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Gym Crush – Krissy Cela
Krissy Cela – The Fitness Star
Krissy Cela is arguably one of the prettiest fitness celebrities. Look at her Instagram profile and you’ll be adoring her cuteness, be awe-struck by her charm and blown-away by her perfectly chiseled and carved physique.
We believe every athlete has a unique story that can motivate people to go after their dreams. It’s with the same reason that we bring you these articles showing the struggles, hardships and unwavering grit of these individuals.
The 24-year old Brit wasn’t always into fitness. Krissy was completing her legal training while working 30-hours a week as a waitress to stay afloat when she turned to fitness and working out.
‘It was a challenging time for me. Fitness found me when I needed something the most,’ she said, thinking back about when she starting training. It has been a steep upward curve in terms of fame and success since then for Cela.
Talking about why she started she said: “I was going through a really hard time in my life. I felt like I was so alone and afraid that I wouldn’t be able to shift my focus onto anything positive.”
The Dream Girl Next Door
Krissy thinks fitness helped her believe that she could do this for herself and that there is light at the end of the tunnel regardless of how unhappy she was at the time when she initially started training.
As she got better with time, Krissy started posting videos of her workouts on Instagram. Her initial reason for posting videos on social media was to keep herself accountable. It turned into something bigger when she started seeing traction.
Cela’s stunning physique got her a huge Instagram following – 1.8 million loyal fans. Though Krissy is humble about her mega success on the internet, we believe her drop-dead gorgeous looks, incredible physique, and humble personality are the biggest contributing factors.
A True People’s Star
With the response she got, Krissy realized that many women around the world felt the same way she did. Cela connected with her audience on a personal level and produced content that resonated with her fans.
Krissy isn’t just about crafting a peach-shaped butt. She focuses on developing her mind along with her body. She has several videos on mental health on her Instagram page and her captions are often enriched with mental jewels.
Krissy Cela is a successful entrepreneur and has launched an app called Tone and Sculpt. The app helps an individual tone their body and sculpt their mind. The app has over 500,000 downloads and has made Krissy over £1M since it’s launch.
On being asked about her goals, Krissy says, “My goal is to encourage even more women to feel confident, strong and part of a supportive online community.” We wish Krissy Cela the best for her future endeavors and hope that she achieves her noble goal.
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How To Stay on Track and Crush Your Goals After A Cheat Meal
The Cheat Meal Cheatsheet.
If you’ve ever had the feeling of regret and remorse after eating a cheat meal, you’re not alone. A cheat meal can not only demoralize you, but it can also cause setbacks and put you behind on your schedule.
Fitness freaks can only dream of a world where they could eat a cheat meal without compromising on their goals. What if we told you the so-desired parallel universe is a reality and within your grasp?
Start With A Plan
There are two types of cheat meals, first are the ones programmed into your diet plans and the others are unplanned. You should stay away from the unplanned meals and enjoy the programmed cheat meals without any guilt.
Some people try to avoid junk food altogether which is not a great idea. Feasting on the cheat meals comes as a shock to your body if you’re following a balanced and clean diet for the rest of the week.
Adding a cheat meal to your diet plan can help boost your metabolism and burn calories even when you’re not physically active. Once-a-week junk food meal can be incredibly effective if your goal is to put on muscle mass.
Don’t Sleep On It
After you’ve made the cardinal sin of eating an unplanned cheat meal, the worst thing you can do is go to sleep. Try going for a cardio session or at least a walk before you hit the sack.
If you know you’ll be eating a cheat meal later in the day, eat a protein-rich meal before you can get your hands on your favorite pizza. Protein can make you feel fuller for a longer period which can help you in avoiding junk food when you’re hungry and thinking from your tummy.
Put in Extra Work on The Next Day
The best way of getting over the feeling of regret of a cheat meal is to go harder in the gym the next day. You should be doing a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) strength training and cardio session to burn the extra calories.
We recommend doing two cardio sessions for shedding the extra calories. The second should be a low-intensity steady-state session which is to be done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Adjust Your Calories
Calories are the name of the game when it comes to cheat meals and losing or putting on weight. Apart from following a daily caloric goal, you should keep a note of your weekly (and monthly) calorie intake.
If you eat an additional 1,000 unplanned calories on a Sunday, your goal should be to deduct it from the next week’s sum. For example, reduce 333 calories each from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to stay on track with your progress.
Once you follow all these steps, you’ll start to appreciate your diet and fit lifestyle more because you’ll know that falling for a single cheat meal will require you to put in a lot of work.
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Gym Crush: Alice Matos
Gym Crush: Alice Matos
Alice Matos is a 32-year old Brazilian bombshell. Alice is a complete package with a shredded physique, a beautiful face, and brains to go with them. Matos started taking working out seriously when she was 25 and has come a long way since then.
Alice’s washboard abs can put many gym regulars to shame. Matos is much more than an eye candy and has shown her entrepreneurial side by building her own fitness fashion brand, Labellamafia from the ground up.
Alice is not one of the internet fitness chicks. Matos has competed in Mr. Olympia Bikini division twice and placed sixth in her second attempt. Alice Matos shows no signs of slowing down and is working on improving her physique and business and is having fun while she is at it.
Get Crushing
Alice is frequently traveling to exotic places and is the perfect person to follow for people who have a thing for beautiful scenery and mesmerizing women. Matos is also not afraid to experiment with her looks.
The world is your gym and Alice Matos is the perfect example. You don’t need a treadmill or dumbbells to workout, determination and discipline are all you need. Commit to working out and you will surely have a physique like this Brazilian beauty.
Matos isn’t the serious type. She is willing to do silly things to get a laugh. Alice is comfortable in her skin and has no problem showing it off. God bless Instagram.
When was the last time you saw someone this hot walking down the road? We’re sure many guys stopped and appreciated what they saw on this day. Alice Matos has a symmetrical physique with virtually no weaknesses.
Alice Matos is a diva and knows her fashion. Matos can pull off wearing anything with ease. She has transformed her fashion label Labellamafia from a small business to a growing brand in the fashion industry.
Alice Matos could easily be in the next Baywatch movie. We wish the Baywatch team lays an eye on this Brazilian beauty. Let Matos grace the beaches of California running in her red swimsuit.
Building a butt like Alice’s takes time, hard work and there are no shortcuts. You need to be willing to step out of your comfort zone to transform your body. Every workout, set and rep counts in this long journey.
Your workouts don’t have to be boring. If you think cardio and ab workouts are long and boring, take a friend along and do something fun. Keeping it interesting will help you stick to your goals.
When was the last time you had such an intense workout? Alice has a low body fat percentage, all thanks to high-intensity workouts like these. Switch up your training regularly to see results.
Matos is the brand ambassador for her company and features in sassy commercials like these. The Labellamafia merchandise has a new take on the gym apparel and is certainly creating waves of excitement amongst girls.
Who is your gym crush?
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