One word to describe yourself?

TRUTH

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

There are just too many to mention. I am truly blessed.

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

My life has ALWAYS revolved around fitness because of all the sports and physical activities that I was involved in. I was a Fitness/Health fanatic even before playing professional football for over six years. People (mostly agents and scouts) would always compliment my physique and encourage me  to look into modeling and competing. So I decided to compete in a couple of fitness modeling competitions as they were a good fit for my physique and my personality. Shortly after, I won the 2011 REAL Fitness Modeling Competition and TKO’s Sports Brand “Model Of The Year”Award.

What is your eating plan like?

My diet/eating plan really depends on my career demands. When I have a fitness photo-shoot or competition scheduled then usually I am on a high protein/low carb diet. If I don’t have an event scheduled within months, I mostly stay balanced across the board. (300 grams carbohydrates / 300 grams protein)  For my protein I consume mostly tuna, chicken, fish and protein shakes. My carb intake is mainly from yams, fruit, brown rice and veggies. I mostly eat lean and clean to stay prepared for a fitness shoots,  workout videos, etc.

What food can’t you go without?

I can’t go without my Sherbet (ice-cream) and Sprite.

What is a typical daily routine for you?

Here is my current workout broken down daily.

• Monday- Heavy Leg Exercises
• Tuesday- Biceps/Chest     
• Wed- 1 hour Cardio  (treadmill) and Ab Exercises
• Thur-  Shoulder/ Back
• Friday- Light Legs Exercises and 1hour Cardio 
• Sat- Triceps/Calf’s 
• Sunday- Off

*Note: My upper body develops even faster from working out my legs about two times a week.

What are your workouts like?

My workouts are very intense! I refuse to just go in the gym and push some weights just to impress everyone. Some people are impressed when they see others lifting a lot of weights. In my opinion…..that doesn’t make you a complete athlete, it just means that your strong. My workout consist of plyometric exercises like plyo push-ups super set with bench press.( 4 sets/ 15reps of  235lbs)

On leg days, I super set squats and squat jumps with 135lb bar across my back. Now that’s a workout, anything else is child’s play.

Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with?

Definitely Arnold Schwarzenegger! No one can deny his physique and presence in the fitness/bodybuilding community. I would have to give him those well-deserved props and I would have a ton of questions to ask too.

What is the most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying in top shape?

Honestly, there are no challenges for me to stay in shape. I eat, breath, sleep, teach and live fitness!

You own physical feature you are most proud of?

I always get compliments on my abs and chest, but I am very proud of my legs.

What is the biggest fitness (weight loss, work out, diet) myth you encounter in the fitness industry every day?

Eat less to lose more! Some people believe that if they only eat two meals a day, they will lose weight. That is HILARIOUS!

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

1. Write out a plan. (A goal properly set is half way reached.)

2. Follow through with what you wrote down.

3. Stay consistent to what you wrote down. (Don’t try to find a easier way or substitute……..even if the road gets tough!) 

Your favorite ab exercise?

To get the complete ab package, you have to work all planes of motion. Reverse crunches and medicine ball wall throws are just some of my favorites….. but the list goes on.

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

Me, Myself and I. My motivation comes from within me. No one should have to push you to perfection, it should already be in your heart, mind and soul to truly obtain your well-deserved greatness.

Any final words of wisdom?

Don’t just talk about it…..Be about it!  Anything in life is worth working for and waiting for. We all want results, but those results would be appreciated even more if you put the hard work in as well.

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One word to describe yourself?

Passionate

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

My husband Craig Bonnett (WBFF Pro Bodybuilder and Mr Manitoba 2006) and I have worked hard to develop our business, ContestPrep.com- an industry-leading physique consulting and online personal training business. We work incredibly hard to dream up new ways to motivate & inspire clients, including helping hundreds of athletes prepare for stage and even more general public clients reach their fitness goals. Both myself and my husband have accomplished so much in our personal competitive careers, however I am most proud of us for finding ways to share our knowledge, experience and network with others.

