Body–For–Life Grand Master Winner Margi Faze talks to Sixpackfactory.com
Thursday June 3, 2010 | Posted under Fitness , Interviews | 6 comments
| One day after running errands and tending to the needs of her family, an over-weight and tired Margi Faze stood in front of her mirror and felt old for the first time in her life. She realized at that moment that for herself and for her family, she needed to make a change. She purchased a gym membership, set her goals, cleaned out her pantry, and began what later would become a life changing journey. In February of 2008 after dropping nearly 30lbs and and 13% body fat in just 12 weeks, Margi Faze, a wife and mother of three was named the EAS Body-for-LIFE grand master champion. Several months after winning the Body-for-LIFE challenge, Margi also took first place in the Classics division of Ms. Bikini America during the Fitness America Weekend in Las Vegas. She recently published her first book, a fitness and nutrition guide and journal, to help people stay focused and motivated to reach their weigh loss and weight maintenance goals. We recently talked with Margi about her success and this is what she had to say. |
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One word to describe yourself?Determined What was the spark that got you to start getting back into shape?Having my third baby and seeing myself overweight in family videos. I was tired and depressed and wanted to gain my life back. What is your eating plan like?I eat 5 small meals per day approximately 3 hours apart. These include three balanced meals and two snacks. During the week I eat a lot of lean turkey, chicken, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates like oatmeal and yams. On the weekends, I take one cheat day during which I will eat anything I want “in moderation”. |
What food can’t you go without?Pizza, but only on cheat days and only once or twice per month. What are your workouts like?My workouts vary. I try to switch it up and include activities that I enjoy in order to stay motivated. I love playing racquetball and hiking. However, in the gym my workouts are intense including circuit training, weight lifting and plyometrics. Body part on a guy you find most sexy?His eyes. A sexy look can melt a woman’s heart and make her weak in the knees. The abs comes in close second. |
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Margi Body Transformation Video |
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You own physical feature you are most proud of?My legs. I love the meaty part of my quads and my calf’s. What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?My fans and the Body-for-LIFE community. They count on me to keep them motivated. I can’t do that if I, myself, am not in the best shape I can be. Best fitness advice for people who wants to get in shape?Keep your self-talk positive. You CAN do it if you keep telling yourself that you can. If you keep saying that you can’t, then surely you will quit. |
Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?Mountain climbers. There are several variations of this exercise and if you go straight into a plank position your abs will be burning up and begging for mercy. Connect with Margi
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Photo credits
Black outfit – Ches Owen
Jean skirt and blue bikini- Photo by – Carl Thygessen
Dry lake Bed and Racquetball – Matt Carter
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wow what an amazing story, i am so amazed at Margi, thanks for this truely inspiring story of greatness against all odds!
Thanks for sharing with us Margi. You are such an inspiration. Your energy, kindness and compassion are what true champs are made of.
You are truly amazing. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished and it is radiating to others that are following in your footsteps. you are a prime example of what moms out there CAN accomplish! Way to go Margi!
it is really great that! thanks for ur video story, u r a winner!
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