Tag: Strong and Sexy
Gym Crush – Emily Skye
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Mum to Mia – Emily Skye
Instagram is full of gorgeous fit women. Chances are you might already be following a ton of fitness celebrities on Instagram. It is important you follow people who’re not just pretty but can motivate you to get off your butt and get in shape.
Emily Skype is a bundle of inspiration and beauty who can inspire you to work on your body. Emily is a new mom and is a must follow for women who want to stay fit before, during and after pregnancy.
Picture perfect, isn’t it? We spent a good amount of time trying to find a fault in this picture but failed miserably. Emily is a well-known athlete in the fitness industry and posts uplifting content on her Instagram.
Emily was ranked #3 in Forbe’s list of Top Fitness Influencers in the world. Skye had been lifting weights for the past 7.5 years and was recognized by Forbe’s in 2017. Emily also has a sneaker coming up in 2018 in collaboration with Reebok.
If you’re someone who doesn’t have the time to hit the gym every day, Emily has some workouts you can do at home. Once you follow Skye on Instagram you will have no excuses to miss a workout.
This Australian beauty looks flawless in every shot and does so with total ease. Emily is a transformation expert and helps people lose weight and get the bodies of their dreams by helping them with their diet and training.
Skye’s workouts aren’t limited to glutes and legs. Emily focuses on building a symmetrical physique and her workouts are in-line with this approach. Skye’s workouts are sure to make you break a sweat, so you better get used to it.
Oh, and did we tell you Emily has some famous friends? Skye is a regular in popular Hollywood events and appears on the cover of magazines. The world listens to what Emily Skye has to say.
Emily Skye has documented her pregnancy beautifully. From their pregnancy announcement to the birth of their baby, Emily and her husband have shared the entire journey with their fans.
No woman would mind a transformation like this. Pregnancy can make you stronger, in every way, than you could have ever imagined. You too should document your pregnancy like Emily, and you will thank yourself for it later.
So you say working out with a kid in the house is hard. Why don’t you follow Skye’s lead and make your baby workout with you? The sooner your little one starts working out, the better.
Emily can rock any outfit and this outfit is a proof of it. Skye is from the ‘lifting weights can make a woman look sexier’ club, and we couldn’t agree more. If you’re planning to start your fitness journey or need some motivation to keep going, Emily Skye is a must follow.
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Best Female Fitness Athletes You Need To Follow on Instagram
Follow These Female Fitness Athletes on Instagram
Beautiful women are one of the biggest reasons for Instagram’s loyal user base. Many people check Instagram every once in a while just to see if their favorite chick has posted a new picture.
Female fitness athletes are much more than pretty faces. Fit chicks give out training, nutrition and lifestyle tips which can help women and men alike. These girls have also built a brand out of their Instagram accounts.
Paige Hathaway
Paige Hathaway is one of the prettiest girls on this list and arguably in the entire fitness industry. Hathaway is dedicated to helping people improves their physiques and runs a monthly transformation challenge to motivate them.
Ana Cheri
Ana Cheri is a Playboy Playmate turned fit chick. Cheri owns a gym with her husband and a swimwear brand. If you love women with an hourglass physique, following Ana on Instagram will be the best thing you’ll do today.
Michelle Lewin
Michelle Lewin has been on the fitness scene for a long time and is one of the most recognized personalities. Lewin doesn’t limit her workouts to the gym, and you can see her working out in the wild.
Alice Matos
Alice Matos is much more than a pretty face and a shredded physique. This Brazillian beauty has an entrepreneurial side and has turned her clothing brand into a global fashion label.
Courtney King
Courtney King is a 2X Ms. Bikini Olympia and knows her training well. King is complete wife material with some serious cooking skills. Courtney shares much more than belfies and will make you fall in love with her adorable self.
Ashley Horner
Ashley Horner is badass and her workouts are a proof of it. Horner is also the only mommy on this list. Ashley is a transformation expert and is a must follow for anyone looking to shake things up.
