I started back at the gym a while back, right after I finished my C9 cleanse. I was a great gym girl a few years ago, I absolutely loved it but I gave up, mostly because of the stares and looks I would get from all the male Arnie wannabes when I would hit the weights, it left me uncomfortable, self conscious and slightly paranoid but that's a whole discussion for a different day! This time around I was just getting into my stride and starting to feel great when an old shoulder injury popped its head back up and I've been on a gym ban now for about 2 months. In the last 2 months I've kept up to date with all my favourite fit ladies. First it kept me motivated and eating properly, determined not to let the work that I'd done go to loss. Now though I scroll through instagram, eating a bar of chocolate admiring their dedication and physiques, then I feel bad about eating the chocolate and eat a little more just to make myself feel better. Its a vicious cycle…
So I've decided to share these amazonian like goddesses with you all so that you can find inspiration and maybe pick up some tips from them, or join me in a chocolate binge until my physio says I'm good to go pump some iron!!
- First up is my favourite Victoria Secret Angel Izabel Goulart. Shes a Brazilian babe with legs that go on for days and I have a serious girl crush on her! I have serious admiration for all the Victoria Secret models, those girls work hard to maintain their look and I find that inspiring. Iza as she calls herself is a fitness fanatic and posts lots of workout photos and videos on her Instagram @iza_goulart. She's great for new techniques, is a bit of a yogi and often uses gym equipment "wrong" for amazing results. I love her and I also love watching the guys in the gym try to copy some of her techniques! Try it, its great for a giggle!
- Next up is everyone's favourite Texan BodyBuilding.com model and coach Jamie Eason, Jamie Eason Middleton now that shes tied the knot! I've always been a fan of Jamie's, I follow her on instagram now @jamieeasonmiddleton and on Facebook but I have always followed her on BodyBuilding.com. Over on Bodybuilding.com Jamie's shares some amazing recipes, tutorials, great advice and her LiveFit Trainer is a great way to get in shape and kick start your fitness she does a program for guys as well.
- Back to Brazil for blogger Carol Magalhaes you can find her blog here but she is Brazilian so its in Portuguese. I follow @carolmagalhaes on Instagram she is very petite and does a lot of yoga, Pilate's and ballet bar training. She is seriously making me wish I could find some of those classes here at home. She is also very glamorous so you'll get your fashion fix as well as your fitness inspiration from her account.
- Next up is Instagrams most famous derriere, Kim K eat your heart out, Jen Selter's got some serious bass. Her booty may be what made her famous but guys look at her teeny weeny waist!! You can follow her on Instagram @jenselter where she posts photos of her enviable abs and infamous booty. She has also started sharing videos so you can pick up tips and techniques to get a body like the lady herself.
- The gorgeous Bella Falconi tops off my top 5. Bella's Instagram account @bella.falconi is pretty inspirational all round. She posts photos of her enviable physique, videos, nutritional tips and general feel good posts. Shes pregnant at the minute so for all you fit expecting mums out there I can only imagine there will be some great content from Bella over the next few months.
Have you heard of any of these ladies? Do you follow them already? One thing I've learnt from this post is that I have a serious grá for Latin America!
Zee xx
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