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

Fitness is a passion that has taken over and changed my life in every way. As a teen, I replaced dancing with weight training on my own accord, and enjoyed the improvements to my body and self esteem. The gym became my sanctuary – throwing on my music and pumping out a killer workout is how I deal with stress. There have been difficult times in my life where I could be found there at 3 am! This passion became a sport for me when I had hit a plateau and needed a goal to help me take my physique to the next level. Learning proper dieting techniques while training for my first show likely saved me from developing an eating disorder (which is why I am so proud to share my knowledge now with other women through ContestPrep.com). The new information also corrected errors in my approach to exercise (such as too much cardio). When stepping on stage to win that first Fitness competition, ‘Jewels’ re-invented herself and finally discovered the right path in life.

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

Start today! Don’t continue to procrastinate until tomorrow, that is a recipe for failure.

Tell your family & friends what your goals are, and know who will support you during weak moments.

Finally, set realistic mini-goals and rewards for reaching them that are not food-related, such as a photoshoots, deep tissue massage, new clothes or – a big reward – a vacation.

What is a typical daily routine for you?

While training for my Ms Fitness Manitoba win, my day began with cardio, then I would head to my 8 hr fulltime position as a graphic/web designer, finish work and either go to my part-time training job or home to meet with ContestPrep.ca clients, followed up with my resistance training then either cardio, routine development or gymnastic class, THEN finally home to sleep! I always schedule myself with as much as I can fit – unfortunately leaving little downtime to relax and socialize, but I am great at multitasking so I thrive with a busy lifestyle. (When I began dating my husband, we moved in together within a month so we could see each other! I don’t recommend that, but it worked out beautifully for us.) Now, the success of my online physique consulting business has enabled me to work fulltime for myself, so my routine is different, but equally as busy. My day begins with either 1.5 hr outdoor or indoor bike ride (or rollerblading in warmer seasons), shower, eat breakfast and focus on ContestPrep.com clients. My professional bodybuilding husband and I enjoy our afternoon drive to the gym together in his Corvette (during Winnipeg summers at least!), stop by Popeye’s Supplements or the grocery store en route home, though a few days per week we head to see our athletic therapist Avi Walker at Victory Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic for treatment of any injuries and maintance to keep our bodies functioning at 100%. During most evenings we meet with local members of our training program for weigh-ins and re-assessments which encourage and inspire their progress and ensure our techniques are achieving results. We are night owls, so we are up working until 1 or 2 a.m. before winding down while watching The Late Night Show or Conan. If I am preparing for an event, I add a pre-bed cardio session for 30-60 minutes.

What is the most challenging thing for you when it comes to staying in shape?

TIME! It’s difficult to balance running a business with pre-contest training/cardio/food prep, nevermind trying to have a social life too! I have a great, support team that helps me through, including my amazing in-laws – Craig’s parents are always 5 mins away to help with whatever we need!

What food can’t you go without?

I love to eat, but I can swear off anything if my diet demands it.

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

To maintain my physique requires a lot of cardio, regular weight training and a VERY tight diet. To find the motivation to continue winning the battle against weight gain, I put pressure on myself by setting deadlines and goals, such as competitions, photoshoots or vacations. I also want to inspire my clients to life a balance, healthy lifestyle all year round, and feel privileged and honoured to be their role model. It’s important to me to celebrate my successes and enjoy the physique I am working so hard to create, so I have cute outfits to rock at the gym that flatter and showcase my body while I’m training. Everyone looks better with a pump, so I don’t understand why some people wear bulky sweat pants and loose tees while exercising?

What is your workout plan like?

I love compound lifts, however am go-go-go in the gym, so supersets and triplesets are common in my workouts. R/T 5x/week, with rest days as needed, cardio everyday, currently all on my stationary bike – unfortunately I have stress fractures in my ankles, an injury that originated in 2008 from shin splints, so no running or plyos for me right now

Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?

You can catch me doing all of these exercises as supersets in my gym – even after a heavy set of deadlifts of squats! It’s also a great way to tighten glutes in your hotel room on vacation. http://www.sixpackfactory.com/butt-thigh-workout/

What is your eating plan like?

