Amabel Paz

DATE OF BIRTH:  

• 11/20/86

ETHNICITY:  

• Latin

SPORT AND CLASS YOU COMPETE IN: 

• Bodybuilding, Figure

COMPETITION HISTORY:  

• 2016 NPC VIRGINIA BATTLE ROYALE - Overall Novice, 2^ndfor open
• 2016 CONTESTS - NPC BALTIMORE CLASSIC – 2^ndplace open 

 

Why did you start competing? 

I did an online challenge back in 2016 and everyone told me I looked like a figure competitor. After completing the challenge and being able to stick with it, I wanted a different challenge and competed.

 

What do you enjoy most about competing?

I love the way it makes me feel mentally and physically. It helps me stay accountable to look my best. 

 

Who inspires you and why?  

My husband inspires me, seeing him work hard inspires me not to give up.

 

How do you stay motivated?

What motivates me is the accountability on social media and family. The support is what keeps me motivated not to let them down.

 

What are your favorite exercises and why?

I love starting out with powerlifting routines to see how strong I can be and finishing it off with bodybuilding with all the volume. I love the intensity and how it makes me feel when I am done. 

 

What is your favorite cheat food?

Pizza and burgers.

 

What is your favorite health and fitness quote? 

“Strength does not come from the physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Ghandi

 

If you could give one piece of advice about dieting, what would it be?  

If you fail one day, start again over and over again until you get it right. Reading about diets can help you stay on track, as knowledge is power and can help you stay engaged and focused on the goal.

 

If you could give one piece of advice to new athletes or people just getting into fitness, what would it be?

Setting small, realistic goals weekly will amount to greater goals. Don’t get over consumed with the end goal, because in reality, it’s a never-ending journey. Enjoy the little things that come with it weekly by setting small goals like breaking a new PR or losing 1 lb of body fat.