What workout plan works best for you?

When training for a competition it is important for me to stay active 5-6 days a week or I get off track and loose focus.  I noticed the most results once I added cardiovascular training every morning before starting my work day. 

Cardio 60 min 5 mornings/week

Monday: Chest, shoulders + 30 min elliptical, Tuesday: Legs, Wednesday: 45 min Cardio and Abdominals, Thursday: Back, biceps and shoulders + 30 min treadmill, Friday: Biceps, Shoulders, Abs and 30 min cardio, Saturday: Legs + 45 min cardio, Sunday: off (cardio catch up day!!!!)

You use your core muscles all week if you weight train so I only specify my abdominals a couple times a week if that.  The most important thing is to do mad cardio and to decrease body fat by eating clean.  Everyone has abs it’s just how many layers lay on top of it! 

What nutrition plan has worked best for you?

During competition season I gradually decrease my caloric intake to 1100-1250 Kcal/day eating the following:

Breakfast: ½ cup oatmeal, 5 hard boiled egg whites and coffee.

Lunch: Romaine lettuce salad and tuna or grilled chicken

Snack: Protein shakes (low carb).

Dinner: Mixed vegetables and grilled or boiled chicken (or baked/poached fish)

Off-season my caloric intake increases to 2000 Kcal/day however I still need to eat clean so I continue eating lean meats, green vegetables, whole grains, brown rice, granola, green apples while paying attention to the amount of fat, refined sugars and total calories. My goal off-season is to stop eating after 7:00 PM .

Why do you love fitness?

I love fitness because of the amazing feeling I gain when I complete a good workout and after I have reached my goals.  I am a natural amateur figure competitor and I am amazed on how I am able to stay focused and disciplined (with my daily schedule) to mold my body the way I like.  Morning workouts are great because they set the tone for my day and keep me energized.  I also like the fact that I am able to help others achieve their fitness goals by sharing my knowledge and experiences.

Good Luck with the SixPackNow Program guys,

Natasha