I admittedly eat low carb when dieting for a show or big photo shoot. Breakfast for this season has been chicken breast or lean beef with 3 eggwhites and Fusion Omega Oil. Meal 2 is pre workout, often a protein shake with Glutamend, SubQ and Purple K and veggies. (I snack on veggies as much as needed throughout the day.) I often take Purple K before my cardio sessions as well, feeling those bike workouts are killer for my glutes. I drink Fusion Agent M Powder during weight training, mixed with water. Meal 3 is immediately post workout – a protein shake (Magnum Chocolate) mixed in water with Glutamend. By the time I drive home, I’m starving, so I eat a repeat of breakfast for Meal 4. Meal 5 is salad with lean protein (ie: tuna, salmon, chicken, egg whites, basa, etc). Before bed every night I eat lean protein and take in fats such as Omega Oil or nuts. I believe food is the best supplement – there is no quick, over the counter fix for a bad diet. However there are certainly fantastic products that can help in addition to clean eating. I use CLA, BCAAs, Glutamend, Omega Oil, Pre-workout supplements such as Fubar, creatine (Purple K), SubQ at certain times of the year to help my fat loss and energy levels, protein powders, and ALWAYS incorporate a multivitamin to ensure my body has all the nutrients it needs.

Julie’s Photo Shoot Video

Your own physical feature you are most proud of?

I think you could ask any one of my female clients this one! I am OBSESSED with glutes!! I began with no bum, and have had to diet and train exceptional hard to shape & maintain my lower body.

Body part of a guy you findmost sexy?

You got me excited thinking about this one! How do I choose? My man has a very complete physique, so luckily I can enjoy the whole package! lol – delts/tris and butt are always important features, but if it’s on a stage, I am impressed by the men with big, cut legs and crazy striations through their chest.

Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with?

Arnold and Monica Brant

What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?

Many people don’t realize that sugars found in fruit are just as bad as sugars found in candy if your goal is weightloss. To drop bodyfat, you have to manage your caloric intake and only eat carbs when your body needs them for energy. Fruits are perfect with breakfast or immediately after a workout, but not as a nighttime snack.

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What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?

People are always looking for that magic pill or quick fix.  There never has been, and never will be an easy, effortless way to get in shape.  It takes a lot of hard work, but it is SO worth it.  I love the phrase: “Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels!”

Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?

Sprints are the best!  Also hanging leg raises.

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One word to describe yourself?

Ambitious

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

I was working out consistently for a couple years and thought it would be fun to compete in a fitness competition. My trainer at the time recommended the WBFF so that’s what happened

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

Becoming the youngest WBFF PRO. I won my Pro card at my very first competition, the WBFF Worlds, when I was 19. (2 years ago)

What is a typical daily routine for you?

To be honest I don’t have one. Some days I wake up at 6am, some days I sleep at 6am. After I wake up I usually check some emails, reply to messages, workout (before or after I eat.. for fat loss or muscle growth), and then do whatever else is on the agenda for the day.  I could be studying scripts all day, training clients, or trying to perfect some technique I learned. On my busiest day I’m usually up at 7, training clients until 12, hitting Muay Thai and strength and conditioning from 1 to 4, coming home to study some scripts, going out to work again until 3am, and then coming home and I might even watch a movie  

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

The mirror. LOL. Kidding, it’s more than that. I was uneducated about bad foods as a child and even though I was active, I was a little chubby. I feel amazing when I fuel myself with healthy foods and kick my butt into gear. I’m motivated by the high I feel when my body responds to the way I treat it. 

What food can’t you go without?

I’m really not attached to any food. But I love my cereal

What is your eating plan like?

I try to always eat clean. I TRY for 5 meals a day.

Some sort of gluten-free carb for breakfast, whether it’s a cereal, oatmeal, chia seeds, with some unsweetened almond milk that I end up sweeting with Splenda (guilty pleasure).. my snacks are berries or an apple, lunch would be some sort of protein and green veg… sometimes I skip the veg, lol… I eat a disgusting amount of protein. A protein shake for my next snack and then fish and veggies for dinner. 

What is your workout plan like? 

HARDCORE! I used to do way too much cardio, making me too lean with not enough muscle. Nowadays I work out 6 days a week and try to lift as heavy as I can on every exercise when I’m in the gym. I love MMA training because it incorporates HIIT and plyo and really takes your body to a different level of conditioning. I love it. 

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

Dream, believe, achieve!

What is the most challenging thing for you when it comes to staying in shape?

My sleep patterns are really messed up, so finding the energy usually becomes a mental thing for me… 

Your own physical feature you are most proud of?

My legs. I kill them. 

Body part of a guy you findmost sexy?

His eyes. Then his smile, then his chest… every girl needs something to rest her head on

What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?

