Yep, the sagging arms and skin, belly pouch. When I ask if they lift weights… well... How many times have I heard women say don’t use weights, you will get bulky? Well unless you are a superhuman who can lift 500 pounds, you won’t!
Trust me when I was competing, I was under the same impression that I had to do hours of cardio and spend hours in the gym to lose weight and get fit. That was exactly what led me to ruin my metabolism and develop hypothyroidism.
Now I still see women week after week, month after month pedalling away on bikes, treadmills etc. and their body doesn’t change. I learned that less is more and that it’s about being more efficient in the gym.
Working smarter not harder and… the strategy and technique trainers don’t tell you so you keep coming back for more.
From the young age of 6 I started gymnastics training up to 30 hours a week. I became obsessed with the fundamentals of training and was proud to be doing 1000 V- sit ups daily by the time I hit 10 years old. I remember my inspirations came from my favourite TV shows “Wonder Women and the Bionic Women”, obsessed with their strong lean physiques.
In fact, I still remember in high school challenging the boys to arm wrestling contests. In high school I was active in track, volleyball, cheerleading and dancing. I loved watching the Olympics and seeing the lean physiques of the sprinters.
BUT then, it happened. I was in the gym one day when a trainer suggested I train and compete in fitness competitions given my background in dance and gymnastics. In fact he challenged me, and this is where my competitive fitness career started leading to almost 20 years in the industry. I have graced several magazines including Oxygen, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Optimyz and use my infectious personality to host media events including The Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Weekend.
... And yes, my most memorable is interviewing Arnold!
Now as a Certified Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner and Personal Trainer my focus is on helping women get fit, feel confident and get in the best shape of their lives, no matter their age.
