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1. I credit a lot of my success to my: A) Talent B) Family C) Tenacity D) Other I would have to say it’s a perfect balance of my loving family and my tenacity. With their support, I am able to relentlessly pursue my goals and stay focused while doing what I love! 2. Favorite dessert: A) Frozen yogurt B) Ice Cream C) Dark Chocolate D) Other I do love dark chocolate, but when I want to splurge a little more, caramel apple pie gelato by Valenti is my go to! 3. My favorite part of my body is: A) Abs B) Legs C) Butt D) Other Definitely legs! I love training them and they have come the furthest since I began. I work them twice a week with heavier weights as well as incorporate lots of lower body plyometrics. 4. Most important dos and don’ts in my fitness exercises: Proper warm up, correct form and technique, as well as mind and muscle connection are crucial to achieving optimal results and avoiding injuries. Be patient and do not take shortcuts because real results take time. Have a plan of what you want to accomplish; always write out and see your short and long-term goals daily to help to increase your focus in achieving them. Have a consistent schedule of working out so that it becomes a habit. Hire a coach that will be honest with you and dedicated to helping you reach the best version of yourself. And most importantly, have fun doing it!
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5. If an up and coming fitness talent asks me for advice, I’d tell them: Be dedicated 100%, work hard and leave the industry with the same humbleness as when you entered it. Always know your self-worth and be able to understand that everyone will have an opinion and that yours matters most. Do not compare yourself to others, and instead be happy for others’ successes. Everyone is unique and brings something different to the table. And finally, do it for the right reasons…you’re way more likely to last and not get burnt out too fast! 6. Nutrition Philosophy: I always go by the 80/20 rule unless I am preparing for a show, where I eat 100% clean. The 80/20 rule means that 80% of the time you eat