That lifting weights will make you look like a bodybuilder. Number one, that takes years and years of hard work mixed with proper supplementation and strict dieting. Number two, you need to lift weights if you want to properly shape your body. 

Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with? 

Amer the Hammer… he’s f****** hot! Haha. But honestly I’d love to chat with Arnold, then my boy GSP. 

Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?

Cable crunches!!!!! And anything my trainer IFBB Pro Chris White makes me do

Alyssa’s Photo Shoot Video

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One word to describe yourself?

Competitive 

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

I have a good friend that is a competitor in Mexico. She had always tried to get me to compete. She told me about a competition in mexico that she was doing and I decided to do it as well. I trained for a month and was feeling great. One week before the show it got canceled. I was so bummed because I felt so ready to step on stage. I looked for a local competition, entered and won and the rest is history.

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

My biggest accomplishment so far is winning the overall at the Arnold Classic.

What is a typical daily routine for you?

Every day brings something different. I am a full time model so my days vary. I can be on set for 12 to 15 hours a day and still have to get my workouts in. I also write for several magazines here in the states and in my home country of Spain.  Basically I am up anywhere from 5 to 6am working most of the day and then training when I get home from work. After that I try and spend as much time as I can with my dog Bruno and my family.

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

Work Work Work… I make a living as a full time model so I never know when the phone will ring for a job. I always have to be prepared for a shoot or an apperance .

What food can’t you go without?

To be honest I rarely stray from my food plan, but if I was going to have something that I crave that is not on my diet. It would probably have to be a glazed doughnut from startbucks… 

What is your eating plan like?

I eat about 2500 calories a day. All my meals will consist of a lean protein, a complex carbs and a little bit of essential fats.  When I a preparing for a competition my food will change a little bit, but it will be pretty much the same concept.

What is your workout plan like?

I workout 6 days a week. I will hit legs 2 days a week with weight training and a third day will be strictly plyometrics. The other days I will work upper body. I will do Cardio 6 days a week as well. My cardio will consist of anything from running, eliptical or stairmill. I do interval training as well to mix it up. 

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

1) Eat clean

2) Train hard

3) And Stay consistent!!!!  

What is the most challenging thing for you when it comes to staying in shape?

The diet is probably the most difficult thing to stick to year round. The hardest thing for me is to have to turn down invitations to parties or dinners because I am getting ready for a show. I try not to put myself in tempting situations so I will usually pass on these types of events. I feel guilty at times and I hope all my friends and family understand.

Your own physical feature you are most proud of?

My glutes, I always had big glutes so I have to work really hard to keep them firm and tight .

Body part of a guy you findmost sexy?

No body part… for me its all about the confidence in a guy…

What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?

 I would have to say the biggest myth I encounter everyday is that Bikini competitors don’t train hard. Lots of people think that Bikini girls are just skinny girls that put on a bikini and get on stage. I have done a series of workout videos showing my prep for the 2011 WBFF World Championships so people can see how hard these girls train. Our competition prep id just as intense as any other competitor in the industry!!!

Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?

Squats and plyos! 

Ingrid’s Photo Shoot Video

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One word to describe yourself?

DRIVEN

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

I got into fitness/bodybuilding sort of because of my dad (he probably doesn’t know it though).   I was always athletic growing up and danced throughout my entire childhood into college. The summer going into college I started working out in my basement every morning.  I would see my dad workout every morning before work and just kind of decided I wanted to do it too From there it blossomed, I started seeing changes that I loved and getting more and more into it. 

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

My biggest accomplishment in the fitness field would probably be getting published and seeing myself in the magazines and advertisements that I used to look at myself.  Getting a layout in Ironman magazine was probably one of the highlights so far because that was always a legit fitness magazine that I would say I would love to be in!

What is a typical daily routine for you?

A typical daily routine for me when I am not traveling is pretty boring!! I right now am starting to do the gym twice a day again in prep for my show, morning cardio and then evening weight training.  In between that I am either writing for one of the online magazines that I write for, figuring out where I will be next and making those plans, scheduling shoots and networking! Also grocery shopping, laundry and catching up on everything that I don’t get to when I am traveling

What is your eating plan like?