Nikki Blackketter
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A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, I’m finally allowed to spill the beans on Nikki B Season 2 X @gymshark !!! We had SO much fun making this collection, it has a lot of elements from my first round, plus some more fun/lifestyle elements as well, which I’ll reveal very, very soon. ??? HOPE YALL ARE AS EXCITED AS I AM, bc we launching with a HUGE pop-up shop in Los Angeles, (third street promenade), January 6th & 7th!!! My heart is literally pounding typing this because I am filled with so much excitement and anticipation and I’ve been waiting SO LONG to tell you guys, haha. Please COME SEE ME there and grab some of the new swaggggg!!! LOVE YOU GAHHHHHHHHH #okayimdone #capslockneedstoberemovedfromme #swipeforthesneakpeeks #andthereswaymore #gonnabebest2018kickoffever #HYPENESSISTOOREAL #pineapplelife #NikkiBSeason2 *oh it’ll be available online sometime after pop-up, date not set yet
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Nikki Blackketter is a YouTuber with devoted followers. Blackketter is a Gymshark sponsored athlete and has 1.7 million followers on Instagram. Nikki is very honest with her followers and doesn’t hide anything.
Jen Selter
Jen Selter shook up the world with her belfies. Selter arguably has one of the best butts ? on Instagram and you’re missing out if you’re not already following her. Jen has made several television appearances promoting fitness.
Brooke Ence
Ence is the most shredded fitness athlete on this list. Brooke’s physique can put many serious lifters to shame. Ence is a CrossFitter and makes appearances as an Amazon warrior in the hit Wonder Women franchise.
Anllela Sagra
Anllela is a Colombian beauty with washboard abs. Sagra’s captivating face and physique can keep you hooked on her Instagram feed. Anllela frequently shares videos, pictures, and tips from her workouts.
Who is your favorite female fitness athlete? Let us know in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Iron Maiden – Valentina Lequeux
The Unstoppable Valentina Lequeux
Valentina Lequeux is a fitness model, personal trainer and an online sensation with almost 2 million followers on Instagram. Lequeux was born in Bueno Aires, Argentina and raised in Florida (USA).
Valentina started posting pictures of her incredible figure on social media in 2016. It wasn’t long after that she started getting noticed. Since 2016, she has inspired thousands of people to achieve their dream physiques.
Valentina isn’t the typical booty-flaunting Instagram fitness chick. Her shredded back and ripped abdominal is proof of her prowess in her field. Lequeux regularly posts her home and gym workouts on her Instagram for her fans to follow.
Apart from her jaw-dropping body, Valentina shares her mind jewels through her post captions. Valentina Lequeux is the personification of beauty with brains. If going through her Instagram feed doesn’t motivate you, chances are nothing ever will.
Queen of Conditioning
Lequeux has some crazy muscle definition and can put some of her male counterparts to shame with her washboard abs. The fact that Valentina maintains her magazine-ready shape throughout the year is commendable.
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Keep your mind, heart and eyes on what’s important ?How are you getting excited about 2020 ⁉️ Please Read ?? Save this post and visit it whenever you need it. – Taken at the incredible @museumhotel – As this year comes to an end I’m starting to see posts about how 2020 is going to be the year of_____ fill in the blank. If you really want to have a successful year you have to start now and get ahead of everyone that will be competing in your field. One thing @luisenriquepzia has taught me over our years of relationship and business together, Is to always evaluate where we are, what we are doing wrong and what have we done correctly? We take December to do that, and I encourage you to do the same. If you wanna have a really successful year. Start isolating the areas of your life that are important to you. Mine are these 5: Professional life Love life Family Friendships Health (mental, physical, spiritual). – After isolating them start by discarding the distractions around them! Visualize the big picture, and start dividing it into small goals and step that you will use towards achieving that goal. Once you’ve organized that you shall realize that many things you are investing time and energy on are just distractions! Time, right alongside health is the biggest currency you have in life! How you invest both of these into your purpose will dictate how you will fulfill your life. Your life Is either going to be a happy beautiful journey, or you will be miserable on your way to trying to achieve it! It’s your responsibility, your duty, your job to actively work towards your goals! And you only have two options around it! Either stay actively working to make the journey a joyful one or a miserable one! – If the choice is to make it a joyful one! Discipline is your biggest ally, because sometimes happiness is about having the discipline to stay the course and do the things you know will help you even if in that moment you don’t feel like doing them! – – #travel #healthylifestyle #mindfulness #motivation #traveling #positivevibes #happiness #love #couplegoals #couple #marriedlife
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Lequeux has a travel bug and some of her pictures are truly scenic. The landscapes in her photos are wronged as she steals the limelight from them. Sharing the frame with Valentina is no easy task.
