Leigh Hickombottom was born in the state
of Mississippi and raised in Texas. Currently she lives in Florida and planted
roots there. Fitness is her area of interest and passion. Fitness is a way of
life for Leigh, and maintaining her weight and physique are an important part
of that lifestyle. Leigh aids different charities who have made it their
mission to help those in need. Leigh has been featured in magazines such and
Oxygen and Muscular Development. Leigh has also written and published 2 books
on weight loss and fitness, “Logistics of Leanness” and “Logistics of Leanness
Defined”. In these books she share keys from her success on how to achieve your
desired weight loss for good by using the power of the mind. Leigh also writes
regular articles on her blog, focusing on health and happiness.
Today, we are happy to
conduct an interview with Leigh.
Good morning Leigh,
Before to
start with our questions for BBN Magazine readers, perhaps, you could do a
quick Bio to introduce you ?
You are a Bikini
competitor and a model. How did you arrive in fitness and bikini activities ?
I am both a model and author. I started in the fitness
industry by being a spokesmodel for a well know fatburner and by beg seen in
their ads.
Do you think your
modeling career has influenced your lifestyle ?
Contrary I feel my lifestyle has influenced my career.
What is your athletic background?
As a child I played
sports but when I became a teen fell in love with track which i participated in
for some of my schooling. After track I stuck to weight training at the gym
just to keep the body in shape. This is when the gym became my second home for
life :)
What are your future goals, dreams and plans?
I would like to go
mainstream in my print work by combining soft fitness physique with fashion in
a non intemidating way. I would like to continue to show women it is possible
to get their body back after having children as I did after having 4. I would
like to continue to help otheres remember the importance of self Love and to
help them see they are beautiful with what they consider imperfections. At some
point all of the quotes I write I would love to throw in an insirational daily
reading small book.
What does your current training and split look like, and what do you
like most about it?
At the moment I m
training upper and lower body on separate days with cardio on all days.
Right now legs are the only muscle group I am training twice a week
whereas the others are only once a week. I exercise 6 days a week and
constanly change up something in my routine every 4 weeks. I train both at the
gym and outdoors since I am a nature person.
What are some of your best training tips for someone who just wants to
look good and get ripped?
1)Love your body
2) try to achive perfection of your own physique and not anothers ince your
body and DNA are unique to you.
3) Put in the work (exercise)
4) Nourish your body ( More than half of the reason a persons body image is the
wy it is , is due to what they feed it)
5) Do it for you
6) Make a Lifestyle change( this is permant leading to permanat results)
7) Trust your bodytuition ( listen to your body)
What are your
favorite meals and foods? Do you use a specific regime to keep a such body ?
I love sushi, greens and almond butter. I listen to my
body so I feed it whatit needs and exercise to maintain what I currently
have.
Do you eat
specific diet , nutrition or supplementation ?
a specific diet no. I eat what feels right and am a
big fan of whey isolate and plant protien such as ones made from Sunwarrior
What is your
advice to stay healthy ?
I would say listen to your body. I call it
bodytuition. your body knows what is best for you.From the food you put in it
to what and how much exercise it needs.
What do you think
about esthetic surgery ? Some people are using surgery versus sport. What is
your advice ?
I feel the body was born with all the tools needed to
get it in shape ans well as maintain. for those using esthetics to remove fat
from the body and opting to not change their lifestle, the results are short
term. A full lifestyle of putting in the work nourishing the body and
soul produce permanant results. Let esthetics be a second resord after
giving your all.
What is your view
on cosmetic/plastic surgery? Have you undergone any plastic surgery in the
past? If yes, what is it? Where did you undergo the said procedure? If no, do
you have any plan to do any cosmetic/plastic surgery in the future? What kind
of procedure is that?
Cosmetic surgery im not against if its to add to your
beauty and confidence. I have had the obvious breast augmentation in Orlando
Fl.
What do you think
is the sexiest part of body ? Why ?
a beautiful smile catches my attention and legs
follow closely behind.
Could we share
some of your beauty secrets ? How about your skin care ? How do you maintain a
healthy looking skin ? Any specific kind of diet ?
I am a big honey and chocolate mask fan. I usually mix
raw cocoa and honey and let it sit on my face for about 15.. radiant skin and
tight pores. Even better its home made haha
How about the
make-up you are using, do you prefer any specific brand? What do you prefer a
light or heavy make-up? Do you apply make-up at home?
Right now i use Mac and so far the best I have seen
used on my skin to match my complexion. at hoe im all natural with eyeliner and
mascara but when its time to put on make up I still prefer a more natural look
so light lighter makeup.
Thank you Leigh.
