46, Trainer at A.D. Scott Fitness
FAV WAY TO WORKOUT: My favorite style is resistance training. I love the overall benefits weight training provides for health and wellness — helping with bone density, muscle development, hormonal balancing, confidence, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
BIGGEST FITNESS MYTH: Women get too muscular when lifting heavy weights. I debunk this by properly educating anyone willing to listen to the truth behind this myth. Next, I use the ladies I train as an example.
BIGGEST NUTRITION MYTH: Carbs and fat aren’t good for you. In reality, both of these nutrients are essential for the optimal functioning and well-being of the body. Knowing which carbohydrates and fats work for your body, and in what increments to consume them, is key.
MY TYPICAL WORKOUT DAY: My perfect training day would include 30-45 minutes of intense cardio, 90 minutes of resistance training, four to five nutritionally balanced meals, a gallon of water, and a 30-minute evening cardio session with stretching.
MY ADVICE: Trust the process, don’t obsess over the scale, and don’t ever get tired of taking care of yourself! You can only give of yourself what you have left in the tank. So, taking care of you is taking care of others.
MY FITNESS TIP: Water is essential to life. It is the cornerstone of your bodily functions.
IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, because I can perform almost any exercise with dumbbells.
MY FITNESS INSPIRATION: Discipline and dedication inspire me the most in the fitness world. It never ceases to amaze me the life-changing miracles I witness when someone implements fitness into their daily life.
DREAM WORKOUT PARTNER: What’s cool about this question is that I have had the privilege of training with my dream workout partner several times. My dream partner is a person I train who initially doesn’t see themselves achieving some of the things I have, and they eventually reach the point where we train together. These sessions often conclude with the individual accomplishing more than they ever thought possible.
DIET PHILOSOPHY: Nutrition is a lifestyle based on the journey. The destination is just a pit stop.
WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED: Understanding that getting something done is better than not doing anything. Consistency is key!
NEWBIE ADVICE: Focus on this moment, this rep, this meal, this day. Don’t get caught up in what’s to come. Stay focused on where you are. You will get there.
GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD: This year, I aim to improve my current wellness by learning about health and wellness and applying that knowledge to help myself and others.
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