Fitness Model April Deweese speaks with Sixpackfactory.com

Hi my name is April Deweese from Las Vegas NV.  I am a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Consultant, NPC Bikini Competitor and mother.  I have been weightlifting for 15 years and competing for 7.

I love being a part of the fitness industry. Fitness is what keeps me grounded. I started working out after my son was born, at the age of 21. My love for weights inspired me to get certified as a Personal Trainer, and from there, I continued on for my associates and Bachelors in the field I love…Exercise!

It has taken a long time, but things are finally starting to happen. I’ve been featured in American Curves, Muscular Development and Body.

April’s competition history:
2003 NPC mid-Illinois Figure-2nd place
2004 NPC Central USA AGF Figure-5th
2005 Miami Universe
2008 Las Vegas Fitness America
2010 NPC GNC Muscle Contest Master Bikini-1st place
2010 NPC USA bikini championships-7th

We recently had the privilege to ask April a few questions:

Vitals

One word to describe yourself?

Motivated

How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?

I first got interested in fitness/bodybuilding when I saw a bodybuilding competition on the TV as a little girl.  I remember making my mom sit on the steps and watch me pose:)

What is your eating plan like?

My eating plan is 6 meals a day…all balanced with protein, carbs, and healthy fat. Minimum 1 gallon of water/ day

What food can’t you go without?

I couldn’t live without my chicken breast or oatmeal!

What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?

My biggest accomplishment was getting my Bachelors degree in Exercise Science.  It was a very challenging 6 years of my life to get through…being a single mother, working 3 part time jobs, homework, dieting, working out, cooking, and competing…it was a very rough time but I wasnt gonna give up:)

What are your workouts like?

I always change my workouts up…I train each body part once or twice a week including walking, plyometrics, trail running, running stairs and sprinting.

What is a typical daily routine for you?

My daily routine during this summer has been pretty nice:  check my email/facebook, clean my house, cardio and weights,  shower, get ready for work,  train clients, eat,  relax and hang out with my son. Once my sons school, soccer and baseball starts…it will be a whole different crazy schedule!

What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?

What keeps me motivated is my love for weights, staying healthy, and being the best role model I can be for my son, family, and clients:)

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

My top 3 tips for people who wanna get in shape:  eat 6 healthy/balanced meals a day, lift weight, do cardio…it takes all 3 to get the job done.

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

Dieting used to be the hardest challenge for me when it comes to staying in shape.  I’ve been eating this way now for 7 years and now I couldn’t imagine eating differently.  When I have big cravings for something, I will have it, and get right back on track.

Your own physical feature you are most proud off?

I get the most comments on glutes and legs

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

I would love to have coffee or a protein shake with Monica Brant!

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

The biggest myth is when people think they can work out but eat whatever they want…and still lose weight

What part of a guy do you find most sexy?

The body part of a guy that’s most sexy is a gorgeous face..then of course an athletic looking body

Your favorite ab exercise?

My favorite ab exercises are weighted crunches and leg lifts using a stability ball.

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