Love Thy Body
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?INTIMACY & VULNERABILITY? – ? @DelekTulum – This series of photos were taken by my husband. And couldn’t help to think about how intimate they are, and the possible criticism I may receive. One common line I always get when I post this type of content is that I should keep these moments and visuals for my husband and not post them. – The truth is, for us it doesn’t matter what we showcase here on social media because our true intimacy comes from how vulnerable and open we are with each other, on how freely we communicate our thoughts, desires, hopes, dreams and also fears, confusion, anger, sadness and any other emotion, from the brightest to the darkest. – we have learned a lot through the years of being together and have found that the key to our happiest days is having judgment free communication ?? Always trying to put ourselves in the shoes of the other. – That type of intimacy is one that can’t really be shown on a photo or a video, that intimacy always happens behind closed doors, never filmed, never taken photos of it. It is our most private moments that build the strong bonds between us, and those moments makes us so strong that we can get all the judgment and criticism in the world and as long as we have our safe haven, we are sure that everything will be alright. – I encourage all couples to practice 100% honesty, no judgments, say what you need to say even though you think it may hurt the other person, it’s always better to be honest and open, this will help you grow as a couple faster and stronger. ?? – #DelekTulum #TashiDelek #DelekInspire #mindfulness #TulumMéxico #Tulumexperience #Tulumbeach #Tulumvibes #México #infinite #consciousness #happiness #changetheplanet #actoflove #wanderlust #peaceofmind #travel #hotel #beachhotel #vacation #toursim #beach #ocean #sea #luxurytravel #beautifuldestinations #explore #nature #adventure #landscape
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Valentina has one of the strongest voices against body shaming and moral police. She constantly reminds her followers to expand their horizons both psychologically and physically.
If you’re someone who doesn’t have the time to hit the gym but want a toned physique, you should follow Lequeux as she has some great bodyweight workouts you can do in the comfort of your home.
A Little Something For Everyone
If you want to start working out, need new workout ideas or need a daily dose of motivation, Valentina has got you covered. Valentina’s Instagram posts check all the right boxes and are fun, informative and engaging.
In the gym, on the road, or in the kitchen, Lequeux keeps her content fresh – just like her recipes. If you are someone who gets bored with their diet quickly, trying Valentina’s new recipes will keep you busy in the kitchen.
