Monica Carlson American Gladiator: Diet and Workout
How did a 32-year-old hairdresser, Monica Carlson – and mother of twins – become an American Gladiator? The short answer: fewer cookies, a little Spandex and lots of sweat.
To win the first season of American Gladiators, Monica Carlson bounced, whacked and body-slammed her way over the competition. And then the real work began, as her prize was returning as a Gladiators pro.
Monica Carlson’s diet and workout “The minute I won I was working out twice a day – double what I normally did,” says Carlson. She relied on a DVD called Xflowsion, combining yoga, martial arts and dance.
Her diet became “protein, protein, protein,” says the 5′7″, 135 lbs. Carlson. “I love cookies, but I cut out sweets and ate fruit.” She put on five pounds of muscle and toned once-soft areas that “I figured I’d have to live with.” Now home, “I’m back to being a wife and mom.” And she’s cut down the gym time. “Your body,” she concedes, “definitely needs a break.” [via]
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