Female Athletes & Models

"Honestly, when I am in off-season I don’t really like sweets so much. But, of course, when dieting, I eat sweet foods in my dreams and wake up full." - IFBB Pro Oksana Grishina

"Mind over matter! I don't believe in cheat meals during intense training - I feel that for me, they are an unhealthy obsession. I feel my best when I eat healthy and stay true to my plan, instead of living for the next binge." - WBFF Pro Julie Bonnett

"I see women takin’ it easy in the gym way too often, and then they wonder why they’re not seeing results! You have to actually work hard for it!" - Kelsey Craun

"You don't ask yourself ‘Do I want to go work today?’ The key is to get into a habit and just go (no excuses) and hopefully you can give 100% more often than not." - Michelle Brannan IFBB/UKBFF Bikini Competitor and Personal Trainer

"I believe consistency is key! You must believe you can get the physique of your dreams. Put the image in your mind and keep it there till you achieve it." - Amber Day

"Man, just the thought of cardio wears me out. I have never been a fan of cardio. You will find me throwing weight around all the time!" - Katie Chung Hua

"Like I say everything in moderation. Also always switch up your proteins fish, turkey, chicken, even steak, makes it easier as well making your meals fun works the best." - Christina Vargas

"There is always ways to improvise. If you want something badly enough you can achieve it no matter what." - Amber Walker

"I am embarrassed to admit that I was a cardio bunny, its true! Occasionally I would pick up a 5 lb dumbbell but was so afraid to really weight train because I didn’t want to get “bulky.” I think that is the most common misconception about training amongst girls" - Courtney Prather

"I could push my body the way I push it now, it is a great feeling knowing that I have total control in how my body changes and how I improve." - Katie Carneiro