My eating plan consists of 6 meals.  Depending on where I am in my schedule (prepping for a shoot or a show) 1 or 2 of those meals may be a protein shake but that gets replaced with food as I get closer to the event.  Same goes for my carb intake, fat intake etc. 

What food can’t you go without?

The food that I can’t live without isn’t actually a food but I guess more of a condiment…lol..I am obsessed with Lite Cool Whip haha!!

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

What keeps me motivated to stay in shape is probably first and foremost my fans!!!! Also progress keeps me motivated!!! It honestly just makes me really happy to receive emails and messages from people saying I have motivated them to start, to keep going, push harder, or when somebody has been sidelined from working out and a pic of me or my website  pushed them to get back into it…I couldn’t ask for anything better than that!!! 

Another huge motivator for me is results…for myself the constant push and drive to do better or see how much better I can look or see how I can change my body to where it needs to be for certain things.. I love it!!!

What is your workout plan like?

My workouts usually consist of doing my cardio training in the morning before breakfast and then I weight train in the evening.  I usually train a body part a day and then on my “off” days I  do just cardio and abs. 

Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?

My favorite six pack ab exercises would have to be hanging leg raises and ab roll- outs on the stability ball from a flat bench.  

What is the most challenging thing for you when it comes to staying in shape?

The most challenging thing that I deal with about consistently staying in top shape would probably be to know when to rest lol…I tend to forget sometimes to rest as much as I should…I get caught up in my schedules and traveling and always wanting to see how I can change or push harder.  It is extremely important to rest and I give this advice to everybody constantly I just have to remember to take that same advice myself sometimes!!!

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

My top three tips for people who want to get in shape would be number one don’t get discouraged it will not happen overnight!!!!

My second tip would be ask questions, it’s the only way to learn and trust me I am still asking myself it’s a constant learning process, nobody knows everything!!!

My third tip would be make sure you are sensible and do it the right way, don’t try shortcuts or quick fixes because they are just that! Put in the work and reap the rewards you will be so glad you did!!

Sam’s Photo Shoot Video

Your own physical feature you are most proud of?

My own physical feature that I am most proud of would probably be my legs and glutes.

Body part of a guy you findmost sexy?

The body part of a guy that I find most sexy, well one of, because I have a few lol, would be shoulders…if I had to just pick one right now

Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with?

I would love to have coffee with Corey Everson

What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?

The biggest workout myth I encounter every day in the fitness industry or actually in the gyms is women who “don’t want to get big” and I really try to explain over and over.. this isn’t going to happen even if you tried!!! It would take a really long time, a lot of time and effort to get big it doesn’t just happen because you decide to lift weights!!! I try to explain and make women understand that you need to lift it’s beneficial in so many ways!!! Once they start it and realize how great it is then they never utter those words again!!

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One word to describe yourself?

Passionate

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

After gaining over 70 pounds from being pregnant, I became overweight, so I started to train to lose weight. It then transformed to setting my goals to get on stage and compete.

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

Winning the 2010 Arnold Classic Bikini Overall and the WBFF Pro Bikini World Championships in the same year.

Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with?

Kelly Ripa and Christie Brinkley are my fitness Icons, both moms who look Fabulous and get better with age.

What is a typical daily routine for you?

Being a mommy is first, I train around my daughters schedule, like school or extra curricular activities, Eat every couple hours, work on my fitness career, (photo shoots, website, judging events, social media, bikini line, videos, fitness camps, etc) also working on finishing my book, and my music album

What is your eating plan like?

I eat clean all year round and off 2-3 meals a week. I-Hop is a must every week  

What food can’t you go without?

Egg Whites

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

Photo shoots and Appearances

What is your workout plan like?

My workouts vary depending on my schedule for shoots or upcoming events. Weight/circuit training 5 days a week mostly, spinning and kickboxing (3x a week)

What is the most challenging thing for you when it comes to staying in shape?

It is difficult to stay on track when traveling, but I am getting better with finding ways to eat clean on the go and packing food.

Your own physical feature you are most proud of?

Shoulders and Glutes

Body part of a guy you findmost sexy?

Legs

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

Preparation is the key to Success, and also consistency, and setting goals because you have to see the destination to travel down the right path.

Chady’s Video

What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?

That fitness pro’s never get sore after training which is False. We still manage to kick our own butts, no soreness no progress.

Your favorite six pack abs exercises/workout?

