Top Fitness Trainer Michele Levesque Shares Her Fantastic Fitness Journey!

 

Top fitness trainer/kinesiologist, International Cover model, past Miss figure America/ Miss Figure Universe Michele Levesque joins Namita Nayyar, President Women Fitness in a candid conversation on fitness and motivational tips.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

You are a fitness trainer, International Cover model, past Miss figure America/ Miss Figure Universe and a mother. Walk us through your spectacular fitness journey so far.

Ms. Michele Levesque:

I have been in this industry for 10 years ! Can you imagine ? Time flies! I am still active in the industry-actually I have a cover coming out for the month of may. Never thought I would keep getting covers after having my daughter. But maintain a good training routine and diet is crucial for me. Right now, my focus is on my daughter. I think the first few years are the most important, that is how you create a strong bond and it is important to me to be by her side has much has I can. I have no interest in competing anymore, I love to shoot so I am going to keep doing that when the opportunity is there and I also want to help other mommies through their pregnancy and to regain their confidence back after pregnancy. I do online personal training for those interested!

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Introduce us to a day in your remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle.

Ms. Michele Levesque:

I wake up at 6 am, cuddle with my daughter for a bit then our babysitter comes in and that is when I head to the gym. I do between 1 hour to 90 minutes training. When my daughter naps- I catch up on emails, work with my online clients and the rest of the day I am with my daughter. I take her out to the park, the pool, I try to stay active as much as I can with her, she loves to move around! Before diner, sometimes I will do an extra 30 minute cardio while my husband takes over. Then we spend time as a family before bed. I travel for work as well, so this is a typical day when I am not traveling/working.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

I do a conditioning class 2 to 3 times a week. It involves a lot of weights, HIIT training, plyometrics, it is very intense and I love it ! 2 days a week I do weights- I like to change it up. Right now I am into “battle roping”. I do a 3 minutes routine that I repeat 4 times and it kicks my butt ! And I do a long 5-6 mile run 1 x a week.

I workout 6 days a week – and try to vary my workouts; I’ve been working out for so long that I need something different! and right now, I am just trying to maintain what I have. I would say I keep myself pretty lean because of my healthy diet.

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Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

It is not super strict but strict enough. I allow myself carbs before and after training and something at diner. But the rest of my meals consist of veggies and protein or a protein shake. I can eat meatloaf- but a low fat version. So I try to make my diet fun , bring in some food thatIi like but always eat a low carb, low fat version. For example if I crave a burger, I would do a lettuce wrap burger.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your haircare and skincare routine.

Ms. Michele Levesque:

Skin routine is a lot of attention and work! The older I get the more obsessed I am with my skin. I have tried laser, chemical peels, because I had a few sun spots and I wanted to clear up my complexion, and it worked. I was very pleased with the results and I do botox. But all theses methods won’t do anything if you don’t have the proper skin care at home. I wash my face every night. I use oil on my face before bed, just a little because I tend to have dry skin.

I also use retinol, during the day I always use a sunscreen. Even if I don’t have plans to go out. I use a good moisturizer and Vitamin C serum. I am very religious about my skin care regiment. My creams follows me everywhere when I am traveling. Also drinking a lot of water and having a healthy diet helps with skin complexion.

As I also get older, I am going to keep doing watever I need to do to keep my skin young and to keep promoting collagen. I am not into “altering ” my face with injections, but I am into keeping my skin young. SO if I have to do laser 3 times a year, I will !

For my hair, blonde hair is hard to keep shiny- I have pretty dark hair but I’ve been blonde forever. I use shampoos and conditioners that have no sulfate and chemicals and use coconut oil 1x a week as a conditioner.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fitness trainers who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to the ladder of success?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

If you are looking to succeed in the fitness industry- have a plan and try to be different. We are in a social media era. I feel it is easy but hard to be fitness famous. You can “cheat” or do it the right way and build a real fan base. You have to maintain that fan base and try to grow it by presenting something others don’t have. You will have to work very hard and provide content on a daily basis to your fans ! Make connections, do research , be inspired but never be a copy cat ! And with consistency- you will succeed.

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Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of fitness?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

I would say Robert Kennedy- he was the owner of Oxygen magazine. He gave me my first chance and booked a shoot for me for Oxygen magazine. He know a lot about the fitness industry, was a great “marketer”, he helped me so much in achieving my dream, believing in me and  pointing me in the right direction. He  became a great motivator and someone I had a lot of admiration for. He was a great family man, business man and a very kind person.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

You have done many photo shoots and shown your spectacular chiseled physique. What advice do you wish to give to the women of today to be body confident in order to do such fitness modeling?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

Know your comfort zone. You don’t feel comfortable in a bikini yet ? Do a fitness shoot! Nobody told you you have to be in a bikini to be sexy, you can be in a dress and still own it ! Know your comfort zone- what you are comfortable of doing, what you are comfortable of showing what you are comfortable of wearing. Your confidence will slowly build and soon- if it is what you desire, you will own it in a bikini !

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Tell us about your future fitness goals?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

I will focus on my online training business- And I have a few fitness challenges coming up- so be on the lookout for it! And I will also keep promoting and supporting  HITECH PHARMA ! who has some of the best supplements in the industry.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?

Ms. Michele Levesque:

Everything is Possible ! Your dreams, your ideas,your vision, NEVER let anyone tell you you can’t.

Please visit my Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/michele.levesque
• https://www.facebook.com/michelelevesquefitness/
• Instagram: instagram/michelelevesquefitness

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