Juggling movie sets and workouts like a pro, Ryan Destiny is proving that balance is more than a trend. In a new partnership, the actress shares how she uses Optimum Nutrition to stay fueled, fit, and fierce.
“When working out, I had to transform my body for a role playing a professional boxer [The Fire Inside], so that was a whole new world for me,” Destiny said. “I quickly learned how important protein was, but I didn’t love it. The taste was not the best, but then I was introduced to Optimum Nutrition.”
Optimum Nutrition (ON) is a sports nutrition brand focused on supplements to help with muscle building, recovery, and overall fitness. From protein shakes and powders to vitamins and pre-workout options, ON has nearly 40 flavors to choose from. Destiny swears by the Gold Standard 100% Whey in the chocolate flavor.
“I feel like it goes with way more ingredients, especially because I’m a smoothie person,” Destiny said. “I love smoothies more than I do putting it [protein] into foods. I do that as well, but I feel like smoothies are always the easiest, and chocolate just makes it taste a lot better.”
Optimum Nutrition’s range of products offers accessible support for anyone looking to elevate their fitness routine, whether you’re an athlete or just starting. For Destiny, having those resources on hand was especially helpful during her intense prep for The Fire Inside. When it comes to advice for those beginning their fitness journey, she keeps it real and encouraging.
“Making sure you take your time and go at your own pace is something I would definitely recommend,” Destiny said. “We live in a world where we’re constantly comparing ourselves to other people, and there’s a lot of advice being thrown out at you. It’s just not a one-size-fits-all situation, so you really have to try things and if it doesn’t work for you, then scratch it.”
Also in our exclusive conversation, Ryan Destiny shares how she brings Optimum Nutrition into her daily routine, the intense training behind The Fire Inside, and her thoughts on staying grounded through it all– both on and off the screen.