V-ups they never let me down when looking for that burn.

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Credits

To My Sponsors MusclePharm and Passion Fruit Bikini’s and the WBFF.

Stats

• Height 5’3”
• Weight 120lbs
• Vitals 26 – 34 ½ – 34D

One word to describe yourself?

Determined

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

At 35 I decided it was time to start working out.  A trainer at my local gym approached me about training me.  She later showed me the potential I had and introduced me into the world of competing.  Within 4 months I had dropped my body fat from 31% to 10% and competed in my first Figure show.  I won first in my class and overall and needless to say, I was hooked!

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

My biggest accomplishment has been competing on the National level this year.  This has been something I have been working towards.  I was very excited to place Top 10 in my first National level show!

What is a typical daily routine for you?

My daily life is a little chaotic with two children!  I recently had a full gym built at my home to make it a little easier for me.  I train weights and cardio in the morning, go to a local gym 3 days a week to box and do extra cardio in the afternoon.

What is the most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying in top shape?

The most challenging thing I have to deal with on a daily basis is making the time to get all my workouts in without jeopardizing my family time!  It is all about balancing everything.

What is your eating plan like?

I count my protein, carbs, fat and fiber.  I like to precook my meals.  This make it easy for me because, I always have something prepared when it is time to eat.  I eat high protein and low complex carbs and fat.  I also make sure I am getting enough fiber each day so that my body can digest all the protein I am taking in.  I also like to get most of my protein from actual food sources and not shakes and bars.

What food can’t you go without?

Wow!  This is a hard question…there are so many things I would love to not go without!  When in competition mode, I can’t go without my oatmeal every morning!  Feel like it is a pick me up energy source.  I love to add cinnamon, brown sugar splenda and a few raisins or fresh blueberries…Yummy!!!

What are your workouts like?

My workouts consist of one heavy upper body and one heavy lower body followed by a day of just cardio.  I then follow up with a leg day, chest and triceps, and then a back and biceps day.  I do incorporate cardio everyday.

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

When I first started this fitness journey, I can honestly say that it was for self-gratification.  I did it because it made me feel so good about myself.  Not only the way I felt but, the way I looked!  I soon realized that it was not about me but, more about teaching my children a healthy lifestyle.  Being a role model to them and others as well is more rewarding!

Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with?

There are many I would like to have a coffee or shake with!  Ava Cowan is one and I have been fortunate enough to be able to spend a couple of days with her!  You know who ever it maybe, it shows you how real these famous athletes are.  They are no different from any of the rest of us.  Another one on my list is Kim Dolan.  I just love her!  She is so down to earth and such an inspiration to me!  As a mother and in her 40”s she gives me the motivation that you can look as young as you feel.

Your own physical feature you are most proud of?

I would have to say my ABS!  You can workout all day long but, if you don’t clean up your diet you will not have abs!  My motto is “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!”  It is quite funny when I go to a show, and girls come up to me and say  “I know you, you are the girl with THE Abs!” LOL

Body part of a guy you find most sexy?

I would have to say the most sexy part of a guy is his smile!  I love to see a guy smiling. 

Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?

First and foremost, you must have the desire and determination to want to get in shape!  Set yourself realistic goals and get motivated to obtain them in a timely manner.  Getting in shape takes time, it doesn’t happen overnight.  So, don’t get discouraged! 

Secondly, you must evaluate your diet.  Make a daily journal for a week of everything you put into your mouth.  Sometimes people are surprise at how much and actually how badly they are eating.  You must clean it up and be sure you are eating the right amount of protein/carbs/fats and fiber daily.  You also need to be eating every 2-3 hours in order to keep you metabolism burning. 

Thirdly, you must get on a workout plan that is best suited for you goals.

What is the biggest fitness (weight loss, work out, diet) myth you encounter in the fitness industry every day?

I would say one of the biggest fitness myths is your weight!  I know for some who are trying to lose weight it is a good guidance, but I feel as though sometimes it is overrated!  Especially for females, they sometimes feel that they must weigh a certain number.  Every individual’s body is different and one weight may look good on one person and not another!  Also in a fitness journey, I feel that each person should be taking measurements to get a better guidance of tracking their progress!

Your favorite ab exercise?

My all time favorite ab workout would have to be a decline crunch holding a medicine ball! 

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