WBFF Diva Bikini Model Wanda Kiewiet

Name, Bio and Stats:    

Wanda Kiewiet

Diva Bikini competitor

45 yo

5’7”, 124lb

Where do you live:      

Lenexa, KS

What are your athletic achievements and competition history:

One of the most focused athletic times in my life was after I moved to the Colorado mountains in 1991.  Straight out of college, I jumped into the exciting world of downhill and backcountry skiing, backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking.  After fourteen years of thrill seeking, I moved to Kansas to start a family.  This was a significantly different lifestyle for me.  Six years of living a sedentary life as a new mom took its toll on my body, energy, and self image.  I began taking yoga classes and found a beautiful, inspiring teacher who made me believe I could be strong and feel good about myself.  This led to joining Lifetime Fitness and learning how to shape my body.  I became fascinated with what could be accomplished with resistance training and nutrition.  I stepped on stage for the first time as a WBFF competitor last year in Kansas City.  It was one of the biggest thrills of my life.

What or who inspires you to compete:

My first competition with WBFF was a great experience.  Wow!  What a fun group of dedicated, confident women.   I’m proud to be a part of this group and I look forward to reconnecting with other like-minded individuals this May!

What excites you most about competing with the WBFF:

There are so many opportunities made available to the athletes in this competition.  The possibility of becoming a WBFF Pro and/or winning any of the amazing photo shoots available is very exciting.  This show and its organizers do a phenomenal job at providing incentives and opportunities that encourage competitors to put forward their best effort.

What are your future goals:

I’m working now at developing my portfolio for fitness modeling.  I am also studying for my nutrition certification through Precision Nutrition.  I am frequently asked by friends, family, and random people I meet about my nutrition or workout plan.  I want to be a positive inspiration to people and be able to help them with realistic goals for nutrition that will make a difference in their lives.

What obstacles have you overcome to achieve your goals :

My whole life, I have been the tall, skinny girl with pale skin.  I was always conscientious of being the tallest girl, the thinnest girl, and not being able to get a tan no matter how many hours I spent in the sun.  I slouched and ate a ton of crappy food, trying to become ‘normal looking’.  Moving from a small town in Maine to Colorado, and gaining some maturity, gave me some self confidence and made me believe in myself.  I also learned that being tall and thin was not such a bad thing if I could just figure out how to ‘balance’ my proportions and get rid of the ‘skinny fat’.    Changing how I eat has been one of most significant variations in my life.  Gaining muscle and body mass is a constant challenge for me, and I wouldn’t be able to do it without a solid nutrition plan.  I’m amazed every day at what I have accomplished through diet and exercise.  And thank goodness for spray tans!

How can people find out more about you:

http://www.facebook.com/wkiewiet

http://www.twitter.com/lynnkiewiet

Anyone you would like to thank who has been a part of your fitness journey:

My husband Jeff has been my biggest fan.  I am blessed to have his unfailing support of me and my dreams.  Angela Schaffer with Schaffer Fitness was such an inspiration to me.  I will never stop practicing yoga!  Marc McDougal with Lifetime Fitness, Nutrition and Training Coach, has taught me how to train in a way that is good for my health and my body.

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