Keeping It Real
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??LOVE & PEACE ♥️ – ?PLEASE READ? ? @ajkphotography1 ? @villacellabella – Hati in Indonesian means “heart”, emphasising the spiritual meaning, more so than your actual heart. Hati hati means “watch your heart” or in other words, “take care”, “watch out” or “take it easy”. I’ve heard it used mostly in the context of “slow down”. I’m used to living in an environment where we rush everywhere, we rush to get up in the morning, we rush our lunches or even worse, we eat lunch at our desks or whilst walking on the streets, or standing up at home, we drive fast to get somewhere quickly just to rush through that activity too. This is for sure how people live here in South Florida. So… when do we ever slow down?? – My experiences in Bali we’re much like back at home. We essentially took with us our lifestyle from back home and didn’t practice hati hati. I have to be honest that @luisenriquepzia and I have a hard time with slowing down and taking life in. We’re so wrapped up in so many projects, and making a successful life for ourselves that we have a tendency to rush through life. I would love to tell you that in this photo I felt calm and in the moment. But the truth is that I was feeling some anxiety over creating the perfect content for you guys. – The experiences that I create and you see here always have a purpose behind them. I want to share with you my life, in hopes that you and I learn together how to be more in the moment, more present, feel healthy and happy, and find some meaning and purpose when lost spiritually. – So why are the Balinese so peaceful and do everything with gratitude? With love? With patience? Because they have practiced, yes practiced this lifestyle for years, this is all they know, and in turn the life’s we lead is all we know! Practicing gratitude, love, peace and patience is what we struggle with, so why not practice more of these things in hopes of leading a more bountiful life, spiritually and finally being able to let go, not be so controlling and being more at peace ??
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PDA? Yes, please. While most other fitness athletes try to hide their relationships, Valentina breaks away from this practice. She is one of the most transparent, humble, and genuine people you’ll find on the internet.
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MAKING A CHANGE or START LIVING⁉️ – [email protected]_photography Gym @gee.gym – Before I get into today’s talk, I want to thank everyone who’s already signed up for my 8 week challenge ! You guys have me SOOO excited to see some major mind, health and body changes. And for everyone who is asking, yesterday’s post has all the info on how to enter, I still have spots open don’t worry! – Now to the REAL TALK…This isn’t your typical “NEW YEAR NEW YOU” bunch of sappy stuff, stick around because this is about to get real… – Making a living, vs LIVING, and actually taking a risk, so big that you don’t know if the outcome will be good, or bad, is scary AF!!! For all you guys that have been reading my posts for years, have come to see some major achievements in my life, and I’ll tell you what, behind EVERY SINGLE ONE of them was a scary decision made. Not a lazy one, not a half ass one, a FULL BLOWN decision made to do something SCARY (yes I have to CAP LOCK those words, trying to make an impact here…) – Ok, yes we’ve heard it before, “Take a leap,” “take a risk…” blah blah blah. But what people don’t talk enough about, is the reality, what it looks like after the fact that you take that risk, that leap. I’m not going to sugarcoat it, because, well, when do I ever sugarcoat anything around here? ITS SCARY and it REAL, and there will be tears of happiness, of sadness, of fear, but man I have NEVER felt more alive, more full of energy and more HAPPY than in THOSE moments guys. I’M SERIOUS! – I want you all to understand one thing, and one thing only, I am NOT perfect, and I don’t pretend to know eveything but what I am doing here, every single day is taking a leap into the UNKNOWN, and taking risks and failing, and trying again, and picking myself up every time things don’t go my way, why? Because I have already seen the math work, I have seen that after so much hard work, learning and trials and errors that when I seek out what I want badly enough and I GET SHIT done, guess what? I get it. – So? How badly do you want that thing you’re thinking about right now? Take the risk, do it, and don’t be lazy. The only reason you won’t get it is because you didn’t try it to begin with.
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There could be no better way to end the article than sharing a quote by Valentina herself – “Everyone needs to understand that your body is capable of amazing things and you can shape it and build it to its highest potential.”
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Gym Crush: Amanda Cerny
Amanda Cerny: Your Daily Dose of Happiness
If you don’t already follow Amanda on Instagram, you’re missing out on so much. Cerny is arguably one of the funniest girls on the internet. Apart from being funny, Amanda is incredibly hot. Both these features explain her 17.9 million followers on Instagram.
Amanda’s Insta timeline is a mixture of funny videos and exotic photo shoots, both of which keep her fans entertained. Cerny is also a fit chick and you will see her switch between a gym and a dance studio.
So now you know what you’ve been missing out on. Amanda can rock any outfit effortlessly. Apart from being super famous on Instagram, Cerny has a loyal following on YouTube as well.
