Denise Lewis Quotes

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Denise Lewis

Profession : Athlete

Birth : August 27, 1972

There was always that steeliness about me, even as a youngster.

Denise Lewis

Mum was a disciplinarian. Raising a child on your own forces you to have to keep the boundaries tight.

Denise Lewis

Parents with a West Indian background tend to be more strict.

Denise Lewis

I don't think I had great confidence as a teenager.

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I naturally eat well. I'm conscientious about what I'm eating.

Denise Lewis

I like my glass of wine, but I work for it. You can't expect to maintain that sort of level of physique if you don't do something.

Denise Lewis

I was determined to be fit during my pregnancy because I didn't know what I was going to get in terms of labour, so I wanted to be prepared for that.

Denise Lewis

Let's face it, you get home from work and what's the first thing that comes off? It's your bra, isn't it? You don't even take the clothes off. You actually sort of pull it out one of the sleeves and then fling it off. You're free.

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I'm a big champion of talking about Britain's colonial past but the important thing is not hiding it away and giving a true account of history.

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I was part of London 2012 in the build-up and there's always drama ahead of a major championship or Games.

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I've been to many Games and Championships and the mascot plays a special part. It brings a certain energy to the event, to the brand and identity of the Games. Children gravitate towards it and it almost becomes the face of the Games if you like.

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Anybody who says the Olympics is just another race is not being honest.

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I love herbal teas and have quite a collection.

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I don't like to eat a big lunch, so even if I'm working I still tend to stick to sandwiches or salad.

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My children are good eaters and are always happy to try new things.

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I'm not very good at eating fruit, so to make sure I get my five a day I often whiz up a smoothie in the blender for breakfast.

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You cannot just be on the go all the time. That was me. I know I have to just let it go sometimes.

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I like challenges. I like pushing my body.

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I don't mind losing, but I do want to apply myself, I go for it.

Denise Lewis