Strong is the New Beautiful

YESSEY MARTINEZ SOLANO – Former Flight Attendant and Body Jam Instructor Fitness Philosophy: “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” What she does: I try different activities because I easily get bored with routines. Currently I am into Cross Fit. I used to teach Body Jam. I did also did boxing for a time, and recently got into pole dancing. I work out at least thrice a week, doing different things. One thing I have noticed when one keeps on doing the same routine is that in time your body adapts to the activity, so you need to basically keep on shocking your body so it won’t get used to one thing. And of course as they say, it is 90% diet and 10% exercise. That’s why I am into numerous exercises.

What she eats: One thing I’ve learned is to never restrict yourself from eating, but keep everything in moderation. Depriving one’s self leads to a tendency to binge. I say you can eat “what” you want, just not “all” you want. On being considered “curvy”: I used to have a problem about being a naturally curvy girl in the Asian side of the world, especially in the Philippines. But through the years, I’ve learned to accept and even celebrate who I am. I highly doubt that I will be a reed-thin Vogue cover girl, but really; who wants to hug a stick anyway? Everyone is unique. Find what makes you stand out, and work it!