I quickly accepted and decided to run a few half marathons, then the next step was a marathon. »

James, who recently established a partnership with Vita Coco, says it recommends that everyone who seek others to start running marathons "training to take seriously so you are good for your body. »

"Marathon A is not a joke and requires time and energy beyond works every day. It requires eating clean, with moisturizerVita CocoAnd give your body rest, "says the star.

James can be engaged in his marathon training, but not running alone who maintains the star adjustment.

"I'm totally loved the pack these days! Course with Alex Toussaint gets me and it's so easy to make home, "says the star. When he does not jump on his bike for a walk inside, James likes to keep his routine varied.

"I get in the models where I do the same type of training for a few months, then put it in place. Like last summer, I'm kicking by bike, where I bike more than 20 miles a few times a week. I was also cross training during this period, because I like mixing to keep it interesting, "he explains. James adds that he is also a big fan of the two Soullycle and Rumble, a boxing-inspired workout, although he had to miss both in the middle of the pandemic.

While James admits that he "love" to eat, "he says that glue to aespecially clean meal plan has been an essential part of its training routine.

"I always start my day with asmoothie, Completed by Vita Coco coconut water as a base. Then I try to eat something light for lunch like a salad and a bigger dinner. Dinner for me is a treat; I'm going to get my favorite hamburger from [New York City Restaurant] Beauty & Essex, a Colin fried chicken sandwich, or a SCARR pizza, "he says. When he cooking at home, James says he keeps the lettuce and chicken roasted on hand for a fast and healthy meal.

Between work and training, James can have a busy schedule, but the star says it still does "the time to me" a priority.

"I always find it always an hour a day for me," he says. "This manifests itself in workouts to varying degrees, even a weekend walk along the East River. »

James' passion for healthy food is not limited to his own plate - he recently teamed up with the Lettuce Grow, a company that creates vertical balances, allowing people with limited external space to cultivate their own vegetables.

"I like lettuce grow because everyone can be a farmer withThe farm And the company took the time to teach me the basics of the company and the fundamentals of agriculture. They also give a stand of a farm for everyone bought and who aligns with the corporate morals that I like to be partner, especially when I can bend them to goals I have withABC Food Tours, the Tyler Cameron organization and I co-founded. "

James says he hopes that urban agriculture initiatives can possibly help to solve some of the food equity issues in the United States.

"A farm in a school will not feed everyone, but over time, teaching the fundamentals of agriculture and will allow students to watch that their production will increase these habits in households," he said. "My dream is to spread."

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