Cerny started out her career as a Playmate. She was the Playboy Playmate of the Month for October 2011. It was her only Playboy shoot after which she became an internet celebrity. Amanda’s talent has brought her a long way since then.
Amanda started her online journey with Vine. She later switched to Instagram and YouTube after Vine lost its popularity and shut down. Cerny’s growing following has helped her bag a number of sponsorship deals.
Why walk when you can roll? Let Amanda be your motivation to start eating greens. There are no doubts Cerny is serious about her fitness and takes care of her body. Her fitness levels are one of the reasons she has been so consistent with her work.
Breathtaking! Both the scenery and Cerny. Amanda doesn’t limit herself to a studio. She is out in the wild doing her gigs and posing for photo shoots. Posing comes naturally to Amanda.
Amanda is getting it right with the paparazzi stuff. There are only a few other things people like more than a candid picture of their favorite celebrity. Did we mention Amanda works out? Thank you squats.
Amanda is constantly on the road. She travels to new places to get her followers new content and has some fun while doing it. If you have the wanderlust, you should be following her on Instagram.
Amanda isn’t afraid to make new friends, literally. Cerny is constantly thinking outside the box to bring something new to her fans. Using snakes in shoots could be considered taking the prop game to the next level.
This looks like a scene from a Bond movie. We wouldn’t be surprised if we see Amanda Cerny on the silver screen in the near future. She has all the ingredients of becoming a superstar.
All in all, Amanda is the perfect girl. She is incredibly funny, gorgeous and has a stunning body. Follow Cerny on Instagram and YouTube and stay updated with her. We’re sure you’ll love her and her work.
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Gym Crush – Kelsey Wells
Kelsey Wells – The Dream Girl
For the uninformed and uninitiated, Kelsey Wells is an Instagram fitness celebrity with 2.5 million followers. Kelsey’s incredible physique and her story are an inspiration for all her followers.
Wells is a fitness celebrity, trainer, mom, and wife, and she’s a star in all her roles. Working with people like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey built a fitness empire for herself with her Instagram photos, videos, and inspirational quotes.
Kelsey’s beginning in the fitness world was far from typical. Wells wasn’t always a fan of exercising. While she spent her early days playing sports, working out became a chore after finishing school.
All of this was about to change when she gave birth to her son. Kelsey returned to the iron paradise and started lifting weights to combat post-partum depression. Since then, her love for fitness and her influence as an online model and coach have grown immensely.
The Change Was Almost Immediate
Training and staying in shape helped Kelsey vent her negative emotions. Seeing her physical progress and transformation was the icing on the cake. Wells took it upon herself to learn more about fitness and started researching more advanced topics about nutrition.
Soon after following a diet plan, Kelsey realized that the food she ate could greatly impact her mood and how she felt overall. As a result, she revamped her diet plan from scratch, and it’s when the biggest improvements followed.
The Best Shape Of Her Life
While following a regular training and diet plan, Wells felt better than ever and her physique improved by leaps and bounds. When Kelsey returned to weighing 140lbs (her pre-pregnancy weight), her body composition was completely different due to weight training.
Kelsey’s transformation gave her the courage to inspire others to take charge of their bodies and life. Wells opened a social media account where she started posting pictures of her transformation.
Inspiring Others
Along with her transformation pictures, Kelsey posts quotes from her fitness journey (a practice she still follows). Her follower count grew as more and more people resonated with her story and she became a star, especially amongst other mothers who face post-pregnancy depression.
It wasn’t long after this that Kelsey turned into a fitness guru. She seized the opportunity and opened her online coaching business along with other businesses. Kelsey has now turned into a successful entrepreneur and a fitness icon.
Get Fit The Kelsey Way
If you’re a digger for new workouts, make sure you give Kelsey a follow on Instagram. She posts her workouts regularly on the gram for her fans to follow. Wells relies more on strength training as compared to cardio for maintaining her toned physique.
