Height: 5'3"
Highest Weight: 156lbs
Current Weight: I don't weigh myself anymore but I presume anywhere around 125- 130lbs
What factors contributed to the weight gain? A bunch of things. Lack of knowledge on proper nutrition and diet, busy lifestyle with university studies and then a very busy work schedule. Moving away from home and into a new city.
What motivated you to lose the weight? I just honestly woke up one day and said enough is enough and chose to finally do something about it. I was having minor health issues with IBS, very painful PMS, migraines, etc and so I chose to eat healthy, get a personal trainer and train hard with weights as well as cardio and bam I felt better almost immediately!
How long did it take you to lose the weight? It took me about 6 months to notice any major changes. I started training hard in October of 2011 and by November of 2012 I was stepping on stage for my first fitness competition!
What are your eating habits like now and then? Are you vegan or paleo or anything or do you just eat clean? I just eat clean but I am gluten free and dairy free. I eat 5-6 small meals a day, drink 3L of water a day and if I want a treat I have it just in moderation of course. I eat to fuel my body now where as back then I just ate with no real conscious thought.
What do you do now to maintain and/or continue your weight loss?
To maintain I simply eat clean (5-6 small meals a day) and I train with weights 5 days a week plus I do fasted cardio in the morning before work 3-4 days a week. When I am prepping for a show my diet is a little more restricted and I train 5-6 days a week (weights and cardio) with 1 rest day :)
Currently:
Sunday: rest day
Monday: Legs
Tuesday: fasted cardio/ back & biceps
Wednesday: total body workout & power yoga
Thursday: fasted cardio/ Chest & Triceps
Friday: shoulders
Saturday: fasted cardio or active rest day
This varies but this is a sample
What is your ultimate or current fitness goal?
I am a very goal-oriented person so I am always working toward something. I want to compete again in the new year, I want to become a Spartan Trifecta member, I am always aiming to beat personal bests at the gym and I am studying to become a certified personal trainer.
Were any weight loss aids (i.e surgeries, pills, herbalife, etc) used to assist in your journey to a better you? None.
Do you have a quote, mantra, or something that you live by?
"Of course it's hard. It's supposed to be hard. If it were easy everyone would do it. The ahrd is what makes it great!"
Any social medias so that others can reach out to you?
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fitgirlsrock
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/mshevchenko
You tube: http://www.youtube.com/mtgfahey
Anything else you may want to add about your journey feel free to do so!
Fitness is a huge passion of mine. I would eventually like to only do fitness related things as my job :) I love to lift heavy and I love being that woman at the gym lifting heavier things than the men. It makes me feel empowered and badass.
It is a learning process and everyone's body is different. My biggest advice is to never give up on your dreams. The struggles are all apart of the process and they make your story; your own! Be positive and stick with it; you can do it!
It is a learning process and everyone's body is different. My biggest advice is to never give up on your dreams. The struggles are all apart of the process and they make your story; your own! Be positive and stick with it; you can do it!
I know Melissa has and will continue to inspire others with her story and as she continues her journey. Thank you for allowing me to feature you as this week's Bombshell!
I want to feature "bombshells" every week either on Tuesday or Thursday or both! If you want to be featured or know someone who should be - email me at thecoilybombshell@gmail.com with before and after picture and some information to include in the post! Or link me to a blog!
xoxo, Preshii
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