Lindsay Messina — September 2012

A year in reflection:

Over the last year, Lindsay has been jet setting all over the country, meeting with clients and expanding her business, which included coming on as a promoter for ViSalus’s Body by Vi Challenge, a 90-day body makeover program in conjunction with ViSalus nutrition products.

On making a comeback:

The constant travel and social events meant eating on the road, skipping workouts and indulging in a few too many cocktails and appetizers. “I wasn’t doing the things I preach every day and it was taking a toll on me,” she says. “Competing again will force me to refocus on taking care of myself and challenging my limits. I want to show everyone that I’m a Diva coach for a reason.”

Preppin’ ain’t easy:

Lindsay admits the first two weeks of contest prep were difficult. But old habits die hard, and before she knew it, she was pre-packing meals and hitting the gym like a pro once again. “At that two-week point, it became habit and I started craving it.”

Anti-cardio solution:

Long-distance hiking has become not only one of her favorite pastimes, but a way for this anti-cardio girl to beat treadmill boredom and get a killer lower-body burn in one shot. She started with four-mile hikes up small mountains and has quickly graduated to rock climbing – no easy feat for someone with a phobia of heights. “Rock climbing was always one of my goals. I’ll never forget the feeling of reaching the top,” she says. “Plus, it’s such a crazy cardio and leg workout. You’re using muscles you don’t even use in the gym!”

Cover Girl Quick Facts:

Age: 28

Sign: Aquarius

Height: 5'-3"

Weight: 106 lbs

Location: Westchester, NY

Nickname: Pitbull. “I’m loyal, loving, strong and mighty!”

Guilty pleasure: “Weekly mani/pedis. They’re my vice. I love to feel polished.”

Biggest fear: “Heights!”

Favorite cheat food: “Any kind of pizza. White pizza especially is amazing!”

Can’t live without: “Shoe shopping and seltzer water.”

Favorite day of the week: “I call Sundays ‘Sunday Fundays’ because I allow myself a cheat meal and have brunch with friends or family.”

Lindsay's Daily Dose

Heaps of healthy fats and the power of protein keep this busy girl’s body fueled and conditioned.

Fuel Like a Champion

From pan to pita, this simple scramble makes a perfect on-the-go breakfast (or lunch, or dinner.)

Dill Feta Scramble Ready in 10 minutes • Makes 2 servings

2 large eggs 4 egg whites 1 oz. light feta cheese, crumbled 2 tsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. fresh dill, coarsely chopped 1 6" whole wheat pita, cut in half Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste Whisk the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Heat oil in a small, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook eggs 1 to 2 minutes, then stir in dill. Reserve some for garnish. Spoon into pita halves and top with more dill. Nutrients per serving: Calories: 260, Total Fats: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 3.5 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 215 mg, Sodium: 550 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 19 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 20 g, Iron: 2 mg

Playlist

1. Night of Your Life (feat. Jennifer Hudson) / David Guetta Download Download 2. Give Me Everything (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) / Pitbull Download Download 3. Cry (Just a Little) / Bingo Players Download Download 4. I Save the World / Swedish House Mafia Download Download 5. LaserLight (feat. David Guetta) / Jessie J Download Download 6. Diva / Beyoncé Download Download 7. Abracadabra / Jessie J Download Download 8. Back in Time (From “Men In Black III”) / Pitbull Download Download 9. Somebody That I Used to Know (feat. Kimbra) / Gotye Download Download 10. Loca People (What the F**k!) / Sak Noel Download Download