When was the last time you saw someone who could rock both these attires so effortlessly? We are a fan of Kelsey’s and wish her the best for her future endeavors in and outside the fitness industry.
Who is your gym crush?
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Gym Crush: Ana Cheri
Presenting Ana Cheri
You have to be living under a rock if you don’t know about Ana Cheri. For all the turtles, Ana Cheri is a social media sensation with over 10 million Instagram followers. Ana arguably has one of the hottest bodies on the internet.
If you’re into women with hourglass figures, you’re in for a treat. Cheri was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for October 2015. Before you google her Playmate adventures, read on to know more about her.
Ana Cheri proves the people wrong who think muscular girls look manly. Cheri has a perfectly crafted physique which can put many to shame. Ana has proportionate muscles which add to the aesthetics.
Ana can rock any outfit and this picture is the proof. Cheri keeps her fans entertained with her Instagram posts and stories. She even lets her fans into her life by sharing behind the scenes videos and photos.
Cheri has to be one of the most beautiful women you will ever see. Her thoughtful captions will give you a little something to ponder over. You can expect a few nuggets of knowledge every now and then from her.
Ana is much more than a pretty face. She is an entrepreneur and has her own line of swimwear called Cheri Swim. These adjustable bottoms are a new approach to the otherwise boring swimwear.
Ana owns a gym with her husband (sorry boys) called Be More Athletics. Cheri is always pushing people to be their best selves. She holds transformation challenges to give people a kick start on their fitness journies.
Cheri has a heart of gold and goes out of her way to help the people in need. Be More Athletics was one of the few gyms which came together to donate to the families affected by Hurrican Harvey.
This is what a day at the office looks like for Ana Cheri. If you think building a physique like Ana’s is easy, this video will give you an idea of what it takes. Ana follows a high-intensity workout which can be incredibly effective at melting the fat away.
Cheri has one of the best rears and her Instagram is full of training and nutrition tips for how you can achieve the same results. We would watch every single baseball match if Ana Cheri was playing.
Ana has the travel bug. If you have the wanderlust but can’t make the time to satisfy it, following Cheri on Instagram is the next best option. Ana Cheri and beautiful landscape are a deadly combination.
Ana has a picture for every possible scenario. We couldn’t find a better picture to wrap up this article. On second thoughts, we could find a better picture but we love Cheri’s quirkiness.
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Gym Crush – Hannah Eden
Gym Crush – Hannah Eden
Hannah Eden is a stand-out fitness athlete and is slowly but surely making a mark in the fitness industry. She’s a hybrid athlete and probably is one of the most ripped female athletes in the fitness industry.
Hannah with her gorgeous red hair, and shredded body is setting Instagram on fire. If you don’t already know about Eden, get ready to be blown away by her unique personality and crazy work ethic.
Hannah Eden Fitness
Growing up, Hannah had no interest in fitness or any kind of sporting activities. All of it changed and she started training at the age of 14 when she moved from her homeland England to the USA.
Eden follows a unique way of working out where she combines the elements of CrossFit with regular strength training and bodyweight exercises. Over the years, Hannah has become an elite CrossFit athlete, entrepreneur, and has created a successful career for herself.
Answering Her Calling
When asked about why she does what she does, Hannah says, “I post to inspire others. I want to spread awareness about the importance of fitness, and how incredible things will unfold when you step outside of your comfort zone, believe in yourself and do something with your beautiful life!”
Hannah faced many personal challenges while getting used to the new environment. She made fitness and training her to escape from all the stress. It was at this time Hannah fell in love with iron therapy.
Unique Style
Over the years, Hannah has appeared on the cover of many magazines and publications. She is one of the people who makes fitness and working out in the gym look glamorous. Spreading awareness about the fit lifestyle is easier when you have ambassadors like Hannah Eden.
