I go round and round in circles, really, really fast, on a big wooden bowl. Victoria Pendleton bigbowlcircle Change image and share on social
The men couldn't understand how I could be so successful and so insecure at the same time - because it doesn't really exist in the same way in the male psyche. Victoria Pendleton existinsecuremale Change image and share on social
I thrive on having support around me, even if they are not actively doing something. I feel happier, more confident. Victoria Pendleton activelyconfidentfeel Change image and share on social
Eating vegetarian in the past would have been a really bad choice as an athlete. Impossible. Just being able to get the amount of protein in was a mission. You couldn't be picky. I feel quite liberated by the fact that I can now quite recklessly choose vegetarian food. Victoria Pendleton amountathletebad share on social
I am a self-critical perfectionist. Victoria Pendleton criticalperfectionist Change image and share on social
I always feel that most people out there who aren't sure if the gym is really for them aren't prepared to pay and find out. Victoria Pendleton feelfindgym Change image and share on social
People say, 'Wow, you've achieved it all this year: two world championship wins and an Olympic gold medal.' And I think, 'Yeah, but how come I feel so unsatisfied and under pressure all over again?' Victoria Pendleton achievechampionshipfeel Change image and share on social
If you start lifting weights, you will expect to put weight on, as muscle is heavier than fat. But you have to look more at your body shape - you will get heavier - but you might get smaller and heavier at the same time, which is fine. And it doesn't really matter what you weigh as long as you are happy with your shape and size! Victoria Pendleton bodyexpectfat share on social
I beat myself up the whole time because I'm striving for something I'll basically never achieve. I portray this image of confidence, of arrogance, and it's not really me. I'm never satisfied, and I'm never content. It means I'm a bit of a mess some of the time. Victoria Pendleton achievearrogancebasically share on social
I've never pretended that I'm not female and vulnerable. To me, it's just being honest. Victoria Pendleton femalehavehonest Change image and share on social