Q: Gina, What is the difference between on season and off season training/diet? A: There are different types of goals for each type of program. Typically your goals for a pre season/prep is to change your body composition, by maintaining as much muscle as you can...
Q: I’m trying to lose 10 pounds. I succeeded at losing 5. Now, my diet is pretty clean for the most part. And I’m currently doing low carb. I just want food suggestions that are high protien, low carb, and effective. My fitness is okay. I do spin class...
Q: I don’t have a show coming up anytime soon so I have been skipping cardio now for almost 2 months. I go in and do an hour of hard weight training because that’s what I enjoy and I’m finding that my body looks as good if not better than when I was...
Q: You don’t seem to recommend Whey Protein too much – any particular reason? A: OH yes, I absolutely DO!! Possibly you notice I focus on more whole foods but there is a time and a place for Whey! (especially, in emergencies and pre and post workout!!!)...
Q: I’ve noticed that you never (or fairly rarely) use salt. Is this just from a sodium standpoint? The reason why I ask is because I do cook with sea salt just because I like the way it brings out the flavor of a LOT of foods. And here’s a very weird...
Q: Gina, The standards for Figure Competitors seem to be changing for a more and more softer look. What is your opinion on that? And, in your personal experience, do you pay much attention to what the judges want or do you simply present your best shape possible,...