Eden routinely shares her workouts on her Instagram page for her fans to follow. Her ripped physique is the result of years of intense training. Looking at her workouts will give you a peek into her hardcore work ethic.
Stepping Into The Industry
After deciding she wanted to pursue fitness full-time, she started hosting a fitness program in South Beach, Florida to make a name for herself in the industry. As the fitness program became successful, she started working as a CrossFit coach and athlete.
Hannah is known for staying in photoshoot-ready shape throughout the year. She relies on HIIT workouts in which she uses heavy weights and takes short resting periods between sets.
Making It Count
As cheesy it might sound, Eden is the perfect example of someone who loves what they do and does what they love. Always remember great things comes to the people who are willing to take risks.
Hannah continues to make the most of every situation which comes her way. If you are at a similar stage like when Hannah moved to the US, make sure you step out of your comfort zone. Trying to find a safe corner will only make you feel small and powerless.
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Iron Maiden – Anna Victoria
Anna Victoria – The Shredder, Toner, and Sculptor
Anna Victoria is everything you could ever ask for in a female fitness athlete plus much more. Her 1.2 million followers on Instagram are proof of her popularity and establishes her as an online fitness celebrity.
Victoria grew up in a small town in Southern California. She didn’t start as a fitness enthusiast and remembers cringing at people who spent hours working out and prepping meals.
Through her teen years, Anna was eating microwavable, packaged, processed, and fast food. Her bad eating habits led to a series of health problems, and she ended up in an emergency room at one point.
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INSTA VS REALITY ? can I be honest with you guys? My favorite part of what I do is all the work that goes on *behind the scenes*. I love taking pictures and filming workout videos for you all (especially workout videos!! ?) but I loooove strategizing, planning, creating a product, a service, and helping customers. . You guys would think I’m crazy if you knew how much I LOVE customer service ? I worked in customer service (in corporate jobs) from 16-23 years old, and I LOVED it. I got genuine joy out of helping people, even if it was through re-stocking the shelves at the my first job at 16 years old so people could easily find the products they need (you guys I have issues ??) . But this is why I LOVE what I do now – helping you girls!! Every day I get to go to work and brainstorm, create and implement ideas that will better help you on your journey and help you connect with the community. I haven’t talked much about the business side of everything I do, and if you would like me to talk about it more, I will! While I love sharing fitness tips and workout videos, I’m just as passionate about encouraging women to go into business, entrepreneurship, and continue breaking glass ceilings. . You girls know I rarely do collabs, and that’s because I want when I do a collab, I want you to know I really believe in it. Soooo I’m excited to share about my collab with @WeWork! ? Moving my office into a WeWork has been a huge game changer for my team, our productivity (ahem except for the Root Beer floats and Mimosas ??) and to be able to connect with other #girlbosses. . If you’re interested in checking a WeWork office out, head to the link below for more info ? So what about you girls? Where do you work? Remote / At home / In an office? Comment below and let me know ? #thefutureisfemale #fbggirls www.we.co/anna
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Her unhealthy lifestyle came to an end when she met Luca (now her husband). Luca encouraged Anna to start her transformation, and she heeded to his advice after realizing how eating healthy food was changing her body for the better.
Beginning Of The Fit Lifestyle
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You’re stronger than you think. Coming from someone who used to strongly dislike not only fitness, but the fitness industry entirely. Growing up, it seemed like it was all pure vanity, and that people acted like they were better than you if they worked out and ate healthy and you didn’t. I felt like it wasn’t a very welcoming place and I got a very “you can’t sit with us vibe”. . Fast forward a few years when I started having health problems and I needed to start taking care of my body, otherwise my health problems would become chronic and irreversible. And within a few months of my fitness journey I realized all those years I was wrong – fitness is about so much more than vanity. It’s about feeling empowered and strong not only physically, but mentally, emotionally, and about taking care of your health preventatively. . This journey often times starts purely physical for most, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I will help you get your dream bod if you let me! ?? But you have to be willing to step outside your comfort zone and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. There’s a certain level of awareness required to be successful on this journey so you can call yourself out on your own BS and realize when you can do better, and then do it, no questions asked. I will help you with all those things but I also want to help you focus on the mental and emotional side too because that’s largely what will pull you through when times get tough. And that’s what FBG is about ? . Usually the only promo I run all year is Black Friday, but I decided to do a semi-annual Black Friday type sale ? Use promocode BACKONTRACK to get up to a total of 50% off the @fitbodyapp for life and join the #fbgcommunity! . Promo available through the link in my bio only and you can enter the code at checkout ? Remember, you’re stronger than you think and you CAN do this!! And myself and all the other #fbggirls will be there to cheer you on every step of the way! www.annavictoria.com/fitbodyapp
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It was in 2012 that Anna decided to start her fitness journey after moving to China for studies. She made the most of her free time in college by researching about health and fitness.
Anna started a fitness Instagram account to keep herself accountable where she started sharing inspirational quotes and her transformation pictures. “I pretty much threw myself into my fitness journey,” she said.
Soon after starting her fitness journey, Victoria realized that her biggest struggles were always psychological. Off the many things, she had a hard time coming to terms with the fact that she needed to hone in on her calories and macros.
With Knowledge Comes Power
Anna finally decided to look into the diet (calorie and macros-counting) part of fitness after she briefly hit a plateau and wasn’t seeing the desired results. On scrutinizing her diet, Victoria realized that her fat intake was too high, and her carb consumption too low. Fixing these two problems had a big positive impact on her muscular development.
Anna had to find a balance between cross-training and lifting weights to help reach an optimal fitness level. She regularly shares her workouts on her Instagram so that her followers can get the same results as her.
After going through the ups and downs in her transformation, Anna wants people to realize that no fitness journey is linear. She urges her followers to focus on their progress and work equally on their minds and body.
The Dream Girl Next Door
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Let’s talk ABS ‼️ and what you need to do to get abs and SEE those abs. . Commonly asked question: Do you need to do ab exercises in order to get abs? The answer is no. You don’t NEED to do traditional ab focused workouts in order to get abs. If you know how to engage and use your core/abs properly during your strength workouts, you can build abs just by using and engaging your core during strength based moves alone . Aside from that, no matter how many traditional OR non-traditional ab workouts you do, whether you can see them or not depends on a few things. First is: genetics!! Do you have a naturally lean tummy? If so, A. Lucky you ? and B. you probably don’t need to do as much cardio in order to reveal those abs and you just need to focus on building core strength. (And eat properly to assist in building that muscle) . If you DON’T have a naturally lean tummy (like me) then that saying “abs are built in the gym and revealed in the kitchen” applies to you. Bummer, I know!! And in our case, often times belly fat is the last to go and the first to come back. It is what it is! ?♀️ The more you fight against it, the more you push back reaching your goals. So focusing on strength workouts, properly engaging your core, doing cardio (not more than strength training though) AND keeping your meals/macros in check is what needs to be at the top of your (fitness) priority list. . While as you girls know, I do not believe abs are everything, not one bit. But there also isn’t anything wrong with having physical goals *as long as you aren’t putting your mental and emotional health on the back burner* in order to achieve those goals. . This is just the surface of this week’s #fbgbodylove newsletter topic! I will be doing an insta live tomorrow at 8:30am PST to go over strengthening your core and more. Comment any questions you have on this topic below so I can answer them, and I’ll chat with you girls tomorrow morning!! ☺️? #fitbodyapp www.annavictoria.com/fitbodyapp
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Anna has one of the most picturesque Instagram profiles. Her photos range from gym photos, workout videos, beautiful landscapes to her in her bridal gown. We need to mention that she rocks each photo like a boss.
Victoria has a fitness app and is widely known for her killer fit body guide workouts and pretty smoothie bowls. We wish Anna the best for her future endeavors and are sure she’s up for some great things.
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